Freelance Whales at the Echo – Photo Gallery and Review

I was so excited about seeing Fanfarlo at The Echo on Monday, Nov. 23 that I didn’t even think about who was going to open. Freelance Whales were more than a pleasant surprise. They are five of the cutest kids from New York, singing through smiles and swapping around a range of instruments that they call haunted. They brought us duets with the banjo and glockenspiel; they have harmonium and watering cans!

This tour is their first time playing outside of New York, but you’d never guess it when you see them play. Doris Cellar works the bass and glockenspiel at the same time, flawlessly. They run on pure joy and the whole thing feels like the friendliest dance party sleep over. I’m going to to singing along to their CD “Weathervanes” all winter!

Words: Roxy Roknian

Photos: Craig Parker

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4 Responses to “Freelance Whales at the Echo – Photo Gallery and Review”

Freelance Whales at The Echo – Video Review « Grimy Goods says:
December 1, 2009 at 9:33 am
[...] latest “it” band, the Freelance Whales played quite the impressive show last week at the Echo. If you didn’t check the photos and [...]
Sandy says:
November 28, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Totes! They made me so happy watching them. Great opener for Fanfarlo but I’m sure they’re on their way to headlining their own show very soon.
Kara says:
November 27, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I totally agree! I love this band. They are going to blow up.
Daria terzugov says:
November 27, 2009 at 3:12 pm
These kids should do SXSW!!!!