Whirlwind Heat + Be Your Own Pet at El Corazon
So I'm finally blogging about this! I wanted to so bad night of, but I didn't yet have a blog.
Arrived in Seattle after my bus was two hours late, then spent two and a half hours walking in the grizzly heat to find the venue that was only two blocks away from the bus station to start with!!!
Upon entering I was a bit in shock.
Yes it was a very early show, but only eight people had turned up to catch Whirlwind Heat's set! Even so, everyone was very into it- their frantic dancing and guitarless sound intact, with one girl getting a special thank you for being so vocal and some of BYOP came out to support-Jamin in the audience, Nathan on stage for a final song.
The venue filled out a bit more for when Be Your Own Pet made their way on stage. It was SO different seeing them in the US!
Gone was the audience that knew every lyric. Gone was the audience incitement for them to really tear up the stage. There was enthusiasm, but in a very unparalleled way and it seemed very apparent that this was the last stop of a possibly grinding tour. The band seemed fatigued and Jemina experienced several coughing bouts. It'll be interesting to see how their set evolves within the US in comparison to the UK and east coast cites (where it seems to be hovering near the same fever pitch as noted by Robert Christgau) and also if it'll begin to reflect their seemingly endless tour dates that continue to be announced. Fingers crossed, though I know it's unnecessary :)
There was a lot more I wanted to say at the time about the show, but since it's been a while, I have forgotten.
More photos after the jump
Seattle...well, the LA show at the Troubadour was a lot different than what you've described. The place was packed for both Whirlwind and BYOP. We were also quite enthused and bands were jumping around too..evidence: http://youtube.com/watch?v=f0R62FHrfSY
Posted by: Clare | August 01, 2006 at 04:12 PM
Yeah- Cobrasnake's photos always seem to do their LA shows justice too. I would've thought the Seattle contingent would've been in full force, what with Jamin's brother going to Evergreen.
I was hoping for it to be a bit closer to this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nilina/93216316/in/set-72057594060367078/
Posted by: Nilina | August 02, 2006 at 09:43 AM