Band of Horses at Capitol Hill Block Party

Last night I went to the Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle. There was really only one band that my mom and I were there for which was Band of Horses, who were playing alongside Helio Sequence who we regretfully didn't arrive in time for, and Pretty Girls Make Graves, though we left before they hit the stage.
Band of Horses took to the stage without any pretense, tuning up their instruments and beginning to play without so much as an announcement that they had taken the stage.
Their set seemed a bit shorter than the hour that'd been scheduled, but time flies when you're having fun, so that may be the reason.

They played several songs from Everything All the Time, including 'Part One' and 'Our Swords', which was an obvious highlight of their set.
At one point, after ending a song with an exclamation, lead singer Ben Bridwell apologized to the audience for swearing. And later further encouraged a fan after a lighter was raised.
'Funeral' was of course what most of the crowd was waiting for, their radio break through that certainly first won them my affection prior to seeing them at Sasquatch.

They then closed their set with a cover of the Rolling Stones' 'Waiting On A Friend', bringing out an additional two musicians-one on saxophone, the other on keys. If their rendition doesn't end up as either a b-side, bonus track, or even a bootleg it will be disappointing as it was just plain great. It was such a creative interpretation.

Band of Horses continue to be effortlessly endearing. One can only hope their earnest melodic honesty continues to triumph.

'Funeral' Band of Horses MP3

'Our Swords' Band of Horses MP3

Comments

[shaggyscottsman]

I have tickets to see BOH at the Paradise in Boston next month with Chad VanGaalen. I am so excited for this show! I caught BOH last year opening up for Iron and Wine and fell in love with their style on the spot. Everything all the time has to be one the best releases of the year and I cant wait to see what the future brings!