The stage was dimly lit at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Los
Angeles on Monday, July 19th, as the sound of a trombone permeated the entire
room with its bending distinct resonance.This lasted a few minutes as African drumming entered the space and the
ambience blended together.The
hard repetitive drumming continued, anticipation builds, and Meric Long, The
Dodos' frontman, put down his trombone and reached for his beautiful acoustic
guitar.He rapidly strummed his
guitar and soon his soft-spoken vocals merge with the music.
This San Francisco band introduced their set with the song
"Fools" from their 2008 album The Visiter.Electric vibraphonist, Keaton Snyder,
surprised the audience with his unique style of playing the xylophone - with a bow.
The Dodos kept their momentum going as they played - each
time a song was about to end, it quieted into nothingness, almost disappeared
completely, then out of nowhere there would be a crescendo of climbing musical
continuation of their unique bluesy, syncopated drumming and speedy
finger-picking.
This three-piece band sounded like an entire orchestra.There were parts during the show where
one would wonder where all the sound was coming from.Long also showcased his guitar collection throughout their
short set.He showed off about
three different guitars, including a hollow body and a bright acoustic.
Overall, this was a very rhythmic and enjoyable set, but
only lasted about seven songs, leaving one anxiously wanting more.
The stage was dimly lit at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Los
Angeles on Monday, July 19th, as the sound of a trombone permeated the entire
room with its bending distinct resonance.
his soft-spoken vocals merge with the music.
momentum going as they played - each
time a song was about to end, it quieted into nothingness, almost disappeared
completely, then out of nowhere there would be a crescendo of climbing musical
continuation of their unique bluesy, syncopated drumming and speedy
finger-picking.
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