Jensen Gering at The Troubadour – Live Review

Jensen Gering, The Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA., September 24, 2024

Jensen Gering is best known for the one glorious season he was on the Nickelodeon/Netflix comedy series Erin & Aaron playing pop star Aaron Williams. Although the show was short lived, Jensen gained a good deal of fans, many who showed up to watch him absolutely rock The Troubadour on a Tuesday night in the wilds of West Hollywood. The legendary venue is well known for launching careers with iconic musical performances, and those in attendance for Jensen Gering with a full-on band were in for an unforgettable live show!

Jensen may have just turned 16 years of age, but his impressive guitar work and impassioned vocals are timeless. This gifted musician is truly ready to break through in nothing short of an epic way! Sound Collective Presents LA always has the best in local entertainment, and with Jensen Gering, The Troubadour was packed and ready to rock!

Possessing a ton of charisma and the massive talent to back it all up tenfold, Jensen and his amazing band opened with a rip-roaring rendition of Bright Lights by Gary Clark Jr followed by a brilliant cover of Colors by Black Pumas. Jensen delivers the classics with a fierce sense of conviction, but he also has a collection of impressive original songs. 98 possesses a ton of hit single potential while Breakaway featured a creative tribute to the late great Tom Petty.

At the end of the set, Jensen and his band performed a devastating interpretation of All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix, featuring some epic guitar work that enveloped the entire venue. In addition to Jensen’s amazing artistry, his band unleashed scorching performances, including Corey Bell on guitar, Ricky Bakken on bass, and Parker Beck on drums. Such an amazing night at an iconic venue! Be sure to catch Jensen Gering and his band the next time they arrive to rock and roll your world! Expect to hear a whole lot more from Jensen Gering in 2025 and beyond…

(Review by Ken Morton – Photos by Jack Lue)

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