Concert Review: Knox Brings the Midwest Best Tour to Austin's Emo's with Emi Grace
All-American pop singer Knox brought his Midwest Best tour to Emo’s Austin on 11/3, featuring 22-year-old guitar phenom Emi Grace as his opener. Supporting her new EP, The Bliss of Ignorance, Emi mixes rock infused with funky, raw guitar riffs. Her style is fresh and fun, with vocals and sharp lyrics that strike the perfect balance of sassy and smart. Her stage energy gets the crowd more than ready for the night's headliner.
Although this was my first time seeing Knox live, I was already familiar with his pop-rock anthems. He has built an impressively large music catalog for an artist who released his first single just five years ago. While waiting in line, I met a couple who had seen him the night before in Dallas. They mentioned that his set was energetic, fun, and felt like a party, which set high expectations for the night ahead.
Knox isn't flashy—he took the stage in a blue t-shirt, dark pants, and sneakers—but he is confident and comfortable. After a couple of opening songs, he briefly chatted with the crowd before diving back into the music. He kept fans engaged throughout the entire performance, fully delivering on the party atmosphere. After a robust 23-song main set, he returned for a 3-song encore. It was a remarkable performance, and the audience definitely got their money's worth.
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