Aimless & Andy Review - FINGER ELEVEN - BURTON CUMMINGS THEATER- Winnipeg MB. Canada - 1/31/2011
Paralyzed. That's how some would describe Scott Anderson's stage presence on Monday evening as Finger Eleven played to their fans at Winnipeg's Burton Cummings Theater.
Though Scott may not have strayed to far from his microphone, he did make his fans move as Finger Eleven played singles from their new album Life Turns Electric.
Opening the show was Vancouver based band Elias.Worth noting, Elias has a very unique west-coast vibe to them which is reminiscent of 1960s surf tones with a combination of rustic Canadiana melodies. While promoting songs for their new album Lasting Distractions, lead singer Brian Healy thanked Winnipeg for their warm welcome.
Next up, top forty rockers The Envy who produced their upcoming debut album with the help of musical genius and Kiss front man Gene Simmons.
When Gene was talking with the Montreal Gazette about his label and the band, he said: “I really believe that the next generation of superstars is going to come out of Canada. You’ve got perhaps the biggest marketing entity in the world right next door. You can take advantage of America, but you’ve got to have the goods.”
Having launched Simmons Records, an Canadian exclusive label, The Envy have already proved their keep and are slated to release their first full length album in spring 2011.
Playing their first Manitoba show the band played a single called "Cold" which was ironically appropriate as temperatures outside the Burton Cummings Theater reached an average of minus 25 degrees. While preforming their last song, the bands bassist was seen throwing his guitar up with both hands symbolizing the end of the set. Thankfully, he caught it.
With the heat cranked up, and the decibels reaching 100db, fans were finally ready to welcome Finger Eleven to the stage.
One by one band members walked on stage, picking up their instruments and building their fans up for a dark and energizing hour and a half show.
Scott Anderson seemed energized and focused as he stood in front of his microphone, delivering melodies and lyrics from the new album, while still playing favorites such as "One Thing" and "Good Times".
Though he may not have moved much from his front-and-centre position, the levels of concentration and determination in delivery certainly added a high quality sound. With a genuine smile, and a in time foot tap, it was apparent that Finger Eleven was still playing for passion.
Arguably, guitarist James Black seemed to be having the most fun on stage as he hopped and jumped around stage right while bobbing his Mohawk in time with the beat. Think funky chicken walk, with a guitar around your neck. (Said nicely). It added to a quality performance. While opening for the song "One Thing", Black teased the audience with the introduction to "Stairway to Heaven before transitioning into the billboard charting single.
Guitarist Rick Jackett was also seen moving his head while strumming his guitar though his face seemed hidden in his shoulder length hair. It looked almost as if Jackett was honoring the hair bands of the 80's while preforming his rock riffs.
Towards the end of the show, Fans heard the newest single "Living In A Dream" which has taken to local charts after its release in October of 2010.
After 17 songs Finger Eleven bid ado to their fans and humbly walked off stage.
Not surprising, the band did come back for a two song encore and end with their song "Paralyzer" to which fans were seen dancing and singing in all three levels of the theater.
Finger Eleven did not let their fame get the best of them when a young girl took to the stage during the bands final bow, and proceed to hug Scott Anderson and Drummer Rich Beddoe who in turn handed her a pair of drum sticks. It was a moment that will surely be remembered.
Overall, Finger Eleven impressed us as we left into the night and recalled our favorite moments from the performance noting that the band has not yet lost their spark.
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@AimlessNatty and crew are at @Finger_Eleven at the Burton Cummings Theater. Listening to soundcheck while warming up...literally.
Don't let the cold weather paralyze you @Finger_Eleven will be warming up Winnipeg in just two hours here at the Burt. Looking forward to it
AimlessNatty The stage is set. People are pouring in to see @Finger Eleven. Gonna be a great show!
The stage is set.... http://plixi.com/p/73894688
#Elias has a very unique west-coast vibe to them which is reminiscent of 1960s surf tones with a combination of rustic "Canadiana" melodies.
@EliasVancouver have been performing since 2005 and released their self titled EP in 2006. Check them out here: http://tinyurl.com/yc34jn2
@theenvy are on stage playing their single called "cold". How appropriate for their first Manitoba show...
Our fingers are crossed that @theenvy come back to Winnipeg again when it's warmer.
We've seen people smash guitars, but we can't say we've seen someone throw a guitar high in the air and catch it. Nice catch @theenvy
If you have not yet come to realize this...@Finger_Eleven is packed with talent. http://plixi.com/p/73919942
Has anyone else noticed there is a blinking light on top of the drummers cymbals? #Finger_Eleven #payattention
#ScottAnderson appears focused on stage. With eyes closed and fists clenched you see the intensity of his lyrics as he sings #Finger_Eleven
AimlessNatty Sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for @Finger_Eleven to drop a Bass guitar! Do it!! Do it!!
If they are operating at 98 db halfway through their show, we can only imagine how loud the encore will be. #Finger_Eleven
-Av
(Composed with thanks to Natty Somers)
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