2024 In Live Music
Originally published on Medium.
2024 In Live Music
In 2024, I attended nine live music performances, including 14 artists (2023’s wrap-up is here). Only three (Alvvays, Straight No Chaser, and Taylor Swift) were repeats; the rest were new to me. Three shows were at new-to-me venues (Paramount Theatre, Seattle; BECU Live, Spokane; and BC Place, Vancouver, BC); the rest were revisits. As always, I’m referencing my setlist.fm logs and Swarm check-ins.
Randy Rainbow: Randy Rainbow for President
February 1; Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, Spokane, WA, USA
Randy Rainbow at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
Madonna: The Celebration Tour
February 17; Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA, USA
Jen and I (notice the vintage “Dick Tracy: Admit One” tee) at Climate Pledge Arena, for Madonna
Madonna at Climate Pledge Arena
Madonna performing “Ray of Light” at Climate Pledge Arena
Silversun Pickups: Physical Thrills Tour (w/Hello Mary)
February 18; Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA, USA
Hello Mary opening for Silversun Pickups at Knitting Factory
Silversun Pickups at Knitting Factory
Idina Menzel: Take Me Or Leave Me Tour
July 19; Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA, USA
Idina Menzel on the marquee at Paramount Theatre
Idina Menzel at Paramount Theatre
Idina Menzel at Paramount Theatre
Alvvays: US Tour Summer 2024 (w/The Beths)
August 21; Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA, USA
The Beths opening for Alvvays at Knitting Factory
Alvvays at Knitting Factory
Molly Rankin of Alvvays at Knitting Factory
Lindsey Stirling: The Duality Tour (w/Saint Motel)
August 31; BECU Live at Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, WA, USA
Saint Motel opening for Lindsey Stirling at BECU Live at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Lindsey Stirling at BECU Live at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Lindsey Stirling at BECU Live at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Pentatonix (w/Loren Allred)
September 11; BECU Live at Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, WA, USA
Loren Allred opening for Pentatonix at BECU Live at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Pentatonix at BECU Live at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Pentatonix at BECU Live at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Straight No Chaser: Top Shelf Tour
November 23; Pend Oreille Pavilion, Airway Heights, WA, USA
Jennifer, Jen, and me outside Pend Oreille (“pon-de-ray”) Pavilion for Straight No Chaser
Straight No Chaser at Pend Oreille Pavilion
Straight No Chaser at Pend Oreille Pavilion
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (w/Gracie Abrams)
December 6; BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Jen and me at one of the many “Eras Tour”-themed installations around Vancouver
My phone reminding me how amazing this is going to be
In the pre-show floor merch line at BC Place Stadium
Are you ready for it? Show about to start.
Taylor Swift takes the stage at BC Place Stadium
“This is NOT Taylor’s Version”
Taylor Swift at BC Place Stadium
Taylor Swift at BC Place Stadium
Taylor Swift at BC Place Stadium
Farewell from BC Place Stadium
From niche indie bands to the highest-grossing concert tour in history, 2024 was a wild year for me in live music. Coming up in 2025, so far:
- Hamilton April 8; First Interstate Center for the Arts, Spokane
- Kylie Minogue: Tension Tour April 25; Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
I always watch Bandsintown and Seated for local (and local-ish) shows. You can find me on Instagram. Happy New Year!