Nov 12, 2013 – After missing Blackdog Ballroom during Indie Week due to their very late and very delayed set, we made a point of seeing them again this weekend at Cherry Colas. Blackdog Ballroom is one of the most unique bands in the city. Not followers of any particular trend they have their own style inspired in part by early British pop icons like Joe Jackson and Elvis Costello.
Frontman Michael Stanfield epitomizes the style best with thin ties, thin lapels on his jacket, a mod haircut and the Union Jack emblazoned on his shoes. We last saw Blackdog Ballroom back in April at Lee’s Palace. This time it was the cramped venue of Cherry Colas and the band put on their usual high energy set.
If there’s one song that defines Blackdog Ballroom, it’s the song that kicks off the set Sounds Like Now. Check out the video below from the Horseshoe Tavern:
Set List
Sounds Like Now
Clearview
Bhodi Tree
Shine The Light
Don’t You See
7.3
Down The Spinney
Alright
Controlling Freedom
Wouldn’t It Surprise You (new song)
Review and photos by Steve Mallinson
