Two Hours Traffic
It'd been some time since I'd seen Two Hours Traffic, meaning it had been some time since they've toured as they are firmly on my see-every-time list. Since last time there was a pretty big change in the Two Hours Traffic camp having founding member and guitarist Alec O'Hanley depart, while Liam joined forces with his cousin for The Express side project. Obviously he's been back at work with his main gig as there were more than a few new songs introduced at this show; songs that expand the boundaries of the pretty, pop aesthetic they'd built for themselves. Everything from Motown to a French song (well at least title and lyric) to a '50s ditty. These may take a few listens to bring me fully around, though I am excited to get my ears on the new disc that sounds like it's still at least a few months away. There were a few hardcore fans in the audience who responded to first album 'classics' (Sure Can Start, Sidewalk, Nighthawk, Backseat Sweetheart and Jezebel to close) while the majority of the crowd was won over as well. They didn't delve much into Territory territory besides Weightless One and Happiness Burns. Great to have them back out on the scene, new member and all, and waiting with bated breath for the new album and accompanying tour.
The Reason
The Reason's twitter handle is @thereasonrock and I'd always been a little put off by that as my memory of them was from a youth-oriented, drinkathon punk fest from more than a few years ago. Plus that pop-punk looking sneaker tee they'd made. These notions got blown right out of the room by one of the loudest rock sets I'd heard in awhile at the already notoriously loud Horseshoe Tavern. I was getting annoyed with the volume of the drum sound check and I was seated halfway back! They look and sound like seasoned vets nowadays, and rocked like youth in the wee hours (3am) of this CMW Saturday night.
Gentlemen Husbands
I hadn't paid too close attention to Gentleman Husbands before but found them to be coming across as a loud and clear rock band when I entered the Horseshoe partway through their set. Rocking electric guitars they threw down a classic Born to Run cover, doing Springsteen justice in finale.
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