Roots and Renewal
Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm is back in full voice, marking 20 years since the
Flyleaf breakthrough and the return of
Lacey Sturm after a long break from the group. The band grew out of Central Texas, melding crunchy guitars, sharp hooks, and faith-tinged themes without preaching. Expect a set that pulls hard from the debut, with
I'm So Sick,
Fully Alive, and
All Around Me, plus a later boost from
Again. The crowd trends late 20s to 40s who lived these songs the first time, mixed with teens who discovered the choruses on streaming; lots of worn band tees, boots, and low-key eyeliner. A neat bit of history: the group first played as Passerby before taking the name Flyleaf to avoid a legal snag. Many early cuts ride in dropped tunings, giving the riffs a chesty weight while melodies float above. Expect lean staging, big backlights, and tight cues that slam on breakdowns and open wide for singalongs. Any notes here about the setlist and production are educated guesses based on recent shows and can vary by date.
Songs that Built the Buzz
The World Around Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm
What You See in the Halls
This scene feels warm and grounded, more reunion than spectacle. You will spot vintage red-leaf shirts, patched denim, stacked bracelets, and practical boots built for standing. People trade first-show stories from the mid-2000s and compare which deep cuts they hope return, often swapping playlists before the lights drop. During
All Around Me, phone lights bloom early and the room sings the chorus at full voice. Push pits flare for
I'm So Sick, then relax quickly, with most folks keeping eyes on the stage rather than on each other. A gentle chant for the singer rises before the encore, answered by grateful waves and a quick bow. Merch tilts nostalgic, with anniversary designs and clean, simple logos over busy graphics. The vibe overall is respectful intensity, the kind where strangers leave space, pass water down the row, and nod when the bridge hits just right.
Shared Rituals
How Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm Hits, Breathes, and Breaks
Loud-Quiet Control
Live,
Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm leans on contrast: the vocalist's near-whisper flips to a ragged yell, then melts back into clean sustain. Guitars favor tight, drop-tuned chugs with a bright melody line on top, so the choruses feel wide without getting muddy. The rhythm section keeps tempos a notch faster than the records, which adds lift to
I'm So Sick and trims any drag from mid-tempo cuts like
Again. They often reshape intros, starting
All Around Me with voice and a single guitar swell before the full band drops in. Drums mark transitions with short, clipped fills, letting the downbeat hit like a door slam rather than a blur of notes. Bass stays present and picked, adding a gritty edge that helps the vocal sit high in the mix. A lesser-noted move: guitars will tune a half-step down and then drop the lowest string, giving those chunky riffs room while keeping chords singable. Visuals tend to echo the music-first approach, with stark whites and quick strobes that underline breakdowns instead of stealing the show.
Details That Matter
Kindred Flames for Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm Fans
If You Like This, Try That
Fans of
Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm often line up with
Evanescence, whose piano-shadowed metal and soaring hooks land in a similar emotional space.
Halestorm brings a punchy, riff-first show with a powerhouse vocal that scratches the same itch for sharp melodies over heavy grooves. If you like a darker, low-end thrum and tight stop-start rhythms,
Breaking Benjamin sits right in that lane live.
Skillet overlaps on spiritually tinged lyrics and big, crowd-ready choruses without losing the crunch. For fans who favor post-grunge grit and singalong hooks,
Seether travels a nearby road. All of these acts prize dynamics, letting quiet verses breathe before guitars hit like a wall. That same shape is what makes a
Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm night feel cathartic yet tuneful.
