one hundred and twenty three

Tuesday, June 23rd at Chain.

Three Date Theory, Takota, the Photo Atlas, Runner Runner and the Audition.

For the first time in a long time, I showed up early enough to actually park IN the Chain Reaction parking lot. Three Date Theory was decent, but nothing special. The free demo they handed out didn't do them any justice - they actually sounded better live.

Takota's set was far too short for my liking - only five songs, but it was still thoroughly enjoyable. I recognized a few of the ILTC girls before the show but saw very few people singing along during. They hadn't played at Chain in quite a long time so I'm not all that surprised, but it was so incredibly good to see them again. They played two news songs as well as "Lioness," "Satellite" (for everyone who had seen them before), and the new staple song, "Turn Up the Radio." I barely talked to any of the guys except for Grant, but it was great to see him again. I really hope they do keep scheduling more shows.

The Photo Atlas was actually a little difficult to watch. I usually try to be nice in my reviews, but the singer's "vocal style" could only described as entirely too vibrato. The music was great - fun, dance-y rock stuff, but the vocals were just irritating.

Runner Runner was next up and, thankfully, far easier to endure. Dance rock with more of a pop edge and lots of group vocals, they held my attention very well. I only stuck around for a few of the Audition's songs but they were somewhat similar. Fun, danceable rock music with somewhat unique vocals. Takota was, by far, the high point of the night.