Bleachers Bring Out The Chicks In Last Show at Troubadour Run
Bleachers ended a rare set of underplays in Los Angeles at West Hollywood’s Troubadour on Tuesday night, bringing out The Chicks to close out a full-circle moment marking the first time the New Jersey indie rockers have played the iconic venue since 2014. Led by Grammy-winning superproducer Jack Antonoff, Bleachers gave fans a much closer look than usual in the 500-cap room, with their nostalgic sound and deep-cut lyrics right at home with the Troubadour’s magic. The Troubadour gave a much more intimate vibe than the arenas and theaters they usually play, like Madison Square Garden back in June. With the smaller space, the band could engage directly with the audience more freely, with devotees in the front row feet away at the edge of the stage. All five nights felt like a return to the start of the group, with the set list offering a blend of nostalgia from their first album, Strange Desire, and fresh cuts from everyone for ten minutes, the band’s fifth studio album they released in May. Showcasing old favorites …
