BAND OF HORSES graced Nashville with an amazing performance last night at the Exit/In. A packed sold-out show, there wasn't an inch to move around and rock out, but everyone was thrilled to be there. Nashville indie kids belted out the words of the songs and their arms wailed in the air in total bliss. People were shouting out different song titles, which is a further reason to appreciate that Band of Horses has incredible songs. They are amazing songwriters and everyone has a favorite. When a band plays for ninety minutes and there is not one moment that is not breathtaking, I'll say it was a well spent ninety minutes.
Is There A Ghost: mp3
The show opened with Tyler Ramsey, the magnificent folk guitarist of Band of Horses who delivered songs from his recent release A Long Dream About Swimming Across the Sea including "These Days", and "Night Time." The men of Band of Horses; Ben Bridwell Rob Hampton Creighton Barrett Ryan Monroe Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds were mysteriously covered by their thick beards, hiding away their faces. Their show was full of the unique blend of seventies folk and their usual massive echoing Seattle guitar sound, Ben's eerie vocals harmonized by keyboardist Ryan Monroe and a beautiful delivery of their expressive lyrics. Although my favorite song of the night was Ben singing "The world is a wonderful place" (from Ode to LRC), my favorite moment of the night was the second to last encore song "The Great Specific" Ben smacked a tambourine with a drum stick to the explosive sing along verses and choruses. With the exception of occasional feedback from the mic which seems to be inevitable at the Exit/In, the show was incredible. You should have been there.
See their performance on David Letterman:
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