Recently, I had the opportunity to see Morgan Saint again at The Parish in Austin, TX.

After seeing her open for Leon, I became completely enamored by Morgan Saint. I downloaded every track I could get my hands on and listened to them endlessly for weeks. There’s nothing that I love more than the excitement that comes from finding an artist that you truly connect with, and with Morgan Saint, I found myself relating to every song and feeling like I had truly found something remarkable.

When the opportunity came up to catch her set again, I couldn’t wait. I was so excited to finally be able to appreciate these songs live and rediscover my love for her live performance.

I got to the venue STUPID early, but knew that I had to be there right in the front row. I excitedly told everyone around me how much I loved Morgan and knew they would too, and shared with them my favorite songs and the ones that I’d hoped would be on the setlist.

Opening the set with Sinner Boy, Morgan captivated the audience from the beginning. I think the thing that really sold me on her as an artist was how she performs with such intensity and confidence, while still managing to be vulnerable and open. The way Morgan gets right in your face and makes every song feel very intimate and personal, like she’s singing to you, is so special, her presence on stage demands your full attention and creates this exhilarating energy that is hard to find anywhere else.

I obviously enjoyed her set the first time I saw her perform, but this time, knowing the words to every song and having immersed myself in her music for weeks, I loved it even more.

After her set, I had the pleasure of meeting Morgan and sharing with her how much I have completely fallen in love with every song, and she could not have been nicer. I know that we’ll be hearing a lot more about her soon and I can’t wait, she deserves every bit of the success that is headed her way.

Next time Morgan Saint comes to Austin, rest assured I will be there, front row, singing my heart out.

- Marissa