The Freezer Bride Tour was the first concert tour by American singer-songwriter Hayden Silas Anhedönia under the stage name Ethel Cain, in support of her debut studio album Preacher's Daughter (2022). The tour began on July 14, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana, and concluded in London, England, on December 7.
| Tour by Ethel Cain | |
 Promotional poster for the European leg | |
| Location |
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|---|---|
| Associated album | Preacher's Daughter |
| Start date | July 14, 2022 |
| End date | December 7, 2022 |
| Legs | 2 |
| No. of shows | 37 |
| Supporting acts |
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| Ethel Cain concert chronology | |
Background
editOn March 17, 2022, alongside the release of "Gibson Girl", Cain announced her debut studio album, Preacher's Daughter, which was stated to release on May 12.[1] At the beginning of June of the same year, the singer revealed she would be kicking off her first concert tour across the United States.[2] Weeks after, she announced several dates across Europe; in the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands and France.[2]
Critical reception
editThe show was described by Variety as "the average length of a revivalist preacher's sermon, delivered to an audience just as transfixed."[3] Her vocals were "by turns restrained and sultry, joyous and meditative". According to the magazine, Cain "takes audience interaction to a new level, not only touching their hands but sometimes holding them, gazing into fans' eyes unwaveringly."[3] About the songs, the singer "articulates the stories so deliciously."[4]
Setlist
editThis set list is representative of the show on September 2, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.[5] It is not intended to represent all dates throughout the tour. Cain performed seven songs from Preacher's Daughter and two from Inbred.
- "Strangers"
- "American Teenager"
- "A House in Nebraska"
- "Family Tree"
- "Thoroughfare"
- "Crying During Sex"
- "Gibson Girl"
- "Crush"
- "Sun Bleached Flies"
Shows
edit| Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening acts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America[6][7][8] | ||||
| July 14 | Bloomington | United States | The Bishop | Colyer |
| July 15[a] | Chicago | Union Park | — | |
| July 16[b] | The Empty Bottle | Colyer | ||
| July 18 | Detroit | El Club | ||
| July 19[c] | Toronto | Canada | Lee's Palace | |
| July 20 | Montreal | Le Ritz PDB | ||
| July 22 | Boston | United States | Brighton Music Hall | |
| July 23 | Philadelphia | Johnny Brenda's | ||
| July 24 | Washington, D.C. | Union Stage | ||
| July 27 | Richmond | Richmond Music Hall | ||
| July 28 | Asheville | The Grey Eagle | ||
| July 30 | Gainesville | High Dive | ||
| July 31 | Tallahassee | 926 Bar | ||
| August 5[d] | Denver | The Junk Yard | — | |
| August 20 | Seattle | Neumos | Colyer | |
| August 21 | Vancouver | Canada | Wise Hall | |
| August 22 | Portland | United States | Mississippi Studios | |
| August 25 | San Francisco | The Independent | ||
| August 27[e] | Pasadena | Brookside Golf Course | — | |
| August 28[f] | San Diego | Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay | ||
| August 30 | Phoenix | Valley Bar | Colyer | |
| September 1[f] | Austin | Moody Theater | — | |
| September 2 | Dallas | Sons of Hermann Hall | Colyer | |
| September 3 | Houston | White Oak Music Hall | ||
| September 6 | Atlanta | The Earl | ||
| September 7 | Nashville | Basement East | ||
| September 9 | New York | Bowery Ballroom | ||
| September 10 | ||||
| September 12 | Music Hall of Williamsburg | |||
| October 1[g] | Denver | Ball Arena | — | |
| November 3 | Los Angeles | The Fonda Theatre | Estrada | |
| November 4 | ||||
| Europe[2] | ||||
| December 1 | Berlin | Germany | Silent Green | — |
| December 3 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Paradiso | |
| December 4 | Paris | France | La Boule Noire | |
| December 6 | London | England | Omeara | |
| December 7 | Heaven | Kavari | ||
Notes
edit- ^ The show on July 15, 2022, was part of the Pitchfork Music Festival.[9]
- ^ The show on July 16, 2022 was the Pitchfork Music Festival after show.[10]
- ^ The show on July 19, 2022, was originally to be held at the Horseshoe Tavern, but was moved to Lee's Palace due to technical difficulties.
- ^ The show on August 5, 2022, was part of the Vortex festival.
- ^ The show on August 27, 2022, was part of the This Ain't No Picnic festival.
- ^ a b The shows on August 28 and September 1, 2022, were part of Here and There Festival.
- ^ Cain's show on October 1, 2022, was the opening act for Florence and the Machine's Dance Fever Tour.
References
edit- ^ McMuller, Chase. "Ethel Cain smolders across the gloriously slow burn "Gibson Girl", announces debut album". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ a b c Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (July 18, 2022). "Ethel Cain has announced several UK and European tour dates". Kerrang. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Seo, Rachel (November 7, 2022). "Ethel Cain's 'Freezer Bride' U.S. Tour Concludes with Transcendent Los Angeles Show: Concert Review". Variety. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "Live Report: Ethel Cain – Heaven, London". Clash. December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Ethel Cain - Live at Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas, TX 9/2/2022, retrieved December 29, 2023
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda (June 1, 2022). "Ethel Cain adds third NYC show to tour". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Lane, Kwase (May 12, 2022). "Ethel Cain drops debut album 'Preacher's Daughter'—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Killet, Kate. "Ethel Cain Makes Her Toronto Debut". Addicted. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (May 10, 2022). "Ethel Cain Extends 2022 North American Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 After Shows Announced". Pitchfork. June 7, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2023.