photos: ra ra riot, biffy clyro, editors at chop suey last night
Ra Ra Riot played last night and I’ve never seen Chop Suey’s stage looking so crowded (and I’ve seen Architecture in Helsinki there, too). It wasn’t simply the size of the band — six members — it was their nonstop movement and close-knit energy that found them bouncing off and leaning into each other, switching places and instruments, and generally having a lot of fun after acclimating to the cold outdoor weather and the challenges of performing in sweaters. They definitely lived up to expectations, sounding even more assured than the last time I saw them.
I’ll try to put together a little more about the show later, but for now, some pictures from the rest of the night:
Hey Josh. I loved your posts on Ra Ra Riot. Your comments about the constant state of motion and the joy of playing is right on. It is refreshing to see a band not just going thru the motions and looking like they are enjoying themselves!
John
Thanks John. I was really glad to see that so many people showed up in time to see them, too.