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Smallpools called their shot with "Dreaming" - in the ten years since their 2013 debut single, the trio's experience has been nothing short of truly surreal. They've played festivals from Lollapalooza to Summerfest, earned RIAA gold and platinum plaques, amassed over 400 million Spotify streams, held their own in arenas and late night TV and, along with their peers and collaborators like Grouplove, Walk the Moon, Twenty One Pilots and Neon Trees, developed the sound that played a pivotal role to the development of the alt pop scene. They literally got "big in Japan," where "Dreaming" became a #1 single in 2015.
But lead vocalist Sean Scanlon did not draw on these incredible, indelible experiences when it came time to write the next chapter for Smallpools. Rather, he time traveled to the period right before the self-titled Smallpools EP in 2013, when he worked as a valet in a garishly opulent Los Angeles high rise. Scanlon would sequester himself In a model unit that was completely empty, save for Fendi furniture and the piano at which he composed most of the lyrics that ended up on "Dreaming." This was the seed from which "Night Shift" grew, the opener of their third studio LP Ghost Town Road, and also the first song of the rest of Smallpools' lives.
As a project that splits time between Los Angeles and Nashville, Scanlon, guitarist/producer Michael Kamerman and drummer Beau Kuther reflected on the evolution of each city in the decade since "Dreaming." "When the band first started, the goal was to play the free Monday nights at the Satellite, that's all we wanted to do," Kuther recalls.
Ghost Town Road announces a bold new era for Smallpools, while also a spiritual heir to the 2013 EP that started it all. "I feel like that was a definitive body of work, we were dialed in, you know?," Scanlon muses. "With this project, we're dialed back in." Kamerman views it less like a sequel and more like a franchise reboot a la Halloween or Ghostbusters - "The other music exists and you're free to revisit it," he states. "But we're back and we mean it."
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ever since the album came out, its been on repeat every time i have the chance to put in headphones. i saw the show last thursday and I could not have had any more fun!! theyre too real, its was a totally refreshing performance that i will never forget. i'll definitely be seeing them again soon!
I've been to many concerts, from Arcade Fire to Twenty One Pilots to Walk the Moon. Smallpools was the best concert experience I've ever had. The performance was outstanding and the mosh crowd was very chill, unlike some. Blow up whales being bounced around, pulsing lights surrounding the drum set, and their unforgettable performance is going to be hard to beat. Thank you for such a great time! This band is going to go far.
They sounded really good :) And they stayed a really long time afterwards just chilling out and talking to people which was really nice. Beau was super nice to me even though I am extremely awkward teehee.
Vinyl theater and grizfolk were decent, but every song sounded the same to me. They both maybe had one song that was different enough for me to get something fresh from them. But both did a good job in performing and interacting with the crowd. Smallpools was fantastic, sounded perfect, very energetic, and one of the more memorable bands I'll ever have seen live.
Don't get me wrong, Smallpools was amazing! But it seemed like a lot of people, including myself, went to the show to see the very talented Magic Man. Both of these artists have some of the best songs to sing along/dance to and I highly recommend seeing both of them.
Went to the show specifically to see Magic Man, and they were awesome! Smallpools and the opening act, Waters, were just icing on the cake. All three had incredible energy, and really engaged with the audience. Would highly recommend seeing any of the three if they come your way!
I don't understand why Magic Man didn't headline this show. They were way better than Smallpools. Also Smallpools invited their fans to a "meet and greet" at another place after the show, and were less than friendly to their fans. They are a one-hit wonder anyway and will fade into nothingness. I would never go see Smallpools again. Probably one of the worst experiences I've ever had at a show. I missed Panama Wedding but heard from several friends that they are good.
Magic Man awesome extremely talented band want see more.
I absolutely love Smallpools, and they are even better live. They interact with the crowd and this was a fantastic venue as well! Magic Man did a nice job before them as well!
I mainly went to see Magic Man and was not disappointed. The show was amazing! My friend and I even got to meet some of the members from Magic Man. All in all it was an amazing show at a great venue!
pretty solid concert, definitely recommend seeing these guys
I actually met up with Alex (the lead singer for Magic Man) after they played and it was great! Smallpools did great and so did Waters! Magic Man had to be my favourite thought because I just genuinely love them. They're all great bands but I just listen to MM religiously. Waters was amazing too. Ugh they were all just so energetic and great to meet
Smallpools and Magic Man put on an amazing show. It was my second time seeing Magic Man, and my first time seeing Smallpools. Both bands have amazing energy and know how to put on a show. Waters was also there, they were the first band to preform. If you ever get a chance to see them, you should. All three bands were great.
Before this concert, I had never heard of Waters. They were awesome and easily made the show what it was. Their energy was awesome!! Magic Man was great, as always. And Small Pools closed out the show with a lot of fun.
I cannot describe my emotions. The concert was so amazing. Meeting Alex Callow felt like a dream.
The deluxe room is kind of small, but the concert was amazing regardless. Smallpools has such great stage presence and magic man and waters were great as well. Overall it was probably the best show by far.
I had never heard Waters before, but now they are one of my favorite bands! Magic Man was phenomenal as well!! I really enjoyed Smallpools, especially during "Killer Whales" when they passed around the giant blow-up killer whale.
Waters, although I had no idea who they were before, were great! They were great communicating with the crowd, making us laugh and sing a long. I also got their drumstick and got them to sign it which was a HUGE plus. Magic Man I can't even describe in words, they were AMAZING, FANTASTIC, REMARKABLE, FABULOUS. They made the whole thing unforgettable. I loved their music before and they were my favourite band before but now that love has just intensified. Smallpools, although I loved their music, I was a little disappointed with. We waited 30 minutes for them to come on stage, their professional lighting, although amazing - compared to the casual setting of the other bands - was a little out of place. I think they were trying to be funny, however they insulted the crowd more than once and we didn't find it funny. Their keyboard peddle broke and we had to wait, then they walked off to change their shirts before a song was done and their was a 5 minutes drum solo. If it were a little shorter - the drum solo - it would have been okay, but I think 5 minutes was a little long.
The show was at the Mercury Lounge in Louisville. It was a smaller venue and it felt like an intimate concert, The bands were a perfect line up and we had a blast. The bands also stuck around to sign autographs and take pictures with their fans. It was a great show for my daughter's Sweet Sixteen birthday party. We will never forget it. Ever!
Magic Man and Smallpools put on a wonderful show for Louisville
