Live: TV On the Radio at the Metro

Monday, March 12, 2007
Chicago, IL

Setlist: Dirty Whirl, The Wrong Way, Dreams, I Was A Lover, Province, Young Liars, Wolf Like Me, Blues From Down Here, Blind, Wash the Day. Encore: A Method, Staring At the Sun.

It should come as no surprise to anyone any more that TV On the Radio doesn't lose much in the live presentation of their songs. I had read about the band's ability to translate from studio to stage, but this was my first chance to experience with the band live. I was not disappointed; the band was adept and innovative in creating the textures you hear on the records and invigorating them with an extra adrenaline rush of guitar and drums.

The opening 'Dirty Whirl' set the tone for the performance, with extra attention to Kyp and Dave's guitar playing, the song had the extra muscle it needed live. 'A Method' was also a highlight. Joined by members of the opening band with everyone playing some kind of percussion, the resulting sound was something only a band like TVOTR is capable of right now. I'll also commemorate Dave Sitek's use of chimes hanging off the end of his guitar as an ingenious little detail from the show that I'll look back on from time to time.

Live Music Log 2007

Well, it's a new year and a new list. I'll be using this space to keep the list for the coming year.

Upcoming Shows:
15. Bloc Party, Andrew Bird & more. - 9/7-8, Hideout Block Party
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14. Handsome Furs/The Besnard Lakes - 7/24, Schubas Tavern
13. Catfish Haven - 7/21, Sheffield Garden Walk
12. Pela - 7/18, Schubas Tavern
11. Decemberists w/ Grant Park Orchestra - 7/18, Millennium Park [two songs only]
10. The National - 6/9, High Noon Saloon (Madison) [More | 2]
09. The National - 6/7, The Metro
08. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - 5/24, The Vic [More]
07. Kings of Leon - 5/17, The Rave (Milwaukee)
06. Arctic Monkeys/Be Your Own Pet - 5/8, The Riv
05. Bloc Party/Albert Hammond Jr. - 3/23, Congress Theatre
04. TV On the Radio - 3/12, The Metro
03. Badly Drawn Boy - 3/10, The Metro
02. Razorlight - 3/3, Martyr's
01. Gomez - 3/2, The Vic