The Black Crowes brought their electrifying Happiness Bastards (Reprise) Tour to the MGM National Harbor on December 19, 2024, was a powerful display of the band’s evolution while staying true to their blues-rock roots. This stop on their tour highlighted the band’s dynamic stage presence and their ability to captivate fans with both nostalgia and innovation. The show underscored the band’s ability to stay relevant while honoring their legacy, captivating a packed theater with both high-energy rock and soulful ballads.
The night began with “Bedside Manners,” a fiery, boogie-infused track that immediately energized the crowd. The Robinson brothers were in perfect sync, with Rich’s sharp, bluesy riffs complementing Chris’s soulful and commanding vocals. The song set the stage for a concert that seamlessly intertwined the old and the new.
This tour celebrated not only their latest album but also their 40-year career. The Robinson brothers, once defined by their fractious relationship, appeared cohesive and energized. The setlist reflected this spirit of renewal, blending the grit and passion of their early years with the maturity and depth of seasoned artists.
The rhythm section, featuring Sven Pipien on bass, kept the energy grounded, while Rich Robinson’s guitar work ranged from jagged blues riffs to melodic solos, while Nico Bereciarua’s lead solos added a fiery edge. Chris’s vocals showed no signs of age, his delivery as emotive and potent as ever.
The Black Crowes delivered a performance that felt both nostalgic and forward-looking. The crowd’s rapturous response to classics, combined with their embrace of the new material, underscored the band’s enduring appeal.
The Black Crowes
at The Theater at MGM National Harbor, National Harbor, MD, USA
Tour: Happiness Bastards (The Reprise)
Setlist:
Bedside Manners
Sting Me
Thick n’ Thin
Twice as Hard
Flesh Wound
Horsehead
Sister Luck
Been a Long Time (Waiting on Love)
Follow the Moon
Wiser Time
Soul Singing
She Talks to Angels
Hard to Handle (Otis Redding cover)
Jealous Again
Remedy
Encore:
Virtue and Vice
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