Wild at Heart: Margo Price Takes Over Metro

Margo Price turned her stop at Metro in Chicago into a defiant, 90-minute celebration of outlaw country grit and sharp-edged storytelling. Blending songs from her latest album, Hard Headed Woman, with well-chosen covers and career highlights, Price struck a balance between reverence for tradition and a rebellious, modern bite. Opening with a nod to classic country swagger, she immediately locked into the room’s energy, commanding the stage with confidence and an unapologetic presence.

The set flowed seamlessly between high-spirited honky-tonk burners and more introspective moments, underscoring her range as both a songwriter and performer. Backed by a tight, road-tested band, Price delivered fiery guitar-driven crescendos alongside intimate vocal performances that felt tailor-made for Metro’s close quarters. By the end of the night, the show felt less like a routine tour stop and more like a statement — a proud return to a city that embraced every ounce of her hard-headed, wild-at-heart spirit.

Photos and review by Steve Sym from the Margo Price performance at Metrol in Chicago on February 28, 2026