Orville Peck – The Met – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

Updated: Oct 23

Orville Peck, Nikki Lane & Vincent Neil Emerson – The Met – Philadelphia, PA – October 18, 2024

It was a fantastic night for Philly country and Americana music fans because Orville Peck made the ninth stop on his Stampede Tour at the Met. Along with Peck, incredible country acts Nikki Lane and Vincent Neil Emerson lit up the Met stage.

The first act of the night to take the stage was Vincent Neil Emerson. Emerson released his first album in 2019 and has gone on to release two records since then, each one as incredible, if not better, than the last. As soon as he and his band began playing, the room filled with excited energy. Emerson played hits including “25 & Wastin’ Time,” “Road Runner,” and “Hang Your Head Down Low.” It was such a treat to see an opening act light up the room like Emerson and his widely talented band did.

Up next was Nikki Lane, and boy, was her set electric. The vibes instantly shifted when she took the stage. The amount of confidence and talent that Lane exudes is immeasurable. She played a good mix of older and newer songs including “Try Harder,” “Denim & Diamonds,” “Jackpot,” and “Send The Sun.” If you’re a country music fan and haven’t checked out Nikki or Vincent’s music before, I highly recommend both of their discographies.

After Nikki’s set, it was finally time for the man himself, Orville Peck, to take center stage. The lights went down as Bob Dylan’s “All the Tired Horses” began to play, and the Met erupted with jubilation and excitement. Peck and his band stepped on stage and played the first track of their set “Big Sky,” from Peck’s 2019 debut studio album Pony. He kept the Pony vibes going with the next song “Turn to Hate.”

The feelings at an Orville Peck show are easily the most positive and accepting that I may have ever experienced. Although the demographic was varied, everyone came together to celebrate country music with their favorite artist. The Met was filled with kindness, acceptance, and appreciation. It was incredible.

Up next, Peck sang “The Hurtin’ Kind” from his latest album Stampede, followed by “C’mon Baby, Cry” from my personal favorite album of his, Bronco. After performing “No Glory in the West,” Peck began opening up about his mental health, sharing that these shows are some of the first back after taking time off to take care of himself. He went on to share that he’s now “happier and healthier” and he’s been “in his whole life.” After stating that this is one of his favorite songs from Bronco, Peck began to play “Hexie Mountains.” Fans came together to express the love they have for the song by singing the lyrics word for word back to Peck. It was a beautiful experience.

The rest of the set was a great mix of songs for OG Orville Peck fans as well as new, featuring hits recent and old including “Dead of Night,” “Daytona Sand,” “Bronco,” “Old River,” and more. If you get the chance to see Peck on this tour or any in the future, do it. You will have an amazing time, hear some amazing music, and have a night you won’t forget.

Kayla Marra