Concert Review: Fanfarlo and Freelance Whales (with Video)

December 27th, 2009 • 1 comment Boston, Concert Review, Folk, Rock
Tags: fanfarlo, Freelance Whales, T.T. and the Bear's, Weathervanes

Fanfarlo and Freelance Whales played in Boston at T.T. the Bear’s on December 17. Despite the fact that London’s indie-pop group Fanfarlo headlined, several Bates kids and I actually made the trek to see the openers, New York’s Freelance Whales.

Freelance Whales is Judah Dadone, Kevin Read, Doris Cellar, Jake Hyman and Chuck Criss.  They were recently signed onto Frenchkiss/Mom + Pop Records, and in my opinion deserve a lot more recognition than they’ve garnered so far. The group is rapidly gaining momentum considering the limited time they’ve been together.

Their show was a great success, and the packed, enthusiastic crowed they played for is a testament to the close following they’ve acquired. Read more »