Who hasn’t had Børns debut 2015 release “Dopamine” on repeat for the past eleven years? It can’t be just me because the crowd that showed up at the HelloFresh stage was headliner worthy! Filled with hilarious sight gags, magic tricks, personal stories from the artist, angelic vocals and magnificent lighting that was doing everything to enhance Børns’ natural aura, this was the performance to be for the rest of the weekend.
As the sun set on California’s wine country, Børns’ lyrical falsetto sang out from the smoke that encapsulated the stage. Photographed by Amy Miranda/BruinLife.Off his 2017 sophomore effort, “Blue Madonna,” Børns truly is the man with a plan as he belts out the melody to “Faded Heart.” Photographed by Amy Miranda/BruinLife.The sight gag of the wine glass tied to the bottle was the perfect time setter for Børns’ performance: humorous relatability backed by a stunning wardrobe and lavish vocals. Photographed by Amy Miranda/BruinLife.Coyote cries and flashed boobs defined Børns’ performance of “The Emotion.” Photographed by Amy Miranda/BruinLife.Diving deeper into the setlist, Børns pulled out his acoustic guitar for “10,000 Emerald Pools.” Photographed by Amy Miranda/BruinLife.
Amy Miranda is a second-year student pursuing a degree in business economics. With roots in Orange County, her journey as a photographer stems from an influential art class in high school. She has been an avid photographer since and often finds inspiration for her work from the cinematic compositions of films. When she is not studying, Amy spends time with her golden retriever Milo and her cat Oliver, who do in fact get along very well.
