Saw an amazing concert at Central Park Summerstage last night. Some British bands are head scratchers, yeah. I thought that Jake Penate was going to be just okay, since he was the opener, but he blew me away. He's really passionate and soulful, the audience warmed up to him after the first song.
Chairlift is from Williamsburg, Brooklyn actually, but the way they sound you'd think they were English. The lead singer's voice is incredible. Very out there, like she's haunting a house, but more ethereal. Plus, she's totally gets into her performance, dances and everything, you can tell she loves it. At one point she started singing, but stopped because the guitarist was off. She said she wanted it to be perfect for us. She looked incredible up there. I think I have a crush on her :)
The XX didn't go on for about half an hour for some reason, but once they did, spectacular. I wasn't familiar with them going in, but def a fan now. Can't believe they're all 20-21, the lead singer told us he just turned it, so now he can drink onstage :P Amazing band tho, very low and subdued, but they somehow mix this energy in there that keeps them from sounding depressing a la Morrissey. Love their harmonies. Plus, they played an encore. Def would see that lineup again, and this time would pay for it :)
I do have to note that this is the second time I've been to Summerstage when it started raining. Last time was for Explosions In The Sky and they were spectacular. Starting to look at the drippage as a good sign.
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