If your idea of the perfect Valentine’s Day is catching live music, Front Row Boston is the perfect pandemic work-around — bringing the music right to you. Now we’re going to help you with the bigger issue... which performance sends the right message about your current relationship status, the one that perfectly conveys "I love (or like) you" exactly this much? See below for some great suggestions of Front Row Boston shows no matter your relationship status.
Single
Loving It — There’s only one person who has been right there with you through all of it and that’s you. Show yourself some love by rocking out to ultimate 90s rock band Letters to Cleo, performing live at The Paradise. Badass female lead singer? Check. Super empowering alt-rock jams? Double check.
Still Swiping — You don’t need a relationship, but your Hinge profile is also totally on point. If you’re open to all possibilities, swipe right to this silky smooth, intimate performance by the multi-Grammy-Award-nominated Black Pumas, live from GBH’s Fraser Performance Studio.
Just broke up, unlucky in love, or just plain over it — We get it and we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a little sad or a little bitter you can cry and/or rage-dance your heart out to Ashe performing her first-ever sold out show at Brighton Music Hall. The 27-year-old singer/songwriter gets candid about a messy divorce, but, luckily for us, she was able to channel all that emotion into some amazing music that totally gets how you’re feeling.
In a relationship
Early Days — Nobody will read anything into a performance by Lawrence in GBH's Fraser Performance Studio; we can all agree that a brother-sister duo with a modern, upbeat, funk/soul vibe is officially “safe” territory.
Definitely Dating — If you’ve deleted all your dating apps and are embracing the romance of the day, set the perfect mood with the amazing harmonies from The Lone Bellow, playing their hearts out live at House of Blues.
Tied the knot
Honeymooners — Valentine’s Day was made for the early years of marriage. If you’re in L.O.V.E., and want to shout it from the rooftops, try Brandi Carlile: Live at Boston Calling. In addition to amazing music, Carlile reminisces about her own wedding in Massachusetts during the performance, and the whole set is pretty much a love fest between her and the crowd.
Old Married Couple — You’re in it for the long haul, and you’re looking for something as warm and comfortable as an old sweatshirt. Try Mandolin Orange, a husband and wife Folk/Americana duo whose intimate performance at GBH’s Fraser Performance Studio is perfect for a relaxing, and romantic, evening together.
