Bruno Mars Dazzles by Keeping It Classic to Close Day 1 of Music Midtown 2017

When Bruno Mars came out for his headlining set to close out Day 1 of Music Midtown 2017, the funk-pop star initially had just one request: for the audience to put their cameras away. With a set that recalled simpler musical eras, it soon became borderline-silly to even have one's phone out during a set that focused on classic methods of entertainment and made Mars all the more distinguished of a festival headliner.

Following a setlist similar to the one from his ongoing 24K Magic world tour, the singer opened with "Finesse" ("just the warm up," he said), before launching into singles "24K Magic" and "Treasure" on a stage that recalled a '70s disco show with vintage lights that visually recall the era as his Hooligans band mates accompanied him to play their instruments and perform simple, synchronized choreography. With a handful of fireworks and sparkly lighting, Bruno started a show that felt noticeably different from the other great sets of the night thanks to a throwback feel that made the set all the more powerful.