My dear friend Pfenning invited me to a show last night. The Murmurs. The Murmurs I said, Ive heard of them. She then explained that it is Leisha Haleys Old Band. Yes, Leisha Haley who plays Alice on The L Word. The L Word. A show which went from intriguing, fresh, and colorful, to much like every other sitcom that plays at 7pm on the major networks, but I digress.
I enjoyed the Venue. It had a little of everything. Pool for the anxious. Pinball for the non-social. Patio for the smokers. The place was small and intimate, but not crowded. All in all Id go back.
The opening accordion playing folk pop punk boys were kind of delightful. But much like sounds ive heard before. The second opening band screamed a little too much for my liking, and failed to draw me in in any other way. Then Leisha Haleys band came on stage. For as famous as Leisha is, she looked a little unsettled. Not so much nervous as un seasoned. Like she was confident in their sound but not in her own shoes up on stage. They did put on a good performance that was highlighted when they pulled a women up from the audience to play air drums. It was pretty much the sickest thing Ive seen in awhile. They should hire her to do that at every show.
(thanks for the correction pfenning)