Jelly Roll at Honda Center – Live Review and Photos

Jelly Roll, Honda Center, Anaheim, Ca., September 7, 2024

The first time Highwire Daze would encounter Jelly Roll was when Shinedown took him on tour as a very special guest opening artist. Shinedown predicted a very notable career would be ahead for Jelly Roll, and they were absolutely right. With songs played all over country and rock radio, Jelly Roll presents auditory artistry straight from the heart. And you could see the audience members from all across the spectrums of age and genre at the Honda Center on a Saturday night, all awaiting the arrival of the one and only Jelly Roll.

After super impressive opening sets from independent artist Alexandra Kay and country superstar Warren Zeiders, Jelly Roll and his amazing band took to the stage – and an exhilarating night of music and memories were about to be experienced by all!

Billed as The Beautifully Broken Tour, Jelly Roll presented an epic performance that was as rowdy as it was healing. Opening with the poignant I Am Not Okay under a house of fire at the opposite end of the arena, Jelly Roll connected with the fans right away. After this vibrantly gripping commencement, Jelly Roll made the jaunt across the arena to the stage, shaking hands and hi-fiving all along the way.

The cathartic magic of Jelly Roll kept-on arriving, especially when the wondrous Son of a Sinner was unveiled. And of course, the entire Honda Center sprung into a rapturous singalong mode when Jelly Roll and his band launched into a supremely poignant rendition of Need A Favor towards the end of the set.

It was impressive to note that Jelly Roll had a pre-sale of his upcoming album The Beautifully Broken on his website for a mere $10 – all autographed with the proceeds going to mental health organizations. Kudos to DJ’s Hylyte and Chill, who kept us all entertained in between sets with a wide array of music – from country, hip-hop, classic rock to thrash metal and beyond!

From oppressive solitary prisons to headlining vast arenas such as Honda Center, the life journey of Jelly Roll is absolutely inspirational. One of the compelling artists of our time, the music of Jelly Roll has changed the world – and I cannot wait to experience another performance!

(Review by Ken Morton – Photo by Jack Lue)

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