PVRIS @ Summit Denver

PVRIS rocked the socks off of Summit in Denver, CO on June 8th, 2024. Kicking off the night was Pale Waves.

Pale Waves

The supporting act was four a person English rock band called Pale Waves from Manchester. Pale Waves have been iconic in the alternative/indie music scene, by being who they are and encouraging everyone outside of their band to do the same. Lead singer, Heather Baron-Gracie, and drummer, Ciara Doran, are not only best friends and roommates but they’re both non-binary and gay, lead guitarist Hugo Silvani and bassist Charlie Wood are gay as well. They remind me a little bit of Flyleaf, except not religious and Heather’s voice is much softer and less angsty than Lacey’s.

Though Pale Wave’s lighting was dim and dark and the band members weren’t jumping all over the stage, the rhythm amongst Heather’s beautiful vocals didn’t make you feel depressed or sad, but the complete opposite. I had never listened to the band before this show nor had I heard of them before seeing the PVRIS tour announcement. I like waiting to see artists live before listening to them beforehand, it’s so much more special. They also had a half hour block, which actually disappointed me when I realized it was their last song because I felt like the set was cut short and I was really enjoying them.

PVRIS

Time for the show

At 9pm, PVRIS finally comes out and I swear I have never heard a crowd cheer as loud as this. It made me wonder how loud and long it traveled down the streets of the city. The love that poured for them as they each took the stage, Lyn coming out last and setting the crowd off even more. Pure insanity, in the best way. They started the set off with “Good Enemy” and then went straight into “Animal”. They played a handful of songs from each of their albums, most fan favorites (mine at least), as well. The whole crowd was dancing and shouting every word to every song. Lyn was like a Goddess – she owned the stage, shared love for her fans, the LGBTQ+ community, pride week, and DENVER!!! As she would say the cities name repeatedly and proudly throughout the hour and fifteen minute long set. Showing love and making the crowd go wild, just as much as the last time she’d said it. She was adorable, incredible – so powerful and positive and the crowd loved everything about her. They ate up her energy and I’d never seen anything like it before.

Throughout their set I would float around to various areas and I would hear fans say things like, “I just love her so much”, “She’s so good”, “I’ve seen them *insert number here* times and they’re always so good”. Not one negative comment. Even down the street, as fans walked to their cars, they just buzzed about how good they were. Lyn herself rated the show a twelve out of ten, mid set.

Love For Them

I’ve always wanted to see PVRIS live. I remember the first time I heard them was over the Hot Topic radio when I used to be an assistant manager there back in 2014. It was St Patrick off the album they had just released, White Noise. They instantly became my favorite band outside of any that I had grown up with in high school several years back. The first year I saw them announce a tour, I purchased a ticket and I didn’t end up going (I was so anxious). Last year I had prior engagements and this year I finally made it. And the best part is, I got to tell a story doing what I love and do best and because of that..my first time seeing them was that much more special. I went into this show with high expectations for production and performance which of course PVRIS exceeded. They are a group that I can no longer miss whenever they come around. I can’t wait to catch them again next year, with or without a photo pass.