Winnipeg's own The Watchmen played Friday and Saturday night at the Pyramid. I went to Saturday's show and my ears are still ringing. They definitely had it cranked up to eleven.
The show was sold out, and was attended by long-time fans of the band, like my friends and I. Watchmen were a staple on the stereo at our high school parties. Best known for their energetic live shows, we saw them play numerous times throughout high school and university. They broke up in 2003 but have come together for various tours since. And their fans are always hungry for a good show. This was the first time I have seen them since at least 2003 so it was definitely a nostalgic experience.
Despite not playing together as frequently as in their heyday, the band was tight. They played classic songs such as All Uncovered, Boneyard Tree, Any Day Now and Stereo. Lead singer Danny Greaves was in top form. His vocals throughout the show were dead-on. As usual, at one point in the show the other band members left the stage and Danny sang a song without any instrumental accompaniment. This time around he sang a heart felt version of Tom Waits's (Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night. Outstanding.
Soupy out
No comments:
Post a Comment