We saw The Beths in concert. After seeing The Beths twice in 2023, we’ve had tickets to two other concerts that we didn’t make it to because of complications with our kids. This year, the perfect storm was created with The Beths playing on my husband, Jerrod,’s birthday right in our own county. We didn’t even have to drive to Los Angeles! For merch, we both got Straight Line Was a Lie t-shirts, and I got a tote bag and sticker!

Shannon and Jerrod at an indoor concert venue. It is dark and the stage is behind us. The concert hasn't started yet. We took a selfie before the show started.

It was actually a double headliner show show with Beach Bunny, and the opening act was Wishy. Wishy was a good opening band, and it sounds like their new album is going to be even better. I had familiarized myself with Beach Bunny and come prepared to sing along. They put on a great show, and I enjoyed their vibe, but we were primarily there to see The Beths.

The Beths stage set up with a bunch of floor and table lamps everywhere, and their vines and floral backdrop The Beths’ set started with this cool setup with lots of lamps all over the stage.

The Beths onstage and playing a song When the person in front of me moved briefly and I saw a clear shot, I took it!

A tiny bit of the title song from their newest album, Straight Line Was a Lie.

Liz Stokes shouting out the venue, The Observatory, and a little more of Straight Line Was a Lie.

The Setlist

  1. Straight Line Was a Lie
  2. When You Know You Know
  3. Future Me Hates Me
  4. Out of Sight
  5. Roundabout
  6. No Joy
  7. Jump Rope Gazers
  8. Take
  9. Metal
  10. Til My Heart Stops
  11. Little Death
  12. Expert in a Dying Field
The Beths Setlist The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA, USA 2026

Be sure to check out the tour blog of The Beths member, Ben, Breakfast and Travel Updates.