Keith Urban

Keith Urban Rocks Gilford!

Setlists & Snapshots: Mixtape with Bonnie’s Summer Tour 2025

Keith Urban lit up the Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford, NH last night with a killer mix of new hits from High and all the fan favorites we love. Shredding guitars, stunning lights, and so much love for his fans — this was country rock at its best! 

On Thursday night, country megastar Keith Urban brought his unmistakable mix of rock-infused country, jaw-dropping guitar work, and heartfelt fan connection to the Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford, NH — and it was a night fans won’t soon forget. Supported by a trio of up-and-coming openers — Karley Scott Collins, Alana Springsteen, and Chase Matthew — Urban’s show proved once again why his loyal fanbase keeps coming back tour after tour.

The evening kicked off with Karley Scott Collins, who wasted no time showing Gilford what a country-rock powerhouse she’s becoming. Her third song, a gutsy cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain,” brought out her classic rock roots loud and clear. Her guitar player, looking every bit like he’d just strolled in from a heavy metal dive, shredded alongside her, while her bassist’s solo during “The Chain” practically launched the crowd out of their seats.

Despite a short set, Collins made a lasting impression — and fans were thrilled when she announced she’d be out at the merch table to meet them personally. It’s no wonder Keith Urban’s openers often end up stealing a few hearts of their own.

Karley Scott Collins

Next up was Alana Springsteen, who bounded on stage with infectious energy and a voice made for stadium country singalongs. Borrowing a fan’s hat mid-set to belt out a song for the exes, Springsteen had the crowd in the palm of her hand. She mixed her own songs with a fan-favorite cover of Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats,” turning the entire venue into a cathartic chorus of scorned lovers.

Backed by her acoustic guitar and a band that matched her rock edge, Springsteen proved she’s a name to watch — and kept the energy dial turned up for what was still to come.

Alana Springsteen

Chase Matthew took the third slot and transformed the lawn into a full-blown party. With songs like “We Just Wanna Party” and “No Way Around It,” he hit his sweet spot as a Tennessee boy with a classic rock backbone.

Then he blew the lid off the place: covering AC/DC’s “Back in Black”, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Give It Away”, Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name”, and ending with a blistering “Highway to Hell.” By the time he was done, the entire Pavilion was on its feet, primed for Keith Urban’s main event.

Chase Matthew

Keith Urban – The Main Event

When Keith Urban finally hit the stage, the anticipation reached a fever pitch — and he delivered from the first note. With a new album, High, in tow, Urban balanced fresh tracks with fan-favorite anthems, giving the crowd both what they knew by heart and what they didn’t yet know they needed.

Urban shredded his way through early highlights like “Summer Night” and “As Messed Up as Me,” flanked by three top-tier guitarists, thunderous percussion, and atmospheric keys. The lighting rig turned the Pavilion into a cinematic dreamscape — shifting from moody blue ballads to explosive strobes that matched Urban’s solos lick for lick.

Mid-show highlights included a raucous “Somewhere in My Car” and an impromptu jam on “Back of a Cop Car,” reminding everyone that whether he’s burning up the fretboard or crooning love songs, Keith Urban remains one of the best live acts in any genre.

For a few magical hours, Keith Urban and his hand-picked openers reminded New Hampshire exactly why we keep coming back — for the music, for the moments, and for the memories that last long after the lights go down.

Keith Urban

Author: Bonnie for WSCA FM, Portsmouth Community Radio

Photos: Bonnie

@photographybybonnie

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