Back when I was restricted to all-ages shows, I remember the anticipation and excitement before a show. Strictly all-ages venues (or all-ages shows for that matter) have long been scarce to young music lovers, and I think that’s why the energy surrounding them is always so lively and exhilarating. Kids would move, dance, shove, yell, and the occasional circle pit wasn’t an uncommon sight. This activity wasn’t limited to hardcore, punk or metal shows—one was as likely to encounter this at an acoustic open mic night.
These Arms Are Snakes, DD/MM/YYY and Constant Lovers delivered an awesome, forceful performance worthy of this kind of enthusiasm. Wrapping up a national tour, The Vera Project was TAAS’ final stop and their homecoming show. Not only did they give a sweaty, dramatic performance as expected, TAAS demonstrated their mastery of producing abrasive, rhythmic, noisy, and melodic rock.
You couldn’t have guessed it from the crowds’ response, though. With the kind of energy These Arms Are Snakes are know to exude and precipitate, I had expected to encounter at least one accidental bloody nose from a stray elbow, but I don’t think anyone even got their toes stepped on. At one point near the front of the stage, I was tapped on the shoulder: “Dude, you’re standing in my way.” Seattle must have passed a no-dance ordinance I was unaware of. Next time I’m at a TAAS show, I’d prefer to be bulldozed by a feverish crowd.
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thanks so much nadine! probably the best compliment a photog can get!
and thanks for reminding me to embed the video in the post too!
by Steve Benoit on Sun May 20, 2012 at 09.33 am from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
I can’t get over how these photos captured my up close memory of the night.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 11.08 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Or should it be whoever? F my grammar.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.30 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Whomever took these photos certainly captured the night!
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.26 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
“Mindkilla” is awesome. I’ve got this music video last week and really impressed through watching every performance particularly “Glass Jar”. Thanks dude. :)
dance contest
by Mark Waugh on Thu May 17, 2012 at 05.54 am from the entry: Gang Gang Dance's Illuminating "Mindkilla"
Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…
by Jaz Bonnin-Aldatz on Thu May 17, 2012 at 12.27 am from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.
by MC Breath on Wed May 16, 2012 at 07.40 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
nice photos!
I agree! love the action shots
This review kicks major behind.
Bogdan could not have said it better.