You light up the night by blinkin' your eyes. With the Vide Noir symbol affixed above them, it’s fitting a band with “Lord” in the title could so easily blend to the church-like inspired set. Throughout the evening they provided us with colored textures, space with stars, and scenes of filtered kaleidoscopes of color. The backdrop of the set was lined with stained-glass window shaped video panels. The land of 10,000 lakes welcomed the band of 10,000 likes when they took the stage. Watching them tread in the footsteps of bands like Nirvana, PJ Harvey, and Soul Asylum, I have to believe their next album will push them even farther along. Alicia shared that she’ll be back soon to track their 3rd album at Pachyderm Studios here in Minnesota. A throwback to grunge, 90’s rock, and modern raw vocals, they bring a dynamic that appeals to all ages. There’s a contagious feeling to Bully that obviously is working. Glowing, and obviously proud of the band’s popularity growth, she shared her love of their music. Having seen them perform at First Avenue a few years back, she came just for Bully. They ended the set with their first single, “ Milkman,” and as it was their most known song, the crowd sang along and roared.Īfter the set I watched Alicia run back out on stage to pull the set-list for a dedicated fan. The crowd surged forward and swayed along. A well-crafted rock song that coaxes us through the verses, then grinds us through the dynamic chorus, it showcased the band perfectly. It was “Trying” that gave us a slower beat and pulled in a larger attention from the crowd. Knowing that Bully recorded their first album in Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio, you can hear the influences of his trademark sound scattered among the songs. “Running” and “I Remember” had the crowd in front jumping along to the highly energized band. Influences of grunge and punk immediately mixed together as Alicia’s voice led a collage of confessional whispers and howling statements. Scruffy guitars, driving drums, and angst-filled lyrics cut through the crowd. Native Alicia Bognanno brought her ’90s alt-rock revivalists group to our attention by starting off the set with “Brainfreeze”. Taking the stage first was Nashville formed and Minnesotan-fronted band Bully. Surly Brewing‘s Festival Field provided a perfect campground last night for a community of campers. Lighting and thunder, rivers and mountains, deserts and oceans, all forces of nature pulling us back around their virtual campfire. Their lyrics are also chalked full of outdoor visuals. It makes sense when the band name is inspired by Lake Huron in Michigan, where Ben grew up visiting and spending evenings playing music around the campfire. Having seen them perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater earlier this year, there’s something about Ben Schneiders’ singing amongst the setting sun that emotionally connects us to their music. I’m convinced Lord Huron sounds better outdoors.
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