Concert Review: Geese at A&R Music Bar in Columbus
Article & Photos by Jack Foley / Gallery
The Brooklyn-based post-punk outfit Geese performed a sold-out headlining show at A&R Music Bar in Columbus, OH on May 17th. The previous weeks had been spent touring with Greta Van Fleet, and we are thrilled that they chose to headline a smaller venue on their day off between arena shows. Geese was introduced to me from a collaborative playlist with my own bandmates at the time, and the songs “Rain Dance” and “Fantasies / Survival” were instantly added to my master playlist. Their sound was captivating, and sounded quite unlike anything else I was listening to at the time; it was experimental in tone and rhythm, almost like an amalgamation of punk, experimental electronica, and art rock, but somehow enveloped in the sound of 70s arena rock, all stripped down enough that unless you listened with a careful ear, the intricacies could pass you by. I highly recommend listening to each of their albums start to finish–you will not be disappointed.
I intended on attending the Pittsburgh date for their 3D Country Tour in support of their sophomore effort in October of 2023, but midterm exams unfortunately had other plans for me. Nevertheless, it was well worth the wait to see the incredibly talented group and experience their chemistry as artists in a small-capacity venue. Frontman Cameron Winter is a force to be reckoned with, his vocals ranging from a soothing low hum to piercing vibrato, with timbre shifting several times even in a single line; his sound is reminiscent of artists such as Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, or Gene of the band Ween, whom Winter has frequently cited as an influence, with a twist that is quite unlike any other artist I have been exposed to. The band played several of their fan favorites such as “Cowboy Nudes” and “2122,” ending with an encore of “Jesse” off their 2023 EP 4D Country and “Low Era” off Projector. Geese is composed of incredible talent, and they are one of the most underrated groups of our generation. Their potential is immense, and I cannot wait to see what directions their experimental nature takes them on future records.