Show: Augustana
Venue: Troubadour- Los Angeles, CA
Date: 2/2/13
Show #5
Earlier this month I went to see the acoustic Augustana (which at this point just means Dan and David) show at the Troubadour, and like every other time I've seen Dan, he was just incredible. If you're not familiar with Augustana, they had a big song in 2005 called "Boston".
Opening for them was a singer/songwriter named Lauren Shera. This girl was such a breath of fresh air. Her voice was so soft and beautiful with that old soul feel. She's one of those artists that when you watch them perform, you can't help but notice the joy being up on that stage brings them. So if you enjoy laid back, slightly depressing songs with thoughtful lyrics sung by an angelic old soul of a voice, you'll love Lauren Shera.
She did a great cover of the Black Keys song "Little Black Submarine"
I also recorded her song "Once I was a bird", which you can actually download for free right now on Noisetrade.com!
Next up was Augustana. This was my third time seeing Dan/Augustana, and every time I do, I can't help but be baffled by the fact that more people don't know and appreciate the enormous talent that is Dan Layus. In my opinion he's one of the most underrated artists around today. When Dan performs, he goes into another world, and he brings you with him. Ok that might be the cheesiest thing I've ever written, but it's true. You get completely lost in the show and forget about anything happening around you. You can always hear a pin drop at an Augustana show because everyone is so invested in what's happening on the stage. If you ever get a chance to see him live, do yourself a favor and get your ass to that show, you will not regret it.
He did a new song called "Youth is Wasted on the Young" which was great! I really hope the next album is all acoustic, he sounds so much better without a band behind him.
"Alive" is probably my favorite Augustana song. It's one of the most beautiful songs you'll ever hear and if it doesn't tug at your heart strings just a little, you're not human.
Earlier this month I went to see the acoustic Augustana (which at this point just means Dan and David) show at the Troubadour, and like every other time I've seen Dan, he was just incredible. If you're not familiar with Augustana, they had a big song in 2005 called "Boston".
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| Lauren Shera |
Opening for them was a singer/songwriter named Lauren Shera. This girl was such a breath of fresh air. Her voice was so soft and beautiful with that old soul feel. She's one of those artists that when you watch them perform, you can't help but notice the joy being up on that stage brings them. So if you enjoy laid back, slightly depressing songs with thoughtful lyrics sung by an angelic old soul of a voice, you'll love Lauren Shera.
She did a great cover of the Black Keys song "Little Black Submarine"
I also recorded her song "Once I was a bird", which you can actually download for free right now on Noisetrade.com!
Next up was Augustana. This was my third time seeing Dan/Augustana, and every time I do, I can't help but be baffled by the fact that more people don't know and appreciate the enormous talent that is Dan Layus. In my opinion he's one of the most underrated artists around today. When Dan performs, he goes into another world, and he brings you with him. Ok that might be the cheesiest thing I've ever written, but it's true. You get completely lost in the show and forget about anything happening around you. You can always hear a pin drop at an Augustana show because everyone is so invested in what's happening on the stage. If you ever get a chance to see him live, do yourself a favor and get your ass to that show, you will not regret it.
He did a new song called "Youth is Wasted on the Young" which was great! I really hope the next album is all acoustic, he sounds so much better without a band behind him.
"Alive" is probably my favorite Augustana song. It's one of the most beautiful songs you'll ever hear and if it doesn't tug at your heart strings just a little, you're not human.
"Fire"
"Borrowed Time"
