By Joey Guerra
Updated 11:36 am, Saturday, December 5, 2015
Tickets for Alejandro Fernández's Friday night show at Toyota Center were standard prices, topping out near $200. But fans were essentially treated to two shows in one.
There's the pop star, who wore a navy jacket and crooned swoon-inducing ballads. His slicked back hair and full beard, peppered with gray, gave him a movie-star allure.
And there's Fernández the ranchera idol, who effortlessly handles mariachi anthems and classic folk tunes. Both were on dazzling display and earned enthusiastic receptions.
Fernández was backed by a dozen band members and singers. He moved across the stage with confidence, frequently addressing the crowd and flashing a wide smile.
"Cóncavo y convexo" was a jazzy kickoff, followed by a tribute to late singer/songwriter Joan Sebastián ("Estuve") and a majestic take on Latin pop classic "Hoy tengo ganas de ti."
Fernández puts a dramatic flourish in every song, likely instilled by his mariachi training. He poured soul and power into ballads "Me dediqué a pederte," a cleverly reworked "Si tú supieras" and "¿Qué voy a hacer con mi amor?"
He donned a black and gold charro outfit for the show's second half. His voice seemed to get even stronger during "Que lastima" and "Cascos ligeros," all backed by a sterling mariachi. It was rousing and inspiring and impossible not to get swept up in the spirit.
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