Concert Review: The Lone Bellow Are Iconic At Town Hall NYC
The Lone Bellow gave an iconic show at Town Hall; one that even impressed them. It was a milestone for the group that looked in awe at how much their crowd had grown since their Rockwood days. This could be why they treated the stage like a playground in front of a church; part holy and part fun.
I mentioned it in my album review, The Lone Bellow offer a religious experience without the religion. Zach Williams is like a preacher; singing his songs like psalms and literally trembling his body from how much “the spirit” takes over. He was giving ALL of himself to that crowd, and you could tell how happy he was to see us; so much so that he even started a mass clap in the wrong portion of a song. He simply wanted everyone to partake because he himself felt so taken by everyone, which made Karene Pipkin and Brian Elmquist laugh at his giddy madness.
The Lone Bellow – May You Be Well (Ocean Way Sessions)
Williams voice was made for singing folk & blues; wailing on notes as if life was drowning him with sorrow. This only amped Pipkin’s breathy vocals that entered tracks like a wind carrying a saving grace. She was wonderful, and Elmquist’s earthy vocality shined in songs like, “Jessica”, where he showed, from a guitar riff to a singing one, he could bring anyone into happy tears. The entire night was filled with “Woohoo’s” that shot through the atmosphere like invisible confetti cannons. People were buzzing with glee from before the show; many surrounding conversations being held between strangers that had become “Lone Bellow” Loyalists.
The Lone Bellow – Time’s Always Leaving (Official Video)
From an incredibly creative, but vulnerably acoustic rendition of “End of The Road” from Boyz II Men to a full band jamboree in “May You Be Well ” and “Time’s Always Leaving”, their show felt divided between two vibes. The first was a party down in Georgia; filled with whisky- infused hooks, drawled lyrics on how heartbreak hit again, and an overall jump and clap melody brought on to the band’s infectious happiness. The second vibe was the quiet, bare acoustic moments that, when compared to the latter, displayed The Lone Bellow’s raw talent over their performance excellence. With just their guitars, their voices soared like seagulls migrating to Heaven, but with a full band their personalities thrived as if Heaven was within them.
The Lone Bellow – Green Eyes and A Heart of Gold (Live on the Honda Stage)
It is hard not to go on and on about how exceptional The Lone Bellow were at Town Hall. It was a joyous occasion that reminded me of how unifying music is, and how appreciative we should be to such a force. As each member of the band looked at the crowd as if they had come to witness our arrival, I remembered that this is, technically. what every musician dreams; selling out a major venue where, literally, everyone sings your music. We, the fans, were The Lone Bellow’s dream, and they were as thankful as us that their music reached our hearts. For More Information On The Lone Bellow Click Here.
The Lone Bellow – Watch Over Us (Live on the Honda Stage)
