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On Wednesday night, Feb. 22, The Wilbur Theater was lit up with groups of people ready to see a music performance from actor\/writer\/musician David Duchovny and his band. \u00a0Currently on their sophomore U.S tour, the band was on their sixth stop out of eleven, all in promotion of Duchovny\u2019s 2015 debut album\u00a0Hell or Highwater<\/i>\u00a0as well as his upcoming album, whose title is TBA.<\/p>\n
Though Duchovny is well-known for his acting in the television shows The X-Files, Californication and more, he began to write his own songs a few years ago and then became serious about putting out an album around 2014. \u00a0With all music written by himself, he worked with producer Colin Lee and president of Boston label ThinkSay Records Brad Davidson to create the album. \u00a0The singer\/songwriter is joined by Berklee College of Music alumnus of the band Weather as his backing band for the album and all performances. \u00a0Together, they create an alternative rock sound. \u00a0In previous interviews, Duchovny has cited influences on his music such as Leonard Cohen, R.E.M. and Wilco, and it clearly comes across in his music. \u00a0His songs are masterfully crafted, with lyrics that showcase Duchovny\u2019s penchant for writing, as they sound like they could be pieces of poetry.<\/p>\n
Performance-wise, the group put on a great show that was fun and energizing. \u00a0Backing band member Pat McCusker (guitarist), opened for Duchovny with some of his own material and invited some of the other band members (including producer Colin Lee) out on stage at times to perform with him. \u00a0He warmed up the crowd with both his acoustic and electric guitar on songs, which were enriched by his impressive vocal chops. \u00a0His own material was well done and had a unique sound to it. At one point he jokingly made the comment that all his songs were \u201csoft and sad.\u201d \u00a0Accompanied by his guitar, he finished with a song that he harmonized on with other band members, adding for a final first glimpse into their impressive talent.<\/p>\n
After a break between sets, the lights lowered and the crowd became energized with the promise of more music. \u00a0Over the loudspeakers, the iconic guitar opening to David Bowie\u2019s classic hit \u201cRebel Rebel\u201d blazed out, pumping up the crowd even more as the band came back on stage to their respective spots, followed by the man of the night, David Duchovny. \u00a0Of course the crowd was going crazy at this point, as many fans of all of Duchovny\u2019s work were in attendance.<\/p>\n
But the crowd was not the only energized entity in the theater\u2014Duchovny and his band were also electrified. \u00a0They performed their songs with a zeal and playfulness, showcasing the songs off of\u00a0Hell or Highwater<\/i>, such as \u201c3000,\u201d \u201cPositively Madison Avenue\u201d and \u201cLet it Rain.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0They also played some new songs from the upcoming album. \u00a0Between numbers, Duchovny would talk and interact with the crowd, sometimes giving a little anecdote about his songs, which he did for one of the aforementioned new songs off his upcoming album. \u00a0It\u2019s based off of the singer\u2019s visit to the famous church in Paris, Sacr\u00e9-Coeur and how he learned that there are always people there praying for others all around the world, even those that they do not know. \u00a0Other stories included similar touching qualities and funny moments too, such as the singer saying that, because he was in Boston, he should be pronouncing his song \u201cStars\u201d as \u2018Stahs.\u2019 \u00a0He also included a few covers in his set, such as Lou Reed\u2019s \u201cSweet Jane\u201d and The Band\u2019s \u201cThe Weight.\u201d<\/p>\n
While the music was all good, what really made the night was how interactive the performers were with the audience and how much energy they brought. \u00a0As previously mentioned, Duchovny interacted through anecdotal storytelling or joking with the audience, but he also really went for it. \u00a0At one point he got\u00a0off<\/i>\u00a0the stage and came into the crowd, dancing with audience members and running through the aisles high-fiving people. \u00a0He also danced on stage, truly getting into it along with everyone else. \u00a0Everyone was having a good time, but the verve David Duchovny and his band brought to their performance made everyone have a\u00a0great<\/i>\u00a0time.<\/p>\n
At the end, they came out to do a few songs as an encore, and for the very last one, Duchovny leaned into the mic and said, \u201cYou know where my heart is at.\u201d Then he and his band members pulled out of their pockets their own individual pussy hats and put them on for the finale, which was a cover of the classic Sly and the Family Stone song \u201cThank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).\u201d \u00a0At this point, everyone was singing and dancing along. \u00a0Truly, how could you not? \u00a0They put on a fantastic show, and the closing was a great way to end the night. \u00a0Hopefully, David Duchovny will be back again soon.<\/p>\n
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