Sound Tribe Sector 9 at The Fillmore
by Corey Blecha
On the weekend of Friday the 13th, one of the hottest jam bands in the flourishing “jamtronica” scene, Sound Tribe Sector 9, was in town for a two-night run on their Great Cycle Spectacles Tour. Making limited stops, with only Denver and Chicago announced so far, these shows are truly unique performances, featuring a brand new stage setup and a Mayan-themed light show.
With plenty of anticipation, thousands of local and out-of-state fans made their way to the Fillmore early on Friday, with nearly half of the sold-out crowd getting through the doors before 8p.m. The show was scheduled to start then, however, a 45-minute delay, had the full house ready to explode when the band finally hit the stage around 8:45.
The wait was definitely worth it, as “Tribe” came out hitting hard from the get-go, seamlessly firing through both classics and new tunes, with their signature funky jam, break-beat style. I have been a fan of the band for a few years now, and one thing that the band is definitely not guilty of is remaining stagnant. As technology evolves and genres blend, Sound Tribe has always managed to adapt to the current musical climate, while staying true to the sound that got them to the level they are at now, a balance that is hard to find in most bands these days.
Two nights–with no openers, I might add–allowed for some more exploratory set lists, sprinkling classics like “Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist” and “Beyond Right Now,” with newer favorites like “Scheme” and “EHM.” For the casual fan, it was a great two nights of Sound Tribe, and for the die-hards, there were surely moments that any real fan would have had trouble standing still or lamenting the performance, which seems to be the case with so many fans of bands that “hit it big.” The combination of songs, and even a few improv sections, made the show very interesting, and with a light show and stage set-up like theirs, the event was a one-of-a-kind sensory overload.
Both nights had their moments, and the intro theme, with a robot voice and new-world order unification messages definitely set the tone for a creepy, yet fantastically fun Friday the 13th weekend with one of Denver’s favorite bands. Keep updated with them through their website, and make sure to look out for future tour dates, because this is a band that you don’t want to miss!!
Category: Planet Buzz
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