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Crowd surfing has been around for almost 50 years in the communities of any edgy genre you can think of — rock, punk, metal, ska, post-hardcore and the like. If you’ve ever been toward the front of the crowd at one of those concerts, you’ve probably been kicked in the head by more than a few pairs of Dr. Martens.
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We at the Clog have a few suggestions of Berkeley’s best spots for live music, according to reputation and music selections.
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Slow Hollows squeezed all the energy it could out of its more upbeat songs, satiating an antsy-to-mosh crowd, but during the slower parts of its set, the music joined the reflections from the disco ball and enveloped the crowd to create a relaxed, hazy atmosphere.
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Giraffage didn’t present anything groundbreaking with his Welcome Week set. But then again, that’s probably not what he set out to do.
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The band committed to every song it performed — from the band members’ outfits to the set design, which, in the case of “Buddy Holly,” was reminiscent of the music video for the song.
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Bratton understands where his current fan base comes from and didn’t hesitate to indulge the fans in some behind-the-scenes moments from “The Office.”
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Silent Rival, the opener, delivered a punchy set. Vocalist Sara Coda, a pop emo goddess, belted her edgy lyrics in a rich, expressive voice that shook the entire room.
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Words can’t do a Brick + Mortar live show much justice. Calling it a “concert” undermines the efforts of the band to make the show into a low-budget circus.
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Fleet Foxes left the crowd with the taste of the night’s music still on its lips, the band’s sheer talent and depth something we are unlikely to forget.
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“I trick or treated longer than I should have,” admitted Ben Thornewill, keyboardist of Jukebox the Ghost, in an interview with The Daily Californian.
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