Billie Eilish Has Played 5 Boston Shows, A Look Back
At the 66th Grammy Awards, we saw Billie Eilish collect a few new trophies and perform her song, “What Was I Made For?” (from Barbie The Album). Though her website currently reads, “sorry there are no shows currently available” under the tour section, fans can’t help but wonder what’s next for Eilish and her brother Finneas this year. Here, we’ll reflect upon the five shows Billie Eilish has played in Boston since 2017. An impressive trajectory is worth pointing out.
To start, let’s clarify the Boston concert scene and how it works. In this greater metro area, we are fortunate to have live music venues of all shapes and sizes. However, there is intent behind that, as there is a protocol as how artists are booked.
Booking agencies and national promoters first look at the scope of the tour the artist is on. Often when they are early in their career, a club like Brighton Music Hall might be the best fit. For Eilish, it was at Sonia in Cambridge back in 2017. Then, upon hitting a high-level of ticket sales, or increased national demand, the artist may be booked in a larger capacity venue on their next tour. There’s a ladder you have to climb.
Let’s Take A Look At Where Billie Eilish Has Played Shows In Boston
Eilish’s rise in popularity was remarkable. Just five months after her 2017 club show, she returned to Boston and played Paradise Rock Club in March of 2018. Eight short months later, Eilish and company jumped up again to the 2,000 capacity House of Blues. This is where things really took off. The When We Fall Asleep Tour (on the heels of her mega-record When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?) had Eilish booked (and sold out) at the Rockland Trust Pavilion.
Now, we’ve reached the top. The next time Eilish graced Boston on a tour stop, she played the TD Garden. Opening with “bury a friend” and closing with “Happier Than Ever”,” Eilish would play 27 songs in total. It’s rare to see an artist launch through the Boston venue ranks as quickly as Eilish did. Keep in mind, there was a pandemic sandwiched in there as well.
With another stellar Grammy Awards performance and hit song after hit song, it’s safe to say Eilish will continue to be booked at the largest capacity venues possible when performing in the Boston area.
