The Naked and Famous opened up for Crystal Castles at the HOB Lolla afterparty a while ago. Despite not knowing much about them at the time (although I see them popping up everywhere now!), I really enjoyed their set.
The thing about Ludo is that they always try to top themselves, and that they are great at not taking life too seriously. This tour was named Space Dracula’s Basketball Expo, and as you can tell, the band (and audience) dressed up to celebrate the theme. I give guitarist Tim Ferrell huge props for wearing his astronaut suit the whole time, because it was super hot in Bottom Lounge.
Those Ludo boys are dedicated.
Fun fact: One day, Dianna Agron (Quinn from Glee) posted a Tommy & The High Pilots video on her Tumblr. I think that means they’ve hit the big time.
Crystal Castles played with the The Naked and Famous at House of Blues for a Lollapalooza “after party” (even though it was the night before Lolla). A moody and high-energy show, the set was visually beautiful and entertaining, even if it was difficult to shoot.
Stamps is a new band that is working with some of my favorite people in the Chicago scene. So, between several of my friends working with the band, and the lead vocalist being ex-Hush Sound, I was excited to check them out when they opened for the Ludo show a few weeks ago. Citing several 60s bands as influences, the indie pop band has a mellow throwback sound that is different from many recent bands out there. I’m interested to see where their unique sound takes them!
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