The Knitting Factory, October 4th – Natalie Ferri

Purple clouds of smoke engulf an enthusiastic crowd who is awaiting the start of Minus The Bear’s 10th Anniversary Tour. Boise opens the 33 city tour commemorating their first album release of “Highly Refined Pirates.” Following their debut album came 5 more including their latest and most popular “OMNI.” Minus The Bear is an indie rock group from Seattle, Washington comprised of Jake Snider, Dave Knudson, Alex Rose, Cory Murchy, and Erin Tate. They have recently risen to fame with the single My Time off of “OMNI” and were recently touring late night talk shows preforming. As an avid fan I was excited for my first Boise show. Having seen them 3 times in Sacramento, CA I knew the show would be enjoyable.

Minus The Bear played a short set due to time constraints placed by the venue, but they were able to play a couple songs from “Highly Refined Pirates,” “Menos El Oso,” and “OMNI.” The show was more produced than previous shows: using smoke machines and rhythmic alternating colored lights but the group meshed well together and played a fun show. I enjoy watching them play because you can tell they are all good friends who love to play music. I suggest them to anyone interested in rock with Pachuca Sunrise, My Time, Summer Angel, Into The Mirror, and my favorite song Ice Monster.