Finneas begins U.S. tour at The Ryman – Belmont Vision

cheer for when Finneas segwayed into his 2021 collaboration song with Ashe, “Till Forever Falls Apart,” one of his most recognizable songs. O’Connell also dedicated his song “Family Feud” to his 10-time Grammy-winning sister, Billie Eilish, while acknowledging fans who saw her perform at Bridgestone Arena in November.

After tear-jerking renditions of songs from “Blood Harmony,” O’Connell started wrapping up his show with the title track “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” However, the show was not over. To the audience’s delight, O’Connell welcomed his “role model and friend,” Haley Williams, lead singer of Paramore, to the stage. For the final song, Williams and O’Connell performed a rendition of “crushcrushcrush” from Paramore’s 2007 album “Riot!” providing an electric conclusion to the tour’s first show. The tour will continue into the summer, ending in Paris in July.

Fans were eager for the first night of Finneas O’Connell’s “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” U.S. tour at The Ryman in Nashville. The tour was announced coinciding with the release of O’Connell’s second studio album, “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” in October 2024. Indie rock band Bad Suns kicked off the show, generating excitement amongst fans eagerly awaiting O’Connell’s performance.

Bad Suns delivered an energetic performance, starting with “Swimming in the Moonlight” from their 2016 album, “Disappear Here.” Lead singer Christo Bowman introduced band members Gavin Bennet and Miles Morris, who also played drums on O’Connell’s new record. The band showcased their versatility by covering “Lovefool” by The Cardigans as a nod to Valentine’s Day.

In between songs, Bowman kept the energy high by removing his shirt, causing a buzz in the audience. The band debuted a new single, “Communicating,” which has been well-received with over 400,000 streams on Spotify since its release in January. Closing their set with the crowd-favorite “Daft Pretty Boys,” Bad Suns left the audience eagerly anticipating O’Connell’s arrival on stage.

When the lights dimmed, O’Connell greeted fans from the stage, seated at a white piano, and opened with a moving rendition of “Starf—–” from his new album. Joking about his preparation for the show after a good night’s sleep, O’Connell interacted light-heartedly with the audience throughout his performance. Fans danced and sang along to songs like “Lotus Eater,” “Cleats,” “What’s It Gonna Take to Break Your Heart?” and “Sweet Cherries,” showcasing his diverse musical influences.

In a heartfelt moment, O’Connell dedicated “Angel” to his girlfriend, Claudia Sulewski, before engaging the audience with “Little Window,” encouraging fans to wave their flashlights in the air. Expressing gratitude for their participation, O’Connell transitioned to his single “Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa” before introducing his band members and performing hits like “Till Forever Falls Apart” and “Family Feud.”

Wrapping up the show with “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” O’Connell surprised the audience by inviting Haley Williams of Paramore to perform “crushcrushcrush” as a grand finale. The tour promises to be a memorable experience for fans as it continues throughout the summer, culminating in Paris in July.