It's been awhile since I've been to the Recher Theatre for a concert, but it was a welcoming homecoming with the Weakerthans on Thursday, and State Radio on Friday.
The Weakerthans were the better of the two for me. Mainly sticking to their latest album, Reunion Tour, it was a wonderful, mellow night to ease myself into the weekend. "Tournament of Hearts" was my first notice of this band and the first song of the night I really got into. The New Pornographers may be the more adventurious band out of Canada, but the Weakerthans have more confidence with less swagger. I like them. The best song of the night was "Plea From A Cat Named Virtute." An epic, yet subtle rong song with twin guitars striking in unison, simply mesmerizing.
State Radio, in all honesty, there were alright. Not really my cup of tea, but enjoyable to most people and provides a gateway into music politics for college kids of all ages. I wouldn't go out of my way to see them live again, but if it was free, then sure.
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