There are certain musicians that completely alter your perception of them after seeing them perform in real life, and Sam Fender is one of them. Ahead of his performance at Outside Lands in San Francisco, Sam Fender hit the stage of the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California on August 5, 2022. The British rockstar played to a completely sold-out crowd, with many attendees donning Newcastle United Football Club jerseys. I don’t think I have ever seen a Los Angeles crowd so energetic as this one. The entire crowd was a pulsing, sweaty mess of Sam Fender fans having the utter time of their lives. If you ever get the chance to catch Sam Fender live, please buy a ticket. He is an absolutely incredible live performer.