Courtney Barnett’s Cleveland iteration of her touring festival, Here and There, featured Lucy Dacus, They Hate Change, and of course herself at the Agora Ballroom. Each city is treated to a unique lineup and not a Clevelander in the audience was disappointed by this one.
Unfortunately I was unable to make it in time for They Hate Change, so Lucy Dacus and her passionate fangirls on the rail kicked off the night for me. As usual she and her band were wonderful. Seemingly shy on stage, she nonetheless had emotive bursts and comical conversations with the audience. But it’s her voice and her confessional lyrics that draw you in the most.
Headliner and festival curator, Courtney Barnett slayed from the second she walked out on stage. I’d forgotten how much I enjoy watching her play guitar, so the reminder was much appreciated. Also appreciated was hearing songs from 2021’s excellent Things Take Time, Take Time live for the first time.
The fest heads west next before concluding in Denver in September.
LUCY DACUS
COURTNEY BARNETT
COURTNEY BARNETT SETLIST
Rae Street
Sunfair Sundown
Avant Gardener
Need a Little Time
Nameless, Faceless
Small Poppies
Turning Green
Here’s the Thing
Sunday Roast
Depreston
Walkin’ on Eggshells
Elevator Operator
If I Don’t Hear from You Tonight
History Eraser
Pedestrian at Best
Write a List of Things to Look Forward To
ENCORE
Before You Gotta Go
LUCY DACUS SETLIST
Triple Dog Dare
First Time
Hot & Heavy
Christine
VBS
Partner in Crime
Brando
Thumbs
I Don’t Wanna Be Funny Anymore
Kissing Lessons
Believe (Cher cover)
Night Shift
