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America, meet your new heartthrob
Aussie artist Vance Joy wows 'em with simple sounds
When Taylor Swift announced she was taking Australian singer/songwriter Vance Joy on her 2015 World Tour, I was surprised. His hit “Riptide” is catchy and charming, but the acoustic vibe of his debut album doesn’t quite scream “opening for a sold-out show in Madison Square Garden." My confusion cleared when a gang of braces-clad, pre-teen girls ran into the House of Blues, followed by a man looking every bit the part of a Dad-who-pulled-the-short-straw.
Just this June, Vance Joy was featured in a 91X Next Big Thing concert, with tickets available at the door for 91 cents. On Tuesday, the alternative folk-rock artist took on the House of Blues for a show that sold out well in advance.
Despite the young audience, Vance Joy ‘s performance had the musicality and presence of a matured artist. Even with cameras rolling for Yahoo’s Live Streaming Concert Series, the act came across as very natural and genuine, with minimal production and a focus on sound.
The power of simplicity seemed to be the theme throughout the set, highlighting the power of a simple acoustic guitar or ukulele. The set list relied heavily on the band's debut album Dream Your Life away.
With raw talent and the ferocious support of a young fan base to propel Vance Joy, this Next Big Thing’s time has arrived.
- Concert: Vance Joy
- Venue: House of Blues
- Date: November 25
- Seats: GA
Here's something you might be interested in.
America, meet your new heartthrob
Aussie artist Vance Joy wows 'em with simple sounds
America, meet your new heartthrob
Aussie artist Vance Joy wows 'em with simple sounds
When Taylor Swift announced she was taking Australian singer/songwriter Vance Joy on her 2015 World Tour, I was surprised. His hit “Riptide” is catchy and charming, but the acoustic vibe of his debut album doesn’t quite scream “opening for a sold-out show in Madison Square Garden." My confusion cleared when a gang of braces-clad, pre-teen girls ran into the House of Blues, followed by a man looking every bit the part of a Dad-who-pulled-the-short-straw.
Just this June, Vance Joy was featured in a 91X Next Big Thing concert, with tickets available at the door for 91 cents. On Tuesday, the alternative folk-rock artist took on the House of Blues for a show that sold out well in advance.
Despite the young audience, Vance Joy ‘s performance had the musicality and presence of a matured artist. Even with cameras rolling for Yahoo’s Live Streaming Concert Series, the act came across as very natural and genuine, with minimal production and a focus on sound.
The power of simplicity seemed to be the theme throughout the set, highlighting the power of a simple acoustic guitar or ukulele. The set list relied heavily on the band's debut album Dream Your Life away.
With raw talent and the ferocious support of a young fan base to propel Vance Joy, this Next Big Thing’s time has arrived.
- Concert: Vance Joy
- Venue: House of Blues
- Date: November 25
- Seats: GA