dream, ivory Rocked 7th St Entry
Last night, dream, ivory transformed Minneapolis’s 7th St Entry into the atmospheric, dream‑pop haven that their At Zero tour promised, even as a heavy snowstorm swirled outside. The California duo, brothers Christian and Louie Baello, carried the momentum of their sophomore album When You Come Back I Have So Much to Tell You, a record described by First Avenue as evoking “anticipation and foreboding.” Live, that same tone blossomed into something warm, melancholic, and beautifully immersive.
The night began with Rew Fusca, whose blend of emo, grunge, and bedroom pop offered a raw and gritty contrast to the headliner. Entirely self‑made, writing, recording, and shaping every aspect of his sound, Rew brought themes of longing, struggle, and self‑doubt to the forefront.
While his set showed clear artistic direction, the performance itself felt like a work in progress. Vocals wavered at times, and the stage presence wasn’t quite settled. Still, the sincerity was undeniable. It’s easy to root for an artist whose vision is strong and whose opportunities, like landing a spot on this tour, will likely help sharpen confidence with time.
dream, ivory’s setup was understated: two singers, two guitars, and a drummer. No theatrics, no elaborate lighting—just the essentials. That minimalism wasn’t a limitation; it was an artistic choice that matched the softness and emotional nature of their music.
The brothers drifted through most of their discography, balancing new material highlighted in their tour announcement with older fan‑favorite tracks. Their signature distorted vocals and dreamy guitar layers washed gently over the crowd, creating that familiar bedroom‑pop blur that you expect from the brothers.
Despite the storm, the room reached a comfortable fullness. Not overcrowded, not sparse, exactly the kind of environment the 7th St was built for. Everyone had space to breathe, sway, and lean into the music without distraction.
The set ran on the shorter side, but it suited the atmosphere. dream, ivory kept the emotional wavelength steady throughout, closing with their two most recognizable tracks, “welcome and goodbye” and “dream, ivory.” Both landed perfectly, like final soft ripples before the room slowly dissolved back into the snowy Minneapolis night.
This stop landed in the middle of a high‑energy stretch of the At Zero tour, and you could feel the momentum of dream, ivory’s growing fanbase even in a small venue. Minneapolis got a show that was intimate, sincere, and true to the band’s understated identity.
Between Rew’s raw, DIY emotion and dream, ivory’s minimalist dream‑pop trance, it was a night that proved the 7th St Entry still excels at what it’s always done best: creating the perfect pocket for artists on the rise to connect deeply with their listeners. Their tour isn’t over yet. If you want to check out their future stops, they still have tickets available here.
