jojo at the roadrunner
BY KENZIE MAGNANJoJo’s Too Much to Say tour stop at Boston’s Roadrunner on March 26, 2025, was everything I could’ve hoped for—and more. As a lifelong fan, seeing her return to her home state, pouring her heart and soul into every note, felt like something truly special. This wasn’t just another concert; it was an emotional, electric, and deeply personal experience that reminded me exactly why I’ve loved JoJo for so long.
From the moment the lights dimmed and the opening synths of “Nobody” hit, the energy in the room was palpable. JoJo strutted onto the stage in a sleek leather outfit, her signature powerhouse vocals immediately filling the venue. The way she owned the stage, hitting every note with precision while still making time to connect—to really look out into the crowd and see us—was something magical.
The setlist was a perfect balance of old and new. Hearing “Baby It’s You” live again took me straight back to my childhood, screaming the lyrics into my hairbrush. But it was her newer material, like “Fresh New Sheets” and “Bad Habits,” that truly solidified her growth as an artist. Her voice—somehow stronger, more controlled, and more emotional than ever—made every song hit differently. And Dissolve? I wasdissolved. Her voice, the emotion, the lighting—it was the kind of moment that makes you forget everything else exists.
One of my absolute favorite things about JoJo is how real she is with her fans. She took the time between songs to talk to us, to open up about her journey, her struggles, and her gratitude. She even gave a heartfelt shoutout to her Boston fans, saying how much this city means to her. As someone who has followed her from the start, through all the highs and lows, hearing her stand on that stage as an independent artist thriving was incredibly moving.
Of course, the night wouldn’t have been complete without “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late.” The entire venue screamedthose songs like we were all back in middle school dealing with our first heartbreaks. It was euphoric, cathartic, and the kind of moment you never forget.
JoJo closed the night with “Good Thing” and “Porcelain,” leaving us all on a high, buzzing with the afterglow of a truly legendary performance. I walked out of Roadrunner that night with my voice half gone, my heart so full, and my love for JoJo stronger than ever. She’s not just a nostalgia act—she’s an icon, an artist, and a voice that still deserves to be heard loud and clear. If you have the chance to see her on this tour, run, don’t walk. You’ll leave reminded of why you fell in love with her in the first place.
