Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers performs Funeral live at The Van Buren concert
On October 3, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers delivered a hauntingly beautiful live rendition of 'Funeral' at The Van Buren in Phoenix. By this time, Bridgers had already released her debut album, 'Stranger in the Alps,' to critical acclaim in 2017. This album not only introduced her deeply personal songwriting style but also showcased her remarkable ability to intertwine vulnerability with gritty realism. 'Funeral,' one of the standout tracks, perfectly encapsulates her ethereal voice and resonant themes of grief and loss. Interestingly, this performance came right before her subsequent collaborations and the eventual release of her second album, 'Punisher,' in 2020. Fans who experienced her live presence that night likely felt the raw emotion she conveyed, setting the stage for her growing reputation as a powerful force in the indie music scene.