Returning on tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the incomparable "Once," The Swell Season erupted in the DPAC last night, turning in a truly stellar performance.
There were a number of highlights on the evening, including a new Glen Hansard tune called "Factory Street Bells," dedicated to his 10-month-old son, as well as a beautiful new song by Marketa Irglova.
I had seen The Swell Season in both 2008 and 2010, and I've seen Hansard solo a couple of times as well. He's the ultimate showman, and he puts on a phenomenal concert.
However, this performance was among the best I've seen, highlighted by "Low Rising" slowly morphing into a stellar "Into The Mystic."
The decidedly older crowd was reluctant to sing along or get too involved in the proceedings, but there seemed to be a deep appreciation for the show despite that. The Swell Season brought back tons of good memories, turning a run-of-the-mill Monday evening into an unforgettable experience.
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