Olivia Dean’s First U.S. Arena Tour Is Off to a Smashing Start, With L.A. Shows Proving She’s No One-Grammy Wonder: Concert Review

By Chris Willman

Chris Willman

Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic

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Olivia Dean skipped a grade, as far as the touring circuit goes. Soon after taking the stage at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena for a two-night stand this week, the singer said, “The last time we played in L.A., we played two shows at the Fonda, I think a year ago. Was anybody at those shows?” That sparked thousands upon thousands of people to lie with their cheers, claiming they’d all been in that 1,500-cap room. “Is this anybody’s first time seeing us play?” Dean asked. About the same number of people cheered, telling the truth this time.

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