On a crisp April 24 evening at Bowery Ballroom, music enthusiasts gathered to witness Australian singer-songwriter Blake Rose grace the stage on his headline tour for his latest album, Suddenly Okay.
Nashville’s own Max McNown’s stripped-down set, featuring just two guitars and a harmonica, captivated the audience. While McNown’s genre is notably more country than Rose’s sound, this did not stop fans from swaying to the beat – his set quite literally set the perfect tone for the night.
Blake Rose opened his electrifying set with the energetic “Rollerblades”. An electric guitar hung around his neck as Rose went back and forth from the strings to the keys and back to the microphone. Rose’s infectious energy filled the venue, igniting an excitement among fans. The setlist was a blend of old and new, showcasing Rose’s evolution as an artist. “Dizzy”, a track familiar to many from its appearance on The Late Late Show, enraptured the audience and even involved them in clapping along to the kick drum. Transitioning seamlessly between songs, Rose treated fans to a selection of older, well-loved tracks from his 2021 project, A World Gone By, each one eliciting cheers of appreciation from the crowd.
Rose revisited older favorites as well, delighting original fans with a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It was during the latter part of the set that Rose truly connected with his audience, venturing into the heart of the crowd for an unplugged rendition of “Ordinary People”. The crowd parted as the musician adorned in just his acoustic stood on a platform to sing along with only his strings.
As the night at Bowery Ballroom reached its crescendo, Rose performed his up tempo tracks including “Suddenly Okay”, “Never Let Go” and of course the anthemic “Lost”, arguably his most beloved song. Blake Rose’s magnetic stage presence and dynamic energy was enjoyable and authentic. New York would be happy to have him again.
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