The last guitars that were strum before my eyes belonged to the Dirty Heads. The band played inside the infamous Festival Pier located in Philadelphia. Beings how it was my first time there, I was not clear on what to expect. For starters, crossing the street towards the blaring music was like jumping into a mini paradise. The small, outdoor venue was decorated with sand and tents. It induced the feeling of the beach without having to hide your beer from the seagulls, and after a couple cranberry vodkas, you forgot about the ocean being nonexistent.
I always prefer smaller venues because the performers seem to take a more personable approach with the audience. A warm feeling of intimacy creeps at your heart, and the bands appear to hold more comfort with their words and actions. The interaction between the band and audience always appears to be absent in a stadium type venue. Festival Pier allows the music loving beings to be overwhelmed with peace and cordiality.
This positive vibes in the environment only add to the grooving melody pouring out of the speakers. The Dirty Heads rocked the stage, just as they did the last time I attended their concert. The band mates really seem to enjoy what they have chosen to do with their lives. Emotion drips out of their lyrics while they frolic on stage to their own beat. It takes a special kind of sad soul to not enjoy yourself while a dynamic band performs in a wondrous concert venue.
Being in the "music biz" it is good to hear of an outside venue that is fun. Philly has always been under estimated in this entertainment field. There was a time when you could go to watch an outside concert involving top names in the industry at the Dell, or go to one of many underground punk clubs late at night and into the morning, hell even the Orchestra are world class along with its facilities and of course the radio band is as diverse as any city. More promotion of the city is needed it is painfully lacking. I'm sure i would feel better if i were going to a Pretenders concert in the old run down Tower theater.
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