Electric Daze Magazine

Lala Lala at The Neptune in Seattle, Washington. 10/25/2019

Whitney at The Neptune in Seattle, Washington. 10/25/2019

The Paper Kites at The Neptune in Seattle, Washington. 9/16/19

The Paper Kites at The Neptune in Seattle, Washington. 9/16/19

Charly Bliss at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA. 6/9/19

King Princess at Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. 4/24/2019

Mac Demarco at the Showbox Sodo in Seattle, Washington. 5/11/19

SWMRS at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. 4/30/19

Donna Missal at Neumos in Seattle, Washington. 4/24/19

Better Oblivion Community Center at The Showbox in Seattle, Washington. 3/17/19

Wilderado at The Neptune in Seattle, Washington. 3/26/19

The Driver Era at The Crocodile in Seattle, Washington. 4/6/19

Hot Flash Heat Wave at the Paris Theatre in Portland, Oregon. 02/22/19

Young the Giant at The Signal in Chattanooga, TN. 02/12/19

Greta Van Fleet at the Paramount in Seattle, WA.

photos and review by Eva Burns

The rain had begun to fall on a winter’s evening in Downtown Seattle, yet that wasn’t stopping the fans forming to see the wondrous Michigan Rock band Greta Van Fleet. The line was already down the street and around the corner, all waiting patiently (and some stoned, if I may say so) to enter the grand doors of Seattle’s famous Paramount Theater. Some die hard fans had been waiting in line as early as 9 AM that morning to get access into the band’s first of two sold out shows. To be at a Greta show is quite the experience, not only for the return of bluesy classic rock and roll sound that they are known for, but also for the diverse audience of older adults reliving there rock and rock glory days. Many folks are incredibly excited to see the return of pure rock, within today’s limited selection of radio-friendly formulaic rock bands.

As the doors quickly opened on time, the fans hurried in to escape the rain. Shortly after the opening band Ida Mae took the stage, starting off the evening with some heavier acoustic, british blues and Americana influenced rocking Nashville vibes. After a short set, Greta took the stage and wasted no time, getting the theater riled up with “Highway Tune” and then “Edge of Darkness”, both classics that got the crowd singing along wildly. Josh Kiszka spoke once or twice throughout the evening to ignite more character before a song would start, or to tell a short tale and set your mind spinning before beginning another song. However,much of their material speaks for itself, with the intense guitar, bass, drum and vocal riffs.

Moon Taxi at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN. 12/31/18

Moon Taxi at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN. 12/31/18