{"id":37937,"date":"2023-04-25T21:02:50","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T01:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=37937"},"modified":"2023-04-26T16:17:07","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T20:17:07","slug":"review-field-guide-middle-east-4-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2023\/04\/25\/review-field-guide-middle-east-4-20\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: FIELD GUIDE @ MIDDLE EAST 4\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By: Joshua Rosenthal<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Thursday, April 20th, Field Guide delivered a chill yet compelling performance at the Middle East in Cambridge. The Manitoba-based indie-rock act took to the stage for his first-ever show in the city of Boston, which was also in support of his debut headline tour in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cece Coakley opened the concert with an inviting collection of new songs, including an unreleased one titled \u201c865.\u201d Coakley shared a lot of relatable stories about her music, and for her final song, she even led the crowd through a sing-along section, creating a pleasant bond between the performer and her audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7196-636x477.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"477\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37983 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7196-636x477.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7196-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7196-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7196-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7196-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not too long after, Field Guide started off with \u201cLeave You Lonely,\u201d the first track on last year\u2019s self-titled album, and followed it up with \u201cThe Way It Would Be,\u201d a cut from his 2021 EP of the same name. This was not only a dynamic beginning to his set, but also a great introduction for anyone who might have been unfamiliar with his discography.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7212-636x477.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"477\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37938 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7212-636x477.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7212-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7212-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7212-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7212-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the show, Field Guide played an assortment of tracks such as \u201cAll the Other Lovers,\u201d filling even his saddest songs with an eccentric and friendly spark. Later on in the night, he did an acoustic set without the support of his band, and even though another event could be heard coming from elsewhere in the venue, Field Guide was still able to captivate his audience entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with his relaxed stage presence, part of what made Field Guide such a fascinating performer to watch was his sense of humor. He often launched into funny anecdotes between songs, including ones about eavesdropping on annoying conversations at restaurants and uncomfortable Airbnb situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7215-636x477.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"477\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37984 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7215-636x477.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7215-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7215-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7215-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/files\/2023\/04\/IMG_7215-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field Guide wrapped up his setlist with \u201cYou Were,\u201d a standout song that prompted a considerable amount of people in the audience to sing along. For an encore, Field Guide and his band tore into \u201cEasy,\u201d a song from his debut EP \u201cFull Time,\u201d building up to a lively jam session that served as a great final burst of energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon the conclusion of the concert, both Field Guide and Cece Coakley visited their respective merch tables, taking time to sign merch and talk with their fans. These interactions really drove home just how intimate this show was, one that those in attendance will be unlikely to forget for a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Joshua Rosenthal On Thursday, April 20th, Field Guide delivered a chill yet compelling performance at the Middle East in Cambridge. The Manitoba-based indie-rock act took to the stage for his first-ever show in the city of Boston, which was also in support of his debut headline tour in the United States. 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