Rock and roll is back and Rival Sons are carrying the torch across America, stopping at the historic Warfield to give the San Francisco crowds a much needed booster shot.
Openers Jameson Burt and Reignwolf kicked off the evening with guitars and rock and roll appetizers. Jameson’s one man show drew the gathering crowd in from the lobby and Reignwolf’s raucous set made sure they weren’t going anywhere, especially after guitar player Jordan Cook booted a perfectly good drummer from behind his kit to play both instruments.
Not that any band really needs an excuse to get back on the road as concerts finally open back up, but Rival Sons does indeed have reason to celebrate. 2021 represents the 10-year anniversary of their 2011 breakthrough album Pressure & Time.
For a band that has toured with mega-acts and has commanded a considerable buzz, the attendance on this particular night was criminally low. But that didn’t keep the band from bringing their all. With drummer Mike Miley and keyboardist Todd Ögren set up at the back of the stage along with some vintage looking amps, there was plenty of room for vocalist Jay Buchanan to work. And work he did. Sporting a black three piece suit, Jay delivered an inspiring performance that had the crowd singing along.
The setlist should not have come as a surprise to anyone paying attention; the band tore through Pressure & Time front to back before moving on to more fan favorites. The hour and 45-minute set flew by quickly leaving the crowd more than satisfied as Rival Sons closed the night with “Keep On Swinging.”
REIGNWOLF
JAMESON BURT
Rival Sons Setlist
All Over the Road
Young Love
Pressure and Time
Only One
Get Mine
Burn Down Los Angeles
Save Me
Gypsy Heart
White Noise
Face of Light
Too Bad
Open My Eyes
Electric Man
Jordan
Shooting Stars
Feral Roots
Do Your Worst
Keep On Swinging
