Unleash the Archers

The band was in top shape, and the new album is good. The new album does not hit on the first listen like the previous three; it takes a few spins to understand it and I am glad I had the LP before the show. I came from Seattle; I hope to see them again in my area on a bigger tour soon. I knocked a star because the house sound was only OK. It was too loud and too bright on a PA that was too small for the situation and was basically distorting. Clearly, the house engineer and the band had not worked together before, as a verbal adjustment had to be made during the set. I learned later that the club is really a dance club, which explains everything. There was also some jostling around for folks to find a clear view of the stage. Even for me, and I am relatively tall. Again, this is explained because a dance club is not really configured for this kind of visibility. Still, this is one of my favorite bands and they are awesome. I realize that keeping a concert venue financially viable is dicey, so I am still glad this venue is open and hosting this event even if not perfectly configured.