Balu Brigada & Twenty One Pilots in Chicago – Live Review

In a whirlwind of personality and stage presence, Balu Brigada has joined Twenty One Pilots on their large-scale Clancy World Tour. Coming all the way from New Zealand the brother pairing, Henry and Pierre Beasly don’t want to waste a single moment up on the stage. The duo played just eight songs, opening up the night. But while their set was short, they were determined to make the most of it.

The pair opened their set with a song called “Moon Man” that was pretty easy to follow along with once you heard the chorus once or twice. Their music seems to hold inspiration from 80s and 90s new wave rock, as the brothers purposefully jump around the stage letting go of their inhibitions. Their music travels perfectly throughout the large arena as fans of Twenty One Pilots dance in their seats eagerly. The brothers made sure to thank the crowd immensely, explaining that it meant the world to them that people showed up early to catch their set. It was clearly not lost on them, the value of fan support holds at the current level their careers are at.

It felt almost as if they were off the stage as soon as they had walked on, as their set was not super lengthy. But by the end of their time with the audience it was clear why they were a compelling choice for Twenty One Pilots when choosing a tour opener. Their music was loud and in your face but yet remained danceable and inviting. Similar to Twenty One Pilots in that way, who mastered the balance of expressive personal style and charisma long ago.

Don’t miss Balu Brigada on the Clancy World Tour in a city near you in the next coming weeks.

Once Twenty One Pilots came out on stage the arena erupted with pure joy as fans screamed along every word of “Overcompensate,” their opening song.
Friends Tyler Joseph and Joshua Dunn have always been known to put on a worthwhile show but something about the Clancy World Tour feels special. With musical lore spanning across just about ten years from the start of their Blurryface era, the experience felt like a very full circle moment for the band. While Twenty One Pilots still have room to continue to grow as artists, it is undeniable that the pair have perfected their craft. The Clancy World Tour felt like a quintessential culmination of the bands discography to this point of their careers. This tour is not something to be missed!

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All Photo Credit: Natalia Pfeiffer