Zac Brown Band Kicks Off Sphere Residency with Electrifying Performance
The Zac Brown Band, a quintessential country-rock outfit known for their soaring harmonies and foot-stomping beats, took the stage at Las Vegas' newly minted immersive venue, The Sphere, on Friday night (Dec. 5), launching its eight-date limited engagement to critical acclaim.
The sold-out crowd was treated to an impressive setlist that showcased the band's remarkable range and versatility, drawing heavily from their latest self-release album, Love & Fear, which debuted concurrently with the show. In total, seven tracks from the new record were performed, including fan favorites "Heavy Is the Head," "Free," and "Into the Mystic."
Brown himself expressed his excitement about the Sphere, calling it a "2.0" iteration of his band's live experience, highlighting the immersive nature of this cutting-edge venue. This sentiment was echoed in the performance itself, with an elaborate lighting scheme, dramatic video elements, and state-of-the-art production design all combining to create an unparalleled fan experience.
The setlist also included 19 tracks spanning the band's entire discography, including hits like "Chicken Fried," "Remedy," and "Colder Weather." Notably, the performance featured cover versions of Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" and The Eagles' "Take It To the Limit."
Zac Brown has consistently demonstrated his passion for his craft, stating earlier this year that he aims to push the boundaries of what is possible with live music. This show certainly lived up to those lofty ambitions.
The Sphere residency runs through January 17, with tickets available for all but the first four shows.
Below is the full setlist from Zac Brown Band's inaugural night at The Sphere:
1. Heavy Is the Head
2. Free
3. Into the Mystic (Van Morrison cover)
4. My Kind of Medicine
5. Give It Away
6. My Old Man
7. Animal
8. Colder Weather & Take It To the Limit (Eagles cover)
9. Keep Me in Mind
10. Loving You Easy
11. Knee Deep
12. Let It Run
13. Passenger
14. Toes
15. Let It Rain
16. Quiet Your Mind
17. I Ain't Worried About It
18. Tomorrow Never Comes
19. Butterfly
20. Can You Hear Me Now
21. Beautiful Drug
22. The Sum
23. Chicken Fried
24. Remedy
The Zac Brown Band, a quintessential country-rock outfit known for their soaring harmonies and foot-stomping beats, took the stage at Las Vegas' newly minted immersive venue, The Sphere, on Friday night (Dec. 5), launching its eight-date limited engagement to critical acclaim.
The sold-out crowd was treated to an impressive setlist that showcased the band's remarkable range and versatility, drawing heavily from their latest self-release album, Love & Fear, which debuted concurrently with the show. In total, seven tracks from the new record were performed, including fan favorites "Heavy Is the Head," "Free," and "Into the Mystic."
Brown himself expressed his excitement about the Sphere, calling it a "2.0" iteration of his band's live experience, highlighting the immersive nature of this cutting-edge venue. This sentiment was echoed in the performance itself, with an elaborate lighting scheme, dramatic video elements, and state-of-the-art production design all combining to create an unparalleled fan experience.
The setlist also included 19 tracks spanning the band's entire discography, including hits like "Chicken Fried," "Remedy," and "Colder Weather." Notably, the performance featured cover versions of Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" and The Eagles' "Take It To the Limit."
Zac Brown has consistently demonstrated his passion for his craft, stating earlier this year that he aims to push the boundaries of what is possible with live music. This show certainly lived up to those lofty ambitions.
The Sphere residency runs through January 17, with tickets available for all but the first four shows.
Below is the full setlist from Zac Brown Band's inaugural night at The Sphere:
1. Heavy Is the Head
2. Free
3. Into the Mystic (Van Morrison cover)
4. My Kind of Medicine
5. Give It Away
6. My Old Man
7. Animal
8. Colder Weather & Take It To the Limit (Eagles cover)
9. Keep Me in Mind
10. Loving You Easy
11. Knee Deep
12. Let It Run
13. Passenger
14. Toes
15. Let It Rain
16. Quiet Your Mind
17. I Ain't Worried About It
18. Tomorrow Never Comes
19. Butterfly
20. Can You Hear Me Now
21. Beautiful Drug
22. The Sum
23. Chicken Fried
24. Remedy
I mean, I get it, 8 shows is a great run and all, but it feels like just yesterday they were headlining the 2010 country music festivals 
Remember when we used to have those? Now it's all about the newer, flashier venues. But hey, at least they're giving us an unforgettable experience while they can 
I'm still trying to figure out what to wear for this show... will I rock up in my cowboy boots or hit the Vegas nightlife scene in my Louboutins 
their show looks like an absolute blast, with all these sick tracks from their latest album and some awesome covers too 
i mean, who wouldn't want to see them do "Into the Mystic" live? 
and the fact that they're pushing the boundaries of what's possible with live music is so cool 
i love how passionate Zac Brown is about his craft and it's awesome to see him bring that energy to the stage 
what makes The Sphere so special? sounds like they're just amplifying the light show and production design 
I mean, 7 tracks from their new album and 19 more spanning their entire discography? That's some serious throwback to the old-school country-rock vibes we all love 
And Zac Brown's passion is just infectious - it's awesome to see him pushing the boundaries of live music 
Plus, that Van Morrison cover of "Into the Mystic" was a nice touch! 
. I loved how they mixed old and new tracks, kept us on our toes with those Van Morrison & Eagles covers 
. But honestly, the whole production felt super immersive and high-tech - like a whole new level of live concert experience 
! I'm so stoked for the next 7 shows can't wait to see what they got in store for us 
was lit 
and I'm still trying to process all 23 songs 
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! Zac Brown Band totally brought the house down with that electrifying performance 
can't wait to see what kind of production design and visuals they'll bring to the table... this is shaping up to be one of the best shows of the year! 
. and can we talk about the setlist? 24 tracks spanning their entire discography? 
. That "Into the Mystic" cover was pure magic, man... I'm not even gonna lie, I was singin' along to that one like a fool 
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. On a random note, have you tried those new gourmet popcorn flavors at the movie theater? I had the truffle one last week and it was so good! 
zac brown's energy on stage is infectious, he's so passionate about his music and it shows 
. And 21 tracks? That's just lazy songwriting, if you ask me 
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