Billy Strings celebrated Halloween with a dedicated Masters of the Universe concert at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
According to Stereogum, Strings took the stage dressed as He-Man alongside his full band and featured guests, all outfitted as characters from the classic animated franchise. The performance lineup included bandmates Alwyn Robinson, Jimmy Olson, Royal Masat, Jarrod Walker, and Chris Sterr, alongside special guests Mary Tuttle and Sierra Hull.
The setlist honored the 1980s animated television property by opening with cartoon theme selections, including the "Masters of the Universe Theme" and "Eternia Theme (Prince Adam Theme Song)." Strings also arranged new guitar pieces for the concert, including original titles "prince adam" and "Teela's quest."
The ensemble also incorporated viral and classic covers throughout the night. Notable selections included 4 Non Blondes' "What's Up?," Snap!'s "The Power," Slayer's "Skeletons of Society," Foo Fighters' "My Hero," and Sheryl Crow's "Strong Enough."
Following the concert, Strings reflected on the performance on his Instagram Stories, explaining that he fell in love with the classic cartoons recently and designed the show with the memory of his late mother, Debra, whose birthday fell on October 31.