Read Yellow/Planes Mistaken for Stars/Lock and Key @ The Middle East Upstairs

Sadly I had only gotten into Read Yellow recently, when I saw them open for Hot Cross back in February, but I was definitely not going to miss their last show ever as a band. Lock & Key started off the night and I don't really remember much honestly, but I got a nice Hot Water Music vibe from them, which is absolutely A-OK in my book. I remember checking them out a while ago and being impressed and I am excited to hear what they come out with next.

Honestly, Planes Mistaken for Stars are fuckin' loud. Simply put, that is the best way to describe them. In between head banging like it was no one's business, the band played a great set full of their trademark gruff vocals and thrashy guitar parts, while the singer still found time to occasionally stick his hands down his pants (no joke). It's a shame this band is not bigger, since it seems like they have been around forever, but hopefully the upcoming Mastodon tour will help.

Read Yellow hit the stage while "End" by The Doors blasted over the sound system. It really doesn't even matter what the group sounded like or whether you could even hear them, since everyone in the audience was clearly their to support a band that has clearly meant a lot to them. There were sing alongs, stage dives, crowd surfers, instruments tossed all over the place, and just general mayhem during the band's last song ever. About 30 people stormed the stage and a impromptu dance party took place, while the lead singer spazzed out all over the venue and everyone on stage yelled along. Even though it was sad to see them go, Read Yellow certainly went out with a bang and put on a show that myself or anyone else in attendance won't be forgetting any time soon.

As usual, tons of photos up on the flickr page.

Lock & Key




Planes Mistaken for Stars








Read Yellow