Source: Priscilla Block Facebook | Priscilla Block brings the "Things You Didn’t See" tour to life, blending high-octane production with the raw, boot-stomping authenticity that has turned her fan base into a nationwide community.
Editor’s Note: While our RYM Magazine crew is currently scattered covering the high-stakes buzz and red-carpet energy of Grammy Week, I stepped away for a night. While I started my career in the pit, it is rare that I get to return to that raw fan mentality while running operations these days, but taking a step back into that space was a much-needed reminder of why we do what we do. | By Vanessa Torres – Editor-In-Chief
Anaheim, CA – January 30th, 2026 – It is the heart of Grammy Week 2026. This industry is a massive, complex machine—the management teams, the road crews, and the marketing strategists are the essential backbone of everything we do. Without them, the music never reaches the ears it needs to. But this week, I wanted to reconnect with the “why.” I decided to flip the coin and head down to the House of Blues in Anaheim for Priscilla Block’s “Things You Didn’t See” tour to witness the raw, unfiltered energy of a fan base in the real world.
The House of Blues in Anaheim served as the perfect backdrop, offering a professional-grade sonic experience that ensured every note was heard with crystalline clarity. Before the main event, Clayton Mullen set the bar high. He carries a modern country energy infused with a distinct Texas grit that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. When he played “Varsity Blues,” he didn’t just perform—he commanded the room. You could feel the audience’s instant buy-in; the energy was electric.
I spent a lot of time watching the crowd that night, and the scene was incredible. During the set breaks, the room didn’t go quiet; you saw groups line dancing in the audience, turning the floor into a celebration before the headliner even emerged. The demographic was a fascinating mix. On one side, the room was filled with couples who looked deeply in love, as if the setlist was a personal soundtrack to their relationships. On the other, there were massive groups of fiercely independent fans, all vibrating with a sense of self-assured confidence. Most touching, however, were the younger faces in the crowd—the kids looking up at the stage with wide eyes, clearly seeing Priscilla as the person they want to be when they grow up. It’s a rare artist who can speak to the romantic, the independent, and the next generation all in the same breath.
When the time came for the main event, the entrance was a masterclass in tension and release. The room went dark, and a massive wall of light appeared behind the stage, casting a stark, powerful silhouette as Priscilla walked out. The first thing you heard wasn’t a chord, but the loud, rhythmic thud of her boots hitting the stage—a visceral sound that commanded absolute silence. She walked through that backlighting, a moving shadow of pure confidence, and only when she hit the mic did the spotlight snap on, igniting the dynamic light and sound show her fans have come to love.
To truly understand the room, our team went deep into her latest work, Things You Didn’t See, moving past the radio staples to hear the album through the ears of the front-row faithful. This preparation made the performance of “I Couldn’t Care Less” hit like a physical weight. During this moment, the high-octane production took a backseat as Priscilla sat on the stage, literally coming down to the audience’s level. She spoke to them not as a “superstar” to a crowd, but as a friend to a friend. On the record, it’s a soul-bearing letter about the pressure of the spotlight; live, it became a communal catharsis. She sat there, vulnerable and raw, admitting that the girl who “couldn’t care less” often cares the most. It was a 180-degree turn from the party anthems, proving she has the vocal and emotional range to hold a room in the palm of her hand with nothing but a lyric.
Then there was “Elijah.” As a love song dedicated to the love of her life, it provided the emotional anchor for the entire night. It’s a song about the beauty of something broken coming back together, and seeing her perform it live felt like being invited into a private conversation. The transition from the vulnerability of “I Couldn’t Care Less” to the hard-won peace of “Elijah” showed a matured artist who knows exactly who she is. Her band and crew are clearly top-tier pros; if there were any technical hiccups during the night, they were invisible. The show was a seamless experience that allowed the audience to completely lose themselves. The way she interacts with her fans makes the room feel small, intimate, and safe, even when the sound is filling every corner of the venue.
The Grammys are a beautiful celebration of the business, and I wouldn’t miss them for the world. But being in that show was a vital reminder of what all that industry work is for. At a Priscilla Block show, the outside world fades away. You’re left with the boots on the stage, the fans in the front row, and a community built on music. It’s the perfect reminder of what got me interested in this industry in the first place: the magic that happens when a great artist looks her audience in the eye and tells them the truth.
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