With a voice that embodies soul, sincerity and vulnerability, R&B singer-songwriter SiR brought fans into his world Friday night at The Fillmore. The Inglewood, California artist took to Detroit to share tracks from his album “HEAVY” along with staples from his catalog, as part of his Life Is Good Tour.
SiR performs at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
Zacari, singer and SiR’s labelmate, opened the show with a laid-back atmosphere on guitar. With more punch in the rest of his set, he brought the energy up for the next opener, SiR’s older brother Davion Farris. Farris commanded an enthusiastic response from the crowd with his deep vocals and strong presence.
Zacari performs at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
Davion Farris performs at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
After a brief technical delay, SiR bounded onto the stage in an all-white outfit, picking up the energy Farris left behind to launch into a dynamic, engaging set that spanned the years of his discography. While fans danced and couples swayed to upbeat hits like “Rapper Weed” and “YOU,” his more heartfelt tracks like “SIX WHOLE DAYS” garnered just as strong of a response.
SiR performs at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
The singer crooned about struggles in love, addiction and the growing pains that brought him to his current stage in life. While he took a moment to reflect on his journey and the album’s themes, he thanked God for his blessings, uniting the mass of people in the pit in a brief moment of spirituality.
Fans watch SiR perform at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
SiR addresses the crowd during his performance at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
The artists didn’t take the crowd’s spirit for granted. Each artist took time to interact with the crowd, and both Zacari and Farris made their way to the pit during SiR’s set to take selfies and talk with gushing fans. SiR brought a fan on stage to sing Sabrina Claudio’s part in “That’s Why I Love You,” drawing cheers from the audience.
Davion Farris poses with fans at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
SiR is handed a fan’s phone to record a video at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
With simple stage lighting, SiR’s timeless vocals and thoughtful songwriting had the spotlight. Friday night, The Fillmore was home to pure R&B.
SiR performs for an audience at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
A fan records SiR as he performs at The Fillmore Friday night. Sarah Boeke/Daily. Buy this photo.
Senior Photo Editor Sarah Boeke can be reached at seboeke@umich.edu
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