Minus the Bear: "Memphis and 53rd"

I wouldn't have expected Minus the Bear to pack a place as big as the Loft, but they did it. I'd guess there were 150-200 people inside what amounts to large garage with a pit dug in the middle. It's actually one of the strangest venues I've ever been in, and this was my first time. There's a pit about six feet deep, and about ten feet on each side, right in front of the stage, which is at the same level as the rest of the floor. Behind the pit is the mixer, and along the sides are aisles to the stage, which are full of people. This isn't too weird on its own, but in addition to the layout there are lights everywhere. The entire place was lit with about half-intensity house lights for the entire show -- except the stage, which apparently had no lighting of its own. There were stage lights available -- I noticed a reasonably sophisticated lighting setup near the stage and some more equipment near the back of the pit -- they just weren't turned on at all. So, you'll notice that these clips seem a little washed out as a result of all the brightening I had to do.

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[jnvproductions]

I can't go a day without listening to Minus the Bear.

It sucks that most of their IL shows are 21+

Oh well. Amazing song and band.

[Generik420]

I can't wait to see them in Champaigne, IL next month. That's my favorite song right there and it's better live than on the album. Great upload!!!

[letspartytonite]

I don't know what rock you've been living under, but they' ve packed places waayyyyyy bigger than this for years now.

[zachf593]

Is this the loft from the civic center in poughkeepsie

[tobin834]

Why wouldn't you expect them to pack a place that small? they've packed much bigger. I cant believe they played something that small

[AlexNonOperational]

I happened to enjoy the quality, and I wouldn't mind seeing this venue.

And I absolutely LOVE Minus The Bear.