Last week, we had a chance to play a show at a new venue we hadn’t played before, the Nite Owl. In a little “Flashback Friday,” I’d like to talk about that show, the Nite Owl, and the awesome bands we shared the stage with.
The Nite Owl, which resides in the basement of the building that held the now-defunct Vinyl, projects an intimate, Rock & Roll vibe. They’ve been putting on loads of shows, and the turnout was great. Due to a last minute drop, they now had an open spot on the bill and we were asked to fill in. We were fortunately all available and so gladly grabbed the opportunity to play the new venue.
We started the night off first, and turned up the energy for a mostly unfamiliar crowd. At our last couple of shows we’ve had a chance to try out some new songs we’ve written since the album, and they’ve been a big hit so far. We’ll be sure to keep playing them so if you haven’t caught us live recently, come check them out!
Following us was the band Crooked Spies. This four-piece brought a bluesy, gritty rock sound that blew me away. The riffs were awesome, the rhythm was tight, and the vocals were powerful and catchy. I was happy to swap CDs with these guys as their debut album Treason is great front to back.
Next on was Thrill of Falling. I hadn’t heard these guys before, but they had a cool set that showed off their atmospheric, hard hitting rock. They had a lot of diversity between their songs, which is a great way to get to know a band, and showcases their versatility.
The last act of the night was Dollhart, formerly known as Jenavive. They had amazing harmonies, and poppy guitar and bass lines layered over a bed of synths. After a few more conventional rock acts, Dollhart was a bit different and a nice changeup to close out the show.
All in all it was a great show, and a great chance to play a new venue in front of new fans and with new bands. We’re looking forward to our next show, and would love to come back to Nite Owl sometime.
Stew