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Bat for Lashes Setlist
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Minneapolis fans may have discovered Bat For Lashes from their appearance on The Current and then at the Varsity Theater on October 3, 2007… but did you know their first appearance was actually a few months earlier at the 7th Street Entry?
That’s right, before they became popular, they headlined the 7th Street Entry on July 26, 2007, with only a handful of songs.
The band did have a full debut album called Fur and Gold, which came out a year (2006) on the Echo Label, but it wasn’t until they had a viral hit in 2007 and earned a Mercury Prize nomination, did major label Parlophone re-issued and marketed it for 2007.
As you can see from the photos, she had a full all-women band. They had an Indian-esq vibe, especially with the Shaman scepter.
Behind the scenes, this was their first time in America and their manager named Dick, was personally their tour manager as well.
Although we’re big fans, I never thought the band really took off in America. I wish they had, so we can see them live more often. Instead, we’ve only seen them two other times, at the Varsity Theater in Aug 2009 and opening for Depeche Mode in Aug 2013.
Original report:
When I saw Beatrix*JAR walk past me, I was shock to find out that they were the opening band for Bat for Lashes. I've seen them before at the Bryant-Lake Bowl and I know they sound nothing like Bat, but more similar to such DJ acts like Bentley Rhythm Ace.
It was cool though; I think the audience wasn't expecting two DJs doing some live mixes on stage. I recorded a 50 second clip to show you what they sound like.
The crowd for Bat for Lashes was really healthy, more people showed up than I had expected. It was evident that a lot of these fans loved the video for “What’s a Girl to Do” because the crowd instantly started cheering when the first few notes of the song was played.
I think the best part about the show was the unconventional musical instruments that was brought on stage, including the infamous Shaman's scepter (the ceremonial head of the staff was removed, so it just looked like an ordinary wooden stick).
I'm including the rest of their tour - so check them out if they're coming to your town.
That’s right, before they became popular, they headlined the 7th Street Entry on July 26, 2007, with only a handful of songs.
The band did have a full debut album called Fur and Gold, which came out a year (2006) on the Echo Label, but it wasn’t until they had a viral hit in 2007 and earned a Mercury Prize nomination, did major label Parlophone re-issued and marketed it for 2007.
As you can see from the photos, she had a full all-women band. They had an Indian-esq vibe, especially with the Shaman scepter.
Behind the scenes, this was their first time in America and their manager named Dick, was personally their tour manager as well.
Although we’re big fans, I never thought the band really took off in America. I wish they had, so we can see them live more often. Instead, we’ve only seen them two other times, at the Varsity Theater in Aug 2009 and opening for Depeche Mode in Aug 2013.
Original report:
When I saw Beatrix*JAR walk past me, I was shock to find out that they were the opening band for Bat for Lashes. I've seen them before at the Bryant-Lake Bowl and I know they sound nothing like Bat, but more similar to such DJ acts like Bentley Rhythm Ace.
It was cool though; I think the audience wasn't expecting two DJs doing some live mixes on stage. I recorded a 50 second clip to show you what they sound like.
The crowd for Bat for Lashes was really healthy, more people showed up than I had expected. It was evident that a lot of these fans loved the video for “What’s a Girl to Do” because the crowd instantly started cheering when the first few notes of the song was played.
I think the best part about the show was the unconventional musical instruments that was brought on stage, including the infamous Shaman's scepter (the ceremonial head of the staff was removed, so it just looked like an ordinary wooden stick).
I'm including the rest of their tour - so check them out if they're coming to your town.
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Bat for Lashes at 7th Street Entry (26 July 2007 ) |
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