Jess Nelson Imagine coming off the heels of a very very very transformative self love journey, still in the midst of grief and not having the energy to do much of anything. Yet, you get approved to shoot Calum Scott. You show up. You sit next to a couple, one of them going through the exact situation as you. It was a moment where the universe was looking out, able to talk to someone who can relate.
It’s little moments like these that remind me I’m not alone – all while enjoying the magic of live music in between the small connections you can make. This is why I love live music. This is why I love the music community. This is why I still showing up even if I don’t feel like it.
Pretty Jane
One thing about Pretty Jane is they didn’t let you forget their band name, saying it probably 20 times during their set. Ingraining in us who they are and not to forget it post show. Sneaky but smart if you ask me (although in writing this review 2 weeks later, I definitely brain farted their name OOPS. I have a terrible memory, thank god for emails you can refer back to LOL).
The set was a little slower than I was needing, but they still brought the comedic timing with their band name bit. A saxophone made an appearance, bringing the jazzy vibes into the mix (which I absolutely loved!). They got vulnerable with us about missing home after you’ve moved away (which quite honestly struck a nerve considering the season of life I’m in – the exact opposite of that feeling if you will). Tears were shed. Music was enjoyed. Concerts can be quite cathartic and while I was hoping for more energy, I still enjoyed their set overall, emoting feelings out of me I probably needed to process. I can be grateful for that.
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Calum Scott
I have zero yet a million words to say about Calum’s show and set and vibe and vocals and on and on and on. He left me speechless while also just wanting to reminisce forever. I can’t even quite explain the magical feeling he exuded into my spirit (tearing up even as I’m typing this). It was truly out of body.
All you need to really know is: he got a standing ovation HALFWAY THROUGH his set. It brought Calum to tears. It brought me to tears. It was so moving and is really a testament to his presence on that stage as well as the emotions he conveys through his relatable songs and lyrics. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an audience do that during a show. Bravo, Calum!
To walk you through the show, Calum took us on a full emotional ride. High energy. Power Ballads. Acoustic Moments. More tears were shed for suuuuure. His vocals left me genuinely speechless. He also opened up about his coming out journey, which always heals something a little bit inside of me; being able to connect with an artist in that way (being queer myself) is always such a bonding experience (a lil parasocial, if you will). Obvi we don’t know each other, but sharing that together through the magic of live music, vulnerability, & experience will never not be short of amazing.
Photos by Jess Nelson Media, LLC. All images © 2025 Copyright Jess Nelson Media, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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