Aqualung concert

I saw Aqualung at the Metro this weekend. Not exactly my kind of music but Gracebot and her friends were going and I was already going to be in Chicago on the tail end of a bachelor party, so why not.

The Metro, by the way, is pretty cool. It's a true Chicago venue on the north side near Wrigley Field and is notable for being the place where the Smashing Pumpkins started out and many others have passed through. It's mostly standing room (as any good venue should be) with some tables/chairs. If you don't get there too late you can find a spot to lean up against a railing and get a great view in the balcony.

Aqualung is primarily Matt Hales, a British singer-songwriter. On Saturday, he put on a good show with his wit, banter with the audience, and impromtu made-up songs which kept us entertained. The Metro's 500+ people was their largest concert in the US so far. His songs are pretty mellow and sometimes emotional.

Here's cheery emotional: Brighter Than Sunshine
and here's melancholy emotional: Tongue-Tied.