Boy and Bear blow away the Troubadour
Friday June 11
Words and pictures: Kate Scantleton
I was not at all surprised to find out that Boy and Bear playing at the Troubadour tonight had sold out. For a fairly new band onto the (national) scene, it seems they are making their way quickly and easily. And for good reason.
Tonight, there was a perfect array of support acts to back this beautiful band. Starting first with the Chemist, the audience witnessed his unusual take on music, sound, and stage presence.
Following close behind was Oh Ye Denver Birds, who have been making their mark on Brisbane for quite some time now. With a mixture of light-hearted rock and pop, this sweet little outfit is sure to begin melting hearts over the countryside.
And for the finale, we welcomed to the stage the charming gents of Boy and Bear. After a whirlwind of radio airplay, music video airplay, Splendour line-up announcement, Laura Marling supports, and now their own sold-out headliner, the last few months have been absolutely crazy for these boys. But it’s easy to see why they’re making so many waves.
Belting out a number of folky, pop-ridden, easy-listening tunes, and speckled with delightfully sweet harmonies, Boy and Bear’s set was something that could whisk you away for a strange foreign land, perhaps the one portrayed in their precious video for Rabbit Song (which of course, was the crowd’s favourite on the night).
Following such trends in recent local music history in terms of fantastic musical ability, sweet, precious melodies to get the heart racing, gorgeous stage presence, old fashioned manners, and general humbleness, Boy and Bear are destined to go much, much further.
I’m looking forward to their return to a Brisbane venue sometime very, very soon.
I was not at all surprised to find out that Boy and Bear playing at the Troubadour tonight had sold out. For a fairly new band onto the (national) scene, it seems they are making their way quickly and easily. And for good reason.
Tonight, there was a perfect array of support acts to back this beautiful band. Starting first with the Chemist, the audience witnessed his unusual take on music, sound, and stage presence.
Following close behind was Oh Ye Denver Birds, who have been making their mark on
Brisbane for quite some time now. With a mixture of light-hearted rock and pop, this sweet little outfit is sure to begin melting hearts over the countryside.And for the finale, we welcomed to the stage the charming gents of Boy and Bear. After a whirlwind of radio airplay, music video airplay, Splendour line-up announcement, Laura Marling supports, and now their own sold-out headliner, the last few months have been absolutely crazy for these boys. But it’s easy to see why they’re making so many waves.
Belting out a number of folky, pop-ridden, easy-listening tunes, and speckled with delightfully sweet harmonies, Boy and Bear’s set was something that could whisk you away for a strange foreign land, perhaps the one portrayed in their precious video for Rabbit Song (which of course, was the crowd’s favourite on the night).
Following such trends in recent local music history in terms of fantastic musical ability, sweet, precious melodies to get the heart racing, gorgeous stage presence, old fashioned manners, and general humbleness, Boy and Bear are destined to go much, much further.