Review Category : Images

Images: The Shins, Joseph July 22, 2022 at The Theater at Virgin

I wasn’t sure what to expect from the band Joseph, who opened the night, but I was blown away. The stage lights came up, revealing the Portland-based band comprised of three sisters. The band is fronted by Natalie Schepmand and her sisters, twins Allison and Meegan Closner. The trio took no time introducing themselves, their powerful vocals an introduction enough, and launched right into their first song of the night, “Planets.” The trios’ powerhouse harmonies captivated the attention of the audience immediately. I loved the simplicity of the performance, their unique voices intertwining and harmonizing while Schepman played primarily acoustic guitar stomping her neon green cowboy boots on a pedal for percussion. They played an unreleased song, “Fireworks,” inspired by the show Love Island that got significant reactions from the crowd and followed it up with a cover of Brittany Spears’ “Toxic.” The sisters ended their set to the sounds ...

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Images: Big D and the Kids Table, Left Alone, The Maxies, Not For Sale April 7, 2022 The Space

First band to start off the show was Vegas’ own Not For Sale.  They’re made up of several members from other bands in town including Asteroid-M owner  Cody Leavitt, and Anti-Vision’s Robbie Malvin.  They had great energy, combining ska/reggae elements into their punks songs. Behind them during the full set, a video looped superimposing their logo over black and white Hellcat Records-esque POV footage driving down the streets of Vegas.  Maybe they only prepared it for The Space… but it was quite effective at sharing the band’s name and giving them a great backdrop.  They definitely got everyone started for a good night. Next up was “Greenland’s” The Maxies.  I’ve always enjoyed seeing the Maxies.  They’re always so energetic as they play their silly Ramones-core songs. Like always, mid-set, a polar bear joined everyone to party and dance in the pit.  Everyone loves polar bears in the pit.  By the ...

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