Grizzly Bear are back from a tour supporting TV On The Radio, and Ed's ranked the gigs in a "Best Of" list inspired by the V.Voice. Kudos to Minneapolis, Fargo, Chicago, Canada... But, c'mon Detroit -- show some respect!
Least Attentive Crowd: St. Andrew?s Hall in Detroit
I?ve never, ever, ever had to play in front of such a loud crowd. Not only was barely anyone paying attention but to boot there was a cluster of EXTREMELY drunk girls near the front who wouldn?t shut up. Can?t really say much positive about this show, I?m glad those that enjoyed it and came up to us after the show did so, because after we got off stage all I wanted to do was hide and get to Canada, quick. We of course put on a straight face and soldiered through our set, but it?s very difficult to do so when people are practically yelling during the whole show. Thankfully this experience was specific to just Detroit, and while we definitely had some other chatty crowds (Philly comes in second, I?d say)?nobody came even close to touching the level of noise that Detroit was making.
We can't wait for Grizz's European edition. The Scots can get pretty rowdy.
It's quite a comprehensive list; check it out here. Though, Ed forgot Worst Security: Irving Plaza.
