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Grouplove electrified Boston’s Roadrunner with their March 29 concert — the penultimate stop on their “Rock and Roll Won’t Save Me” tour. There, Crimson photographer Tracy Jiang captured their energetic and immersive show.
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The night kicked off with a captivating performance by Bully, the solo project of German-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Alicia Bognanno. With a stripped-down acoustic set, Bognanno’s opening act set the tone for the evening.
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Grouplove took to the stage with a rendition of “Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten,” led by vocalist Hannah Hooper and guitarist Christian Zucconi.
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Fans erupted with excitement and sung along as Hooper stepped to the front of the stage.
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Zucconi swayed to the beat of the music, bathed in vibrant red, yellow, and orange hues.
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Grouplove soared to fame with their 2011 single “Tongue Tied.” This captivating track clinched the number one spot on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2012, marking a milestone as the band’s first chart-topping single.
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In the middle of the set, Hooper took a moment to encourage the crowd to make art, emphasizing how important it is to get to know yourself better and be a better person.
“You’re the only person who can make your art,” Hooper said.
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The American alternative rock band is comprised of seven members and has released six studio albums to date.
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Drummer Benjamin Homola, who joined the group in 2017, kept the energy up through the 22-song set.
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An enthusiastic concert attendee raised their drink in celebration to the music while they sang and danced along.
Grouplove closed out the night with an encore of “Itchin’ on a Photograph,” “Raspberry,” and “Colors.” With summer festivals on the horizon, they will be heading back on tour with P!NK in the fall.
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