David Bazan concert at Aladdin Theater in Portland, US
Thu, 20 Nov 2014

Fantastic show!

David Bazan has always brought a special kind of darkness to my life. So many topics are very relatable to me and he conveys them in a way that makes you feel exposed, vulnerable, and utterly full of despair. He has a stellar and raw voice that brings an amazing amount of emotions to his words.

Now, pairing this with a string quartet?! As soon as the quartet started, I immediately had a huge lump in my throat. As soon as he started singing I lost it. I'm already so sensitive to his songs that this was overwhelming for me. I'm a baby and cried the entire time. It was incredibly beautiful and haunting. It's a very powerful experience and they all have something very special together.

Not only that, but everyone up there looks as though they feel the pain of each song. David is always great with his audience. He chats and lets people ask questions and even deals with hecklers or obnoxious people really well.