This past Sunday, we made it down to San Francisco to catch Midnight Cinema as they performed at The Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco. I have been waiting to catch them live and was so glad because all that waiting, was well worth it. They played to a packed crowd as they recently released their debut album, Lightning in a Bottle last month.
It was great to see the crowd sing along to favorites like Hurricane, Back to the Butterflies, and Lightning in a Bottle. Another highlight is when they performed a dare I say…… cover… of Angel’s on the Moon, the big hit from their previous band Thriving Ivory. I must tell you that I was not expecting them to play that song and it really took me to a very special place and time and brought me the bittersweet memories of my daughter whom I lost many years ago. It was a song that I used to play that helped me get out from under the dark place I was in and return to the light of the world and the living. So it was so refreshing to hear it performed live once again and this time, be completely in the present and such a better place in my life. It was an absolute gift. Check out photos by our Rockin Ryan of their set:
The set list for the night:
- Back to the Butterflies
- Hurricane
- Burn Me Now
- Perfect Stranger
- Angels on the Moon
- Lightning in a Bottle
- Edge of the Earth
I hope you had a chance to pick up the new album since it is filled with passionate songs, emotionally driven lyrics, wrapped in catchy choruses and infectious melodies. It has been one of my favorite since first getting it last month. The album once again highlights the art of their music that truly connects a listener to their emotions through song. Pick up Lighting in a Bottle by visiting: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lightning-in-a-bottle/id906066537.
“We really feel like we’ve come a long way over the past couple of years. We’ve had a lot of time to sit and think about the kind of music we want to make and who we are as musicians. In the end, we’re still the same guys who just want to write good songs that revolve around themes that people can relate to. The difference now is that we have the freedom to explore different sounds while still remaining true to ourselves. I think Midnight Cinema is modern, thematic, and catchy in a way that has staying power. We’re excited for everyone to hear the music and hope that they discover something special for themselves,” notes Midnight Cinema vocalist Clayton Stroope.
Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. I will leave you with several videos from their set.
~ Marisol
Information & Links:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/MidnightCinemaMusic
- Website: http://www.midnightcinemamusic.com/
- Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/midnight-cinema/id666544721
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/MidCinMusic
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