Colony House’s Biggest Night Rings Loud in Nashville
Tennessee’s very own Colony House cap off a months-long headline tour with the biggest show of their career: taking on the 4,000 cap Pinnacle in Nashville. Colony House have not only taken a big swing, but have also landed a massive hit. Out in support of their two-part album, 2025’s 77 (Pt. 1) and 2026’s 77 (Pt. 2), the band seems eager to capitalize on recent momentum.
Early risers of Nashville’s burgeoning indie-rock scene, Colony House have become staples in their lane. “Silhouettes” and their later hit “You Know It” capitulated the band into the limelight, an action that has seen the band firmly pivot into true road dogs. Their last headline show in Nashville, excluding their four-night underplay residency at The Basement East, was Ryman Auditorium, a historic win for any act, but all that much sweeter for the hometown heroes. To step past a successful residency at a local fave and a headline debut at an all-time great venue is a tough sell, but Colony House delivered as they tackle the biggest room of their career.
The immediate draw of Colony House is the care they put into their shows. I’ve had the chance to cover the band numerous times over the years, with each iteration building on the last like a wall of bricks being stacked higher and higher. This show was no different. The band left no stone unturned, carrying their tour production alongside a few massive upgrades. A massive video wall behind them, light totems reminiscent of high school stadium lights flanking the stage, a complex ground package of lights, and a large custom ‘77’ sign hanging above all showcased the sheer work put into the production. Not to be left for the moment alone, the band also made the decision to record the show, and record it they did. I’ve been lucky enough to see many live recordings over the years and quite frankly this one was the largest production bar none. Dozens of cameras scattered the stage, put, crowd, and balcony. The band even employed a boom arm operator to swing above the crowd. Given the bands southern hospitality and the sheer amount of cameras in the audience, you’d almost assume you were in a Georgia backlot rather than at a rock’n’roll show.
Kicking it off with “77,” the title track from their new albums, the night begins with a meander as the band leans into the delicate opening verses of “77.” It’s a builder, much like the setlist for the night, slowly lurking forward until the ‘pop,’ the band shifts into gear and comes crashing in with guitars and synthesizers, flooding the speakers with indie-tinged arena-ready rock. It’s a quick opening sequence, rapidly setting the tone for the night. “Highwire” is next, another track from 77 (Pt. 1). Unlike “77,” it immediately erupts into noise, with the band quickly getting into the pocket and planting their feet. So much of Colony House’s music revolves around the warm, raw tones they pull from their guitars and “Highwire” is not different, largely sidelining the synths and keys for the six-string. The percussion is also of note here, with the hollow thumping on the toms filling the outer periphery of the mix.
Skipping ahead a little bit to “Silhouttes,” a longtime fan-favorite that helped initially launch the band into the limelight, the moment has fully set in. The dazzling intro, marked by slick guitars and jangly percussion, quickly catches fire, with frontman Caleb Chapman drawing in the audience. It’s rhythmic, easily hooking the ear, but manages to grit its teeth, maintaining the raw appeal of Colony House. By this point the crowd has fully come alive, singing in lockstep with Chapman and company. They’ve had over a decade to rehearse this song, leading to a very cathartic call and response from the stage. Colony House understand their fans, they understand how to put on a performance that excites them, but most importantly they understand how to connect with them.
Setlist
77
Highwire
The Hope Inside (ft. Jillian Edwards)
Would Ya Could Ya
Ready To Go
Silhouettes
Telephone Pole
Burn in the Rain
You & I
Taking a Fall
I’m Not Dying (ft. mercury)
You’re Right Where You’re Meant To Be
Hummingbird
Waiting for My Time to Come (ft. Judah Akers)
El Capitan
Cannonballers
2:20 (ft. a fan on guitar)
Moving Forward [acoustic]
Looking for Some Light
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Do You Ever Feel
You Know It
OK OK OK OK
You Know It [reprise]
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Landlocked Surf Rock
Colony House has wrapped up their headline dates for the time being, but there’s still going to be plenty of chances to catch them live. They’ll be out on the road all summer with The Fray and Dashboard Confessional, including a return to central Tennessee at Franklin’s FirstBank Amphitheater. You can find all of Colony House’s upcoming tour dates here.
Jul 10 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater*
Jul 11 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park*
Jul 13 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
Jul 14 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre*
Jul 15 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown
Jul 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live*
Jul 19 – Great Falls, MT – Voyagers Stadium*
Jul 20 – Spokane, WA – The District
Jul 21 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste Michelle Winery*
Jul 23 – Berkely, CA – The Greek Theatre*
Jul 24 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater*
Jul 25 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater*
Jul 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre*
Jul 29 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater*
Jul 30 – San Antonio, TX – Stable Hall
Jul 31 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall*
Aug 1 – Dallas, TX – The Pavillion at Toyota Music Factory*
Aug 4 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater*
Aug 5 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater*
Aug 6 – Chattanooga, TN – The Walker Theatre
Aug 7 – Charlotte, NC – Skyle Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Aug 8 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre*
Aug 10 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion*
Aug 12 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion*
Aug 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
Aug 14 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion*
Aug 15 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion*
Aug 19 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage*
Aug 20 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion*
Aug 22 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater*
Aug 23 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater*
Aug 26 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre*
Aug 28 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre*
Aug 29 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion*
* supporting The Fray
Colony House has seemingly been ever present in the southeast indie rock sphere since their debut. They’ve played nearly every club in the region and have branched out all across the country. Yet, Nashville remains their home. For the band to return and tackle the city’s newest venue, not only delivering a top-of-the-line show but also a heartfelt performance, well, it’s exciting. The band formed back in 2009 and they’re approaching two decades of music, an impressive feat in of itself, yet they continue to grow, reaching newer and greater heights with every passing year. Year seventeen as a band and they’re bigger than ever, not many can say that.