Headlining the event was the ever-so-popular Belle and Sebastian. This Scottish troupe came out to raucous applause and to the swelling strings of the Phil as they unwrapped their normal combination of folksy pop and bubbly guitar rock. This blend works quite well for them, in my opinion and while I'm not entirely familiar with their discography, they put in a very entertaining show. The lead singer interacted very well with the crowd even going as far as borrowing makeup and a spare dress (??) from an audience member. Each song had an undercurrent of irony (at least seemingly) but the sincerity of the performance really went a long way in selling their sound. Most definitely, they are very seasoned and deserve the popularity, but I'm not quite sure if I'm sold on their brand of sound just yet. I'll have to give them a few more listens before I can pass final judgement.
However, the energy they displayed was twice as exciting as what the Shins displayed. I did enjoy both bands immensely, probably the music more of the Shins, but the vivacity of B & S really gave them a run for their money. Being backed up by the Phil really went a long way towards giving it an overwhelmingly positive effect, so that may have been a factor as well. The best part of it all, though, is definitely having seen it all at the bowl.
This is the first of a series of concerts we'll be seeing this Summer and it was a good way to start. Next week, it's an introduction to a band most Emo.
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