At the show last night I participated in the following exchange with Brent:
Me: Hey man, check out the guitar player. He’s got sideburns tattooed on his face!
Brent: That’s not a dude. That’s a chick.
Me: OK, you win. I fucking love Athens!!!
The show kicked major ass, except I was not impressed with the crowd at all. There were a lot of loud conversations going on, and for an intimate group like Hope, it really fucking interferes with my enjoyment. I’m known to lose my shit and make a scene, and I came very close last night. Other than that, the music was great. I love bands with cellos and Will is the best cello player in town. The Campbell sisters’ voices are unbelievable. That shit will haunt you after you hear it. I had to buy a cd because I knew I’d need to hear it again, soon.
Meghan didn’t make the show, but they are playing again at the Caledonia in a couple weeks I think.
Check out the band’s website: Hope For a Golden Summer
Go and listen to them if you get the chance. They are good and you won’t hear another band like them.