Stephen Day performing at Exit/In in Nashville, TN on April 29, 2019. All photos taken by Jonathan Sommer.
Foxing | Asbury Park
Foxing performing at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ on April 29, 2019. All photos taken by Jeffrey Coverstone.
Now, Now | Boston
Now, Now performing at Royale in Boston, MA on April 27, 2019. All photos taken by Erin Crowley.
The Maine | Vancouver
The Maine performing at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC on April 21, 2019. All photos taken by Aly Mae.
Dance Gavin Dance | Fort Lauderdale
Dance Gavin Dance (with support from Hail the Sun and Periphery) performing at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 9, 2019. All photos taken by Kasey Davis.
Turnover | Portland
Turnover (with support from Turnstile) performing at Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR on April 25, 2019. All photos taken by Ian Enger.
This Wild Life | Cambridge
This Wild Life (with support from Sleep On It, Hold Close, and Crooked Teeth) performing at Sonia in Cambridge, MA on April 22, 2019. All photos taken by Lisa Eggleston.
Lost Dog Street Band | New York City
Lost Dog Street Band performing at Mercury Lounge in New York City on April 24, 2019. All photos taken by Samantha Crowley.
Movements | Portland
Movements (with support from Boston Manor, Trash Boat, and Drug Church) performing at Hawthorne Theatre in Portland, OR on April 22, 2019. All photos taken by Ian Enger.
Seaway | Worcester
Seaway (with support from Young Culture and Free Throw) performing at Palladium in Worcester, MA on April 21st, 2019. All photos taken by Lisa Eggleston.
LÉON | Philadelphia
The sold out show at The Foundry in Philadelphia’s The Fillmore on April 20th was packed wall to wall in anticipation of Léon’s show. Morgan Saint opened up the evening, performing as if the stage was ten times bigger than it was. Dancing around the room she interacted with her fans, and passionately performed some of her classic hits. Her vocals were unmatched, and her strong stage presence was evident in her use of the space she was given. Backed by her talented band, she had the whole crowd singing and dancing along with her.
If you could take the power of Adele’s voice, pair it with the best aesthetics from the 60’s/70’s/80’s, and raise it on nothing but good vibes— you would end up with Léon. Léon’s crew immediately set the ambiance of the night by furnishing the stage with lamps, plants and a rug— bringing the comfortable feeling of home to the venue. Her music leaves you with a feeling one can best describe as nostalgia. Beautifully poetic lyrics paired with a powerhouse singer, and a multi-talented band created a show worthy of being performed on the biggest stages.
The intimate setting of The Foundry allowed for Léon to talk with her fans, joking about what bars were best in Fishtown, and sharing stories of the meanings behind some of her songs. Such a positive energy drifted through the entire crowd and was carried by all the staff and crew of both the artists and the venue. Some artists don’t respond well to fans yelling to them from the crowd, but as one fan shouted, “You’re beautiful!” up to Léon, she smiled and immediately complimented them back. The energy the crowd brought could be felt throughout the whole room, with Léon even taking off her shoes saying. “I’ve kept these on the whole tour, and I think this might be the first time I take them off.”
A refreshing personality and talent, Léon was able to project her feelings to the crowd, letting each fan embrace the show as if it was their own. Labeled as “one to watch,” Léon will be selling out stadiums worldwide in no time.
Words and photos by Bre Cura.
Flatland Cavalry | New York City
Flatland Cavalry performing at Mercury Lounge in New York City on April 19, 2019. All photos taken by Samantha Crowley.
Hippo Campus | Columbia
Hippo Campus performing at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO on April 19, 2019. All photos taken by Bella Peterson.
Crown The Empire + We Came As Romans | New York City
Crown The Empire and We Came As Romans performing at Gramercy Theatre in New York City on April 16, 2019. All photos taken by Jamary Bobe.
Stick Figure | Nashville
Stick Figure (with support from The Elovaters and Roots of a Rebellion) performing at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN on April 14, 2019. All photos taken by Jonathan Sommer.
Switchfoot | Vancouver
Switchfoot performing at Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC on April 13, 2019. All photos taken by Kiri Anne.
WJRR's Earthday Birthday | Orlando
WJRR’s Earthday Birthday featuring Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Underoath, Motionless In White, P.O.D, Pop Evil, and Badflower in Orlando, FL on April 13, 2019. All photos taken by Seth Kicklighter.
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds | Nashville
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds (with support from Roanoke) performing at Exit/In in Nashville, TN on April 12, 2019. All photos taken by Jonathan Sommer.
Haley Reinhart | Nashville
Haley Reinhart (with support from Brooke Alexx) performing at Mercy Lounge in Nashville, TN on April 11, 2019. All photos taken by Jonathan Sommer.
SWMRS | Brooklyn
SWMRS performing at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY on April 11, 2019. All photos taken by Ashley Rosario.