In an intimate setting at Madame Lou’s, the delicate melodies of Allegra Krieger resonated, leaving the crowd spellbound.
A man in his 60s stood in rapture, his pride radiating as the final notes of Krieger’s opener, “Lingering,” faded into silence.
Turning to the crowd, he sought confirmation of their appreciation, displaying a sense of fulfillment akin to that of a father witnessing his child’s success.
Amid the cheers, the man quickly clarified that he was not Krieger’s father, but rather a long-time fan who first saw her perform years ago in Seattle.
His dedicated attendance at her shows reflected a profound connection to the music, highlighting the universal theme of human connection that permeated the night.
As Florist took to the stage, the ambiance shifted, engulfing the audience in a blue light reminiscent of an ocean, turning listeners into jellyfish adrift in undulating currents of sound.
They propelled the evening forward with “Levitate,” establishing a dreamy atmosphere that invited the audience to close their eyes and drift.
The performance was characterized by a seamless flow of music; there was seldom a pause as guitarist Jonnie Baker wove intricate melodies while drummer Felix Walworth and bassist Rick Spataro maintained a steady rhythm.
Emily Sprague, the heart of the band, engaged handily with the audience between songs, often contemplating the state of the world and the value of shared experiences at concerts.
Her reflections on connection echoed the night’s underlying message: that every individual in the room was on a joint journey of discovering themselves and each other.
Witnessing Florist, a favorite band, in such an intimate environment felt like a rare blessing.
Although their latest album, “Jellywish,” perfectly suited the venue’s ambience, there was a shared yearning in the crowd for older favorites, particularly “Vacation.”
Towards the concert’s conclusion, Sprague announced that they would perform a song that hadn’t graced the stage in some time.
Prompted by a fan’s previous request for “Vacation,” the crowd buzzed with anticipation, and gratitude swept through those keen on reliving older memories.
As the opening notes played, listeners were transported back to moments long past; for many, including myself, it was a return to 2019, a time spent in my brother’s car with Sprague’s voice echoing for the first time.
In that shared experience, the crowd collectively revisited personal memories tied to the song, creating a tapestry of nostalgia woven through sound.
Florist concluded the concert with “Gloom Designs,” the final piece from “Jellywish,” encapsulating the night’s themes — a poignant reflection on the nature of connection and the human experience.
As I made my way home in an Uber, the outro lingered in my mind, a haunting refrain: “Absolutely out of control/Can you love the cloud just floating around/Jellyfish, no brain but a wish/Classic decimation ends.”
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