Beloved indie rock artist Del Water Gap stopped by Roadrunner Boston in support of his latest album, Chasing the Chimera, on January 27th. At doors, fans rushed into the venue, eager to connect with each other after the weekend’s snow-in. First up was dreamy alt-pop artist Hannah Jadagu, who stepped into the spotlight in black jeans and a black shirt with cutouts, playing a floral-patterned electric guitar. She serenaded the audience with tracks like “Warning Sign” and “My Love,” showcasing her smooth, haunting vocals. During “All My Time Is Wasted,” she asked the audience who could sing and taught a lucky fan named Grace the call and response for the song, a great way to engage the audience. 

Giant white curtains with a singular black stripe across the middle covered the stage, creating a flowy liminal portal to step into. Soon after, Del Water Gap strutted onto the stage in a crisp grey plaid suit, a plethora of silver necklaces, and friendship bracelets from fans. He opened his set with “Small Town Joan of Arc” as the lights flashed. His powerful and gritty vocals reverberated around the venue as he jumped around the stage and kicked his legs high up into the air to the beat. Tracks like “Doll House” and “Marigolds” showcased his command of the audience, as they screamed each word, eyes glued to the stage. Fans at the barricade brought a “Boston Loves Del Water Gap” flag that they all signed, featuring the iconic ‘Horse with a Bowl Cut’ symbol based on Del Water Gap’s napkin art. He infused his set with equal creativity, sitting down to sew for a moment during “Damn.” His dedication to making this a once-in-a-lifetime show was made clear when he hopped over the barricade to sing with fans, and brought out Nine Days to sing a cover of “Absolutely (Story of a Girl).” He ended his high-energy set with the viral hit “Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat,” with lyrics like “Tell me that nobody else touches you like I do,”  reminding everyone how he touched them with his music during the show. Make sure to catch Del Water Gap live before the Chasing The Chimera Tour ends in May. Buy tickets here.

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