Tegan and Sara Review

Several things on the agenda for this week's blog update.

First and foremost, a quick summary of the Tegan and Sara show Friday, 2/26, at Bass Concert Hall here in Austin. I wasn't prepared for how great they would match with this venue, given that is a seated performance hall and their music is pretty upbeat and, although multi-instrumental, not really orchestral- but it was a great pairing. It made me simultaneously wish that I had a musical sister who wanted to start a band with me and that I was an adorable lesbian (which, as I'm sure you know, they both are as well as being twins); alas, I'm a straight only child so all I can do is live vicariously through them.

This was one of the best-executed shows I've seen, right on par with big-money, big-name artists like Leonard Cohen. The band was stellar and everyone segued easily from song to song with just enough banter to make the audience feel close to Tegan and Sara but not so much that you started thinking to yourself "Ok, ok, get back to the music." The lighting complimented the songs perfectly and the harmonies were gorgeous. There was a great mix of songs from their most recent album and older crowd favorites. I think the best thing about them is that they both manage to come across 100% confident with flawless execution in their music but, when they chatted with the audience, they seemed adorably awkward. Two thumbs up, highly recommended, whatever other cliches you can think of- just go see them if you get the chance.