Alt 104.5 Winter Jawn – Xfinity Live! – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

The Maine, Matt Quinn (of Mt. Joy), Shaed & Barns Courtney – Alt 104.5 Winter Jawn – Xfinity Live! – Philadelphia, PA – February 10, 2024

Xfinity Live in Philadelphia was the place to be as Alt 104.5 Winter Jawn returned with an incredible lineup this year, consisting of Barns Courtney, SHAED, Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy, and The Maine! Fans gathered outside in the cold with smiles on their faces, ready for a day of talented artists and amazing live music.

At around 12pm, the music began as Barns Courtney took the stage. He kicked off the show with an engaging and energetic performance. Courtney started his set with his song “Good Thing,” and continued on with others including “Golden Dandelions,” “Glitter & Gold,” and “Fire.” Between his strong vocals and his interactions with fans in the crowd, Courtney excelled in a very well-rounded performance.

After a short break, the incredibly talented Washington D.C based band, SHAED took the stage. Their energy was infectious, as they kicked off their set with their song, “High Dive.” Their chemistry as a band was incredible to watch, and it was clear how much fun SHAED was having on stage. The crowd reciprocated this energy as fans sang and danced along throughout the entire set! They continued on with “Name On It,” brand new single “Everybody Knows I’m High,” and “Trampoline.”

Up next on the lineup was Philadelphia native Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy! Fans gathered eagerly to see his performance as he graced the stage with a beautiful acoustic performance. The crowd sang along to every word with passion, as Matt Quinn performed some fan favorites, including “Jenny Jenkins,” “Cardinal,” “Silver Lining,” and “Astrovan.” His powerful vocals combined with the smooth acoustic guitar made for an incredibly strong performance, and it was clear that the fans felt the same way.

Last but not least, it was time for Arizona-based band The Maine to take the stage! Their set was high energy as they kept the crowd engaged and entertained from beginning to end. The Maine started off their set with “dose no. 2,’ and continued on with “Diet Soda Society,” “Loved You a Little,” and “how to exit a room.”

From the moment their set began they commanded the stage and had the crowd jumping and dancing to each song. Their interactions with the crowd were so much fun to watch, as lead vocalist John O’Callaghan jumped into the audience to get up close and personal with the fans! The Maine wrapped up their set with “Misery,” “Blame,” fan favorite “Black Butterflies” and “Deja Vu.”

Overall, this year’s Alt 104.5 Winter Jawn was absolutely a success! It was a day full of great music, talented artists, and of course, lots of fun.

Emma Fox