Say Anything, Miniature Tigers at Highline Ballroom
Last week, the Highline Ballroom hosted a sold-out show filled with more teen angst than a vampire movie. Say Anything was headlining, which was clearly who the crowd was there for, as teenage girls ran rampant, trying to scam drinks at the bar and waiting impatiently for the opening acts to finish their sets. I was interested in seeing Miniature Tigers beforehand, so I made sure I got to the Ballroom in time to catch them at 7. The Tigers have a great sound, and they were fun and energetic on stage, although they certainly could’ve been tighter.
This is their first album and tour, however, so they most definitely get a free pass in terms of technicality. Songs like Cannibal Queen and Dino Damage hit the mark, and they debuted a couple of new singles that were pretty interesting and seemingly more complex than those before. This is a band that’s definitely on their way up the indie ladder, and will be sure to be featured on all of our favorite music blogs any day now.
The crowd was growing restless waiting for Say Anything, and at approximately 9:30, they finally took the stage to a mass of applause and hollers.
The band is touring due to their new self-titled album, which recently hit the shelves, but luckily for me (and everyone else who doesn’t really know their new stuff), they played more old songs than new. And regardless of their age, the teenage girls who filled the room knew every word to nearly every song the band played. When singer Max Bemis stepped to the front of the stage, screams raged and arms reached out to touch him like he was a goddamn Backstreet Boy.
Baby Girl, I’m a Blur, Red Cat/Yellow Cat, and Every Man has a Molly Connolly, all evoked huge reactions from the crowd, and of course, much stage diving ensued. It was a great show, with a really tight band which is seasoned well beyond their years. Maybe I’ll finally give the new album a listen. [photos by Marc Evan]
Tagged: Highline Ballroom, Max Bemis, Miniature Tigers, Say Anything
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