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Due in part to front man Charlie Fink’s distinctively abysmal voice, Noah and the Whale characterized themselves as a quirky fixture among the alternative genre for their trademark fusion of folk and electronic elements in 2008, produced by frequent employment of the fiddle, harmonium, harmonica and ukelele. Over the course of the next two albums, 2009's The First Days of Spring and 2011’s Last Night on Earth,changes to the band's lineup, including the exit of singer Laura Marling, resulted in defining shifts to Noah and the Whale's original sound. Their latest album, Heart of Nowhere, premiered May 6, 2013 via Mercury Records.
This was easily in the top 3 best shows I've ever seen. I was unprepared for the sheer amount of face melting intensity they blew out of their amps. Seriously, five English gentlemen in three piece suits should not have been able to blast that strong of a whirlwind of music. Their albums produce music more on the whimsical side, but their concert had the electricity of a thunderstorm in Zeus' pants.
The opening act, Bahamas, did a phenomenal job. Their lead had a very welcoming, engaging stage presence and the music didn't disappoint. Noah and the Whale played a long set, including an unplanned acoustic song when there were power issues due to a storm and a two song encore. The violinist had great energy and at times stole the show, though each member had excellent energy and performed at a top tier level.
Excellent job. The Bahamas were spectacular, but they did not come close to stealing the show from these guys. Their music is awesome, and they have a great stage presence. I would recommend to anyone.
Absolutely brilliant show. The guys were fun and dealt with the technical difficulties in a great way. I had a great time!
I absolutely love Noah and the Whale. I will definitely see them again when they come back to town. They're amazing. Everything from the lights to the unique spin they put on a few of their songs to play them live. They put on a great show. I will forever adore NATW. Tom and Fred came outside the venue after the show and we got to speak with them for a breif moment. It was so nice.
Great live sound, better than their CD. Need better rappor with the audience could be better
Great concert and venue. Very talented musicians with a unique sound and energetic performance. The Bluebird is a great place to see music. Nice staff, not a bad seat in the house, and clean.
Great show! Love the venue and the overall feel of the event and the band was even better live.
They were extremely energetic. The lead singer has an a very striking, consistent voice. They emote fantastic musical talent. They also talked to the crowd and really made them apart of the show. I loved what they did with the lights. They went flashed along with the music.
Great sound and production. The lighting guy did some fun things with the chandeliers in the El Rey. Noah and the Whale's set seemed a bit short clocking in at just around an hour but it was a great show.
Super good show. Very well planned. Started with their slow stuff and slowly built up. Very satisfied.
It's been almost a year and a half since NATW has toured the US, since they took time off to write their third album. The wait has been worth it. The new album is an awesome progressive contemporary rock album. Like their previous two albums there is a thematic sound to it that is totally unique while at the same time clearly an expression of the music that has influenced their young lives to date. Tom Waits and Tom Petty and the Velvet Underground all ring through loud an clear, but the album is still truly a sound that is umistakably NATW. Back to reviewing the show. It was great. I went both nights to see if they vary in their performances. Turns out, they did almost the exact same set list both nights in almost the same order, which was fine b/c most of it was their new album and it's great to hear them rock out. They came out dressed to the nines, in 3 piece suits and ties. They may be young, but they are not foolish and their dapper duds are merely an extension of their sophisticated sound. I was a little surprised that they played 5 Years Time both nights for the encore, but they did play it with an alternative edge, which was a nice twist. I can't wait to see them in June at Irving Plaza.
Flew from Charlotte to NYC for this show and it was totally worth it. N&TW killed it. Their energy proved that they love playing their music. The mixture of instramentation was beautiful to hear. Charlie sang heart-breaking songs win a grin looming on his face. I can't wait to see them again and hope they hit the souheast US next time. Go see them if they are in your area!
At first I was a little worried that Noah and the Whale would be a little slow, but once they started playing I knew that it was going to be awesome. They really engaged the crowd, they sounded amazing, and all together it was just so much fun. Charlie and his band mates are so cute.
Seen them blossom into a well polished folk/rock act. With a set list inclusive of all 3 albums they showed NY just what they are made of. Five Stars !
I always love Bowery Ballroom, and Noah and the Whale filled the space beautifully.
Great band - didn't know much about them before the gig and really enjoyed the show. Reasonably priced tickets as well. As always Bowery Ballroom is a great venue.
Amazing! The crowd was very disagreeable, but the show was super!! Bring Noah and the Whale back soon please!!
The band's liveliness on stage was contagious. They were happy and just amazing to see. I would definitely go to more concerts in the future! It was aswesomeeee!!
Their liveliness on stage was contagious. They were very happy, and everything was just so much fun! I would definitely go to more concerts in the future!! It was awesomeeeee!!!!
