Molly Grace’s ‘Lovergirls: A Sapphic Soirée’ brought F.E.M.M.E Pride to Boston

Concert Review: Molly Grace at Sonia, Cambridge, MA, June 11

By Nina Kremer | July 19, 2026

Molly Grace said she doesn’t only want to be a pop star — although one might argue she already is — she told fans on the Boston stop of her six-night tour that she wants to be a “mega-church pastor.” And that night at her Pride month party, “Lovergirls: A Sapphic Soirée,” the diva proved to the audience that she has what it takes.

Her particular blend of pop, funk and disco is reminiscent of lesbian pop icons Reneé Rapp and Chappell Roan, but Grace stands out from the others in her dynamic, highly choreographed performance style along with playfully cheeky lyrics.

Grace fittingly opened the show with “Lemme,” the first song off of her debut album, “Blush” using her introductory song to introduce herself to that night’s crowd. Though it seemed Grace truly needed no introduction as she said during the show that she recognized many familiar faces in the audience.

When asked how many people had been to a show of hers previously, an uproar ensued, reflecting a majority of the crowd were dedicated fans, though that wasn’t the only reason why Grace may have known some of them. She grew up only a few miles away from the venue, Sonia’s, in Lexington Massachusetts and shared a sweet moment with her family calling out her mother and sister in the audience.

“It’s good to be home,” Grace said before encouraging the crowd to dance.

Grace and her "Lovergirls," McKenna Hall and Bella Azadouhie Melius, led the charge with perfectly synchronized choreography. The Lovergirls matched Grace’s fabulosity, though never upstaging the pop diva, with their harmonies and energetic back up dancing. 

Before the girls came out, the stage looked noticeably devoid of any set or color, a surprise for a show marketed as a pride party, but it became immediately clear why as soon as Molly and the Lovergirls graced the stage — they needed every inch of the surface area to dance the night away. The three commanded not only the stage but the entire room, making it clear they needed no set to set the mood; they are the show. In their sequined outfits under hot pink lighting, the disco ball in the middle of the room had major competition. 

Grace did lots of crowd work throughout the show, engaging with the audience and spinning around a few fans in the front row, displaying a clear connection with her listeners.

Grace then transitioned into “Mad at Her Forever” singing the lyrics “What’s a lady to do, can’t think straight” in an impressively high yet sustained manner. The crowd obeyed her earlier command, dancing along with the Lovergirls. She kept the energy up with “Do Me (Feels So Good)” singing “Ladies please report for duty” while the Lovergirls obediently saluted, ready for the task at hand.

“Pride month is my favorite month,” Grace said between songs, explaining that she wanted to embark on the mini tour despite not having new music out since March in order to create a space where she could both celebrate and try out new songs.

She partnered with The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth at the show, a nonprofit organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth in Massachusetts through their programs and services. She also said she did some “Instagram stalking” in order to find a local DJ to open for her and landed on Christina The Saint, who played a set before the show. Grace spread the love, encouraging fans to support Christina by going to her future shows.

Graciously letting the Lovergirls take center stage for a cover of “Telephone” by Lady Gaga, the song was a highlight of the night. The performance seemed just as practiced as the originals without feeling too rehearsed, as the three of them took turns singing as if they were just a couple of friends at karaoke. The chemistry between them was evident; they encouraged each other to take a moment in the spotlight.

Once again Grace showcased her vocal talent in her performance of  “Soprano,” evidenced by her impressive breath control allowing her to sustain a powerful belt while grooving to the beat. She then slowed the set down with “Say when,” telling the audience to grab their girls and sway along to the tender ballad.

Another highlight of the night came towards the end of the set with “Heaven sent.” There’s a depth and resounding quality to her voice, as well as an active energy present in the live performance that’s sadly lost when streaming her songs. Ending with the Lovergirls girls doing prayer hands, Grace proved her mega pastor prowess in the upbeat, cheeky song.

As promised, Grace debuted a new song towards the end of the show called “Line Dancing in L.A.” Grace explained that the concept was inspired by her recent move from Nashville to Los Angeles. Though she lived in Tennessee for five years, she said she only discovered the joys of the dance style many miles away on the West coast. 

The song was reminiscent of Chappell Roan’s most recent foray into country, “The Giver,” but Grace’s version of a pop, country mash up was a fresh take on the genre-bending trend as she sang, “Everyone’s hot and everyone’s gay,” and “What kind of trouble are you?”

Grace closed out the show with “F.E.M.M.E,” one of her most popular songs with over 3 million streams on Spotify. There was no song more fitting to end the prideful night, as Grace played the audience out to the tune of her spelled-out version of the acronym, “Fabulous, enticing, magnetic, magical, everything.” Grace brought the sparkling ferocity that defines her music to the stage and left it all there.