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April 13
Bottom of the Hill
There aren’t very many documented cases of a local opening band threatening the headliner. Then again, there aren’t very many local bands like The Moanin Dove. With their groove driven rhythms and bluesy inspired melodies, The Dove won over each and every Appleseed Cast fan in attendance. The band’s experimental sound and emotionally charged performance started the night off on the right foot as people were moving to the groove of their bass lines and howling for more improve interludes. Throwing curve ball after curveball, their songs were like a rollercoaster of dynamics, prompting everyone to hold on tight as they transitioned from verse to gripping chorus. Described as a sonic collision of history, literature and rock on a modern canvas, The Dove literally brought down the house; not a hand wasn’t clapping and not a mouth wasn’t whistling as they played what appeared to be the crowd’s favorite “Put Some Soul in Your Boogie.” When a musician is willing to sacrifice his bow for a memorable performance, you can imagine just how big of an impact their appearance made on the audience.
Bottom of the Hill is notorious for its history and atmosphere and this night was no exception. Even though it was a late show (started at 10 PM!) the fans crowded in and took their places on their floor, waiting for the Cast.
Christopher Crisci’s beard was more beastly than ever, and guitarist Aaron Pillar apologized for smashing his index finger the night before. You would have never even noticed if he hadn’t shown it to us in all its purple glory, as he improvised playing guitar with only his remaining 3 fingers.
With no surprise, the Appleseed Cast kept everyone mesmerized well into the wee hours of the morning playing hits off their new album, Peregrine, and old favorites such as Two Conversations and Low Level Owl, Vol 2. They stole the souls of the audience with their vinyl-quality renditions of “Fight Song,” “Innocent Vigilant Ordinary” and “Steps and Numbers.” There’s only one way to describe their performance: a spiritual experience.
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