The National - The Crofoot Pontiac, MI 6.8.08
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Last night Erika and I went to see the National who were playing a 1 off show during the tour with REM and Modest Mouse. They had a free evening between Chicago and Toronto so the National stopped in Detroit (well Pontiac) for a show. We missed the opening band which is ok since it was no one I have ever heard of. The show was sold out at 1150 people and this was the first time I had ever been to the Crofoot. Its a newer venue in Pontiac, was Industry I believe years ago and renovated for shows. The layout is amazing, the stage is a good size and the balcony is quite wide and gives you perfect view of the band. There are a number of bars both upstairs and down so waiting for a drink isn't too bad at all. The best part, its not that smoky and its clean. Yeah I still love St Andys down in Detroit but if I had my choice I would rather see shows here, the sound it much better and its not a million degrees in the summer.
Getting back to the National, they played for about an hour and a half and started off with "Start A War". They played the majority of Boxer; "Brainy", "Squalor Victoria", "Racing Like A Pro", "Ada", "Mistaken For Strangers", "Fake Empire", "Apartment Story", "Slow Show" and "Secret Meeting", "All The Wine" and "Mr. November" which they dedicated to Barack Obama from Alligator. There were a few more songs but I can't remember off hand but it gives you a good idea of the setlist. The band sounded great and were into the show. There was a little bit of banter between songs but you couldn't really understand what Matt Beringer was saying. There were some songs I was hoping for but have heard them at other shows. If you are slated to see the National open for REM or even on an independent show you will enjoy. They are an amazing live band and one that you should not miss.
Posted by mardenhill 6/08/2008 10:51:00 AM
Labels: Music
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2:28 PM
Industry was actually right next door to the Crofoot. It is called the eagle theater, and it is booked by the same team that now books shows at the crofoot.
