The Boxer Rebellion @ Horseshoe Tavern

It has been a very long time since I saw a show at one of Toronto’s best venues; The Horseshoe Tavern. I reckon it’s been more than a year… It's been way too long indeed.

I was there the other night, reveling in the quality of the sound system and the venue’s atmosphere – this place is truly legendary. 

The crowd was somewhat older than I was and my friend Natsuki was probably the youngest there. While I was talking to her, it shocked me that it was her very first show in Toronto – and she didn't know much about X Japan. I just felt really old... really old.

Enough about age; I was there to see the UK indie rock band, The Boxer Rebellion.  I came to know about the band after watching the movie, "Going the Distance" (Click here to read the post about the band)

The things that I noticed immediately were the tightness of the band. They played as one and there was no moment that I turned my head, wondering why the sound was off. The voice of the singer, Nathan was so high, however, his voice didn't sound whiny at all. Rather, it sounded as if it echoed through the air smoothly. It was very pleasant to listen to him sing. 

I especially like when they played heavier-high tempo songs. The guitarist was very intensely performing and it was very amusing to watch. I loved the style of the bassist as he reminded me of a true stylish English gentleman. The drummer was very consistent with the bass song, looking a little laid-back than everybody else, as though he was there to backup everyone. It was very entertaining to see these different individuals can pull the song together so tight. 

I was almost ashamed by the fact that I did not know about the band until recently. They are indeed legit band, who can create true music and perform a great show. They still have some shows in North America, so when they are in your town, it's worth it to check them out! 

The things that I noticed immediately was the tightness of the sound among the band. They played as one and there was no moment that I turned my head, wondering why the sound was off. The voice of the singer, Nathan was so high, however, his voice didn't sound whiny at all. Rather, it sounded as if it echoed through the air smoothly. It was very pleasant to listen to him sing.

I especially like when they played heavier-high tempo songs. The guitarist was very intensely performing and it was very amusing to watch. I loved the style of the bassist as he reminded me of a true stylist English gentleman. The drummer was very consistent with the bass song, looking a little laid-back than everybody else, as though he was there to backup everyone. hence, it was very entertaining to see these different individuals can pull the song together so tight.

I almost ashamed by the fact that I did not know about the band till recent. They are indeed legit band, who can create true music and perform a great show. They still have some shows in North America, so when they are in your town, it's worthy to check them out!