Badflower, Point North, and Olive Vox Deliver a Sold-Out Night of Electricity in Detroit
- LJ Portnoy
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Article contributed and photography by LJ Portnoy
The Line That Said Everything
On the evening of February 17, 2026, just after 6:30 PM, a line of fans stretched far beyond the entrance of St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, waiting for performances from Badflower, Point North, and Olive Vox. The line spilled across the parking lot, wrapped around the block, and disappeared toward the far sidewalk. The February air was cold, fog hanging low across the city, but no one moved. No one left. The anticipation alone was enough to keep everyone rooted in place, waiting for the doors to open.
Detroit does not line up in the cold unless it means something.
By the time doors opened, it was clear this was not just another show. This was a sold-out night at one of Detroit’s most iconic venues.
After a brisk wait and a quick stop at will call to collect press credentials, we moved swiftly toward the stage as Olive Vox had already begun their set. We entered the pit just in time to capture the final moments of their early songs, and immediately, it was clear this was a band that understood momentum.
Olive Vox Sets the Emotional Tone
Olive Vox is the Dallas-based alternative rock project led by brothers Parker James and Caden Shea, joined onstage by musicians Ben Reid on bass and Dayton Phillips on drums.
Together, the expanded lineup gave the band’s sound a physical depth that elevated their atmospheric recordings into something far more immediate and immersive. Reid’s basslines grounded the performance, while Phillips’ drumming provided both precision and explosive momentum.
Despite arriving partway through their set, their ability to command attention was immediately clear. Their movement across the stage was fluid and confident, and the crowd responded in kind, leaning into each moment. Even in those early moments, they demonstrated a strong command of both atmosphere and presence.
The timing of the performance also marked an exciting moment for the band. Their newest single, “BABYDOLL,” released on February 13, 2026, with the official music video premiering on February 19, 2026, placed Detroit squarely in the middle of a pivotal release window. The momentum surrounding the release was evident both in their performance and in the audience’s response.
Point North Raises the Temperature
When Point North took the stage, the temperature in the room rose instantly.
For many in attendance, ourselves included, this was a first introduction to the Los Angeles-based alternative rock band. Frontman Jon Lundin established himself as a magnetic presence, effortlessly commanding attention across the venue.
His movements were intentional, frequently engaging with photographers and fans alike.
Alongside guitarist Andy Hershey and drummer Sage Weeber, Point North delivered a set defined by precision and emotional intensity.
Their sound blends alternative rock urgency with modern melodic sensibility, and it translates powerfully live. Each track landed with weight, and the crowd fed off the band’s energy. By the end of their set, they had firmly established themselves as one of the most compelling supporting acts of the night.
Badflower Transforms St. Andrew’s Hall
As the lights fell and the room held its breath inside a completely sold-out St. Andrew’s Hall, the moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. When Badflower stepped onto the stage, the venue transformed completely.
Bathed in deep blues and fierce reds, frontman Josh Katz stood at the center of the stage, silhouetted in color and tension. From the opening notes, the performance was explosive and emotionally precise. Known for their raw lyricism and emotional honesty, the Los Angeles rock band translated that vulnerability directly into their live presence.
One of the night’s most unforgettable moments came midway through the set, when Katz suddenly left the stage and moved toward the balcony. Racing past stunned fans, he reappeared along the exposed railing at the back right of the venue. Carefully balancing himself along the edge, he turned to the crowd and asked which side was stronger.
The answer came instantly.
Moments later, he leapt.
The crowd caught him without hesitation, lifting him above their heads and carrying him back toward the stage. The moment revealed something deeper than spectacle. It showed the trust between artist and audience.
Comprised of Josh Katz, Joey Morrow, Alex Espiritu, and Anthony Sonetti, Badflower has built its reputation on emotional honesty and fearless performance. That connection was fully realized in Detroit.
A Sold-Out Night That Filled Every Inch of the Room
St. Andrew’s Hall is not the largest venue in Detroit, but on February 17, it held the weight of something much bigger. The show was completely sold out, and from the floor to the balcony, every inch of space was filled with movement, noise, and anticipation.
It was the kind of crowd that showed up early, stayed loud, and gave everything back. Crowd surfers moved across the room. Fans sang along. No one stood still for long.
It was a reminder that scale is not defined by the size of the building, but by the energy inside it.
Even in a city with larger venues like The Fillmore or The Majestic, nights like this prove that Detroit’s music scene is not only alive, but deeply present. The fans show up. They stay engaged.
And they make rooms like St. Andrew’s Hall feel larger than they are.
This was one of those nights.
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