Ed Kowalczyk Wore His Heart on His Sleeve at Variety Playhouse on May 12.

In the 90s, Ed Kowalczyk delivered heartfelt lyrics with intense messages in songs such as "Lightning Crashes," "Selling the Drama," "I Alone" and "All Over You," with the band Live.

Now, Kowalczyk is doing the solo thing with his "Throwing Copper Unplugged 20th Anniversary Tour." On Tuesday, Kowalczyk performed songs off "Throwing Copper" in a stripped-down, intimate setting at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse.

Ed Kowalczyk.

Ed Kowalczyk and Zak Loy.

Addressing the audience.

Post-grunge hoodie.

The low-key set for the live video recording.

 

Zak Loy.

Taking a moment between songs.

Explaining the meaning of the lyrics.

Earnest crooning.

You can feel Ed Kowalczyk's lyrics.

Selling Drama.

An emotional moment.

Ed Kowalczyk is having a bit of fun with Zak Loy.

Making adjustments.

Passionate playing.