IN CONCERT: Snail Mail - Granada Theater, April 25th, 2026
Concert review and all photography by Abby Lynn Davidson
Snail Mail at Granada Theater in Dallas by Abby Lynn Davidson
Snail Mail hit the stage in Dallas for the first time since 2022 last Saturday, April 25th, touring her newest album Ricochet. Lindsey Jordan's group was supported by Chicago noise pop/lo-fi outfit Sharp Pins at the historic Granada Theater.
Sharp Pins, fronted by Kai Slater, opened with an initially understated acoustic sound, but was soon joined by two more touring members (a drummer and a bassist), at which point the sound and speed picked up. They connected with the crowd and put on a noisy but melodic performance. In a live setting, they occasionally bordered on a shoegazy sound that was much appreciated.
RICOCHET
Skipping her standard stage setup, Snail Mail opted for a simple lighting rig at the Granada, which does not have a traditional barricade and instead puts the audience directly against the 5 foot tall stage. Crowd members speculated the limited stage decor was due to the crew rushing to get the show started a little early, as the National Weather Service had called a tornado watch for the area.
At the Granada, you can see directly behind the stage instead of a standard offstage area. During a break in the storm, Snail Mail (a.k.a. Lindsey Jordan) entered the building from the alley outside and the crowd went insane. Opening with fan favorite “Tractor Beam”, she tore into the guitar solo and set a tone that was loud and about 10% rowdier than you’d expect from a show that would leave at least ten people crying as they exit. Her vocals were excellent and the setlist was a well crafted balance between her March release and her most popular tracks.
Snail Mail at Granada Theater in Dallas by Abby Lynn Davidson
Skipping her standard stage setup, Snail Mail opted for a simple lighting rig at the Granada, which does not have a traditional barricade and instead puts the audience directly against the 5 foot tall stage. Crowd members speculated the limited stage decor was due to the crew rushing to get the show started a little early, as the National Weather Service had called a tornado watch for the area.
At the Granada, you can see directly behind the stage instead of a standard offstage area. During a break in the storm, Snail Mail (a.k.a. Lindsey Jordan) entered the building from the alley outside and the crowd went insane. Opening with fan favorite “Tractor Beam”, she tore into the guitar solo and set a tone that was loud and about 10% rowdier than you’d expect from a show that would leave at least ten people crying as they exit. Her vocals were excellent and the setlist was a well crafted balance between her March release and her most popular tracks.
Snail Mail at Granada Theater in Dallas by Abby Lynn Davidson
ENCORE
Jordan left the stage on a high note after killing the album’s title track. As she returned, she congratulated a couple who’d held up a sign, sharing that they had met at one of her shows and were now married. She then decided to re-tune her guitar and play “Static Buzz”, which she said was not on the setlist as they’d decided the song was too straining on her vocals. But ultimately, she decided that she liked the audience so much that she’d play it for us. It was a great decision, and it was perfectly timed with the weather– just as the band wrapped up “Thinning” and “Pristine”, the storm picked up and everyone needed to get home to shelter as the tornado risk picked up.
Check out the setlist and Photo Gallery below!
All photos of Snail Mail and Sharp Pins by Abby Lynn Davidson
SNAIL MAIL GALLERY
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SETLIST
Tractor Beam
My Maker
Heat Wave
Hell
Speaking Terms
Nowhere
Dead End
Cruise
Headlock
Agony Freak
Glory
Butterfly
Valentine
Reverie
Light on Our Feet
Ricochet
ENCORE
Static Buzz
Thinning
Pristine
SHARP PINS GALLERY
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