On Friday, February 3rd, The Q-Tip Bandits sold out the beloved Mercury Lounge on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. With support from openers Enrose and Seeing Double, there was an incredible and animated vibe as both the crowd and the performers fed each others energy over the course of the night.
The Q-Tip Bandits are a Boston-based, five-piece, indie-rock pop ensemble with an epic stage presence and and even better tunes. Made up of Leo (frontman), Claire (bassist), Dakota (drums), Hoyt (trombone) and Maclin (trumpet), their stylish, colorful, and refreshing music is supported by the raw intensity of rock, R&B, and funk influences, as well as the use of brass horns.
Within the first three weeks of its release, their lead track “Willow” received 50,000 Spotify streams, giving the band the motivation they needed to start recording their debut EP, Ain’t It Great. Despite its debut during a global pandemic, it was incredibly well received by the masses, and has propelled the band forward since.
Enrose took the stage first and immediately started swinging with an incredible set filled with unreal saxophone solos by the talented saxophonist and singer-songwriter, Gabi Rose. Mixed with vibes of grunge rock and R&B, it was a unique performance that really got the crowd ready for the night ahead.
When Seeing Double got on stage next, there the ambiance shifted as the crowd prepared for these legends with their funky outfits and equally funky beats. As a New York based rock band, they’re known across the scene for their high-energy shows and eccentric stage presence, which was incredibly clear through their performance. With their signature feel-good grooves and punchy instrumentals, Seeing Double did an absolutely incredible job warming and amping up the crowd for the rest of the night.
When the Q-Tip Bandits took the stage, they immediately captivated the audience with velvety, warm and eccentric tones from the trombone and trumpet. With the crowd giddy with anticipation, the vibes escalated even more, complete with an open and excited atmosphere and daisy shaped balloons released during the song “Daisy”. As a cute little keepsake, the crowd jumped around in time with the balloons and the beat as the show closed out, warmth and excitement high on a cold winter’s day.
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The Q-Tip Bandits will be launching into The Tip Toe Tour down south during March, as well as playing at Boston Calling on May 27th if you find yourself in Boston this spring. Seeing Double will be playing in Ithaca opening for Melt on March 28th, and there are more show dates on the horizon to be announced. Enrose doesn’t currently have any performances scheduled, but be sure to check their Instagram for any show updates.
Setlists
Enrose: Feels Like Home, No Doubt, Wait Create, Me n U, Save Yourself
Seeing Double: Don’t Wait, Lovefool [The Cardigans Cover], TIOLI [RONA Cover], Bygones, Ɛ + 13, Valerie [Amy Winehouse Cover], Leah
The Q-Tip Bandits: Chasing Cars, Asking 4 A Friend, Wrong Address, As It Was [Harry Styles Cover], Better Place, July, Kids [MGMT Cover], Tip Toe, Happy, Daisy, Willow
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