The Backseat Lovers concert exceeds expectations with great vocals, set list, illuminating venue

SPECIAL NIGHT: The Backseat Lovers put together a phenomenal concert, lighting up the entire night. The set list performance was spot-on and entertaining. Photo by Isabella Montenegro/La Vista

Isabella Montenegro

Editor-In-Chief

The Backseat Lovers’ concert took place on April 26 at the Hollywood Palladium. The overall dynamic of the concert was phenomenal due to the energy provided by illuminating flashing lights.

The concert was general admission, which fostered a crowded night full of excited people waiting for the Backseat Lovers to open the concert. Since the concert was sold out, the lines to enter the venue were chaotic. Waiting for the lines was worth it, though, as the phenomenal music and high energy of the concert made attendees excited for each new song.

GOODBYE: The lead singer, Joshua Harmon waved goodbye to the audience as the band finished performing the entire setlist. The audience chanted for them to continue the concert. Photo by Isabella Montenegro/Isabella Montenegro

“Kilby Girl” was spectacularly performed, with lively vocals from lead singer Joshua Harmon and a strong rock beat. The energy-filled song is the top-played track on the band’s 2019 album, “When We Were Friends.” The song was paired with exciting light displays that lit up the stage and audience.

“Pool House” offered enrapturing vocals offset by relaxed backing tracks, which were performed by KJ Ward on bass guitar and Juice Welch on drums.

SLA: The concert was located at the Hollywood Palladium. This venue fit the vibe perfectly as it was general admission. Photo by Isabella Montenegro/La Vista

Next, the band played “Maple Syrup,” a mournful song that captured the audience’s attention with juxtapositions between the idyllic feeling of the instrumental music and the melancholy of Harmon’s vocals and lyrics.

The band’s opening act was performed by Renata Zeiguer. Zeiguer’s performance was well done, but lacked the energy and stage presence of the headlining performers. Zeiguer performed “Wayside,” which provided a calm energy to start the show. However, the Backseat Lovers’ high-energy, engaging performance provided a welcome contrast, demonstrating Zeiguer’s lack of meaningful stage presence.

PURPLE: The purple lighting gave a nostalgic feeling to the entire crowd. The lighting was impeccable and kept the audience alive. Photo by Isabella Montenegro/La Vista

After the band’s main list, the band came back for an encore. The band played “Snowbank Blues,” “WordsI Used,” and “Sinking Ship.” The encore, which was composed of acoustic tracks, entranced the audience and provided a contrasting view to the band’s normally high-energy songs.

The band consistently interacted with the audience, taking suggestions for songs and talking to audience members in the front row. The amicable energy between the performers and the audience made the concert all the more enjoyable.

GA: The Backseat Lovers delivered a general admission concert. The concert was located at the Hollywood Palladium. Photo by Isabella Montenegro/La Vista

The Backseat Lovers’ next concert will take place at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas tonight. Tickets are available on the band’s website, the backseat lovers.com