Thee Sacred Souls, the beautiful, soulful, melodic band that blesses our ears every time we listen to them. How can you not like them? I have never not put this band on and received negative feedback. Consisting of three members, Sal Samano (bass), Alex Garcia (drummer), and Josh Lane (singer). The band coming out of San Diego, and popping out with a bang with their first ever song being released in 2020 "Can I Call You Rose?", also being one of their most popular song to day, has proved to be consistent through their first two albums as a group both under Daptone Records. Their music feels like a breath of fresh air that is easily enjoyable and feels like music at its finest. If I had any jurisdiction in deciding what music I would play to someone who has never heard music before in their life, I would ensure that Thee Sacred Souls made the list. To be more specific, my picks would be "Weak For Your Love" or "Easier Said Than Done". Both being phenomenal out of songs in my opinion fully knowing that they are some of their most popular songs, but popular for a reason. Anyways, with two albums under their belt the soulful, easygoing, purely beautiful San Diego-based trio set out on two following the release of their sophomore album.
Performing at the Paramount Theatre, I couldn't imagine a better venue to match the bands aesthetic or a more fitting ambiance to suit their music. Like peanut butter and jelly, Thee Sacred Souls and the Paramount Theatre. The marquee lights illuminating the bands name outside the venue already was setting the tone for the show and letting all of Seattle know that Thee Sacred Souls were in town. The merch line wrapped all the way upstairs and already having bouts over spending fifty dollars on concert merch it was an easy no to skip out on it. As I walked through the venue with my friends, the Paramount took my breath away. I had no idea what the theater would look like or that it would be the perfect setting to enjoy some falsetto.
The opener, Claude Fontaine, came out and delivered an authentic, soothing set of Bossa Nova music that helped the audience ease into the night at the Paramount. The music, although, should have been turned up a little louder as conversations were easily heard throughout the floor and the murmurs sometimes even made it difficult to enjoy the calming Bossa Nova. It was just Fontaine and a guitarist on stage performing their songs together, which was beautiful but I did feel bad as many people were not either paying attention or simply talking over them. Having needed the volume to their whole set turned up louder than it was, Claude Fontaine still delivered a relaxing set that set the tone for Thee Sacred Souls and their music to fill the rest of the theater.
At this point the openers were applauded off, and after about twenty-five minutes, the band came on stage and performed an elaborate opening bring the members out one by one each with their own time to shine before going into Lucid Girl, the opening track from their sophomore album. From then on, there were no other thoughts or worries at all as the whole room was serenaded and filled with the angelic falsetto of Josh Lane. Romance and love were in the air, and that's putting it lightly when I say that everyone around my friend and I throughout the concert were smooching at various points. Whenever a couple (which was everyone in this building) felt overwhelmed by the love songs and the wholesomeness that is the music that comprises their discography, they let everyone know through very public displays of affection. I have never seen so much PDA in my life. With it being the warm concert it was, the lights were never quite dimmed enough where the only thing visible was the stage. The audience was lit up during the entire show allowing maximum visibility for everyone to see all the couples be swayed into each others arms. Josh Lane would continuously drop down off the stage in front of the barricade, putting himself face to face with the fans which was a fantastic way to engage the crowd and show love. He even ran off stage and onto the Mezzanine where he performed a few songs allowing the fans up top to enjoy his warm presence.
Thee Sacred Souls did what everyone was expecting them too. Which was to create the warm, lovey-dovey atmosphere that is centered around affection, compassion and care for everyone. All of which was enhanced by the beauty and grandiose nature of The Paramount, downtown Seattle. The songs translated from studio to live seamlessly, or even better than you could imagine. The night built upon itself with love for all humans being the foundation, always being reminded that the show was being live-streamed to a children's hospital within Seattle. Constantly waving at cameras and applauding for the children, it was all good vibes. Great vibes I'd even say. If you have a chance to check out Thee Sacred Souls, they are definitely worth your time to seek out live, especially with a special someone.
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