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Camisole
Sold out show in Charlotte - 8/23
Review & Photos by Alix Pitney
After time on the road with their latest run of shows, Camisole returned to Charlotte for a sold-out night at the iconic Snug Harbor. Sharing the bill with SOPHIA and Recess Party, the lineup promised a night stacked with energy and artistry.
Camisole
SOPHIA
Doors opened at 9 PM, and the venue gradually filled as fans trickled inside, anticipation building for what was set to be a powerful night. Recess Party, a four-piece band from Athens, Georgia, kicked things off with an electrifying grunge-rock set. Their upbeat energy was undeniable, a riveting opener that set the tone for the rest of the evening. With gritty riffs and driving rhythms, they quickly ramped up the crowd and created the perfect launch into what would become a memorable night.
Recess Party
Recess Party
Camisole, made up of Briella Franciosi (vocals), Justin Thompson (lead guitar), Ryan Fretter (bass), and Amar Donepudi (drums), took the stage next. More than just a band, they are a group of artists who thrive on each other’s energy and create performances that feel authentic, magnetic, and larger than the room itself. Their sound is an energetic blend of guitar-driven melodies paired with reflective lyricism, a balance that pulls listeners in on multiple levels. They opened with an unreleased track, “Quiet,” and kept the crowd engaged with a mix of new material and a standout cover of “Black Sheep” by Metric. Midway through, they paused to raise awareness for overdose prevention, using their platform to show how music can be a vehicle for change, a moment that deepened the bond with the audience. They closed with ‘Flesh,’ delivered by Franciosi with powerhouse vocals, before ending the set with her striking a drumstick against the cymbal. It was a finale that felt both sincere and electrifying, and it made me want to keep shooting until the very last second they were on stage.
Closing out the night was SOPHIA, a five-piece indie rock band from Winston-Salem, NC. Their set carried a raw and luminous emotion that created a noticeable shift in the room’s atmosphere. With songs from their newest album WANDERING, including “Days Like This” and “Wander,” SOPHIA delivered a sound that felt bigger than the space itself, filling every corner of the venue. Each harmony and lyric moved through the crowd like a current, creating moments of quiet intensity as everyone tuned in to the emotional pull of the performance. The band’s sound felt natural, like a first language, effortlessly harmonized and deeply reflective.
All three bands brought the venue to life in their own way, weaving together a seamless night of music that felt both captivating and exhilarating. The energy never dipped, and every set drew the crowd deeper into the experience. It was one of those shows you can’t stop thinking about, the kind that makes you want to put in your headphones the next morning or turn up the volume in your car just to relive it again.
