I'm not sure how much more hipster you could get than by playing a show to support independent radio at Urban Outfitters.Annuals did just that last Wednesday at The Streets at Southpoint.
A crowd of about 200 people lined up outside on the stormy day to see the Raleigh-based six-piece play the free show. The show was sponsored by WKNC 88.1 and Free YR Radio.
Inside, the band was set up in a back corner of the store (Note to UO: If you're going to have a band in your store again, please set up a riser to put them at least a few inches off the ground.) with a pretty cool looking neon display and the band name in huge letters on the wall. The signage also promoted the Toyota Yaris, a sponsor of the event, but what can you do. It wasn't nearly as obscene as Camel's display at the Bravery concert back in December. (And look, now they've done their job by getting me to mention it again.)
But back to the band. Annuals played songs of their album Be He Me to the crowd, many of whom bounced to the beat as they sang along. With any luck for those of us in the area, I really think this band is setting itself up to be one of the great music acts to come out of N.C. over time. The songs are catchy while still being meaningful — no easy feat — and they put together a solid live show that still has you singing along in your head hours later. Keep an eye on this band, with any luck you'll be hearing much more from them in the future.
And just because I like you guys? Here's a free song.
Annuals, "Brother" [MP3]
[all photos by Kevin Norris]
3 comments:
f.y.i...the band didn't want a stage.
If true, that's pretty lame because only the first few rows of people could see them.
didn't want a stage? thats not true. it sounded more like a communication breakdown when i talked to them
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