I had never heard of The Breakfast until 3 days before the show. I\'m a Purdue student and I frequent the Brewing Company sometimes up to 3 times a week. I always get excited about shows there...it\'s such a chill atmosphere and I\'ve seen the likes of Umphrey\'s McGee and Ekoostik Hookah there numerous times. I have to say, though, of the 15+ shows I have seen at this venue, TB was hands-down the best.
I was so suprised by the energy and stamina. I thought when I saw Phish on tour last summer that I could never dance any harder, but I was panting by the end of Sleeping Beauty. Lady Madonna was a great way to start wrapping up the first set.
One thing I really like about these guys is their love for the fans. Even at setbreak, the guys were mingling with the crowd.
Second set blew me away...Scarlet Begonias?! I think I almost hyperventilated because I couldn\'t dance any harder. TB just has such direction and purpose in their jams, unlike some bands that jam without going anywhere (or else the jams are too scripted).
Needless to say, I was highly impressed and even bought Tim a beer after the show because I felt like I hadn\'t paid enough to see them. He ended up hanging around my table for a good 20 minutes after the show, just shootin\' the shit and talking music. These guys will go far.
By the way, I was the crazy long blonde-haired chick in the red skirt dancing up a storm all night.
