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Every once in a while it is refreshing to encounter a seemingly more soft-spoken, quieter band. I had the pleasure of seeing Band of Annuals the other night at White Water Tavern and was absolutely blown away by their music. I had only heard them prior to that night through their Myspace page, and I thought how could this band be any better? Simply put they were fantastic live.

The six-piece band casually made their way up on stage and jumped right in to playing. They did not try to distract the audience with bells and whistles, but instead lured them in with their catchy music and great lyrics. The best thing about getting the audience’s attention, in my opinion, is that they were quiet enough to get the crowd to move towards the stage, and once people moved up and really listened to the music they were disinclined to leave the front. Flat out, that’s just how good they were. Throughout the evening I kept overhearing many people saying, “wow, these guys are really, really good.” I myself was one of those people and would definitely say it again if asked about them.

This band is definitely worthy of keeping on my radar, and I look forward to their eventual return to Little Rock. I anticipate this to happen anytime within several months to the early months of next year because traveling expenses from Salt Lake City have to be ridiculous at the moment, but I can say almost without a doubt the next time they book a show here, I will be there.


-L

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