The OuterNational Tour: Thievery Corporation w/ Dessa
Thievery Corporation, with special guests Dessa, embarked on a much needed North American tour to feed the souls of Concerthoppers all across the east coast. You must know that Concerthopper was going to be present for their triumphant return to Atlanta. This time Thievery Corporation performed in a new Atlanta venue called The Eastern and, coincidentally, this would be my first time attending a show at this location as well.
Dessa Wander, better known by her stage name Dessa, is a prolific lyricist, singer, accomplished writer, and a former record executive. You may also recognize her name from the indie hip hop collective, Doomtree. I managed to catch Doomtree some years ago and I knew that Dessa would bring the heat for her opening set. Trust me when I say she did not disappoint the crowd that was in attendance. As I walked around the venue, more people were dancing and enjoying themselves than standing around while Dessa performed. Check out her setlist below!
Want to hear some of Dessa? No worries. Follow this direct link to Dessa’s Official Bandcamp page and hear for yourself!
Setlist – The Eastern (10/02/2021)
· Fighting Fish
· Terry Gross
· Warsaw
· Rome
· Call Off Your Ghost
· Life on Land
· Skeleton Key
· Good Grief
· Jumprope
· I Already Like You
· Dixon’s
· FD
· 5 out of 6
Thievery Corporation is the brainchild of both Rob Garza and Rob Hilton, but I would be remised if I did not include the life blood of this band which is the musicians and the many singers that perform during each tour stop. Starting with Jeff Franca (drums), Rob Myers (sitar/guitar), Frank Orrall (percussion/drums/vocals), and Ashish (Hash) Vyas (bass). Then we have the talented Natalia Clavier, Racquel Jones, Mr. Lif, and Puma rounding out all the vocals while on The Outernational tour. One thing about a Thievery Corporation show that I have always admired and respected is that the setlist is always stack full of chunky, dance hits and incredible, instrumental tracks from their extensive discography.
Setlist – The Eastern 10/02/2021
· Assault
· Omid (Hope)
· Pela Janela
· Originality
· Amerimacka
· Culture of Fear
· Lebanese Blonde
· Illumination
· Roadblock
· Encounter in Bahia
· Sweet Tides
· Richest Man
· The Outernationalist
· Air Batucada
· History
· Letter to the Editor (Remix)
· Voyage Libre
· Heart is the Hunter
· Until the Morning (Remix)
· (The Forgotten People)
· Fight to Survive
· Warning Shots
During the latter part of the night, Mr. Lif had the best quote of the night: “Thievery Corporation is the Wu-Tang of World Music.” You know what, he is not lying. Don’t believe me? Then you still have a few more dates to catch this tour while they are on the road in 2021.
Oct. 6 - The National - Richmond, Va.
Oct. 7 - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, N.C.
Oct. 8 - The Ritz - Raleigh, N.C.
Oct. 9 - Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre - Wilmington, N.C.
Oct. 10 - The Orange Peel - Asheville, N.C.
Oct. 12 - Jannus Live - St. Petersburg, FL.
Oct. 14 - Vinyl Music Hall - Pensacola, FL.
Oct. 15 - Backyard Stage - St. Augustine, FL.
Oct. 16 - The Fillmore Miami Beach - Miami Beach, FL.
Want to read some more about Thievery Corporation? Then follow this link to my 2019 article: Babylon Falling Tour: Thievery Corporation Returns to the Tabernacle. Want to hear some music from Thievery Corporation? Don’t worry, I have that covered as well. Follow this link to the Official Thievery Corporation music page and listen for yourself!
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