The Foundry - Philadelphia, PA. February 3rd, 2024.

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The energy is palatable, buzzing, electric. I pride myself on how often I frequent The Foundry and I can confidently say I’ve never seen it so packed. And that energy was reciprocated ten-fold by both artists that took the stage. 

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Maryjo and Knox are modern rockstars. One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to concerts is when the opener doesn’t match up well with the main act, leaving the audience restless and, for lack of a better word, somewhat uninterested. But that was the farthest thing from the truth for “The I’m So Good at Being Alone Tour”. Their sounds complimented each other so perfectly - a true testament to not only the selection for an opener for the tour, but also their friendship and artistic partnership. Maryjo commanded the stage and drew the crowd in right from the get-go and Knox fed off of that energy, making for one of the best shows and a great way to kick off 2024 concerts.

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This is the sound I was missing in my life. It’s nostalgic but fresh, high energy without being over-exhausting. Knox blends genres seamlessly in a way not many can do. His music is infectious, his stage presence is entrancing. The entire show from start to finish was polished without being robotic, light and fun but laced with professionalism - a huge kudos to the entire crew that made it happen.

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The two made it look easy, like they’ve been doing this their whole lives and dominating and commanding sold out crowds is on every day’s docket. Maryjo and Knox are modern rockstars, and it's just the beginning.

 

By Amanda Kolar

@amanda_kolar