The Freezer Bride Tour

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.

The Freezer Bride Tour
Tour by Ethel Cain
Promotional poster for the European leg
Location
  • Europe
  • North America
Associated albumPreacher's Daughter
Start dateJuly 14, 2022 (2022-07-14)
End dateDecember 7, 2022 (2022-12-07)
Legs2
No. of shows37
Supporting acts
  • Colyer
  • Estrada
  • Kavari
Ethel Cain concert chronology

Background

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On 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

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The 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

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This 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.

  1. "Strangers"
  2. "American Teenager"
  3. "A House in Nebraska"
  4. "Family Tree"
  5. "Thoroughfare"
  6. "Crying During Sex"
  7. "Gibson Girl"
  8. "Crush"
  9. "Sun Bleached Flies"

Shows

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List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, and opening acts
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

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  1. ^ The show on July 15, 2022, was part of the Pitchfork Music Festival.[9]
  2. ^ The show on July 16, 2022 was the Pitchfork Music Festival after show.[10]
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ The show on August 5, 2022, was part of the Vortex festival.
  5. ^ The show on August 27, 2022, was part of the This Ain't No Picnic festival.
  6. ^ a b The shows on August 28 and September 1, 2022, were part of Here and There Festival.
  7. ^ Cain's show on October 1, 2022, was the opening act for Florence and the Machine's Dance Fever Tour.

References

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  1. ^ McMuller, Chase. "Ethel Cain smolders across the gloriously slow burn "Gibson Girl", announces debut album". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (July 18, 2022). "Ethel Cain has announced several UK and European tour dates". Kerrang. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Live Report: Ethel Cain – Heaven, London". Clash. December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  5. ^ Ethel Cain - Live at Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas, TX 9/2/2022, retrieved December 29, 2023
  6. ^ Hatfield, Amanda (June 1, 2022). "Ethel Cain adds third NYC show to tour". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  7. ^ Lane, Kwase (May 12, 2022). "Ethel Cain drops debut album 'Preacher's Daughter'—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  8. ^ Killet, Kate. "Ethel Cain Makes Her Toronto Debut". Addicted. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  9. ^ Strauss, Matthew (May 10, 2022). "Ethel Cain Extends 2022 North American Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 After Shows Announced". Pitchfork. June 7, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2023.