Limberlost at The Whisky – Live Show Review
The Whisky A Go Go sees no shortage of talent pass beneath its blazing indigo lights, but every so often someone truly special comes along. October 4th saw the powerhouse group of rockers known as Limberlost take the stage, and it was one such special night. Needless to say, they blew the roof off the place.
Brittany Lauren
Vocalist Brittany Lauren leads the band with swagger and panache, a conductor with a wry smile and a wicked style. Lauren’s charisma is that of a seasoned star, to say nothing of her mind-melting vocal power. Her background in opera goes a long way toward explaining the latter, and that sensibility contributes greatly to Limberlost’s wonderfully dynamic sound, which I can only describe as “mosh pit meets musical theater.” But don’t let the Broadway comparison deter you – Lauren rocks as hard as she belts.
Steve Unger
Devon Unger
Her bandmates’ pedigrees are no less impressive: Steve Unger lays down a bass line for the ages alongside his son Devon Unger, a rock guitarist of the highest order. Rounding out the ranks are Mike Burt on the skins and Tony Ciarochi on the keys, both of whom were granted several well-earned moments in the spotlight throughout the expansive set. Halfway through the show, the crowd was even treated to a keyboard solo from Ciarochi between songs, a rare and welcome sight at this most sacred of musical temples.
Mike Burt
Tony Ciarochi
The set kicked off in style with the heartrending ballad “Let Me Go” before transitioning to a series of epic anthems such as “Sugar,” “Buried,” and “Villain,” the title track of their new EP coming out soon. They were even kind enough to treat us to a yet-unreleased cover of the Beatles’ “In My Life,” and let me tell you, you’ve never heard the Fab Four like this. Limberlost honored the iconic track’s psychedelic and romantic roots, married to their own penchant for modern rock. The same goes for the band’s version of Whitesnake’s “Still of the Night,” a tricky song they absolutely nailed.
Another highlight was their latest single, “The Devil Never Sings,” a deliciously sinister tune that switches from sultry to explosive in a heartbeat. The set closed out with a pair of gorgeous songs called “Give It To Me,” a love letter to Lauren’s operatic roots, and “Beautiful Scars,” a soul-stirring ballad to the broken. To say this is a band to look out for would be the understatement of the decade. Limberlost’s sound is like nothing else out there; as thrilling as the hardest metal yet as soulful as classic blues. This writer is eagerly awaiting the release of their “Villain” EP, as should anyone with musical taste.
Review by Joaquin Waters
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