Chappell Roan returned to live performances to give queer audiences an evening of joy, peace and safety. She made several major touring appearances this year and chose to mount a US tour at the last minute. Roan emphasized that the purpose of performing was to tell queer people that it is OK and to protect joy amid a hostile world. Acoustic chords from "Kaleidoscope" underscored her remarks. Profits from pop-up shows in New York, Kansas City and Los Angeles were donated to trans charities. Roan is now in early stages of recording a follow-up album to The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
"I wasn't gonna do a US tour until the very last minute. I decided to do one and I'm so glad I did. Thank you for making it awesome."
"I always felt: 'Why am I putting myself through this? What is this for?' Then I started doing shows again and it all made sense, it was to bring queer people joy and tell them that it's OK."
"There [are] so many things in the world that are so 'f**k you', then there is this. The only thing that matters anymore is joy, protecting that, and peace and safety. So, I hope you know that when you are here, you are safe, and I want you here."
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