Sombr Electrifies Saint Paul
Sombr carried himself onstage with confidence, yet not without vulnerability. He didn’t rely on over thetop theatrics, rather his presence was one of focused intensity. His movements andsmall gestures, leaning into the mic, occasional stepping offstage to connect with the crowdfelt intentional and emotional instead of staged.
He began with a few deeper cuts, gradually building momentum. Around the midpoint, he slowed things down with stripped back arrangements that highlighted how much nuance and control he has over his voice. Moments like that allowed the audience to lean in, listen close, and absorb lyrics without distractions.
The set peaked when he delivered “Would’ve Been You,” descending from the stage to sing among the crowd. That melted any distance left between performer and audience. “Back to Friends,” his most viral track, closed the evening. He poured everything into that final chorus energy, emotion, voice and it landed hard with the whole crowd screaming the lyrics and jumping and down!
Sombr’s show confirmed that he is more than just a viral sensation, he is a compelling live artist with the chops and emotional range to grow. He knows how to read a room, how to pace momentum, and, most of all, how to make you feel heard. This is just the beginning for him!
When an opener leaves an impression strong enough that the headliner has to one up them, you know they did something right. That was the case with Devon Gabriella, where she set the tone for a night of vulnerability, connection, and musical sincerity.
Devon’s voice is a study in control and restraint. Rather than pushing to extremes, she often hovers in subtle shades soft high notes, breathy transitions, and dynamic control that conveys more than volume. She balanced clarity with emotional texture. In full band moments, the backing instrumentation was supportive, never overbearing. During quieter passages, you could hear every inflection, every nuance. She showed confidence in letting silence fill between lines rather than covering it all up.
Devon Gabriella nailed her opening set in St. Paul. She didn’t just fill time she enriched it. Her performance was heartfelt, sonically refined, and deeply human. For a supporting act, she gave the audience a reason to be there early. For many, she likely converted casual listeners into devoted fans.
