Wolf Parade at The Wellmont Theatre
Wolf Parade
I don’t believe there is such a thing as a bad Wolf Parade show, since the band is one of those anomaly groups that just always sounds great. So we didn’t mind trekking onto NJ Transit to the newly reopened Wellmont Theatre in Montclair on Friday to see ‘em. The venue wasn’t filled to capacity but it was still clogged with college students and other young peeps, giving it more the feel of a Wolf Parade show from 4-5 years ago (which made for a lovely night).
Canadian band Listening Party served as the openers, and their Animal Collective meets Rusted Root vibe was well received, if only by the very small crowd that had arrived to catch their 8 pm set. Their unique percussion section was especially intriguing, since it incorporated a trashcan, bucket, and maracas.
This isn’t the first time Wolf Parade has hit the NYC-area since the release of At Mount Zoomer in June. They’ve been touring consistently in 2008, and with members’ side projects (like Sunset Rubdown and Handsome Furs) factoring in extra live dates and obligations, it makes for a hefty schedule. But Friday’s was a stellar set regardless of any fatigue the band might have been experiencing. Even when some detritus from the ceiling fell directly onto keyboardist/singer Spencer Krug, the band took it in stride and burst right into ‚”Grounds For Divorce.” They were gracious to be playing in NJ for the first time, and for fans it was a welcomed change from their summer sets at a jam-packed Terminal 5.
Time will tell if The Bowery Presents’ new venture will be able to extend more music junkies away from the urban hipster vortex, but Friday night was awesome and we’re glad we checked it out.
Wolf Parade
Wolf Parade
Listening Party
These kids are fuckin’ rad!
Photos c/o Clarissa Roudabush
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I think Wolf Parade peaked, each tour they go to smaller and smaller venues. Such is the life of indie rock and its fickle fans
Cool post. I cant believe something fell off the ceiling and hit the band — nutz!
No that is not the case. This tour was about building their fan base and therefore playing secondary markets. Almost every show on this tour was sold out. When they were in nyc in august they played 2 nights at terminal 5, and both were sold out!
Are you serious? They played the biggest shows they’ve ever played this summer on the first leg of the US At Mount Zoomer tour. Now the second leg is mostly college towns/cities, which happen to have slightly smaller venues than what they played two months ago.
I think its amazing that they play at small venues. It is good that they don’t only play at large concert halls with annoying bouncers etc. I hate going to those shows anyways. Small cute shows are always admirable and memorable in my eyes.
fickle fans? Fuck you!
Hey! great shots,
i was there in the crowd shooting with the massive telephoto
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