A green glow and the staccato strings of “Hard to Believe” welcomed Wallows to the Boston Roadrunner stage on June 22.
After three years of waiting for the LA band to return to Boston, the crowd was more than ready to celebrate a new album, Tell Me That It’s Over with Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, Cole Preston, and their touring band.
The alt-pop rockers wasted no time immediately launching into a 21 song set that highlighted their discography from the latest album all the way back to their debut single “Pleaser.”
It was clear from the start that Wallows knew how to work a crowd. Dylan led a suspenseful pause during “Treacherous Doctor.” “You’re good,” he teased the crowd, “but you could be better.” When the music came back in, the audience met Dylan’s challenge with room shaking volume.
The multi-talented trio had opportunities to highlight their multiple skills throughout the set. Braeden and Cole took turns with Dylan singing lead vocals, while Dylan traded the mic for drum sticks. Dylan also surprised the crowd flexing his harmonica skills on “I Don’t Want to Talk.”
The band’s talents weren’t the show’s only flex. The stage setup, though simple with its oversized white frame backdrop, floor lamps, and bright colorful lights was a show all in itself.
They ended the set with a request from the crowd. A very creative audience member DIY’d a request dice, with each side having a different song. The dice’s first roll ever landed on “Let The Sun In,” which drew cheers from the crowd. The band, especially Dylan, was impressed by the ingenuity and was excited to use it at other tour stops.
For many fans, this show was their first Wallows show ever. Judging by the buzz of the crowd as the band left the stage, it certainly won’t be their last.
