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Oct8

Tommy & The High Pilots – Springfield, MO: The Outland 10-7-12

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Band: Tommy & The High Pilots

Venue: The Outland

Location: Springfield, MO

Tickets: $3

Date: 10-7-12

Tommy & The High Pilots

Tommy & The High Pilots at The Outland Ballroom. From left to right: Steve Libby, Matt Palermo and Tom Cantillon.

First, I’d like to say that I am not stalking this band.  It’s their own fault for (a) playing near enough that I can see them frequently and (b) inspiring manic enthusiasm in their fans.

Second, if you weren’t at The Outland last night, you missed a great show.  As a wonderful surprise, The High Pilots actually played last and it was worth the wait.

Shall I count the ways?

Their song selection was spot on, as usual (though I really need to remember to request “The Limit” next time…haven’t seen that song performed since last November).  They had a mix of covers, old stuff and new stuff.  They’ve got a knack for playing sweetly moving songs then sweet songs designed to make you move.

I’ve decided to give you a retelling of the concert.  In this story, you are me but I’m not you.  Because I like being me and you will too.  Here’s how it was:

While you’re savoring the last few strains of “Stand By Me,” the bands opening number, they move onto “Round N Round,” and it is impossible to keep still.

Your blood’s pumping, you’re smiling at Tom’s antics and they start playing “On The Line.”  You look around at the audience and you see a couple of their fans closing their eyes and swaying to the music.  Then you laugh when Tom introduces “Bluesy Floozy” as a song about a bitch who was a floozy.

They announce they’re going to play something new.  You’re excited and scared.  What happens is wonderful.  They play a song called “Broken Down.”  It’s sad and beautiful and you’re mad at yourself for not recording the song so you can listen to it until your iPhone tells you it’s time to move on (then you find the song on YouTube, so you don’t worry about it).  Then it’s cover time.

“This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” by the Talking Heads.  Tom’s voice is exactly right for the song.  It’s a moment of clarity and the bar seems to be a little quieter.  Except for the girl standing behind you.  She’s a bit noisy.  Talking at a concert in front of the stage seems like a weird place to talk, but maybe the band can’t hear her.

Tom announces that it’s another new song.  You peeked at Mike’s setlist so you’d be prepared for this song.  Because this song has been haunting you for weeks.  You record “Devil To Pay” and proceed to listen to nothing but that song for the next day and a half.  You also notice when watching the video that Tom definitely noticed the talkative girl.  He shushes and gently chastises her.  This has no effect.

They play another new song.  “Here In My Hands.”  You’re impressed with it, but know that it will take a few more listens before you can fully absorb it.  The excitement of “Devil To Pay” hasn’t worn off yet.

Then it’s time for a real crowd-pleaser.  Matt comes to the front of the stage, and they start on “Lorraine.”  This song is about a prostitute.  You cheerfully belt out the chorus and demand to know where your money’s gone.  In this case, the answer’s the merch table.

Then they conclude with their most famous song.  “Where To Start” takes you through troubling times, with the lesson that being in love is enough.  You smile at that message and are delighted that the audience seems to know this song.  You’ve all got this.

But wait!  There’s time for an encore!  They whip out a U2 cover of “Desire.”  Tom comes down into the audience (not a terribly crowded one, but it’s still great) and the bar really gets into the song.  Tom sits down in the middle of it, and chats with us.  It was an energetic and well-executed cover that still sounded like The High Pilots.  That is the sign of a great cover.

Then the concert is over.  You snag a setlist, talk to the band members, buy another shirt (because 4 wasn’t enough…you needed 5) and tell them goodbye.  You get hugs from everyone, excitedly hear that the new album is tentatively scheduled to be released at the end of February and walk out of the venue, pleased with the way this evening has gone.

The end.

Okay.  Here’s the scoop.  It was a great show, even if the turnout was small.  This band deserves a huge audience with people lined up to see them.  They’re worth it.  I’ll support them always because  I love their music and they will always deliver.  They keep getting better, they’re great guys and I’m positive you should never play pool with them for money.

Tommy & The High Pilots

The setlist for the evening and my new shirt.

And, now that I took you through the entire concert, I’ll give you the score:

Concert: A

Venue: A

Drink Prices: A-

Audience: C+*

Overall: A

  *As mentioned previously, a girl was talking THROUGH THE ENTIRE CONCERT.  It’s one thing to talk at the bar or the back of the room, but she was close enough to the stage that the band heard her.  They tried to get her to stop.  She refused.  To this girl, I have a message:

I don’t know who you are. I don’t know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don’t have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you never come back to a High Pilots show, that’ll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you do, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will spill a drink on you.

May11

Antennas Up – “The Awkward Phase”

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So. You’ve seen this picture before. Whatevs. From left to right: Ryan, Nicole, Bo, me, Jonny and Kyle. AU!

“So what’s with the impassive pace?  Can your sentiments come out to play?” (“The Awkward Phase”)

Oh yeah.  I totally got the CD “The Awkward Phase” early.  That’s what seeing the band live before the official CD release gets you.

So, let’s talk about it.  Because I’m EXPLODING out of my skin to talk about it.

Here it is.  The deets.  This album is amazing.  I love their debut album, but this one is, quite simply but, better.  It has all of the quirkiness we’ve come to expect from AU (a lot of the nerdiness, too) with a healthy splash of retro delight.  It’s wonderful and deserves all of the praise I can heap on it.  Also, I’m now obsessed with vocoders.

The album begins with the title track “The Awkward Phase.”  Obviously, I love the song enough to name it the song of the month.  It’s catchy, upbeat and the lyrics are fantastic.  And the songs stay consistently fantastic, as displayed by the second song on the album.

“I’ll be your mistake and you’ll be my instinct.  You’ll think I’m so great, naked and red faced.” (“Coming On”)

Adore that last bit.  ”Coming On” has the catchiness of “The Awkward Phase” and all of the lyrical wonder.  But that’s not where the album stops.  You can hear the different genres and influences in this album.  In “Lights Out”, we get a taste of a change in pace.

“I like the light off your body when you move it, you like to show it off, so come on let me use it. You never stop (woo!).  You never stop (woo!).  Got my attention, show me what you got.” (“Lights Out”)

Bam.  The first time I heard this song, my jaw dropped and I smiled at the same time.  It’s not that it’s a different vibe from Antennas Up in the past, it’s more like they’re clarifying their sound.  They aren’t sticking in the same mold.  It just sounds like they’re getting more comfortable in their own skin, and the music is all the better for it.

And if you want to hear the song that has never been far from my mind over the last few months, take a gander (assuming gandering could also be used for listening) at “Wormholes.”

“Traveling through time, quantum suicide.  Now you all will see my paradox machine, this can and cannot be.”

It is everything I’ve ever wanted in a song.  Also, I’m convinced Jonny doesn’t actually breathe through significant parts of it, which is just impressive.  And, while I think wormholes are incredibly sentimental, you may disagree.  And if you do, listen to “Untitled (How Will I Know).”

“I crawl away up my front stairs, I reach for you and you’re not there.  Unconscious underneath my bed, my hands are wet, my eyes are red.  I didn’t leave ’cause I didn’t love, I left ’cause I loved just enough and with those words came crashing down every mirror in every town.”

It’s a beautiful and moving song.  I highly recommend it.  And it’s a wonderful display of variety.  The album is full of dance numbers, but this one really slows it down and provides a needed contrast.  It provides the depth that quickly made this album a much needed addition to your iTunes library.

But my favorite song on the album is the last, “My Brain.”  I don’t even know if I could tell you why it’s my favorite, except that it haunts me.  Which definitely makes sense when you listen to the lyrics.

“I measure out my time to indulge in sin, then rest alone repeating the coda.  She writes my name, the music keeps going in my brain.  She writes my name, the music keeps going in my brain.”

So.  To summarize this album:  Futuristic retro wonderland.  The album will you make you jump, nod your head, and wish to any listening deities that you could get the music out of your head…but don’t worry.  After listening to the album a couple of times, you really don’t mind that it stays there.  That’s because you’ve been indoctrinated.

Step into their web.

1. “The Awkward Phase”

2. “Coming On”

3. “December”

4. “Lights Out”

5. “Lose It”

6. “Untitled (How Will I Know)”

7. “Wormholes”

8. “Pretenders”

9. “Take Tonight Away”

10. “My Brain”

Show Poster for Antennas Up “The Awkward Phase.” The guys signed it. Ryan is responsible for the inappropriate drawings.

Lyrics: A

Music: A+

Overall: A+

And they have a Kickstarter right now for radio promotion of “The Awkward Phase.”  The rewards are fantastic, as is the cause.  Let’s do this.

“The Awkward Phase” is available nationwide on May 15th.  Get some.

Mar11

Antennas Up – Springfield, MO: Nathan. P Murphy’s 3-10-12

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Band: Antennas Up

Venue: Nathan P. Murphy’s

Location: Springfield, MO

Tickets: $5 ($2 w/ student ID)

Date: 3-10-12

Myself and my friend Nicole with Antennas Up. From left to right: The Ryantist (performing some crazy dance moves), Nicole, Bo, myself, Jonny Universe and Kyle (that's probably his British face). And as the date stamp suggests, we time traveled.

 This night was wonderful.  Super crazy impressive like.

First, Antennas Up manages to consistently be awesome.  This was my third time seeing them, and I can honestly say that they bring it every time.

Second, my friend Jon came to the show and loved them as much as I do.

But I should probably speak a little more coherently about the show.  Like, maybe I should have a chronological order of the night.  If you insist on order, who am I to naysay you?  Other than the writer of the blog post.  But whatever.

We got to the venue a little after doors.  Because you can’t miss anything, you know?

We went and inspected the merch tables (Yes, I bought things.  It’s their fault for having the iPhone app enabling them to process credit cards.  FYI, everyone going to their shows, they will accept your credit cards.  Weep with joy/despair.), then grabbed a table.  After sound check, Kyle came over and sat with us for awhile.

Jon informed him he looked like Tom Baker.  Kyle was flattered and shocked.

Then, the show began.

Antennas Up tearing it up.

It was, as previously mentioned, wonderful.  They played mostly new songs from their upcoming album (should be available in the next couple of months) and, if those songs are any indication, this album is going to be amazing.  The songs are crazy catchy, and very well written.  I think this album is going to be better than their debut and, considering how much I like their debut, that’s saying something.

More impressively, the guys managed their usual energetic stage presence and played impeccably.  They were the first band up, and they really set the bar high for the rest of the night.  Everyone just has fun listening to them.

My only complaint is that their set wasn’t as long as I would’ve liked.  Here’s a copy of their setlist:

Antennas Up 3-10-12 Setlist, obtained from Kyle.

Eight songs just wasn’t enough.  But they did do a whole lot with those eight songs.  Nicole and I were hanging out in front of the stage, and we were having a great time with it.  Some couples started dancing.  It was a party.

Moral of this story: Antennas Up is a fun band with fun guys playing energetic and addicting music.  You have to admire the tongue in cheek humor (I’m looking at you, “On the Line”) even as you identify with some of the  unrequited themes in “December.”

“I’ve come a long way for this and every time we try and forget for one moment that we are only friends…I can’t help my intending.”

That song makes me sigh every time I listen to it.  And the live performance was just as stunning (if not more so) than the single I’m currently listening to on iTunes (btw, you can buy it here).

And, after the show, they still manage to be personable and entertaining.  Bo and I talked about music and books (Thank you for telling me about The Weeknd.  I downloaded House of Balloons and love it.).

Kyle, Jon and I had a lengthy and enlightening discussion about Doctor Who (For real, Kyle, you need to watch the latest season.  It’s sooooo mind blowing).

Ryan danced at random moments during conversations.  And I mean HE DANCED.  He’s got some moves.

Jonny was told a story about the time a man fought a shark, killed it and made a hat out of it (this story will only make sense to three people…you know who you are).

I bought an Antennas Up hoodie (Which I’ve been wearing since I left the concert.  It’s now the most comfortable hoodie I own.) and received a CD with their single on it, and a song that didn’t quite make the cut for the new album.

December.

Also, their version of “Friday.”  I’m going to hate them for making me sing that song.

And, as has been my habit for the past few months, I got them to sign my shirt.

My website shirt. The guys of Antennas Up and Heypenny signed in red. You'll notice that Jonny Universe ♥'s Allyson's Setlist. It'll be hard to top that signature.

We came, we listened to some awesome music, and we hung out with some awesome guys.  It’s hard to get better than that.  Except when you consider that Heypenny was also there.  But that’s for tomorrow’s blog post.

Now, it is time for the report card!

Concert: A

Venue: A

Drink Prices: A+

Audience: B*

Overall: A

*For quite a bit of time, there were only three people standing in front of the stage.  Come on, ya’ll.  That’s where the cool kids stand!

PS: Kyle and Bo told me they’ll be back in Springfield later next month as part of their album release tour.  If you’re sad that you missed this concert (and you really should be sad), don’t fret.  They’ll be at Patton Alley.  I’ll keep you posted.

PPS: Kyle and Ryan also said that they’ll be developing a Kickstarter soon.  I’ll be committing to it.  I hope you’ll join me.

Oct23

Ha Ha Tonka – Springfield, MO: Lindberg’s 10-20-11

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Band: Ha Ha Tonka

Venue: Lindberg’s

Location: Springfield, MO

Tickets: $8

Date: 10-20-11

From left to right: Brian Roberts, Lennon Bone and Lucas Long of Ha Ha Tonka.

Technical difficulties.  That was the phrase du jour for this concert.  It could have been a disaster.  The crowd could have rioted. We could’ve instituted Occupy Lindberg’s and demanded satisfaction.

But that doesn’t really account for the band, does it?  And not accounting for them would be a big mistake.

Ha Ha Tonka is a band right out of Springfield, MO, comprised of Brian Roberts (vocals and guitar), Brett Anderson (keyboard, guitar and vocals), Lucas Long (bass and vocals) and Lennon Bone (drums and vocals).  And, as I got the pleasure of finding out first hand, their harmonies are angelic…at least until Brian tosses in a throaty note that caused a flurry of pleased shouting from the crowd.

I’ll admit.  I came to be a fan of Ha Ha Tonka shamefully late in their career.  I have no good reason.  Maybe I was too absorbed with other things.  Maybe I’m crazy.  But I’m making up for it in a big way.  A band worth loving is worth loving well.  And Ha Ha Tonka is worth it.

The band just released a new album “Death of a Decade” this past year, and it’s a wonderful mix of folk and rock.  I really can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a mandolin quite so thoroughly.  Without a doubt, my favorite song (for now) is “Westward Bound.”   I’ve always been a sucker for songs with melodic surprises.

Listening to their music, you can hear how many of those surprises are there.  And guess how good they were live?

If you guessed exceedingly so, you were right.  Listen to this as a reward.  They were exuberant and excited and talented.  And you know how in some bands the lead singer is the only one with any stage presence?  Ha Ha Tonka isn’t like that.  Everyone participates in some way.  They smile and joke and sing and play, and you can feel the enjoyment.  Which makes you have a better time.  So everyone has a great time!  That’s really how it works.

Now.  I mentioned earlier that there were quite a few technical difficulties during the performance.  And there were.  First, Brett’s keys weren’t coming through on the wedge without deafening everyone present.  Then Brett’s mandolin wasn’t coming through.  Finally, Brett’s guitar stopped coming through.  But they came up with an ingenious way of giving the sound guys time to work out the problem and entertain the crowd.  I was fortunate enough to capture this video of them singing harmonies of “Hangman” and “Pendergast Machine.”  It. Was. GREAT.

I don’t want to brag about seeing them (too much), but I feel I should mention that I’m going to see them with Tommy & the High Pilots on November 25.  It’s going to be one of the best days in the world.  Period.

From left to right: Brett Anderson, Brian Roberts and Lennon Bone from Ha Ha Tonka. Also, crowd members.

Have any Ha Ha Tonka stories?  Be sure to share the love and the stories.  They deserve it.

And now, ze grade report.

Concert: A

Venue: B-*

Drink Prices: N/A**

Audience: A-

Overall: A

*What with the seemingly constant technical difficulties and the complete lack of adequate space between the bar and a seating area, my first time at Lindberg’s wasn’t great.  That being said, I see the potential for it to be awesome.

**I didn’t want to risk my seat being lost to go to the crowded bar…can someone let me know about drink prices so I can update the grade?  Moderately attractive please?

Oct9

Some Young Animal – Lemon Drop: October 8

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Band: Some Young Animal

Venue: Lemon Drop

Location: Springfield, MO

Tickets: Free

Date: 10-8-11

Some Young Animal. Sabrina slays a song while Houston stares into the great unknown.

Hello dumplings.  My apologies for making you face the world without me these past few days.  Here’s a song for your troubles.

So.  Here’s what I learned this weekend.  Saxophones aren’t used enough. Period. So imagine my surprise and pleasure at seeing a group with a sax player in the band. Not touring with. Not for a couple of songs. But IN the band. It was pretty cool.

Some Young Animal is a local group, consisting of:

Houston Ussery: Vocals, Keys, Guitar, Bass

Sabrina Deets: Vocals, Guitar, Bass

Nathan Gamel: Vocals, Drums, Guitar

Ryan Dunn: Saxophone.

They have an intensely easy presence on stage, and their music is a treat to listen to. Maybe I’m just a sucker for horns, but this type of soulful folksy music is a welcome change from the ordinary.

I really think that Some Young Animal could be at the forefront of something important in the music world. Their music is different, uncomplicated and enjoyable to listen to.

You can check them out here, though it appears they haven’t uploaded any of their music yet.  I recorded some of it (not the best quality), and will be uploading it shortly so you can get a better idea of what they sound like.  Sorry for the lack of info on them, but that’s how you know they’re cool, right?  Because you can’t find their stuff anywhere, and all you know is what you hear in whispers on street corners and what you read on bathroom stalls.  Go on this mad adventure to discover their music with me.  It’ll be worth it.

Unless your friend eats all the fruit snacks before we get to the concert again.  That’s just discourteous.

 Concert: B+

Venue: A+*

Drink Prices: N/A

Audience: A

Overall: A-

*I highly recommend seeing bands at Lemon Drop’s free block parties.  The street’s closed off, the people are cool, and the band banters with all of Commercial Street.  The atmosphere is artistic in a very welcoming sort of way.  It was a great experience.

Oct5

Antennas Up – Springfield, MO: Outland Ballroom, August 23

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Band: Antennas Up

Venue: Outland Ballroom

Location: Springfield, MO

Tickets: $3

Date: 8-23-11

“Hey Kyle, I’m sure you don’t remember me but…”

“You’re Allyson, right?”

“…you’ve made my night.”

Left to right: Jonny Universe (AU), Me, Kyle Akers (AU), Friend, and Tom Cantillon (Tommy & the High Pilots).

Kyle remembered me. *squeal* I mean…whatever.  No big deal.  I don’t, like, listen to them or anything.  It’s not like I own merchandise or proudly display Antennas Up buttons on my purse.  That’d be lame.

Okay.  But seriously.  Kyle remembered me from the first time I saw Antennas Up (April 26, 2011).  And from the constant Tweets.  And the questions I ask them on their FanBridge…you know what?.  It’s actually not surprising he knows me.  I should be getting a restraining order in the mail any day now.

The beginning conversation is a real one that took place between yours truly and Kyle Akers, lead vocalist and bassist for Antennas Up.  Yeah.  That was a magical night.  I talked to Kyle about “Doctor Who”, I talked to Bo McCall (guitar/vocal) about books, I talked to Jonny Universe (guitar/keys/vocal) about fish scales used for cosmetic enhancement, and I talked to The Ryantist (drums/vocals) about…actually nothing.  But he looked really cool and mysterious the entire evening.

The first time I saw AU live was also the first time I had ever heard their music.  I was impressed.  I bought their album for $3 (they have it at concerts on a “pay what you want” basis), and listened to it the next day on the road.  The quirkiness was there, the music was there, but nothing could compare to the energetic and hyper show these guys put on.  They’re not even crazy on stage (though I wouldn’t call them sedate).  It’s just that the vibe you get from them in person is that they’re human but are serious about robots.  I don’t know if there’s a higher compliment.

What I’m saying is, these guys are really special.  And, if you appreciate nerdy things as much as I do, they’re fantastic.  Listen to 5p3c35h1p http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTuT_fhjQ5A and try and keep a straight face.  Try really hard.  Go down swinging.

Hilarious?  I think so.  Weird?  Even more so.  Now.  Try and get it out of your head.  Good luck.

And don’t get me started on “Outta Sight”…

“I’m a spaceship.  I’m a spaceship.  I’m a spaceship.  I’m a spaceship.  I’m a spaceship.  I’m a spaceship. —> ∞” ["Outta Sight" from Antennas Up]

Maybe it’s just me, but every time I hear that part of the song, I purse my lips, attempt to look fierce and do a weird Mr. Krabs-esque dance from side to side, complete with hands shaped into claws.  I’m not sure why.  It just feels right.

So, check them out.  Follow them on the Tweet Machine. http://twitter.com/#!/antennasup Like them on the Face Book. https://www.facebook.com/antennasup Subscribe to their FanBridge or surf their site. http://antennasupmusic.com/ Or just listen to their music.  It’s worth it.

Signed show poster - Signatures from Tommy & the High Pilots, Antennas Up and Heypenny.

And this, ladies and gents, is my show poster from the concert.  Oh, what’s that you say?  There’s a random lipstick mark near the top?  How odd…it’s almost like I didn’t have a pen, so I laughingly suggested to Jonny Universe that he put on my lipstick and kiss the poster to leave his mark AND HE DID.  But, no.  That couldn’t have happened.

[Hint: It totally did.]

And now.  The grade report.

Concert: A

Venue: B*

Drink Prices: A

Audience: A-

Overall: A

PS: If you listen to them and really like them, keep an eye out for their new album.  I’ve only heard a few new songs, and they haven’t completely left my head for a thousand years.  http://www.youtube.com/user/AntennasUp#p/a/u/2/X3XacXXClFg

*For story on Outland’s low grade, see http://allysonssetlist.com/2011/10/02/tommy-the-high-pilots-springfield-mo-outland-ballroom-august-23-2011/

Oct2

Tommy & the High Pilots – Springfield, MO: Outland Ballroom, August 23, 2011

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Band: Tommy & the High Pilots

Venue: Outland Ballroom

Location: Springfield, MO

Tickets: $3

Date: 8-23-11

Tom's setlist for the show.

No.  Tom does not get credit for excellent penmanship. But I am definitely cutting him a lot of slack for giving the setlist to me and for being awesome enough to recognize me at the concert.  I’ve seen Tommy & the High Pilots 4 times now, and he recognized me.  For real.  My giddiness was hard to disguise but, in an effort to contain my fan-girl ardor, I only squealed when he was out of earshot (I think?).

Then Matt Palermo (drums) talked to me after the show and sold me my third High Pilots shirt.  He was great.  Then Mike Cantillon (vocals/guitar/keyboard) talked in a British accent (quite a credible one, might I add).  Then Steve Libby (bass) did his impressively effective crowd-participation move (I have never seen an audience turn down his enthusiastic demand for clapping…EVER).

You know what I love almost as much as good music?  Bands with good personalities.  Tommy & the High Pilots have that.  In spades.  Headed by Tom Cantillon (vocals/guitar), these four gentlemen are fun to watch, fun to talk to, and amazing performers.  And Tom informed me that they’ll be working on a new album that will be better than anything they’ve released yet.  Hearing this news, I clapped my hands with glee thus reducing my cool factor by a minimum of 15 points.

The only downside to this concert was that I didn’t get to hear arguably my favorite song “The Limit”.  Outland made them wrap it up a little earlier than we would’ve liked (whatever last call).  The bartender was also a little surly in hustling us out the doors.  Understandable, of course.  It was a Tuesday night and I’m sure he had things he would rather be doing.  But certain comments should never be made to female customers, and it was pretty uncool.  Thus, the venue (though I personally love the atmosphere at Outland and have NEVER had this problem at other concerts I’ve attended there) got a lower grade than I had anticipated.

Everything else was stupendous.  The audience was there to have a good time, and the opening acts (Antennas Up and Heypenny) were both energetic and FUN.  I’ll do their performances justice in another post, as I feel they deserve your undivided attention.

If you haven’t listened to any High Pilots songs, what better place to begin than “Where to Start”.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9CplYkz7QY

Also, check out their website http://thehighpilots.com/  And, if you’re converted by the time November rolls around, come to a concert.  More details to follow.

Concert: A+

Venue: B

Drink Prices: A

Audience: A-

Overall: A

PS: If you’re wondering what the fourth song is on the setlist, it’s “Sun Burns Out”.  I was at the concert and I still had trouble deciphering it.  Thought I’d save you the trouble of buying a code-breaking encyclopedia.  You’re welcome.