Mt Eerie @ Lutheran Church of the Messiah
Seated on the stage inside a warm church basement in Greenpoint, Phil Elvrum asked his crowd to sit, saying that it wouldn't work with us standing. A seated crowd was far less likely to conduct distracting conversation than one on its feet. Phil's music is of the quiet lo-fi variety. The young audience abided to his request surprisingly quick, and soon everyone was on the floor, trying to find a comfortable way to sit in tight spaces. Throughout the performance, our legs fell asleep and we continued to shift our bodies, attempting to find a more comfortable position. It was a subtle distraction, but a sacrifice we were willing to make for an incredibly intimate performance.
