CONCERT REVIEW: Blonder, Sat Nite Duets, Ava Luna, Krill @ Riverwest Public House

Sunday shows can be very difficult, especially in the midst of one of the most hellish winters to date. But sometimes there is a show that is so good, so real, that you forget for a moment what day it is and how cold the windchill is just beyond the four walls of protection the bar was nice enough to provide. This past sunday at the Public House was one of those shows. Half of the bill was comprised of touring groups from Boston and Brooklyn, while Sat Nite Duets and Blonder provided the local support.

Blonder was the first group to play. They played a loose M83 style emo-dream-pop. These guys are just getting their start but I think with some work on both the female and male vocals, as well as the banter in between songs they will really wow folks with their sound.

Blonder Music

Krill took the stage and I think I remember them opening with this track titled Oppressor. This was one of the first songs I heard online by the band so I suppose its fitting that it was also the first song I hear them play live. Krill hail from Boston, MA, a town that has produced some great bands see Fat History Month, Kal Marks, Pile, amongst many others. Krill writes immersive and weird pop songs. Their recordings are top notch and their live show was no different. Loopy guitars, melodic bass runs, and powerful, emotional vocals. They played a fantastic set. Definitely worth checking out the next time they come around.

Krill Music

After Krill's set I ventured outside to have a smoke and then the bar to snatch a drink. Ava Luna started before I got back in from the tundra but as soon as I walked in I was struck by the lead singers crooning soulful voice and the duo female back up harmonies which reminded me of Dirty Projectors. Their sound was disjointed and funky and sounded almost too much like the Talking Heads. Regardless, I had fun and the rest of the crowd seemed to enjoy it as well. Check these folks out, they will not disappoint.

Ava Luna Music

Sat. Nite Duets

You know what it is, these dudes rule. Steve played drums. People were crowd surfed, super tite.

Sat Nite Duets Music


EDIT: Joshua Breakfast and the Breakfast Boys also played but I aint writing bout them.