DEAN LEWIS / HENRY MOODIE – LIVE AT THE DISTRICT MUSIC HALL
By Mia Palazzo
Dean Lewis and Henry Moodie at District Music Hall in Norwalk
On Tuesday, Australian singer Dean Lewis brought The Epilogue World Tour to the District Music Hall in Norwalk, Connecticut, for a sold-out night of spectacularly emotional pop music. Opening for Dean Lewis was Henry Moodie, a British singer who has amassed over 7 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, and was certainly no stranger to this crowd.
Henry Moodie
Henry Moodie took to the stage at 7 sharp. After an hour’s wait in the packed venue, which didn’t seem to have air conditioning on the first warm day of the year, the audience was ecstatic for the show to start. Though Moodie appeared timid at first, he quickly proved why he was there. A common theme throughout the night was emotional vulnerability, most of the songs were about heartbreak, longing, and lost love. Moodie performed tracks like “You Were There for Me,” “Closure,” and “Right Person, Wrong Time”, songs that the crowd clearly knew by heart.
What impressed me most was that Moodie performed solo, playing both guitar and piano live. The lighting matched the calm, intimate vibe of his music perfectly, with soft pinks and blues creating the ideal atmosphere. He closed out his set with “Pick Up the Phone,” a track from his 2024 EP, in all of my lonely nights, which had nearly everyone in the room singing along.
Following Moodie’s 30-minute set and another 30-minute intermission, it was time for Dean Lewis. Before diving into the full review, I have to say: Dean Lewis might be the most crowd-engaged musician I’ve ever seen. He didn’t just perform, he connected. He made a genuine effort to ensure everyone in the audience felt seen and included, and he seemed truly happy to be there.
Dean Lewis:
Lewis opened with “Empire,” which was met with a massive wave of fans singing every word. Since there was no photo pit, I was in the crowd for the first song, and I have to say, it was one of the kindest, most respectful crowds I’ve been a part of. Fans, including younger ones under 16, belted out every lyric with such heartfelt energy.
Lewis performed with a band of three: Jenny McCullagh (violin, keys, and backing vocals), Alex Bennison (a standout guitarist with great energy and style), and Luke Davis (drums, bass, and guitar). The chemistry among them was clear.
He played several of his biggest hits, including “Memories” from his October 2024 album The Epilogue, a particularly emotional highlight of the night. Midway through the show, Lewis, joined by McCullagh and Bennison, surprised fans on the balcony with an acoustic performance of “Half a Man” and “The Last Bit of Us.” It was a beautiful, intimate moment that showed just how much Lewis cares about his audience.
Back on stage, he went into “Waves,” another fan favorite that once again had the crowd singing at full volume. He followed it with a stunning cover of the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris”, a perfect choice for the crowd. Not only did Lewis bring incredible energy, but he also invited Henry Moodie back on stage to sing and hype the crowd, while Lewis took time to interact more directly with fans. The final song of the night was “How Do I Say Goodbye”, a fitting and emotional conclusion to the set that left everyone feeling satisfied.
Just kidding – of course there was an encore. It wouldn’t be a Dean Lewis show without “Be Alright.” And once again, the entire venue erupted. With Lewis at the piano and an American flag draped around his neck, the crowd sang so loudly it nearly drowned him out, especially from the balcony. It was the perfect real ending to a truly unforgettable night.
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