After performing in Tempe, Arizona, the night before and heading to the Wiltern in Los Angeles the following evening to close off their US tour, LP made a stop at The Sound in Del Mar. And might I say, it’s a gorgeous venue. Nearly anywhere you stand offers a great view of the stage, making it an ideal spot to take in a live performance.
A decade of Lost on You
The evening also marked the 10th anniversary of Lost on You, with LP celebrating the milestone by performing the album in its entirety. The set opened with material from their latest release, Room 12, showcasing a softer and more intimate side of LP. They opened their set with “Chasing & Waiting,” which brought an acoustic feel to the performance, setting a different tone before the evening shifted into the Lost on You celebration.
LP also performed “Shelly,” released earlier this year. The song was inspired by a phone conversation with a friend who had moved on from her marriage and begun dating a younger Colombian man, a personal story that found its way into LP’s songwriting.
Five Shows In, LP still brings the fire
For Donna, a devoted LP fan who attended multiple stops on the tour, the Del Mar performance stood out even among a string of memorable shows.
“LP always approaches each show as if it is the only show they are doing… and gives it their all,” Donna said. “But Del Mar…. something about being back on California soil lit a fire under LP’s feet. Every note was hit with an invigorated intensity, and you never would have guessed that LP had been out late just the night before in another state, signing autographs after their two—hour—and—twenty—minute set. But I was there in Tempe, and witnessed it.”
Donna attended five shows on the tour- San Francisco, Dallas, Tempe, Del Mar, and Los Angeles- and saw LP command the stage each time with their signature bravado, moxie, swagger, and vocal seduction.
Swagger, Style, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Chemistry
And then there’s Andrew Berkeley Martin, LP’s guitarist and one of the defining presences alongside them onstage. With his T. Rex-meets-Johnny Thunders vibe, Martin brings a distinct rock-and-roll aesthetic to the mix. Visually, the band has the look; sonically, they deliver. There’s a chemistry between LP and the musicians around them that elevates the performance beyond a showcase for those unmistakable vocals. It’s a full-on rock-and-roll experience, and very much my kind of style and sound.
By the time LP wrapped up their U.S. tour at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, their ability to captivate night after night remained undeniable. The Del Mar performance was another reminder of what makes LP such a compelling live act: the charisma, vocal power, and the sheer intensity they bring to the stage. They know how to leave an impression, and if the Del Mar show was any indication, they weren’t about to slow down. Mexico is in for a real cool time!
Article and Photos: Maggie St.Thomas
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