Snow Patrol – Just Say Yes

Snow Patrol’s new video for “Just Say Yes” was posted on YouTube a couple of weeks ago. I’ve linked to it above for those who haven ‘t seen it yet. The song appears on their new album, “Up to Now” which will be available November 9th. The album is mostly a compilation of songs spanning their entire career, but there are also three new tracks that will be included. “Just Say Yes” is the first of these to be released.

The Lightning Strike

Lightning struck Beacon Theater last night when Snow Patrol electrified the stage with their energetic performance. They gave quite a show, using every element imaginable as part of their act. For starters, there was a projector that wrote out a list of cities on the tour, ending with New York and a huge red heart, showing their love for this city.

Another impressive part of their setup, their equipment included two drum kits and four keyboards. On several songs a band member would switch between two different instruments (drum and keys, keys and guitar). Their use of lighting was also exquisite, adding an extra element to their show instead of just being noise that had no real purpose. It really seemed to match the music as it progressed.

The best part of their show was their stage presence though, especially the lead singer. He really engaged the crowd and even had them participate during “Shut You Eyes”. There was laughter and excitement throughout the night which was due in large part to him.

The band played approximately 1.5 hours with a 3-song encore. Set list was as follows:

If There’s A Rocket tie Me To It
Chocolate
Hands Open
How To Be Dead
The Golden Floor
The Finish Line
Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking
Make This Go On Forever
Run
Shut Your Eyes
Chasing Cars
Crack The Shutters
Take Back The City
Open Your Eyes

Encore:
The Lightning Strike (What If This Storm Ends?)
Run
You’re All I Have

Snow Patrol Announce New Album

Snow Patrol have announced they will release an album of fan favorites November 9th. The album includes not only their most loved songs but also three new tracks for fans to enjoy. They also have started their U.S. Tour and will be in New York Sept 22 & 23 at Beacon Theater. This blogger was lucky enough to get tickets for the Sept 22 date. Look for a review of their performance next week.