[ATTENDED: July 16, 2015] Band of Horses
It was almost exactly a year ago that Sarah and I saw Band of Horses in this exact venue (we had much better seats last year, though).
Last year they co-headlined with Beck. This year they were opening for Neil Young, which meant a much shorter set. Because the parking situation was insane ($25 and a 7-10 minute walk to the stadium?) we wound up missing the first song.
They sounded great. Although I have to admit that even though I was incredibly psyched to hear them, I couldn’t really settle into the show. This had to do with a) the sun setting at an awkward angle and b) the guy sitting next to me who was talking a lot. The Bank Center is a nice venue with really good sound, but I was amazed at how chattering people were able to rise above the music.
They played pretty much the same set that they did last year (although last year they played an amazing cover of Neil Young’s “Powderfinger,” which for obvious reasons they did not do this year).
They were a lot more no-nonsense as well, with very little chatter. Indeed, their set was really quite short (although I never actually checked the time, I’d say maybe 35 minutes). I love that they still let the noise ring out between songs (either feedback or drums or something). And Ben Bridwell’s voice still sounds fantastic.
The setlist that I have below may not be exactly right. But if it is, I am quite bummed that we missed “The First Song,” since they didn’t play it last time. Of course, I love every other song, so that’s okay.
Sarah and I agreed that we need to see them headline a small venue, so guys, do please come back so we can watch your whole set (and finally get to see “St. Augustine.”
| 2014 | 2015 |
| For Annabelle | The First Song |
| Laredo | Compliments |
| Powderfinger | Laredo |
| Factory | The Great Salt Lake |
| Cigarettes, Wedding Bands | Is there a Ghost |
| Ode to LRC | Cigarettes, Wedding Bands |
| NW Apartment | No One’s Gonna Love You |
| The General Specific | Ode to LRC |
| No One’s Gonna Love You | The Funeral |
| Weed Party | |
| Is there a Ghost | |
| Island on the Coast | |
| The Great Salt Lake | |
| The Funeral |
Is it wrong that I always recall this video whenever you mention Band of Horses?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o
You might already know this, but if you haven’t already …check out Ben’s previous band ‘Carissa’s Wierd’. After that band broke up, many of the members started new bands, one of which was Band of Horses. Another member was the awesome Sera Cahoone.