Australian born singer-songwriter Dean Lewis' North American leg of "The Epilogue" Tour made its third stop, in Charlotte, NC, last night. Alongside his opener Henry Moodie, the pair sold out the 500+ capacity venue.
Joining this stop of tour is British artist Henry Moodie. He first was thrown into the spotlight in 2022 when his TikTok page gained national attention. Currently, he boasts an impressive 8.3 million Spotify listeners and 2.3m Instagram followers.
It was immediately evident that Moodie had his own loyal fans at the show as well. The barricade was filled with smiles, singing, and signs all for him. He had an incredible stage presence, even going as far to accidentally knock over his tea, kind of ironic because he's British, right?
Before the show I had only dipped my toes in the water of Moodie's music, but the show had the crowd ready for more. Style and voice alike, he reminded me of fellow UK native band, The Vamps. This tracks as he was introduced as a special guest at their 2022 stop at the infamous O2 Arena.
Although Henry is from across the pond, Its certain that Charlotte would love to have him back.
Henry Moodie by @ashleyymck.
Over the course of his career, Lewis isn't new to the spotlight of hits. At the start, in 2016 his single "Waves" certified 7x platinum in Australia. Following this, "Be Alright," and "How do I say goodbye" reached national attention and charted in many countries.
Kicking off the show, Lewis immediately showcased his connection to the crowd. Something about his fanbase seemed so heart felt and connecting. Parents held their children, couples of all ages sang, and the band loved every second of it.
Crowd shots by @ashleyymck
Lewis' music explores such raw emotion of heartbreak, grief, and loss that it's no surprise the crowd is so easily connected. Veering off from the sadness of his own originals, Dean surprised the crowd with two covers on this warm spring night.
After apparent popular demand, Dean added the hit "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls, back to his setlist this tour. Crew, crowd, and venue workers sang at the top of their lungs at this classic. Perfectly suited for his vocal range, this cover made a lasting addition to the night.
Keeping up with this generations favorites, he also performed a cover of "That's so true" by Gracie Abrams. This was a complete shocker to the crowd, especially because it wasn't on the written setlist.
The way Dean performed surely made an impact on the fans in attendance. Being an avid fan-girl my self, I can attest that there is a huge difference between just performing, and actually putting on a show. Lewis spent multiple point of his sent sitting down on the side of the stage, and even more leaning directly on to the barricade while having fans hold his microphone. Not only is this an iconic shot for photographers, but I can only imagine the joy it would feel like to be that lucky fan.
Following the conclusion of his performance, Dean protested his love for the city and thanked everyone for their support.
The lights resumed and fans left the venue with smiles wider than describable and eyes still teary. Merch in hand, the crowd migrated onto the busy streets of Charlotte. Some sticking around to catch a glimpse of Dean as he leaves for the next city, and the rest of to drive home and get back to their normal schedule. One thing reins true, although this night will turn into an echo lost in space ("Be Alright") the memories will last a lifetime.
Dean Lewis by @ashleyymck
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