On Tuesday, February 24th, I got the opportunity to catch Valerie Anne Poxleitner, also known as LIGHTS, at The Beacham in Orlando, FL. I came across her incredibly catchy music a few years ago browsing through YouTube. I have been following her career but never had the chance to catch her live. I was stoked to find out she was coming back to Orlando (in fact the last time I think she played Orlando was with Warped Tour).
The line to get into her show was stretched down the street and around the building until doors opened at 7 and people started to pile in. The night started out with X Ambassadors who were great at mixing synth sounds over awesome vocals with notes of smooth jazz (the lead singer swooned with a saxophone).
Around 9:15, Lights took to the stage to a packed Beacham house. Starting with a nice ambient intro on a piano, she went right into her set with the song “Muscle Memory” from her new critically acclaimed album Little Machines. Her set list ranged from songs off all three of her albums, with a focus on songs from the new album.
Her voice was perfect, and that says a lot for a live performance. Sometimes you can catch a live show and say “wow, that artist sounded just like the CD!” Well, Lights does and she just glows on stage. The guys that back her up as musicians to the lights make for an incredible experience and some really great photos. After the show, I was texting all my friends saying they missed one hell of a show because when I left, I knew I was a fan of her’s for life.
I cant wait to see what the future hold for Lights, and am excited for her to keep playing shows that support her album Little Machines. If you have the opportunity to catch her in your area, spend the money on the ticket and enjoy your evening.
02.27.2015 | Atlanta, Georgia | The Masquerade | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
02.28.2015 | Carrboro, North Carolina | Cat’s Cradle | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.01.2015 | Nashville, Tennessee | Rocketown | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.02.2015 | Charlotte, North Carolina | The Fillmore Charlotte | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.04.2015 | Norfolk, Virginia | The NorVa | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.05.2015 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Mr. Small’s Theatre | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.06.2015 | Columbus, Ohio | Skully’s Music Diner | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.07.2015 | Indianapolis, Indiana | Deluxe at Old National Centre | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.09.2015 | Cleveland, Ohio | House of Blues | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.10.2015 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | The Intersection | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.11.2015 | Toronto, Ontario | Menchie’s | MORE INFO | |
03.14.2015 | Hamilton, Ontario | Lime Ridge Mall | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.15.2015 | Hamilton, Ontario | Hamilton Place | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
03.15.2015 | Hamilton, Ontario | First Ontario Centre | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.11.2015 | Indio, California | Coachella Festival | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.14.2015 | Phoenix, Arizona | Marquee Theatre | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.15.2015 | San Diego, California | The Irenic | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.16.2015 | Sacramento, California | Ace of Spades | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.18.2015 | Indio, California | Coachella Festival | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.20.2015 | Montreal, Quebec | Bell Centre | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.21.2015 | Ottawa, Ontario | Canadian Tire Centre | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.22.2015 | London, Ontario | Budweiser Gardens | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.24.2015 | Toronto, Ontario | Air Canada Centre | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.25.2015 | Sudbury, Ontario | Sudbury Arena | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.27.2015 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | MTS Centre | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.29.2015 | Edmonton, Alberta | Rexall Place | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
04.30.2015 | Calgary, Alberta | Scotiabank Saddledome | TICKETS | MORE INFO |
05.02.2015 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Pepsi Live At Rogers Arena |
Also here is a video of her single “Up We Go” from the album Little Machines
and a video of my favorite song “Banner” from the album Siberia
Lights Live Review and Concert Photos by Jeff Roach.
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