Beyond The Stage Magazine
Beyond The Stage Magazine
Jesse McCartney performs onstage in San Francisco.
PhotosPop

PHOTOS: Jesse McCartney – San Francisco, CA – 6/24/22

Dana Jacobs

Our favorite 2000s heartthrob Jesse McCartney brought the second to last stop of his New Stage tour to San Francisco in June to an absolutely buzzing crowd of fans both new and old.

For anyone who was alive and aware of pop music in the early 2000s, Jesse McCartney needs no introduction. From his breakout role on “All My Children” to his boy band debut in Dream Street to his hit solo album “Beautiful Soul,” McCartney was an unstoppable pop culture force for every millennial’s childhood.

Jesse McCartney performs onstage in San Francisco.

Though McCartney has taken some much-deserved rest in recent years, his enduring popularity was evident in the walls of The Fillmore. He took the stage silhouetted with symmetrical spotlights to thunderous applause from the packed crowd. He kicked off the set with “Discovering You,” an up-tempo track from his latest album “New Stage,” after which the tour is named. That applause grew even louder with “She’s No You,” one of McCartney’s most popular early releases. Nostalgic joy enveloped the room as hundreds of voices sang along, transporting many back to middle school swooning.

Jesse McCartney performs onstage in San Francisco.

The night passed in a similar fashion, with the ever-charming star alternating between newer releases and old favorites. One of the night’s highlights was, of course, “Beautiful Soul,” the smash single that has been one of McCartney’s most enduring. The song simply begs to be belted, and the crowd certainly obliged. Other surprises included a rendition of “Bleeding Love,” which was written by the singer but ultimately sold to Leona Lewis. Later in the evening, McCartney even sang “Party for Two,” to a fan onstage.

There is little that can compare to the pure joy of witnessing a childhood favorite as an adult, and the New Stage tour brought that joy in droves. From the fans seeing McCartney live for the first time to those who have been along for every step of the journey, Jesse McCartney continues to prove the force of his star power.

Jesse McCartney in San Francisco
Dana Jacobs
djacobs@beyondthestagemagazine.com
Latest posts by Dana Jacobs (see all)

Dana Jacobs

Dana Jacobs has been a contributing photographer for Beyond the Stage since 2019. As a current physical therapy graduate student, photography is her preferred way to maintain sanity between classes and exams. When she's not studying or shooting a live show, Dana can be found listening to true crime podcasts and petting the nearest pup. Her favorite bands include Bastille, Panic! at the Disco, and The 1975.