Houston gives their very own Keshi a warm welcome home.
With the sun still beaming, starfall took the stage with soulful R&B and lo‑fi infused melodies that drew the crowd into a relaxed, rhythmic groove. Tracks like “stuck like this” and “intentions” had fans singing along and new listeners swaying in time to the beat. Despite being under the weather, starfall delivered an enchanting performance that quietly set the mood for the entire show.
The subtle vulnerability and warmth Mac Ayer’s powerful voice held the crowd in a trance — every note felt deliberate, rich, and emotionally resonant. His vocals were precise and beautifully clear, a perfect warm‑up for Keshi’s headlining set. As the second‑to‑last show on tour, the chemistry and anticipation were at an all‑time high, making Mac’s performance even more impactful. By the time he stepped off the stage, fans were completely captivated and primed for Keshi.
Energy pulsed through the crowd as fans waved “Welcome Home” signs and chanted “Keshi! Keshi! Keshi!” The fog lifted, the instruments swelled — and in walked Keshi in a cowboy-style outfit, launching into “Amen.” It was a beautiful, soulful ballad that immediately set the tone.
“Its so fucking good to be home –you don’t know how much I’ve missed the south” He says, “I got to sleep in my own bed last night. I slept like ten fat hours it was so fucking good” He continued expressing excitement to be home with a big smile across his face. He hustled across the stage, singing and dancing with full-throttle energy. At one point he says, “Houston I only do this shit for y’all–” before taking off his jacket. Notably in previous shows fans asked him to take off his shirt and he refused. “–You know how much I love y’all” he continued before announcing his new song “WANTCHU,” releasing Friday August 8th.
Keshi is known to be a snarky and witty performer, “Who came here with someone? –who didn’t come here with anyone? Sorry if you didn’t come here with anyone this song isn’t for you,” he joked. Before performing “Soft Spot,” he continued to talk about how he initially was nervous to release it as his fans are used to his bitter sweet songs. “This song is about that feeling when you’re touching arms with someone a little too long –or when you guys just lock eyes a little too long.” At one point, he grabbed a Texas flag from a fan. “We home bitch!” he cheered, launching into “Texas.” As fans sang along, the atmosphere brimmed with that indescribable feeling of home.
Nearing the end of the show, Keshi asked fans to turn their phone lights. “Houston I wrote this song about y’all –most artists hate tour I fucking love tour — this, this is real. I wanna be in the lights with y’all forever,” he said before playing “Forever.” Keshi is one artist out of Houston that will continue to show this city love and it was true as ever tonight. He shared many moments with fans on this very night to wrap up the show he played “Id” as an encore song, with fans screaming “Three seven, H-Town reppin’.” Keshi’s homecoming couldn’t have been more heartfelt.
I’m a full-time Photographer and Creative Director based in Houston, with a passion for fashion, music, painting, and scrapbooking—each of which influences my work. My photography and creative direction have allowed me to travel across the States, working on diverse projects and collaborating with talented individuals. My goal is to see the world through photography and connect with other creatives.
