Beth Gibbons’ April 15 performance at The Warfield marked a stunning return to the North American stage after 13 years, her first solo tour ever and a powerful live debut of her acclaimed 2024 album Lives Outgrown. From the haunting opener “Tell Me Who You Are Today” to the aching closer “Reaching Out,” Gibbons delivered an emotionally searing set that pulled heavily from her new record while weaving in haunting renditions of “Roads” and “Glory Box,” reimagined with raw intimacy and stripped-back arrangements that highlighted her inimitable voice.

Joined by labelmate Cass McCombs, whose understated set offered a warm prelude to the night’s introspective tone, Gibbons moved gracefully between vulnerability and command. Her performance felt like a communion—each lyric from Lives Outgrown landing with lived-in weight, echoing the critical praise that hailed the album as both a personal reckoning and a universal meditation. With The Warfield bathed in shadows and subtle light, the evening felt less like a concert and more like an invitation into Gibbons’ inner world.

Setlist: setlist.fm