Crushin' on My Orange Crush
by DolceDuck on 12/8/10Bluebird Theater - DenverStanding on the left side on the Bluebird’s audience area, I was introduced to the musical harmonies of My Orange Crush. During their set, they played a mix of their own songs and covers of contemporary rock songs. The band’s sound was a blend of a piano melodies and an undertone of a nicely plucked bass. Nick, the lead singer and pianist, was a delight to watch. His voice was clear and sang songs of emotional turmoil and confusion. Many of the band’s own songs were reflections of their own lives, as most artists’ works are. Angela, the bassist for the band, played her instrument with such passion and devotion. Although I have seen my share of female bassist, none have such a clear connection with her instrument like Angela. It was pure magic watching her strum her fingers along the strings with such precision and accuracy. Overall, I was highly impressed with My Orange Crush’s performance at the Bluebird. I did stay for AshTree Close’s performance. I was highly impressed by the lightning effects they had. The band had several lamps connected to the beats. As the music was crescendo, the lights would become increasingly brighter. When the music would soften its’ tempo, the lights would stat to dimmer. This effect was both visually stunning, and musically intriguing. I did not stay for Saints’ performance. By the time My Orange Crush and AshTree Close had taken the stage, I had had my fill of music. Friends that I went to the concert with said that Saints’ performance was fabulous. Lots of good songs were played and musical stylistic variety was tackled.