Live Review:

Twin Forks - Moscot, NYC - May 5, 2014

The Twin Forks performance was one of two shows that I caught on an impromptu double header of coverage that I picked up last Thursday (because I’m obviously a masochist,) and it was one of the best decisions that I ever made. Not only is frontman Chris Carrabba (also of Dashboard Confessional and Further Seems Forever) one of the sweetest conversationalists ever (interview to follow shortly,) but the dynamic four-piece is so mesmerizing that passersby were stopping at the picture windows behind the stage setup to observe the show with us.

Moscot is a bit of a weird deal: you’re not entirely sure that you’re at the right place when you arrive, because all you see is a counter full of eyeglasses. Apparently, some NYC Bohemian decided that hosting bands at an eyewear retailer would be badass. It kinda was though, if you could get around the awkward digs (i.e. the labyrinth-like hallways leading to the conference room serving as the backstage area, or the inconveniently positioned bathroom catty-corner to the makeshift bar at the end of the counter, with a door that opens directly onto other people standing around, or the bottleneck entranceway to the play area.)

The band’s enthusiasm was matched only by its audience. Hoots, hollers, sing-alongs (whether you knew the words going in or not,) and band-audience banter abounded and it was just fucking fun. The songs are ridiculously toe-tapping and the band is just so damn likeable. No one wanted the band to leave, and, in fact, they were cool enough to set up a table just to greet everyone and hand them a free EP. Even if you missed out on the band’s three-show run in the city this past week, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of their self-titled EP; it’ll make you happy during your miserable commute.
Also, stay tuned for upcoming jams, as Chris has already got several songs in mind for their next EP.

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