Doves
Wow. Let me just say that the band Doves knows how to utilize lighting to enhance their music. Their show at the HOB San Diego last night was a treat. I was extremely disappointed last April when they pulled out of the Coachella Festival but this mishap may have allowed me to see them at SD’s premier (in my opinion) live music venue. The sound in HOB is superior to other small venues and for some reason the stage seems to possess a certain ambience similar to say, MTV unplugged shows. I don’t know how to explain it but even though this was essentially a rock show, the visual of the stage was soft and glowing. Doves songs and the lead vocals are somewhat repetitious in sound and mood but the light show made them feel like power pop or rock opera at times. I don’t think I’ve ever been able to say that lighting made the show before. Strange but true.
