Self-releasing her first album, ‘Run and Tell,’ at the age of 16 in 2013, Faye Webster became one of the most popular Gen-Z artists. Her music is in constant circulation, being heard on your For-You Page or the radio in your local store. Webster has a distinct sound utilizing her Atlanta roots combined with mixed blues and a melancholy vibe.
Faye Webster went to Instagram on Jun. 20 and unexpectedly revealed her North American fall tour following the release of her new single, “Lifetime.” Once the tour was announced, fans rushed to get presale access to see Webster live. Her headline tour sold out in a matter of two days. Her Dallas concert was in The Factory in Deep Ellum, Texas on Nov. 12. A line wrapped around the venue, extending three blocks away from the location, showed the amount of love she receives. The venue reached its full capacity that night with more than 4,000 fans filling the standing admission.
At precisely 9:10 p.m., the lights dimmed, and the crowd fell into an uproar. Faye Webster stepped out onstage starting off her setlist with “But Not Kiss” as the audience sang along. Having a screen on the back wall featuring beautiful artwork and flashing lights got fans excited for more. It showed Faye dancing across the stage, being completely immersed in the music.
Giving everyone what they wanted, she sang her hit songs, “Right Side of My Neck,” “I Know I’m Funny haha,” “In A Good Way” and other fan favorites that made up the setlist. Webster would shout out touring band members and her brother Jack, being her most mentioned, with fans cheering along. In the middle of her set, Faye left the stage announcing a close friend, Nico, who was going to make a short performance. Everyone in the audience was expecting a musical performance, but this was a Faye Webster concert so, Nico came out with a yo-yo and pulled every trick in the book for about four minutes.
Webster’s stage presence made everyone go crazy the moment she stepped back on stage dancing with her guitars. At around 10:10 p.m., everyone broke out into screams pleading for “Kingston” as she thanked the crowd for coming, waved goodbye and the stage lights dimmed. “Kingston” plays and strobing lights overwhelm the audience during her surprise encore.
Many attendees chose to get merchandise at the end as they waited in hopes of getting a discount. The best option for purchasing merch is at the beginning, but it can impact your viewing experience when you decide to step away from the crowd. At the concert, vinyl and CDs are cheaper compared to the prices from her merch website. A few items sold are limited to the tour and aren’t accessible anywhere else.
Being able to experience her concert is one of a kind. Faye sings all her songs from the heart, which is showcased through her sobs, screams and reckless dancing. It gets transferred to the audience, and it changes how you feel when leaving. If you haven’t listened to Faye Webster, you should because falling in love with lyrics is hard, but not when it’s with her.
