Delta Spirit
The Metro, Chicago
June 19th, 2010
They’ll Be Your New Favorite Band
I had high expectations going into my first Delta Spirit show at the Metro. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Delta Spirit, from the critical acclaim surrounding their debut album Ode to Sunshine to just the recommendation of their high energy live show. My friends and critics, and even musicians I’ve interviewed agree; Delta Spirit are something special.
Let me tell you now, this is another recommendation, maybe even a plea. You have to experience Delta Spirit!
Delta Spirit bring so much. You get a rock and roll show: sky-high energy, catchy songs, beautiful songs, anthems, and most of all the show was fun. It was the most fun I’ve had at a concert in a long time. It was amazing watching the band instill crowd interaction and how much the crowd actually responded.
They opened with “People Turn Around” , which the crowd instantly recognized. From there they tore right into “Bushwick Blues” off their new album, History from Below, and it sounded fantastic! I was sold.
The entire set was stellar. From “White Table” to “Children” to a cover of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” straight into “Trashcan” and a beautiful live version of “Vivian”.
In what I thought was the last song of the night, the band played an amazing version of “People C’mon” and the crowd sang along louder than I have ever heard a crowd sing at the Metro.
During the final song of the night they broke into a rendition of “Shout” by the Isley Brothers. With each "little bit softer now" from singer Matt Vasquez, the crowd lowered to the floor until it was time to "get a little bit louder now". Then the audience erupted back into a frenzy. I was having a blast and it seemed that everyone else was too.
It was a show that I thought about later that night, that I thought about the next day, and one that I told my friends all about how they missed out. But most of all, this show made me appreciate the little things of life, simple things like going to a show and having a good time, regardless if people are rudely talking through the set. It made me appreciate music in general knowing that in these tough economic times anyone can go see a $14 show where a band gives absolutely all they have and the good vibes can resonate beyond the concert.
-Jeff
FOR THE RECORD!!
This show was probably THE best show I have ever seen! AND I turned Jeff onto Delta Spirit in the first place! :)
- Pam
Photos: Pam Wichert
Delta Spirit "Bushwick Blues" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.
For anyone outside of Chicago, you need to see Delta Spirit live! Here are your opportunities..
Jun 23 The Basement - Columbus, Ohio
Jun 24 Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, Ohio
Jun 25 Pike Room Pontiac, - Michigan
Jun 26 The Mod Club - Toronto, ON, Canada
Jun 28 Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachuse
Jun 30 Bowery Ballroom - New York, New York
Jul 01 Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, New York
Jul 02 First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, Pennsylvan
Jul 03 9:30 Club - Washington, Washington, US
Jul 05 Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, North Carolina
Jul 06 Pour House Charleston, South Carolina
Jul 07 Cafe 11 - St. Augustine, Florida
Jul 08 The Social - Orlando, Florida
Jul 09 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
Jul 10 Bottletree - Birmingham, Alabama
Jul 11 Thirsty Hippo - Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Jul 13 Juanita's - Little Rock, Arkansas
Jul 14 Cain's - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jul 15 The Loft - Dallas, Texas
Jul 16 Mango's - Houston, Texas
Jul 17 Emo's Alternative Lounge - Austin, Texas
Jul 20 Santa Fe Brewing Company - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Jul 21 Bluc Congress - Tucson, Arizona
Jul 23 El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, California
Jul 24 Velvet Jones - Santa Barbara, California
One more thing you need to do is buy Delta Spirit's latest album History from Below RIGHT NOW!!!
It is most definitely Casserole Approved!!