Entering the Metro to a DJ mix from DJ Bald Eagle (you don’t like DJ Bald Eagle, well you can giiiiit out), smoke machines on overdrive, and volume turned low, I didn’t know quite what to expect. Ghostland, new on the national scene from Austin TX, is a simple duo that creates a lot of sound with their music.

Once the concert began, little was needed in way of expectations.Ghostland erupted in a fury of energy, lights, and innovative music that was among the best I’ve seen live. The music man, playing drum, keyboard, electronic things, keyboard, etc. and decked out in a cape remained relatively fly-on-the-wall, but the front man.

I know I say wow a lot, but wow. His entire being displayed the vivacity and wonder needed to lift an entire Metro crown up on his shoulders and still dance under the weight. Wearing his hair in American-Indian style braids, sunglasses, a light leisure suit, and crotch-highlighting tight white pants, he moved to the inspiration of the music he was creating. We, in the crowd, all followed suit.

Worth mentioning is the incredible light/strobe/fog display that the band used. I haven’t seen a lot of concentration on light work, as it seems most bands leave the light effects up to the house. But the more intense light show definitely contributed to the overall experience of the concert.