The Lisps @ Union Hall 3/14: Love At First Sight

Matt: Ahh, The Lisps. Wednesday night marked the third time I've seen the band in just as many months. However, at this show, for the first time out of the 3, they played their 'YouTube living room megahit', 'I'm Sorry'. I couldn't have been more thrilled to finally hear it live!

There's someting irresistably charming about The Lisps. Maybe it's the lyrics, maybe it's the stage banter, maybe it's the overall quirkiness, but I just can't get enough of it. The gig on Wednesday included the usual shtick, such as waltzing fans, perfectly executed 'dooh dooh doohs' & 'dums dum dums', and a series of running dialogs throughout the evening (highlighted by the consistent badgering of bassist Jeremy's Monkees-esque top).

The band embarks on their first national tour next month, check out all the dates HERE!

Jen: Hey Stereogum, I have an idea for next year’s readers poll: cutest indie rock couple, Sammy and César Lisps. I want to babysit them, they are so cute.

The Lisps’ music has an organic and easy feel to it. Their songs are extremely well thought out and artistic yet able to hold onto their folk roots, making them seem effortless and natural. They beg you to think “of course I should be waltzing to an indie rock song, why haven’t I been all along?” A perfect blend of 50’s country slightly tinged with a latin feel is updated and modern and beautifully executed with grace and joy at each of The Lisps’ shows. For those about to see them on tour all across America, congratulations and come prepared to dance.

MP3: The Lisps - The Winter That I Missed