I was very excited about this entire line up. I tried to get their in time to catch everyone, but then felt, that would be way too much time inside Webster Hall. This forced me to make a tough decision and missing out on the Harlem Shakes performance was it.
On the other hand arriving to see the Born Ruffians was a must for me. I was looking forward to their performance since I have missed the opportunity several times to catch them at smaller venues and as headliners. Immediately walking in to the main space I was caught off guard by the amount of people that were already inside. Born Ruffians had already taken the stage so I rushed to grab a drink then set up shop. Pretty sure I didn't catch the entire set because I only heard four songs. As for those four songs they sounded very good and I was highly intrigued. Not expecting to get a full vibe of what their live show is like, since they were the opener and at Webster Hall, but I do know that the next time they come to town as a headliner I will be there.
This being my third time seeing Tokyo Police Club I obviously like their live show. I saw them a couple of years ago at Bowery Ballroom then again when they opened for Bloc Party. Both shows were great, especially the Bowery show. Great energy from the band and even better energy from the crowd. As for this show on this night at Webster Hall I'd have to say I was highly disappointed. The reasoning not being necessarily the band, but the crowd. No one was really in to the music (given I wasn't as close to the stage as I would have like to have been). They did play some new tunes, but even on the older favorites I felt as if people were standing around and trying to figure out how much longer this was going to go on for. To throw a little credit back at the crowd I don't feel they were 100 percent to blame either. Webster Hall might be a little too large for Tokyo Police Club right now. The show did sell out but I hold the solid line up of all three bands more responsible for that rather than Tokyo Police Club on their own. Either way I thought the band sounded average and I hope they learn something from this show and do NYC right next time.
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