DAVID SHAW AT BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL

On Saturday March 2, 2025, David Shaw performed at Brighton Music Hall in Massachusetts. The tour is part of promoting his new album “Take a Look Inside” that was released Oct. 4.

The show started at 8:00 p.m. with Angel White as the opener. A singer/songwriter from Texas, White blends elements of folk, soul, and rock to create sound that’s reflecting his personal spirit of the West.

A fifth-generation artist from Dallas, the acclaimed singer/songwriter has announced the release of Ghost of the West: The album, a full-length expansion of his prior Eps, due out March 7.

Ghost of the West took inspiration from the wide-open spaces of the singer-songwriter’s childhood home in Cleburne. Themes range from difficult conversations in intimate relationships to growing up as a person of color within Texas culture.

“So, the Ghost of the West kind of has three meanings,” White said: “It’s like the Spanish cowboy or the Native cowboy and the Black cowboy are kind of this ghost. And I experience it. It’s like, I guess, a surprise for some people to see me – to see a cowboy of color.”

At Brighton Music Hall, White played a series of songs from the album such as 2733, Red Blanket, and the lead single from this project, “Save Some for Me”.

“This song is an ode to the lost lovers,” White said to the audience. “It’s a letter to both my heart and to yours. A reminder that the flame is still lit, even despite a fallout. It’s easy to dismiss your feelings when you’ve been hurt, but it takes work to love through it all.”

Talking more and more with the audience, White added: “I think my story is being told within the songs, but also other people’s stories. So, if [people] connect any way, I’ve done my job… [That] vulnerability is – I mean, for me, it’s gold.”

Angel White Setlist

1. Red Blanket

2. 2733

3. Lonestar Girl

4. 38 Special

5. Buffalo

6. Sweet Cicadas

After a brief intermission, at 9:30 p.m. David Shaw hit the stage. The lead singer of the New Orleans rock band, The Revivalists, Shaw is the co-founder of the band in 2007. He is touring now to promote his new album “Take a Look Inside.”

At Brighton Music Hall, the talented artist was terrific on stage. The electrifying lead singer has captivated the audience with his soulful voice and high-energy performances. From the beginning to the end, he had a personal connection with the fans. As usual, he jumped off stage to get close to them. Shaw performed songs from his solo album, including “When You Love Somebody”. The setlist also included songs such as "One More Day", "End of Us", "Heavy Soul", "Guru", "Something to This Feeling", "Stay with Me", etc.

Shaw spoke about his solo journey, including the importance of listening to your heart and thinking about how others feel.

Behind his charismatic stage presence and truly outstanding talents, David Shaw is known for pushing the limits in extreme situations. This is exactly what he did during his last performance at Brighton Music Hall.

David Shaw Setlist

1. One More Day

2. End of Us

3. Heavy Soul

4. When You Love Somebody

5. Take a Look Inside

6. Guru

7. Something to This Feeling

8. Stay With Me

9. Heroes (David Bowie cover)

10. Arms of the River

11. I’ll Be Your Man