As winter creeps closer and closer to Los Angeles’ door, outdoor concerts are becoming less and less of a thing, and rightfully so. Admit it, watching a concert in 45-degree weather isn’t an ideal situation for any patron. Thankfully, when SG Lewis graced the Greek with his feverish presence last week, the entire audience was prompted to take off their coats and bask in the sonic rays of Lewis’ musicality.

At just over 7,000 seats, the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park is one of the most eclectic venues to see a performance in the country. With its vivid red seats, its tucked-away appeal, and its ability to provide an auditory experience that would entice the most ardent audiophile, the Greek is paramount to all. Add in a performance by one of the hottest acts in the world, SG Lewis, and you have yourself a night to remember.

Born Samuel George Lewis, the Reading, England-born deep house/synth-pop artist hasn’t been active for long - from 2014 to the present - yet on the 4th of November, his performance at the Greek could have tricked people into thinking that his tenure as a professional musician has gone on for over three decades.

As the house lights went down, Lewis’ first song started to build from the stage, issuing tentacled fingers that probed the depths of the audience’s auditory chambers. Titled “Infatuation”, the song provoked the entire audience to raise to their feet in excitement. Lights swirling around, hands clapping with joy, it was at this point where the energy became palpable.

Songs such as “Aura” and “Back to Earth” made it into the setlist and garnered generous applause. Surrounding himself with a full band consisting of two percussionists and two keyboardists, the sound from the stage even excited the fans in the far back of the venue.

“Something About Your Love” and “Vibe Like This” were the final two songs of the main act, both of which did a brilliant job showcasing the level of musicality at the Greek. As Lewis left the stage, the audience was quick to demand “one more song”. Just as quick as Lewis left, he returned to the stage during a pre-recorded song titled “Intermission”. The final song of the evening was none other than the massively popular hit “Chemicals”, which was the perfect song to end an evening in the forest at the Griffith.

SG LEWIS