Music review: Delta Spirit, great after a few spirits

I’m not sure what they have to do with mathematics, but they certainly have spirit. Delta Spirit brought what sunshine they had left from their hometown in Long Beach all the way to the Beachland Ballroom  on June 24. Lovers of bands like O.A.R. or Phantom Planet would be interested in this group. The crowds were young and some even traveled from Athens, Ohio to see this band. Love was in the air as the men took off their glasses to impress their dates, who they held onto from behind.

Delta Spirit might be mistaken for the typical indie rock band if it were not for the lead vocals. The lead singer sings with a voice beyond his years: strong but raspy. He kept the energy up, leaving the audience wanting more, even after the encore. Though it wasn’t a sold out show, the people that were there were true fans. The shirts swung around like lassos and the lyrics being shouted were proof of that.

I almost expected a few lighters to flicker when they played their big hit, “People C’mon.”

“Delta Spirit is seriously the best band ever,” a fan said. If you only listen to mainstream radio, you might agree with him. It is positive and energetic music, and the perfect soundtrack for the summer.

Coming up this month is Wolf Parade on July 15th at the Beachland Ballroom, with a Post Show Party to follow in the tavern. This band has been rocking out for years, and has played with big acts like Modest Mouse. They are quirky and distinct, and not to be missed!