They Are Like : David Vandervelde | Margot & The Nuclear So & So's

I have wanted to see David Vandervelde since I heard the title track of from their EP "Nothing No'". There is emotion in the song that I always felt connected to. Not knowing what he was like performing live, I was amazed to see they looked like a cross between The Black Crows, attempted to capture the sound of My Morning Jacket but deep down, really captured the era of Glam Country Rock - I could have easily closed my eyes and envisioned myself listening to the sound track from Velvet Goldmine. A solid performance from the band, who borrowed most of their instruments from Margot & The Nuclear So & So's...since they are touring in a car.

With a moody setting of a backdrop, warm lighting and random tree figures on stage - Margot & The Nuclear So & So's came to the Troubadour ready to rock their newest album "Animal" for the folks at Epic and other enthusiasts.
The Indianapolis group whose name Margot was influenced by Margot Tenenbaum from Wes Anderson's "The Royal Tenenbaums" filled up the small stage at The Troubadour with up to as many as 10 members on stage. They even have their own Joel Gion (from Brian Jonestown Massacre's tambourine sidekick). They played with fire and energy for the crowd.

The only thing missing for me was a giant hook or chorus portion to each of their songs. Each track was fun and I used the word "dynamic" a lot with their mix of influences mashed into each song. Trumpet's, violins, tambourine's, cellos.....you name it - they had it. I can see them playing with a symphony one day. If you like Broken Social Scene, Sea Wolf, The Deadly Syndrome and Dr. Dog (all variations of each other) - you are bound to like these guys.