Spring Break
WHUS presents 'Mischief After Dark'
Joseph O'Leary
Issue date: 11/2/09 Section: Focus
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A few hundred music fans turned up for the show, expecting a healthy assortment of rock, and they were not disappointed.
"I'm really pleased with how the show went, and I liked how they mixed different musical styles for the lineup," said Kaitlin Archambault, a 5th-semester illustration and anthropology major.
For the headlining band, Vivian Girls, Friday night's concert was the last stop on a nine-week tour promoting their second album "Everything Goes Wrong." The final show of their tour showed just how hard these indie queens can rock. The group began their set with some hard-hitting tunes. But, the trio showed their musical prowess when they sang a slow ballad with only guitar and tambourine to accompany their voices. At the end of their show, the three launched into an extended jam, swapping instruments before finishing with a furious blast of rock. The Girls also had some fun with the audience, judging a costume contest during a break in their set.
Real Estate, who traveled to Storrs from New Jersey, played a mellower set, though they still kept an edge. Their music was reminiscent of that of Wilco and My Morning Jacket. It elicited a positive reaction from the audience. "They have a great alternative-country vibe, like a mix between an alt-rock band and Neil Young," said Andrew Maloney, a 5th-semester special education and English major.
Math the Band, an electro-pop duo from Massachusetts, showcased their unique sound with guitar, keyboard, and a small drum set. The band displayed infectious energy throughout their set and they got the crowd moving and dancing. True to their name, the band kept a running count of how many songs had been played and how many remained, which they announced between each song. "My favorite part of the show was Math the Band. They were really upbeat and into their music, and had a new style I hadn't heard before," said William Pritchard, a 1st-semester exploratory major.
My Heart to Joy at the Same Tone, a local Connecticut band, opened the show. The punk quartet started the proceedings with a burst of punk rock. The group alternated between furious, breakneck-speed punk and slower, more sprawling songs that were similar to those of Dinosaur Jr.
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