{"id":1328,"date":"2018-02-26T12:06:02","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T17:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=1328"},"modified":"2018-02-26T12:06:02","modified_gmt":"2018-02-26T17:06:02","slug":"x-ambassadors-house-of-blues-0218","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2018\/02\/26\/x-ambassadors-house-of-blues-0218\/","title":{"rendered":"X Ambassadors @ House of Blues 02\/18"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment1329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment1329\" style=\"width: 646px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-2-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Katie Evans\" width=\"636\" height=\"424\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-2-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment1329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Katie Evans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a spending time working on new music, X Ambassadors have returned to the touring world by kicking off a short February tour. They performed a sold out show at the House of Blues in Boston on Feb. 18.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minnesota-based indie rock duo Now, Now opened the show. The band is made up of longtime friends Cacie Dalager (vocals\/guitar) and Bradley Hale (drums). Despite being sick, Dalager entertained the audience with a high energy performance and strong vocals. The band performed a collection of upbeat rock songs. After instructing the crowd to dance, Dalager introduced their newly released single \u201cSGL.\u201d The audience appeared to enjoy their set, but seemed ready for the main act of the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1328 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2018\/02\/26\/x-ambassadors-house-of-blues-0218\/now-now2\/'><img width=\"636\" height=\"424\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/Now-Now2-636x424.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/Now-Now2-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/Now-Now2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/Now-Now2-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1331'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto by Katie Evans\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2018\/02\/26\/x-ambassadors-house-of-blues-0218\/now-now1\/'><img width=\"636\" height=\"424\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/Now-Now1-636x424.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/Now-Now1-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/Now-Now1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/Now-Now1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1330'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto by Katie Evans\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a short set change, alternative rockers X Ambassadors took the stage. The group hails from Ithaca, N.Y. and is comprised of Sam Harris (vocals\/saxophone), Casey Harris (keyboard), and Adam Levin (drums). They began their set with their newest single \u201cDon\u2019t Stay,\u201d followed by an older favorite, \u201cJungle,\u201d as the crowd roared. Harris was filled with energy and constantly moved around the stage. He spent most of the night riling up the crowd and explaining the meaning behind many of their songs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the song \u201cHang On,\u201d Harris asked the audience to raise their hands along with him anytime he sang the line \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your whole five fingers on\u2026<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d Everyone followed along and he was visibly happy with the outcome. To introduce \u201cLow Life,\u201d Harris explained to the audience \u201cIf you\u2019ve ever felt like you\u2019ve had one of those days where you didn\u2019t like what you saw in the mirror, this song is for you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X Ambassadors have been on the down low for over a year while they worked on new music. This tour was the perfect time for them to premiere some of the new songs: \u201cOne of the reasons we\u2019re all here tonight is because we\u2019re gonna play you some brand new music. Do y\u2019all wanna hear some new music?\u201d Harris asked while preparing to perform a song titled \u201cHappy Home.\u201d The song had pieces of the old X Ambassadors, but there was clearly a growth. The song featured a small choir and high notes from Harris while still having their usual heavy drum beats and keyboard. Harris introduced the next new song, \u201cRIP,\u201d by explaining that he has been with his fianc\u00e9 for over seven years and she gives him \u201cthis look\u201d sometimes and the song is about that look. This song was similar to that of \u201cFear\u201d or \u201cJungle.\u201d \u201cHold You Down\u201d is about a relationship Harris had with someone who is not in his life anymore, and he is not happy with the way things were left.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They kept the high energy throughout their performance and the audience was constantly moving along. Harris\u2019 vocals were strong and clear. He played the saxophone during a few songs, and the audience loved it. His brother had a solid night on the keys and danced along to all of their songs. Levin\u2019s drum beats rang throughout the venue constantly and added an important element to the set.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They dedicated a song to the 17 victims of the recent Florida shooting, and Harris expressed his views: \u201cBottom line we need stricter gun control.\u201d The crowd cheered in agreement and the band began a touching performance of \u201cUnsteady.\u201d The show ended with a note from the band, \u201cYou should never be afraid to be who you are. We are your allies, your friends, your lovers. We will protect you and always fight for your rights and we will never silence ourselves.\u201d The band began their final song of the night, \u201cUnconsolable\u201d and a warm feeling was felt throughout the venue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Katie Evans<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-1328 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2018\/02\/26\/x-ambassadors-house-of-blues-0218\/unnamed-5-4\/'><img width=\"424\" height=\"636\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-5-424x636.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-1336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-5-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-5-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-5.jpg 997w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-1336'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto by Katie Evans\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2018\/02\/26\/x-ambassadors-house-of-blues-0218\/unnamed-4-5\/'><img width=\"424\" height=\"636\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-4-424x636.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-1335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-4-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-4-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-4.jpg 997w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-1335'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto by Katie Evans\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2018\/02\/26\/x-ambassadors-house-of-blues-0218\/unnamed-3-6\/'><img width=\"636\" height=\"424\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-3-636x424.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-1334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-3-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-1334'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto by Katie Evans\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2018\/02\/26\/x-ambassadors-house-of-blues-0218\/unnamed-1-13\/'><img width=\"636\" height=\"424\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-1-636x424.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-1-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2018\/02\/unnamed-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-1333'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto by Katie Evans\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a spending time working on new music, X Ambassadors have returned to the touring world by kicking off a short February tour. 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