Freelance Whales @ The El Mocambo

Freelance Whales @ El Mocambo

December 7, 2010

Before I go into how interesting this concert was, I would like to say their opening acts were perfect for this show! First we had Doris Cellar (member of Freelance Whales) playing a little bit of her own thing at the beginning. She is adorable. I will leave a video for you to judge for yourself. But personally, I loved it!

After her performance, we had the pleasure of hearing Mia Riddle. I don't have an entry on them yet, but it is on its way! Mia's voice is beautiful. Perfect southern sound.But anyways,Freelance Whales! They were great!

For one thing, they were really creative with their instruments. It's always cool to see something different. For example Kevin (Guitarist) started playing his guitar with a special pedal and violin strum, and It sounded much like Whale sounds. So cool! Also Jake (Drums) had some odd peice of circular metal which he also place with a violin strum and it made its own weird noices... Weird in the best way possible! They also made sure to switch instruments a lot, which always kept things exciting! They were fun and definitely worth checkin out if they come through your town.

Check out MY footage of Doris Cellar performing No Place Like Home at El Mocambo Toronto.

Also, here's a video I found of Freelance Whales performing Kilojoules

Free Downloadable MP3 of Broken Horse by Freelance Whales, Click here!

Conclusion: Go see either bands if ever given the opportunity. :)

Fanfarlo

Fanfarlo

Justin Finch (bass/ vocals), Cathy Lucas (vocals/ keys/ mandolin/ glock/ vocals/ musical saw), Leon Beckerman (I think), Simon Bolthazer (vocals/ keys/ mandolin/ clarinet), Amos Memom (drums)

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-London based/ Simon is from Sweden

-Their song Reservoir appeared in Greys Anatomy Season 6.

-Their song Atlas appears on the Twilight Soundtrack.

-Their album Reservoir (2008) was produced by Peter Katis, who is also responsible for albums by Interpol, Frightened Rabbit, The National, and Swell Season.

-Toured with Snow Patrol and now are touring with Freelance Whales.

Songs to listen to: Atlas, Ghosts, Outsider, Drowning Men

Conclusion: They're cool. If you're a Swell Season fan, this is totally well suited for you! They're opening for Freelance Whales in December at the El Mocambo, should be good! Definitely something to check out!