Some shows are about the music and some are about the room. The best ones are about both, and this was one of the best ones.
The support acts earned their slots, the sound was loud without being painful and the crowd arrived early, which is always a good sign. By the second song the front rows had merged into one moving shape.
The Room
There were rough edges: a delayed start, a cable that gave up mid-song and a smoke machine that seemed to have its own opinions. Nobody minded. If anything, it made the night feel more like a night.
- Arrive for the support acts
- Stand near the sound desk
- Earplugs in from the start
- Keep your phone in your pocket
You could hear the crowd over the PA, and the PA was very loud.
We walked out with ringing ears, a slightly damaged notebook and the setlist, which somebody kindly passed back from the stage.
The list alone is worth bookmarking. Thank you!
Completely agree with this.
I printed this out and stuck it on my studio wall. Literally.
Came for the photos, stayed for the essay.
Fair point. We might have to argue about it in person.
Fair point. We might have to argue about it in person.
Hard disagree on one point, but I love that you went there.