Jan 11, 2013 (KCRW-FM) — This Los Angeles rock band is about to release one of early 2013's most anticipated albums, Hummingbird. Watch Local Natives showcase several songs from the record during a special KCRW concert at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica.
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Local Natives performed at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studios in Santa Monica. (KCRW)
Local Natives In Concert
by Jason Bentley, KCRW Music Director
Jan 11, 2013 (KCRW-FM) — This Los Angeles rock band is about to release one of early 2013's most anticipated albums, Hummingbird. Watch Local Natives showcase several songs from the record during a special KCRW concert at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica.With their debut album, Gorilla Manor, Local Natives' members skillfully combined triumphant harmonies with bone-shaking percussion in irresistible fashion. Now on their second release, Hummingbird (out Jan. 29), which was produced with the help of The National's Aaron Dessner in Brooklyn, they've returned with a pared-back approach, placing more emphasis on those sweeping dramatic moments.
Last month, the L.A. band showcased several songs from Hummingbird during a live set at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica. Until now, only the lucky KCRW listeners in attendance had a chance to see the show, but you can watch the 11-song concert in its entirety right here. The audio recording of this performance was premiered on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Personnel
- Taylor Rice, vocals/guitar
- Kelcey Ayer, vocals/keys
- Ryan Hahn, vocals/guitar
- Matt Frazier, drums
- Nik Ewing, bass
Set List
- "You And I"
- "Breakers"
- "Ceilings"
- "Colombia"
- "Black Spot"
- "Heavy Feet"
- "Three Months"
- "Bowery"
- "Wide Eyes"
- "Who Knows Who Cares"
- "Sun Hands"
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