Boston-based indie folk band, Tall Heights, performed to a sold out crowd at Lincoln Hall on October 19th. Their current tour is following the release of their 11 track album Pretty Colors For Your Actions. The band was formed in 2009 and has since released two EPs and three albums.

Opening for the band were indie pop group Frances Cone and indie folk singer Ben Cramer also known as Old Sea Brigade. Frances Cone presented the audience with beautiful harmonies and tranquil sounds. The group’s next album Late Riser is set to release in January 2019. Coming from Nashville Tennessee, Old Sea Brigade performed tracks from his debut self-titled EP. Cramer’s music gives listeners a glimpse into his life and own experiences. Both acts joined the audience after their performances and were happy to meet and talk with fans. The two-story venue was packed with eager fans. By the time Tall Heights was welcomed onto the stage by a very enthusiastic crowd.

Kicking off the show with their song “Not Like It Was” The indie duo were very interactive with the audience and even asked for the fans’ help during one of their songs, “Cross My Mind”. A factor that contributes to Tall Heights unique sound would be their choice of instruments. Using the cello, trumpet, and even cell phones and raindrops, the band is able to produce. During this song, singer and lead guitarist Tim Harrington asked members of the audience to call the person standing next to them and put both cell phones on speaker while holding the phones right next to each other. This produced a sort of feedback loop of sound that the band used as part of their song. Singer and cellist Paul Wright took a brief moment towards the end of the show to encourage fans to go out and vote this coming November, to which the audience responded with an applause.

The audience interaction at the show helped promote a positive and upbeat energy for the entirety of it. About halfway through the show, Tall Heights decided to play an acoustic version of their song “The Running of the Bulls”, which resulted in the crowd holding up their cell phone flashlights as the band performed. The sound quality was fantastic and really emphasized the duo’s harmonies. Tall Heights’ live performance was even better than listening to their recorded songs. The band also introduced the crowd to the other band members which included drummer Paul Dumas, guitarist Ian Romer, and trumpet player/guitarist Kolson Pickard. The group closed the show with an encore performance of their popular song “Spirit Cold”. Following the show, Tall Heights made sure to stick around at the merchandise table to meet fans and take pictures. The band will continue touring the United States through December. Overall, Tall Heights and their opening acts were able to put on a fantastic show that kept the audience engaged and excited throughout.