Live Review : Bridge City Sinners + Dead On A Sunday + Joshua Quimby @ Center Stage - The Loft, Atlanta - October 11th 2025

Chris Collett
Oct 13
3 min read

Bridge City Sinners Close Out Their Break the Chain Tour at The Loft, Center Stage (Atlanta)

October 11, 2025, marked the final stop of Bridge City Sinners’ Break the Chain tour, and Atlanta’s Center Stage Loft hosted the sendoff. The intimate 650-capacity room was packed from front to back with fans ready to celebrate the last night on the road. The energy was immediate and never let up.

Libby - Bridge City Sinners - Photo By Chris Collett

Joshua Quimby Opens the Night

Joshua Quimby started the night with a raw acoustic set that instantly grabbed attention. His gritty voice and honest lyrics filled the room. Midway through, a guitar string snapped, but he laughed it off and restrung it right there on stage while his fiddle player filled the moment with a quick solo.

As Joshua launched into “Johnny B. Goode,” Luke from Bridge City Sinners surprised everyone by walking out mid-song. Joshua’s fiddle player handed over his instrument, and Luke ripped through a solo that sent the crowd into cheers. The spontaneous moment set the tone for the rest of the night.

Dead on a Sunday Brings the Darkness

Dead on a Sunday followed and turned the atmosphere darker. Their mix of gothic tones and pulsing rhythm filled The Loft with mood and movement. The low lights and heavy sound wrapped around the audience.

Midway through their set, they surprised everyone with a mashup of Britney Spears’ “...Baby One More Time” and Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence.” It started soft and haunting before growing into a full sing-along. The mix of darkwave and nostalgia landed perfectly and had the room singing together.

Bridge City Sinners Take the Stage

When Bridge City Sinners hit the stage, the crowd exploded. From the first notes of “The Damned,” the room was theirs. The band’s blend of folk, punk, and storytelling kept everyone locked in.

Setlist:

The Damned

CrazyRun From the Sun

Song of the Siren

Virgin Sacrifice

Port St. Strut // Midnight to Vice

Pick Your Poison

Shame

Heavy

The Devil’s Swing

Doubt

The Good Ones

Sinners Saloon

Unholy Hymns

Spears N Blades

DepartedEpilogue // Break the Chain

Devil Like You

Kreacher

Every song hit with intention. “Run From the Sun” and “Pick Your Poison” had the crowd shouting every lyric, while “Song of the Siren” quieted the room. The Loft’s small space made it feel like everyone was part of the performance.

Libby’s Speech

Halfway through the set, Libby stopped to speak to the crowd. The room went completely still as she shared how sad she felt about the state of the country and said she hoped we could do better as humans. It was short, simple, and honest. The applause that followed felt warm and genuine.

The Finale

The band closed the main set with “Break the Chain,” the tour’s title track. The crowd sang every word, the sound echoing through the room. When they came back for the encore, tour manager Joey ran out dressed as a giant rat, dancing under the lights while the band tore into “Kreacher.” The crowd cheered, laughed, and sang until the final note.

The band stood together at the front of the stage, smiling and waving as the noise washed over them. It was the perfect end to a long run, full of connection and celebration.

Final Thoughts

Bridge City Sinners ended their Break the Chain tour with heart and fire. Libby’s words hit hard, Joey’s rat-suit finale brought laughter, and the band’s connection with the crowd never wavered.

They may not be from Atlanta, but for one night, that 650-person room felt like it belonged to them. Loud, real, and full of emotion, it was the perfect closing chapter to a tour that left everything on the stage.

Website : https://www.bridgecitysinners.com

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