The Bearsville Theatre complex lit up with excitement and good vibes on Friday, June 28 for a double-headlined show from Ratboys and Water From Your Eyes. The event brought together fans of a multi-genre spectrum and vibrant performances to Woodstock.
Chicago indie-rock band Ratboys, are on a break from their tour opening for The Decemberists, which picks back up in July. After which the band, comprised of Julia Steiner, Dave Sagan, Marcus Nuccio, and Sean Neumann, will embark on a fall headline tour. For now, they’re playing a few headline shows including Friday night’s juncture with Water From Your Eyes, who then go to Europe and return to the States for a lineup of festivals.
The show served as a standalone experience with both bands, who are currently on their respective tour schedules, coming together for one special show. Fans got to witness the first time the two bands played a show together since 2016. Fans of both bands in the audience blended in with each other seamlessly in this union of rock music.
As the crowd shuffled into the venue, the first band of the night, alt-rock group Water From Your Eyes took the stage. Singer, Rachel Brown, began by declaring they had lost their voice, however, they along with bandmate, Nate Amos, proceeded to put on an electrifying performance. Each band member brought their own style to the set, making it an enjoyable watch.
Ratboy’s set presented music from old and new albums filling Bearsville Theater with their repertoire of musical approaches. Frontwoman, Steiner, rocked a flying V guitar throughout the show adding flare to their rhythmic indie music. Each tune sonically transitioned into another, with the occasional introduction, making the exhibition of their music look so natural.
Because the room fostered such intimacy between the audience and the bands, the connection was radiant. Attendees were able to interact easily with the band, whether it was while they were on stage or walking around when they weren’t performing. Overall, the casual and welcoming nature of the concert left everyone in high spirits.
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