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After seeing them open for Tally Hall back in March, my friend Seth and I were keen to see Jukebox the Ghost when they returned to Chapel Hill.
The show started at 9pm with a band called Miniature Tigers. I am not going to bother reviewing their performance, because quite honestly I didn’t go to this show with any intention besides seeing Jukebox play. I sort of brought my B-game that night. I didn’t record a set list and the few photos I was able to take didn’t come out to much. I was there to relax and not record much. I bet you’re glad that you’re reading this now, huh? 
Anyway, it was very humid that night (summer had surely sprung) and the inside of Local 506 was probably worse than outside. I already had perspiration dripping down my forehead and into my eyes by the time Miniature Tigers’ set was over. Great, I’m sure I looked awesome. At least the performers were covered in sweat as well!
Jukebox the Ghost was the second of three bands to play. Just like last time, they were very fun and entertaining. Seth and I had a spot at the right side of the stage this time around, right next to Ben, the keyboardist and vocalist. He turns his keyboard to the side on the stage, so I had a perfect view of the keys.
It’s really amazing to watch a truly gifted keyboardist play, at least for someone like me who can barely play “Ode to Joy.” He pounded out the notes as if it were second nature (it probably is), without really having to pay too much attention. His energies seemed more focused on his vocals, and turning to give the crowd a glance with a raised eyebrow. I hadn’t noticed at the last show that he likes to circle his head around his microphone while he’s playing, but not singing. Anyway the point is, I really appreciate the skill and energy that he displays during the performance. It really makes it a lot of fun for us, the audience!
The songs included in their set (that I recognized) were as follows: Under My Skin, Static to the Heart, My Heart’s The Same, Lighting Myself on Fire, Hold It In and Good Day. I’m sure there are a few I missed, as well as some new ones that I didn’t know the name of.
During the set the band also mentioned that their new album was to be released this coming September from YepRoc, which is an independent record label based in Chapel Hill. That gives me hope that we’ll see them around town again soon to promote it!
Seth and I were ready to leave immediately after the set had ended. Geez was it hot in there! Apologies to Free Energy, the third band, for not sticking around to see their set. I had a great time seeing Jukebox the Ghost again…and I look forward to their next show!
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