No Place I’d Rather Be Tour - Winyah & Edgehill Live in Austin, TX

3.27.26 - Austin, TX

The No Place I’d Rather Be tour was something highly anticipated and sought after across the U.S.. Advertised over all social media platforms, Winyah was able to put on a different show every night. Aiming and marketing to their hopeful, primarily young but diverse demographic through their music and social media seemed to pay off in the end; thousands of views on TikTok by fan videos, multiple dates sold out, not just due to the headliners, but also thanks to the variety of supporting acts they brought on tour.

The Austin show, hosted in Antone’s Nightclub, was a sold-out event. Before the doors opened, a line of fans wearing merch from prior shows had already wrapped around the corner, anticipating what was to come. If you haven’t yet had the chance to see a live show at Antone’s, it’s an intimate, moody atmosphere that holds no more than 400 for an average GA show. A disco ball hangs overhead, and the walls are adorned with blues and rock n roll music history, while the stage sits front and center as soon as you walk through the doors. A venue perfect for the rising indie scenes and bands like Winyah and their supporting act, Edgehill, who want to create unforgettable experiences and interact with their fans on a personal level.

Photo by DeAnna Garza

The crowd clearly wasn’t there for just the headlining act; Edgehill was going to kick off the night on a high note. Fans around me were murmuring to their company about the musicians that made up the group and their talents before they even stepped up to the mics. The second the openers took the stage, a high energy overcame the crowd that couldn’t be replicated; if an audience member heard the intro to their favorite song(s), they would shake their friend’s shoulders into a dance and sing loudly. Despite the equipment difficulties that arose during Edgehill’s set, the group persisted and carried on seamlessly as if it never happened, keeping up the fast-paced, high energy of the crowd to lead up to Winyah’s performance.

Edgehill 03.27.26 by DeAnna Garza

This group has a great sense of artistic appreciation and professionalism, mentioning other acts that were covered in the night (Mitski) and Austin locals they’ve performed with before (4411.) Recognizing such great musicians for what they are and sharing their audience with others is a great opening to the community this scene creates.

The crowd erupted when Winyah took the stage, welcoming the band with a large and loud welcome to their sold-out show in the city of Austin. Throughout their set, the group stayed high with the energy levels and somehow made it grow more and more as the night went on. They spoke on how grateful they were to be back in Austin to headline for their first time, praising the fans they get to see time and time again, show after show. Winyah’s audience is one of the most diverse and loyal I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of. The crowd ranged from eight years old to adults past their 50s, all singing along to every lyric and chanting, “We love Winyah.” It’s an audience that swayed, moshed, and sang; it only goes to show that the musicians and team that make Winyah possible have successfully created a space where all feel welcome.

Winyah 03.27.26 by DeAnna Garza

Despite the sweaty environment and cramped spaces, both bands created a beautiful and unforgettable night for their audience. Taking the time before and after the show to speak to fans about their tour, music, and upcoming projects. These two groups set a new standard for the indie music scene, keeping vibes high throughout the whole night; never slowing down and sharing and appreciating every moment with their crowd is what made it so special. It’s scenes like these that always remind you about the community that is alive because of the artists and their consumers. People of all ages and backgrounds coming together, feeling welcome and surrounded by others that all already have something in common. The community they created with this tour is hard to go unnoticed, and it’s clear that if those in attendance were not yet a fan of both bands going in, they definitely left a fan of both.