Um...
For Dalen and anyone else who might be interested...
I went and saw Beach House over the weekend.
It was a bit of a strange situation: very tiny venue, very small crowd most of whom were there to see a duo from New Zealand who were also on the bill... but a good show nonetheless.
The venue felt like someone's over-crowded living room, complete with fireplace. The "sound" consisted of a practice level PA which made for some sound issues, but overall they did a really good job. I was actually quite impressed by how well they reproduced the record, albeit in a non-stagnant way.
I honestly think that apart from my friend and I there was only 1 other person there to specifically see Beach House. I guess their record hasn't been out for very long here. There also was absolutely no promotion.
I went and spoke with the singer afterwards. She was very sweet and, as it turns out, is originally from Paris (like the friend I was with). She was really down to earth and friendly. She really has a commanding presence while performing; playing her organ while singing in that beautiful, reverb-drenched alto of hers.
Thumbs up. Next time they come to town I am so street-teaming for them.
