So another work filled week was highlighted by a Tuesday night stop at The Wiltern to see Snow Patrol. I was accompanied by the lovely and talented Shannon. This was a series of shows that were canceled from June 19 and 20. One of which was of course my birthday. Martha Wainwright opened the show, followed by Augustana. Augustana were impressive live, and have actually inspired me to check out some of their music.
(WireImage.com show)
Snow Patrol entered the stage to a rousing 4 minute light show and enormous ovation. Their set was dominated by songs from both major albums, "Eyes Open" (2006) and "Final Straw" (2004). It was a nice mix of tunes. The last time I caught Snow Patrol it was an industry show at the Troubadour. That was back in March during a heavy two week period of concert going, so I guess I did not review it. The Troubadour show was awesome, one of the best live shows I have ever seen. So the gig at the Wiltern had high expectations. The band lived up to the hype. Although the show wasn't as good as its standard, the mix of songs helped make it great. At the Trouadour their set was heavy with songs off of "Eyes Open," but was also a much shorter set.
I guess I'll be making a pilgrimage each time Snow Patrol comes to town. I really dig their music, and their live stuff is tremendous. Here's hoping the boys from the United Isles make it back to the far off west coast as soon as possible.
