Matt Pond PA
October 24th, 2007
By Archived Story
Our beloved Dinkytown; the hot spots are too numerous to count. From a hung-over morning at Al’s Breakfast, to a drunken stupor into Mesa’s pizza, or a custom “waterpipe” from the Hideaway, it’s a fine tradition.
When it comes to the matter of evening date activities, is there any competition? The Varsity Theater, on any given night, can be your sure shot option. With its comfortable interior and diverse lineup of acts, you’re likely to find your night. Matt Pond PA’s performance on Oct. 8th exemplified this matter to perfection.
Hailing from New Hampshire, Matt Pond PA brought in a casual crowd with their edgy, but sensitive, appeal. The couches and sofa chairs formed a giant horse shoe around the stage and offered couples a chance to mingle. Kicking off at 9:00 O’clock, the stage front filled in, but many remained seated. The band played for a little over an hour. F several songs of their forthcoming album, Last Light, and the show closed with a few crowd favorites. What the group lacked in consistency and variety, they made up for in charming stage banter and the occasional nail on the head rocker. All in all, the performance provided another positively charming evening at 1308 4th street.
