This show honestly felt like something everyone could enjoy. I kept noticing how mixed the crowd was — little kids who couldn’t have been older than eight, and older couples who looked like they’d been going to concerts for decades. You don’t usually see that kind of spread at a rock show, and it made the whole night feel more welcoming. The energy never really dipped either; even during the slower songs, people were still swaying, singing, or just soaking it all in.

From a photographer’s point of view, the production was a dream. Matt Shultz has this unpredictable, magnetic stage presence that keeps you guessing where he’s going to move next. Eric Cathcart’s lighting design made everything pop in a way that felt almost impossible to capture fast enough. There were moments where I literally had to remind myself to stop watching and keep shooting. It’s easily one of those shows that sticks with you long after you pack up your gear.

words by: Tiffany Higginbotham