When asked to describe Trey Songz's performance style, WILD 96.3-FM disc jockey Shady didn't hesitate: “He's the kind of person who will tease the girls,” he said.

And tease he did.

Songz, who took the stage about 11:30 Tuesday night at the Verizon Event Pavilion as part of the Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival, closed with his hit “Last Time,” leaving the ladies swooning for more. As he finished — “Hold up, baby girl, just listen, this last time” — Songz tempted the crowd of about 1,000 several times before finally taking off his white tank top, cranking up the heat in the already steamy pavilion.

Shrill shrieks, outstretched arms and jumps for joy from the crowd quickly followed.

Shady and concert promoter Uncle Woody worked together to plan the show, “looking to bring more R&B into Three Rivers Festival,” said Shady, who expected a diverse crowd of all age groups from “young kids to full-grown adults.”

“There aren't a lot of artists like Trey Songz on the market. He caters to a wide audience with a ‘soulful love' kind of sound,” he said.

While Songz's appearance was delayed an hour due to logistical reasons, some fans, such as Brittney Billingsley and friends, were waiting in line as early as 4 p.m.

Framed photo of the once-braided headliner in hand and dressed to impress (“for Trey,” they said), the women were among the first at the door. “As soon as I heard he was coming, I knew I had to come, especially since my birthday is coming up soon,” Billingsley said.

Of course, the main topic of discussion before the concert was the headliner's shortened hairstyle. “I like it, the no-braids,” Tabitahah Carter said.

“He's gotta keep up with the trends.”

Janay Alberts had a different opinion. “I'm really upset about the braids. He should've kept them.” The remaining line of concert-goers — some capping off short outfits with 3-inch gold heels or rhinestone-studded flip flops— snaked out from the pavilion into Sprint Food Alley until the gates to the pavilion opened at 6 p.m.

Once inside, swarms of fans — mostly female adults — danced to R&B tracks spun by 96.3 DJs until openers Mo Cheez and Tasha Denae performed covers of some of today's most popular songs, including Rihanna's “Take A Bow” and Beyonce's “Crazy in Love.”

After Denae's set list was complete, the crowd gave an overwhelming scream in response to her question: “Are you all ready for some Trey Songz?”

The crowd eagerly waited as 96.3 DJs gave away ticket upgrades and led chants for Songz to appear. When he finally did, the screams intensified. Included in Songz's set list were “Can't Help But Wait” and the fan favorite “Last Time,” during which he bared his midsection.

Riyauna Watkins, who arrived about 7 p.m., said that was her favorite part of the night.

“When he took his shirt off, that made it worth the extra hour wait,” she said.