Very fun, high energy show
by Figgeypudding on 2/2/16Newport Music Hall - ColumbusWe are so excited The Oh Hellos FINALLY came to Ohio! We are huge fans and have been waiting to see them in concert since their first album release. All the stars aligned and we were finally able to see them in Columbus. This is a very fun, high energy show (as expected). We were not disapointed in the level of enthusiasm. I love going to see bands that have a whole host of muscians on stage, and this was exactly that. If I had to share any critiques, it would be on their level of engagement with the audience. As fans, part of the reason we (or at least I) go to see a band live, is not only to get a feel for their personalities and vibe as a band, but their philosophy/inspiration behind an album. As a fan of Dear Wormwood (their newest release), an album which seems to me to be about temptation and victory, I wanted to hear the band's connection to their songs. I wanted to hear Tyler and Maggie share. And while Tyler did seem very approachable and shared a couple funny stories, I found myself wishing he had been more vulnerable. Maggie gave us no impression at all, as she was silent for the duration of the show. I'm an introvert, so I get it. But as a frontman (or woman) for a band who is putting out songs people become intimately connected to, I think you have to find a way to engage your fans. Overall, I'm still a HUGE fan and I would go see them again and again. I also realize that they are fairly new to this whole touring gig. I just hope that, the more they play, the more comfortable they get being vulnerable with their audience.