I was 1st introduced to this band at the L.A. Detour Festival 10/2007. Not only were they the best 'Cure' sounding cover band that I ever heard that didn't play 'the Cure' songs, but their music stood alone by itself.
At last night's show, I still hadn't purchased any of their music, but fancied their performance way back in 2007 and figured, it would be a good opportunity to check out a good, young, fresh sounding band at the El Rey venue. The El Rey is a historical theatre located in a pretty congested place of Los Angeles. I was able to find parking, but was happy that I had tickets to a week night show, as it looks like I wouldn't be so fortunate on a weekend night or a Friday, sold out show. Additionally, like the Wiltern, I would suggest that this venue post signs that gum is not permitted, so maybe people coming to see the show won't be disgusted by getting their gum confiscated. Other than lengthy times between bands hitting the stage and playing their sets, parking and gum control, it was a great night, with great music and with a sporadically enthusiastic crowd. But, I was content with just listening to 'the Shout out Louds' and the wonderfully layered music (w/usage of random instrumentation passed from musician to musician) of 'Freelance Whales' whose wonderful harmonizing and vocalizations really made a big impression on me.
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Thu, May 20, 2010 @
Favorite moment: When Shout Out Louds came to end of set (pre-encour) and played 'Very Loud'...just a great tune and crowd pleaser. @
Opening act(s): The Franks, Freelance Whale @