I arrived at the venue almost 40 minutes after the doors opened, and the line outside was still growing. The floor was already packed as people were eagerly awaiting at the barricade. Everyone wanted a spot, and they were running out. The opener, Kitty Cash, had an amazing set. Everyone in the audience was getting pumped; the anticipation was building. The crowd started chanting when the lights went out. “Thundercat! Thundercat! Thundercat!” These were some die-hard fans, and it was great to experience such a community for the night. Pure adoration was written all over the crowd’s faces. Thundercat's passion while playing bass on stage in a room full of people who love and admire him is something rare and beautiful that everyone needs to experience live. Check out the rest of his tour dates now through September, or you’ll miss out. 

The lights were bright, the heat was intense, and the music was loud. It was the perfect start to the night as Juniper took the stage at Mercury Lounge in New York City for the second time ever.

Hearing your favorite song live, after months of playing it on repeat in your everyday life, is a surreal experience. It almost didn’t even happen, but let’s start from the beginning. The crowd for this show was more ready and excited than I’ve ever seen a crowd be for a band that hadn’t even stepped on stage yet.