I’ll start by saying that $22 was a bargain to see both Nada Surf and Superdrag co-headlining. They played at Terminal 5 in NYC, a huge venue with two separate balcony levels. We got there not too long after the doors opened and were able to get a really good spot on the main floor. Superdrag started the show; they played a great set with songs mostly from Regretfully Yours and Head Trip In Every Key. They also played a couple of new tracks and a song from John Davis’ new solo album. Their new stuff was alright, I wasn’t really too impressed. I was just glad they played “Do the Vampire.” They closed the set with “Destination Ursa Major” before exiting the stage, and by this time, the venue was packed. Nada Surf took the stage and introduced one of the dudes from Calexico who is playing keyboard and horns during their tour. They opened with “Hi-Speed Soul” which was followed by “Happy Kid." Most of their set consisted of songs from Let Go..
..Some memorable moments include Matthew Caws wearing a fox hat while playing “The Fox”, Ira Elliot using drumsticks with glowing tips during “Fruit Flies”, “Stalemate/Love Will Tear Us Apart”, and Matthew making us sing and dance to “Inside of Love.” Something that surprised most of us was when halfway through their set Matthew says: “Contrary to popular belief, we still enjoy playing this song,” and they begin to play “Popular.” (They have mentioned in interviews that they don’t like playing that song.) It was great and the crowd was clearly excited. They closed the show with “Blankest Year” (with horns added by the Calexico dude). Overall, a really fun show. I had a great time. Nada Surf will keep touring throughout the summer so definitely go see them play if you can. -Tinasucks
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Nada Surf's setlist: Hi-Speed Soul Happy Kid Whose Authority What is Your Secret? Weightless Killian’s Red I Like What You Say Inside of Love Fruit Flies 80 Windows Popular Stalemate Paper Boats Ice on the Wing The Fox Do it Again Beautiful Beat See These Bones Blizzard of '77 Blonde on Blonde Always Love Blankest Year
