[DID NOT ATTEND: December 1, 2023] Darlingside / Field Guide
My wife and I were huge fans of Darlingside. Seen them four times and pit them on my “always see them” list.
But for some reason, the last few times they announced shows nearby we weren’t that interested.
It may be temporary or maybe their original sound was exactly what I needed at that time.
They have changed a little over t he last few years, including the departure of one of their core members. I don;t think that has anything to do with our lake of interest. Honestly it may just be end of the year burn out.
So, maybe if they come around again soon we’ll check them out. I just checked and saw that it has been four years snce we’ve seen them. Maybe next time we’re due.
I hadn’t heard of Field Guide. A review from Red Guitar Music says
Hailing from Manitoba, Canada, Field Guide is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Dylan MacDonald and Full Time is a beautifully hushed quartet of thoughtfully written, warmly delivered songs of heartbreak, loss and leaving. Artists trading in confessional acoustic intimacy are pretty easy to come by but what sets Field Guide apart from the crowd is the lyrical quality and the careful, understated execution in what they do. Rather than wallowing in regret, the songs take a more philosophical path, which oddly makes this record feel more like a pick-me-up than a drag-me-down. The songs are sad but matter-of-fact; sober but wry.
Sounds like the kind of nice opening act that Darlingside would pick.
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