Show Review: The Little Ones at Southgate House

The Little Ones are out on tour to support their new album, "Morning Tide". On October 14th, they brought their bright, indie-pop to the Southgate House in Newport, KY. As the last night of their tour with The Walkmen, they made it a memorable show; each band reflecting their own brand of indie rock. The shiny, happy sounds of The Little Ones contrasted with The Walkmen's emotional, brooding music and made for an interesting night.

The Little Ones put on a show that reflects their music. They looked like they were having as much fun playing their songs as we were watching them.
Starting off with two favorites from their first EP, "Oh, MJ" and "Cha Cha Cha", they got the crowd singing along right away. They followed that up with four songs from "Morning Tide". "Ordinary Song" was anything but, with its breezy chorus, into the "Oh, Oh..." chanting of "Gregory's Chant". Then came my favorite song from the new album, "Tangerine Visions" followed by the title track. Then it was time to "Face The Facts". I was glad they played a song from their self released EP, "Terry Tales & Fallen Gates" when they offered up "Forgive Yourself". The bouncy, "Everybody's Up To Something" (Brian was bouncing right along with his bass line) and "Rise & Shine" were the last two new songs played before they closed with their most popular song, "Lovers Who Uncover" that electrified the audience, fueling them to clap and sing along.
The Little Ones never disappoint with a live show, playing crowd favorites, a good mix of old and new songs and leave you wanting more. Don't miss them when they come to your town. Here are their remaining fall tour dates:

The Little Ones
Sun
10/19/08
Washington, DC
DC9
Tue
10/21/08
Chicago, IL
Schubas Tavern
Wed
10/22/08
Minneapolis, MN
7th Street Entry
Thu
10/23/08
Omaha, NE
The Waiting Room
Sat
10/25/08
Denver, CO
Hi-Dive
Mon
11/10/08
Seattle, WA
Chop Suey
Tue
11/11/08
Portland, OR
Doug Fir Lounge
Fri
11/14/08
Los Angeles, CA
Echo
Sat
11/15/08
Costa Mesa, CA
Detroit Bar

Check out more pictures from the show of here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31499139@N07/

Atlas and the Anchor would like to thank Angela at Filter for the tickets, Lee from The Little Ones for taking the time to talk and write out the set list and Jenna Kreitzer for taking the photos.