It is July 8th and it is softly raining when Teddy Swims takes the stage. He launches into “Not Your Man” from his latest album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).  “This ain’t how you trеat somebody you say you love / I gave you еverything, it still ain’t enough / You don’t have to say it, baby, I understand / That I’m not your man, no, I’m not your man”.  The driving beat of this song matches the rain which is now pouring hard.

Shortly afterwards, they play “She Loves the Rain”, which is all too appropriate as the crowd gets drenched. Lightening is spotted during this one, which leads to the venue being evacuated after the song. About 30 minutes later, they announce that the concert will be rescheduled. Just two days later, July 23rd is chosen as the new date. This is quite a quick turnaround. The Neil Young concert that was cancelled last year wasn’t rescheduled until this year. 

Now, it’s July 23rd, in the middle of the set. Swims sings “Devil in a Dress”. The crowd joyfull sings along: “She’s the devil / She’s the devil in a dress / I’m in peril / She ripped my heart right out my chest / I would give my life for one more kiss”. His voice exudes with emotion on the chorus. 

To close his set, he sings his massive hit “Lose Control” which has over 1.9 billion streams on Spotify. “I lose control / When you’re not next to me / I’m fallin’ apart right in front of you, can’t you see?” The guitar solo is fantastic on this one.  

After a quick break, he returns for the encore and starts with “Bed on Fire”.  “So if you’re gonna leave, leave me / In the middle of the night / Set the bed on fire”. This is a great example of his outstanding lyrics that paint such a vivid picture. 

Cost of a ticket: $46 (Prices were reduced due to the quick reschedule) 

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Exceptional Value

Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Quinn Delaney