Last night I went to a concert at the Blue Moon Cafe in Shepherdstown to see a local band play. The band was called Silent Old Mountains, and they were a indie rock band. I'll briefly go over my experiences with them in this blog post.
The atmosphere of the Blue Moon was very welcoming and casual. I felt at ease laughing and talking fairly loudly, without worrying about annoying anyone, since everyone else was doing the same thing. The servers there were friendly, and the drinks were quick and well made.
The band itself was a fairly typical band in composition, including a singer, drummer, bass, guitar and keyboard player. Their sound was what made them stand out, however. They combined elements of rock, indie rock, and drum and bass in how they worked out rhythm and the beat. It resulted in a very enjoyable sound experience that was both relaxing and energizing.
My main complaint about the show was the volume. I couldn't hear the lyrics of any song because they were being drowned out by the loud guitars and the pulsating drums. On more than one occasion the drumming made my ears pound in pain. Apparently this wasn't really exclusive to this band, as many other Blue Moon patrons I talked to said the volume was a consistent problem with their live concerts.
All in all Silent Old Mountains gave me a look at how a indie band can still utilize contemporary influences in their music. I enjoyed my time there, and look forward to seeing what they do in the future.
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