by photojournalist Chaz Dykes of Chaz D Photography

The band, intact for over two decades with Shirley Manson (lead vocals/guitar), Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig, brought a seamless, dramatic energy to the stage. Performing under the open Florida sky, they awakened the iconic atmosphere of Jannus Live—an outdoor venue known for its excellent sound though it occasionally bears less savory odors. Their set began around 9:00 PM after doors opened at 7:00 PM, and over the next 110 minutes, they delivered a potent mix of new and classic tracks.

Starcrawler, the L.A.–based glam rock band, made a standout impact as the opening act. With gritty swagger and high-voltage charisma, they delivered a performance that ramped up the energy for the night. Their unapologetically bold rock style—heavy riffs, brash vocals, and a visually striking stage presence—earned them raves from fans, who praised their “gutsy old school rock level that no one else seems to be presenting these days.” It was clear they did more than warm the crowd—they primed the audience for the unforgettable evening ahead.

The main set was a masterful journey through Garbage’s sonic landscape. They opened with newer material from their latest album Let All That We Imagine Be the Light, including live debuts like “Chinese Fire Horse,” “Hold,” and the dramatic closer “The Day That I Met God.” Interwoven with those were beloved cuts such as “Only Happy When It Rains,” “I Think I’m Paranoid,” “Push It,” and “When I Grow Up,” spanning their entire catalog from Version 2.0, Bleed Like Me, beautifulgarbage, and more. Manson’s commanding vocals, underpinned by the band’s textured instrumentation, struck that perfect balance between nostalgia and evolution.

Overall, the night felt like a celebratory culmination of 30 years of Garbage. The performance was part of their Happy Endings North American tour and may very well be their final headline trek in the region. Beginning with “There’s No Future in Optimism” and weaving through both rarities and greatest hits, the band created a dynamic arc of emotion—from defiance and reflection to exhilaration and closure. For longtime fans, the concert was a poignant nod to a storied legacy; for newcomers, a commanding, transformative live experience that only a band so masterful and daring could deliver.

Now go out and See some Live Music!
For More about Garbage and Starcrawler visit their websites:
https://www.garbage.com
https://www.starcrawlermusic.com