Review & Gallery: Geese Visits Chicago’s Thalia Hall for Two Sold-Out Nights on their Getting Killed Tour
REVIEW
REVIEW
☆ BY MAE SAUNDERS ☆
ONE OF THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT UP-AND-COMING ROCK BANDS visited Chicago’s Thalia Hall last week for two epic sold-out nights of music on their Getting Killed tour. The tour follows the release of their highly-rated new album, Getting Killed, last month.
Over the past year, I’ve heard positive reviews of New York’s finest, Geese, coming from everywhere, from friends to social media to major music publications like Pitchfork and the Rolling Stone. Growing in popularity from their debut album, 3D Country, back in 2023, the young group has made their mark, with several national runs and major festival appearances at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and Kilby Block Party. Geese will soon also be adding Coachella and two international tours to their repertoire in the coming months. With so many exciting *honks* in the air, I had to stop by the second night of their two-night stint at Thalia Hall to see what all the hype was about.
Another talented New York band, Racing Mount Pleasant, opened the evening with a well-developed set perfectly attuned to the audience. The seven-piece band featured two guitars, percussion, a bass guitar, multiple vocalists, and a brass section, making for a dynamic sound to match their successors. The group recently released their self-titled album back in August, and I would definitely recommend giving it a listen if you are a fan of of the folk rock, alternative rock or indie rock genres.
Following Racing Mount Pleasant was, of course, Geese. The audience filed in and filled every crevice of the theater in anticipation for a show so hopeful fans stood outside the venue asking if anyone had a ticket to spare. Finally, as the lights began to dim, the five members took the stage and opened their sparsely lit set with a crowd favorite off Getting Killed, “Husbands”. Immediately, the crowd began to move. The ensuing night of music featured sonic highs and lows matching the discography Geese fans have come to know and love. Otherworldly vocals complemented pounding drumbeats and immaculately composed guitar riffs, all meshing into the best night of music I’ve attended in quite some time. It is certainly safe to say that the hype was well-justified.
Geese still has over a month left on their Getting Killed tour, and if you can find a ticket, it is an absolute must-see. This band is a generational talent, and we will certainly be hearing about them for years to come.
