Earlier this year, Merrill Garbus and company were set to play Lawrence over the summer. But complications happened (we’ll keep that information confidential), and the locals were forced to wait for the rescheduled show. Several months later, our patience paid off.
“Do you wanna live?!”
“Yeah!!”
“Do you wanna live?!”
“Yeah!!”
Her audience remained captivated for the rest of the night. The lyrics were mighty, and the audience was obedient, loyal and devoted. They belonged to her completely. They swayed during the slower songs, and raised their arms in triumph during the robust ones. It’s a delicate balancing act Garbus performs, switching between crooning lyricist and mighty musical leader.
Welcome back to Lawrence, tUnE-yArDs. This was well worth the wait.
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