Helium Tour: G-Eazy, Marc E. Bassy, and Goody Grace - Fargo, ND
- Mikey Jablonski
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The air at the Butler Machinery Arena in Fargo, ND, was thick with anticipation on April 18, 2025, as G-Eazy’s Helium Tour rolled through the Red River Valley Fairgrounds for a night of throwback hits, fresh cuts, and unforgettable collaborations. With support from Canadian alt-pop/indie folk misfit Goody Grace and R&B smooth operator Marc E. Bassy, the evening was a carefully curated rollercoaster of moods—from introspective to rowdy to downright romantic.
Opening the night was Manitoba’s own Goody Grace, who brought a moody, emotional charge to the arena early on. Dressed in his signature rocker-meets-emo attire, Goody set the tone with “Numb” before easing into the haunting, stripped-down, aching cover of Cage the Elephant’s “Cigarette Daydreams.” Which gave the crowd a moment of collective sway, and by the time he closed with fan-favourite “Scumbag,” his short set had successfully made a quiet but lasting impression.
Marc E. Bassy elevated the energy with a polished, feel-good set that blurred the lines between R&B, hip-hop, and alt-pop. “You & Me” had the crowd singing along from the first note, while tracks like “Drip” and “Reminder” showcased Bassy’s vocal flexibility and swagger. “Some Kind of Drug” was a standout, bringing a sensual, smoky vibe to the arena, foreshadowing the later on-stage reunion with G-Eazy. The highlight? Bassy inviting Gerald out on stage to perform “Slide” with him before turning the stage into a party zone. Their chemistry was undeniable—and Fargo knew it.
G-Eazy strutted onto the stage dressed to kill, launching his two-part headlining set with “One of Them” and diving headfirst into a tight run of career-defining bangers like “Random,” “Pray for Me,” and the evergreen “I Mean It.” His charisma filled the cavernous arena as he bounced between the cocky, fast-talking Bay Area bad boy and the brooding, reflective storyteller he’s grown into.
The first half leaned hard into the hits, with “Tumblr Girls,” “Lotta That,” and “You Got Me” pulling the crowd deeper into his orbit. “Provide” and “1942” lit up the room with their hooks, and a rapid-fire mid-set freestyle showed off G-Eazy’s underrated mic skills.
All photos by Mikey Jablonski.
But it was in Set Two that Gerald opened up the world of his new material—melancholy, luxe, and inward-looking. “In My Head,” “South of France,” and “Midnight In Paris” showcased his last album’s cinematic tone, and the intimacy grew palpable during “GRWM” and “Kiss the Sky.” Marc E. Bassy returned to the stage for the lush renditions of “Some Kind of Drugs” and “You & Me,” offering some of the night’s most heartfelt moments.
Old-school fans were rewarded with deep cuts like “Far Alone” and “Marilyn,” while “Him & I” had couples swaying under neon lights. “Had Enough” and “Me, Myself & I” wrapped the second act in catharsis, highlighting G-Eazy’s ongoing tug-of-war between fame and loneliness.
However, the encore was pure fire. He mashed up “Lady Killers II” and “Lady Killers III” into a high-octane finale, before closing with “Anxiety”—a raw, honest exhale that brought the night full circle. G-Eazy’s Helium Tour stop in Fargo wasn’t just a concert—it was a layered, emotional narrative told in two acts. With strong openers, seamless collaborations, and a setlist that honoured both past glories and new experiments, the show proved why G-Eazy remains one of hip-hop’s most genre-fluid showmen. Equal parts stylish, reflective, and electric, Fargo got a front-row seat to an artist who continues to evolve—without ever forgetting where he started.