d4vd’s ‘WITHERED’ World Tour opens with emotion, intimacy and promise

d4vd’s ‘WITHERED’ World Tour opens with emotion, intimacy and promise

The Warfield in San Francisco was already buzzing with energy when I walked in on July 30, the kickoff date of d4vd’s Withered World Tour. Opener Bryant Barnes — a fellow R&B artist — had the crowd hooked well before d4vd took the stage. With his angelic vocals and easy command of the room, Barnes set the tone for the intimate night ahead.  Even before the music began, it was clear it wasn’t going to be a typical concert experience. In the lobby…