Weyes Blood w/ Vagabon
The Showbox, Seattle, WA
3.22.23
On Wednesday night, the sold out Showbox in Seattle was packed with fans eagerly awaiting the performance of Weyes Blood In Holy Flux Tour. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as concert-goers settled into their spots in the crowd.
As the lights dimmed, the audience erupted in cheers as Natalie Mering, the mastermind behind Weyes Blood, took the stage. From the moment she began singing, her powerful vocals filled the room, captivating everyone in the audience.
Throughout the performance, Weyes Blood effortlessly transitioned between slow ballads and deep moments, showcasing her impressive range as a musician. Her performance goes just beyond singing her songs but become of thoughtful experience. When preforming “God Turned Me Into a Flower” the stage darkened with only light red glow. A video played in the background created by Weyes Blood favorite documentarian “Adam Curtis” that was made specifically for her. Weyes Blood stood with her back to the crowd singing while fully embracing the video and feeling of the two coming together.
Dressed in a long white dress and floor length white cape gave her a mythical looking stage presence. She would wipe and twiral her cap as she moved around stage. Candelabras where places all over the stage creating the feeling that the concert was inside the living room of an old French Quarter home.
Midway through the set, Weyes Blood, sat down on the keyboard for the first time for what she described as her only upbeat song of the night. The fans erupted in cheers when she began “Everyday”. A song unlike every other songs of the night with more bounce and dance ability to it then others.
One of the standout moments of the night was when Weyes Blood performed “Twin Flam” when a light under her dress light up in the middle of her chest. The same light from her album art for her most recent release “And in the Darkness, Heart Aglo”. The hauntingly beautiful melody and lyrics sent shivers down the spines of everyone in the crowd.
The night kicked off with solo act, Vagaban. Armed just with a keyboard and guitar this one women show complimented Weyes Blood ability to have power vocals and simple melodies. She even covered a slower, almost acoustic version of Rod Stewarts “Reason To Believe” that excited the crowd.
Overall, Weyes Blood’s performance at The Showbox was a night to remember. Her talent as a musician and performer was on full display, and the audience’s reaction was a testament to her immense popularity. The In Holy Flux Tour is a must-see for fans of Weyes Blood, and anyone who appreciates great music in general.
Review and photos by Logan Westom
Weyes Blood
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