These guys aren’t just riding on the success of their past; they’re showing us they’ve got plenty more to give.
A hurricane was swirling off the coast of Florida, sending storm clouds over Nashville, but nothing—and I mean nothing—would stop the city from showing up for our hometown legends “Kings of Leon” . The streets were soaked, and the wind was fierce, which made the night feel even more perfect for a band like Kings of Leon. Rolling in with their gritty, Southern charm and indie rock swagger, it was like the weather had synced up just to set the stage for what we were about to experience.
Caleb Followill’s voice hit me with a wave of nostalgia—I’m talking full-on goosebumps. Every woman my age knows exactly what I mean. Those songs that made us feel alive back in the day? They still have that same power. Kings of Leon has this raw, magnetic energy that just pulls you in and makes you let go of everything else. From the first note of “Ballerina Radio” to the final echoes of “Use Somebody,” they blew our expectations out of the water, turning every song into a moment that felt larger than life, electrifying the entire crowd.
The stage was exactly what I’d come to expect from Kings of Leon—dimly lit with flashes of light that highlighted every emotion pouring out of Caleb Followill’s voice. A stunning chandelier-like installation hung above the band, casting beautiful shadows and giving the entire arena this intimate, almost dreamlike atmosphere. It was like stepping inside one of their songs—moody, raw, and electric all at once.
The setlist was everything we could have hoped for. Classics like “Sex on Fire” and “The Bucket” had the entire crowd screaming their hearts out. And when they played “Closer” near the end of the night, the entire place felt like it was vibrating. Each song was a moment like they were giving us a piece of themselves. When they hit “Manhattan,” I couldn’t help but get caught up in the emotion—it was like being transported to that time and place where the song first hit you.
And talk about surprises—they pulled out “Dancing on My Own”, the Robyn cover they hadn’t played since 2014, and the crowd ate it up. That’s what I love about Kings of Leon—they take risks, they mix it up, and they keep you on your toes. It’s moments like that when you realize just how timeless this band is.
Their new material from Can We Please Have Fun fit seamlessly into the set, proving they’re not just relying on past hits. They’re still evolving, still pushing boundaries, and still making us feel things we didn’t even know we needed to feel. The way they weave their gritty Southern rock roots with a more polished, modern sound is something that keeps them ahead of the game.
And then the encore hit, and “Rainbow Ball” was just the calm before the storm. When they dropped into “Knocked Up,” the energy skyrocketed. You could feel the entire arena pulsing, with every lyric echoing back from the crowd. But it was “Use Somebody” that brought the house down—everyone belting out every word like it was our anthem. The lights synced with every beat, the band locked in with us, and it felt more like a wild, shared experience than just music blasting through the speakers. It’s that Kings of Leon magic—they don’t just play for you, they pull you right in.
Let’s be real—if you’re a fan of Kings of Leon, you already know how good they are live. But this show felt like a reminder of why we fell in love with them in the first place. If you’ve never seen Kings of Leon live, don’t sleep on them. Go. Get your tickets. Experience this band in their element, because they are still kings of the indie rock scene.
