This was a great double bill, and we'd have enjoyed it even more if it weren't for so many people talking through the whole concert. Very distracting and disrespectful.
Luke Wade has been a strong singer/songwriter for some years now, but with his latest material, has edged slightly towards a power pop sound - with interesting. He sounds fresh, the music is energizing, and his backup band remains outstanding. If you haven't caught this act yet, highly recommend doing so on their next pass through your town.
Opening the show was the incredible Matt McAndrew, who you may know as the runner up on Season 7 of the Voice. Matt played an acoustic solo set, augmented by some electronic effects that allowed the looping of vocal harmonies and instruments. We got to hear a brand-new song called "Just a Boy" that was quite good.
And for everyone out there who just wants to scroll your phone and run your loud mouth for two straight hours, do the rest of us a favor and stay home. Or go do it at a bar. And let people who actually enjoy music watch the show we paid for.