PVRIS received a hometown welcome on Friday 6/21 when they returned to the familiar grounds of The House of Blues. The date marked an approximate halfway point in the North American leg of their tour in support of their 2023 album Evergreen.

The show fittingly began with an introductory set from Boston natives Shallow Pools, whose concise set notably included the song “Say What You Want,” which was written in collaboration with PVRIS lead Lynn Gunn. Sizzy Rocket was up next for her final night with the tour. She single-handedly seized control of the room with her assertive, provocative solo performance. The third band on the lineup was Pale Waves, who obviously had fans in the crowd anticipating their arrival. Pale Waves gave the fans what they were waiting for, and they comfortably graced the stage for a distinctly longer duration than the comparatively sampling-sized opening sets.

PVRIS started their headstrong set by leading with their newest material; both a means of setting the energy level high and a representation of the band’s continually evolving sound. The setlist emphasized tracks from Evergreen as well as some singles released earlier this year, but ultimately included a surprisingly large portion of their older work. At times, the band performed truncated variations of songs from their early albums that seamlessly transitioned into newer songs. While they ably navigated the ebb and flow of their setlist, PVRIS consistently maintained an electric atmosphere that excited fans basked in. The concert concluded on a defiant high note with an encore performance of “GODDESS” with Sizzy Rocket making one last appearance with her keytar. The roaring crowd indicated that PVRIS successfully walked the line between their oldest and newest material, keeping fans ever coming back for more.

Check out all of Greg’s photos from the show below.