“I’m gonna make it a point — I’m never gonna skip Houston, ever, on any tour.” Abel Tesfaye, otherwise known as The Weeknd, made this candid, apologetic promise during the middle of his After Hours til Dawn set at NRG Stadium after fully embracing the crowd through chants and cheers.Continue Reading
Photos by: Damian Ruiz Houston’s 713 Music Hall was alive with energy as Nigerian-born performer Ademola Daniel Babafemi, professionally known as Demola the Violinist, took the stage for his “D Fearless” tour. From the moment he walked on Demola had fans hooked, playing a lively rendition of Bill Withers’ “LovelyContinue Reading
All Photographs by Jennifer Lake When The Fray took the stage on Sunday, July 27 in Houston at Bayou Music Center, it felt like a collective catharsis. With a setlist of emotionally emphasized, piano driven rock that carried much of the mid-2000s, the Denver based band reminded the audience whyContinue Reading
Houston has raised its fair share of legends — and a few future ones, too. Among them is singer, songwriter, and producer Keshi. Fresh off bucket-list milestones like Coachella, a sold-out night at Madison Square Garden, and now deep into his biggest tour yet, Keshi returned home ready to giveContinue Reading
The wild fever dream of Buenos Aires’ most electric duo, Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso, hit Houston in full swing. They showed up with unfiltered energy, turning the stage into their own chaotic playground. They opened the night in laid-back style, settling into two tall velvet chairs beside a small tableContinue Reading
Photos by: Damian Ruiz Rising pop powerhouse Jessie Murph brought her signature blend of pop, country, and hip-hop to a packed house at Houston’s 713 Music Hall, delivering a night full of raw emotion, theatrical visuals, and fan connection that left her audience buzzing. Seriously, at one point she wasContinue Reading
Latin icon Shakira brought ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ World Tour to Houston’s Toyota Center for two consecutive nights full of her best hits. Shakira, the Colombian singer/songwriter, serves as one of Latin Pop’s most successful icons.Her ever-growing catalog shows how adaptable she is for global audiences alike. The singerstartedContinue Reading
All photos by Jennifer Lake June 12th marked a special place in the hearts of the alternative crowd of Houston. Pierce the Veil brought their “I Can’t Hear You” Tour to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, along with Sleeping with Sirens and Beach Weather. The bands were welcomed by aContinue Reading
Tennis brought a wave of warmth and emotion to White Oak Music Hall’s downstairs stage on their farewell tour in support of Face Down in the Garden, their final album before an indefinite hiatus. The packed venue carried a quiet anticipation as fans gathered to celebrate the band’s 15-year run,Continue Reading
The “wholesome rockstar” Malcolm Todd came down to Houston’s House of Blues on a Friday night, bringing big energy to a packed house. The venue was filled wall to wall with fans, with people still coming in as the night kicked off. Dj Sophie Gray opened the show, getting theContinue Reading