This is the second in a series of posts recount the concert adventures of the week of 10/1-10/7. Six nights of concerts. Across LA. From Residencies, to Festivals.
Tuesday 10/2/12:
An impromptu Shins show thanks to Live Nation at Gibson Amphitheatre on Universal Citywalk with fellow Cal Poly Pomona alumni and music enthusiast DJ GraceK. I am not overly familiar with The Shins, but their performance was unlike any I have attended before. These are the kings of indie, nowhere else will you find more heart and soul in a band. Their stage setup was simple and straightforward with a giant backdrop displaying the cover art from their latest CD, Port of Morrow. The tapestry was bathed in ever-changing washes of colour. The key is, the stage setup didn’t call for elaborate. All they needed was to play, and they played. They played flawlessly, and the mix was fantastic. Every part was discernable. The vocals ringing through the hall loaded with power and emotion – commanding the audience.
Excellent musicianship and songwriting are the tools they wield to craft the sweetest vocals, harmonies and melodies you will ever hear. The vocals are accompanied by soaring keys and swelling guitars. Hauntingly beautiful live, leaving the listener contemplative, yet joyful and inspired. New Slang was by far my favourite song of the performance. The intimacy of the vocals and harmonies combined with the acoustic guitar…just took me away. Their encore turned into an all out jam session on stage as the energy of their entire performance climaxed into a beautiful and powerful creative musical explosion.
Verdict: if you love sweet indie jams, top-notch musicianship, and a great show, The Shins will not let you down. Check them out!
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Bands I’m jamming to tonight:
Yaesayer, The Shins, Holy Ghost! Van She, Exitmusic, The Chevin,St. Lucia, Dologue, Cadence Weapon, Tame Impala
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