This was my second time seeing Bahamas. I'll happily go for a third, fourth, or more if he/they continue making profound music, and putting on awesome, memorable shows.
The lighting set-up was unexpected, and though sparse, was incredibly well-designed, effective, and a great complement to the music. Kudos to the lighting technician(s) and stage designer(s). This arrangement may be considered a gamble and might not work for every band or tour, but it created a raw, yet welcoming atmosphere for me in the 10th row.
For a Remembrance Day show, several individuals in the audience seemed a little boisterous to me, which didn't quite match the laid back, but moving feel of the performance and Afie's / the band's persona in general. I was reminded how professional, considerate, and intelligent Bahamas is when I saw how they handled the overzealousness of a few fans, doing so without drawing attention, without upsetting the chemistry onstage, and making it look easy in the process.
The music of the band is wonderful to experience live, and this night was no exception. In a way, I'm very happy that a band like Bahamas hasn't yet achieved super-stardom, though these talented artists and performers certainly have the chops and sensibilities to handle such an advancement.
I'd highly recommend catching up with this band live if you have the chance. I don't think you'll be disappointed, and it's really nice to see such an accomplished group of musicians playing smaller venues (relative to the big arenas, that is).
The opening act, John K. Samson was really good too, and I'm glad I arrived early enough to catch his performance.