Photos & Review | Larkin Poe Return Home to Atlanta with The Bloom Tour and Deliver Electrifying Set at The Eastern

Atlanta’s The Eastern was transformed into a furnace of fiery blues-rock as Larkin Poe—the powerhouse sister duo of Rebecca and Megan Lovell—returned home for a show that was as emotionally resonant as it was musically explosive. The sold-out crowd buzzed with anticipation, and from the very first note of “Nowhere Fast,” it was clear the Lovell sisters had come to make a statement.

Rebecca Lovell took center stage like a lightning rod, her voice tearing through the air with a mix of Southern grit and soulful depth. Whether growling through the swagger of “Bad Spell” or gliding effortlessly across the sultry grooves of “Summertime Sunset,” she radiated energy and intention. Her guitar work, provided the backbone to the band’s sound, driving each song forward with both attitude and finesse.

Larkin Poe at The Eastern, Atlanta GA. | @deadly_sharp_photo

Just a few steps away but no less commanding, Megan Lovell elevated every song with her stunning lap steel work. Her tone was liquid fire—sharp, emotive, and perfectly placed. On songs like “Bluephoria” and “Mocking Bird,” Megan’s playing spoke volumes, weaving in and out of Rebecca’s vocals with a kind of unspoken sisterly telepathy. The solo in “Bolt Cutters” was a jaw-dropping moment, with Megan’s slide guitar howling through The Eastern like a Southern banshee.

The synergy between the sisters was the real magic of the night. You could see it in the way they locked eyes mid-song, their connection forming the tightrope on which the entire performance danced. “Easy Love 1” and “Blue Ridge Mountains” offered space for both of them to stretch—Rebecca’s storytelling shone while Megan’s steel phrasing evoked cinematic landscapes. “If God Is a Woman,” in particular, felt like a spiritual centerpiece, the two of them conjuring something sacred from sound alone.

Larkin Poe at The Eastern, Atlanta GA. | @deadly_sharp_photo

The setlist was a perfect blend of past favorites and fresh material from their latest release, ‘Bloom Again.’ “Little Bit” and “Pearls” brought a playful, rootsy swing to the set, while the final encore of “Bloom Again” was a triumphant, full-circle moment—a sonic exhale that left the audience breathless and beaming.

What made the night unforgettable wasn’t just the technical precision or the undeniable chemistry—it was the authenticity. Rebecca and Megan performed like artists completely at home in their sound, yet still hungry to push it further. Their connection to Atlanta, to each other, and to the blues lineage they honor so well, was palpable in every note.

Larkin Poe at The Eastern, Atlanta GA. | @deadly_sharp_photo

For longtime fans, it was a reaffirmation of why Larkin Poe continues to rise. For newcomers, it was a baptism by fire. And for everyone packed into The Eastern, it was a night that proved two sisters with deep Southern roots and sky-high talent can set the world—and their hometown—ablaze.