Concert Review: Myles Smith Brings Pure Electricity to Pier Six Pavilion

Pier Six Pavilion provided the ultimate waterfront backdrop on Wednesday evening, but the real fireworks came straight from the stage the second Myles Smith stepped out. Kicking off the night with an absolute banger, Stay (if you wanna dance), he set a blistering pace that instantly had the entire venue on its feet.

Even before the music started, the tone was set by a brilliantly personal touch: Myles’ media team tossed a handful of disposable cameras into the crowd, asking fans to capture the night through their own eyes and drop them off at the merch booth later. It was an inventive, community-driven gesture that made the audience feel like part of the crew before the first chord was struck.

Visually, the production hit every mark. The tiered stage design gave the entire band room to command the floor, paired with dynamic lighting that shifted seamlessly with the tempo. The band didn't just back him up; they matched his relentless momentum note for note.

As a photographer on a standard three-song pass, my time in the pit was brief, but those twelve minutes were enough to see the sheer magnetic pull Myles has as a performer. Watching him effortlessly feed off the crowd's energy made packing up my gear early downright painful—I knew immediately how much incredible show was left on the table.

If Myles Smith is rolling through your city, grab a ticket without hesitation. Electric, immersive, and backed by undeniable talent, it’s a live set that demands to be experienced from start to finish.