Huntingfield opened the show with an admirable performance. The vocalist had great range and dynamics. Overall with their minimalist rock sound they evoked some great bands of the current era, like Keane, Cold War Kids. Honey Honey was next, with a fantastically adorable, throaty-voiced frontwoman who switched between violin and banjo. Their music was an intriguing mix of world music, country, folk and pop, which the crowd greatly enjoyed. Augustana played for an hour and a half to a capacity crowd in the tiny, legendary Roxy Theatre, giving one of the best musical performances I have had the pleasure to see. They played all the best songs of their two albums as well as some great cover selections from the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Etta James, Muddy Waters. Dan sings with great passion and shares heartfelt reminisces about his family life. Their smiling energy was infectious and they looked good too!
Roxy Theatre @
- Hollywood @
,CA @
- Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Augustana performed "Sweet and Low" acoustic and unmiked, and the singalong crowd chorus was heavenly pleasure. @
Setlist: Boston, Either Way (I'll Break Your Heart Someday), Sweet & Low, Fire, Dust, Meet You There, Hey Now, I Still Ain't Over You @
