Last night in Williamsburg, lead singer Zach Condon of the critical darlings, Beirut, dispelled rumors of the bands demise by stating they were simply going on a "sabbatical" and would return to the public eye shortly. This rebuttal came after Zach posted a letter online cancelling all summer European dates and saying that "it's come time to change some things, reinvent some others, and come back at some point with a fresh perspective and batch of songs."
The crowd gathered at the Williamsbug Music Hall in Brooklyn, NY for this last second announced show, danced and sang as if it would be their last chance to ever see this incantation of Beirut. And they were treated to one of the most amazing live performances this analyst has ever been a part of -- complete with more than 15 songs, two encores, and a few tracks that were played for the first time.
This group of band geeks, who played with a fever and boiling endurance that I never witnessed in Mrs. Magillicutty's sophomore music class, seemed to be honestly infatuated with their oratory creations and the majesty of their young leader. So much so, I would be hard pressed to believe this was the end of such a beautiful arrangement.
Stubb & Flask upgrade Beirut to a must see, not only for their truly amazing live show and recordings but for the ability of the band's CEO to create buzz and PR that will keeps fans anxiously awaiting his next announcement.
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