Scenes from the Stage: Keshi

On his Hell & Back Tour, singer-songwriter Keshi performed in Detroit Tuesday, March 21. James Ivy and Deb Never opened the concert, complementing Keshi’s alternative styles and sounds.

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Making his entrance with “GET IT,” the Houston-native riled up the audience with booming hip-hop beats, contrasting his more alternative lo-fi music style. Fans sang along to popular hits, including “beside you” and “2 soon.” Keshi’s signature smooth, falsetto vocals graced Fox Theatre with live renditions of his five-year discography.

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