Concert Review: Judah & The Lion Roar At Irving Plaza
Judah & The Lion roared through Irving Plaza. (PUN INTENDED!) The indie rock group is quickly rising in the industry because true talent cannot settle. Moreover, if they serve the same energy they did at Irving Plaza to all their shows, we are going to need a bigger venue than MSG to contain them. Yet, all that sonic and adrenaline capacity is cored in Judah himself/ lead singer, Judah Akers.
Judah & the Lion – Suit and Jacket
When Judah Akers takes a stage, YOU KNOW IT! He has an inherent jolt in his body that makes songs like “Take It All Back” and “Suit And Jacket” feel like bounce castles for his inner child to dominate. There are certain people that, when they perform, you know this was their destiny. When it comes to public performance, most of us would rather be in the casket than give a eulogy (Seinfeld Reference!). Yet, Akers lives for the stage, and this dynamic drives the brotherhood/ “swag”, dance moves between himself and the band, along with your eagerness to feel apart of it. The band’s investment in each other, their music, and their crowd as an inclusive, “all in one package” makes their show feel like a “Welcome Party” for all those that want, at least, one night of their week to divert from worksheets and boss meetings. Their joking style/ warm presence along with tracks like, “Reputation” and “Stockholm”, prove that to give such a freeing, full-sensory experience, Judah & The Lion need to “genre-bend”. From “Rich Kids” to a killer cover of The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside”, Aker’s country- folk voice becomes a pulse for the sounds of Hip Hop, Rock, Pop, Americana, and Bluegrass to course in and give you life. (Yup! All The Influences Are Included!) Hence, there is no chance of you flat-lining as you hear banjos, drums, and keys wrap together like a delicious sushi for twenty-somethings to digest this band’s lyrical message; life never clears what it wants from you, but it still makes sure you know to enjoy it.
Judah & The Lion – Rich Kids
The irony of life is that we are constantly trying to figure out our purposes, but we all, as human beings know, that life is not meant to be played as much as it is meant to be playful. This idea is what flows through Judah & The Lion’s songs but also their concert essence. Whether it be lovers, dreams, or your moral foundations, there is not one aspect of yourself that is completely clear and concrete. Why? Because there is always room to grow. Thus, Judah & The Lion give songs and a show to say, “While your growing, have fun! It will help your grow better! ”. For More Information On Judah & The Lion Click Here.
Judah & the Lion – Take It All Back 2.0
