Saying farewell to Tennis in Washington, DC

Written and Photographed By

Lily McLaughlin

A musician plays keyboards on stage while another musician performs beside them, with a drummer visible in the background, all illuminated by stage lights.
Lily McLaughlin for The Concert Chronicles / @youreflashingme

Tennis, the husband-and-wife indie pop band, stopped by Washington, D.C., on June 3 to say farewell to their fans. The band, which formed in 2010, is checking off different venues across the United States to mark the end of their time as a band for the time being.

A singer performs on stage with an acoustic guitar, illuminated by warm orange stage lights.
A female musician with long hair sings into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on stage, illuminated by purple stage lights.
A musician performs on stage with an acoustic guitar, illuminated by purple stage lights.
A female musician with long blonde hair performs on stage, singing into a microphone while playing a black acoustic guitar, with a bright light shining behind her.
A performer with long blonde hair sings into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on stage, illuminated by purple stage lights.
A musician with long blonde hair plays an acoustic guitar on stage under warm lighting.
Lily McLaughlin for The Concert Chronicles / @youreflashingme

Billie Marten joined Tennis on stage for the opening act. With an acoustic set, fans were stunned with the intimate and beautiful performance. The British singer-songwriter connected with the fans throughout the night, bringing a lot of enthusiasm for the show.

A musician with curly hair performs on stage, singing into a microphone while playing a keyboard, surrounded by colorful stage lights.
Musician performing on stage, wearing a checkerboard-patterned sweater, playing a colorful electric guitar under purple lighting.
A female musician with curly hair plays a white piano on stage, illuminated by warm stage lights.
Lily McLaughlin for The Concert Chronicles / @youreflashingme

Finally, Tennis hit the stage. Opening with “I’ll Haunt You,” the crowd was going wild to see the pair at The Anthem. Between songs, Tennis spoke directly to fans. They explained how much they love D.C., and how grateful they were to end their time together at a venue like The Anthem. By far, the best song of the night was “Need Your Love.” The pair played this song right before the encore, and one could see every fan in the audience singing along.

A vocalist performing on stage with a keyboard, surrounded by blue and purple lighting.
A female musician performing on stage at a concert, playing a keyboard and singing into a microphone, with warm lighting and a guitarist partially visible in the background.
A musician with curly hair performing on stage, smiling while playing an instrument, with colorful stage lighting in the background.
A musician performing on stage with a colorful electric guitar, wearing a black and white patterned sweater, under purple lights.
Lily McLaughlin for The Concert Chronicles / @youreflashingme

After a triumphant 15 years together, it is safe to say that D.C. fans were pleased with the performance from Tennis. Catch them before it is too late! This was only the 13th show on this leg of the tour – find Tennis in a venue near you below!

A singer performing on stage with a microphone and keyboard, showcasing an expressive moment during a concert.
A female singer with curly hair performs passionately into a microphone while standing at a keyboard on stage, illuminated by blue light.
Lily McLaughlin for The Concert Chronicles / @youreflashingme
Promotional poster for Tennis' 2025 'Face Down in the Garden' Tour featuring two heart-shaped images of band members and a detailed list of tour dates and venues.

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