Loud, Loose, and Electric: The Cribs Take Over The Observatory

 

THE CRIBS

The Cribs delivered a high-voltage set at The Observatory Orange County, turning the intimate venue into a surge of distortion, sweat, and singalongs. From the opening chords, the band’s signature mix of raw guitar riffs and unapologetic energy pulled the crowd in, with fans packed shoulder to shoulder, shouting every lyric back at the stage. The stripped-down production only amplified the intensity, letting the Jarman brothers’ chemistry and chaotic charm take center stage. It was the kind of night where the music felt immediate and unfiltered—an electrifying reminder of why The Cribs remain one of Indie Rock’s most enduring live acts.

SETLIST

  • Dark Luck

  • I’m a Realist

  • Hey Scenesters!

  • I’m Alright Me

  • Summer Seizures

  • Never the Same

  • My Life Flashed Before My Eyes

  • Things You Should Be Knowing

  • Back to the Bolthole

  • Running Into You

  • A Point Too Hard to Make

  • Another Number

 

Coverage by Martin Worster // Instagram: @martinworsterphotography

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