Colony House Gives Irving Plaza a Taste of the South

The Tennessee indie rock band Colony House gave Irving Plaza a Taste of the South this past Tuesday. Not only did the four friends spill their heart out to the crowd, but they also brought along the three piece ensemble Little Image, and the lead singer's family to perform an unforgettable, exclusive show. The event was an experience I’ll remember forever, as the band made everyone in the crowd feel as if they were a part of something special and personal.

The night began with the alternative pop opener, Little Image. Arriving from Dallas, Texas. Little Image is an infusion of close friends and siblings, making the band a tightly knit group which relays over to their music and musicianship. Their lyrics are heartfelt yet relatable with influences from bands such as Radiohead seeping through their songs. Despite every member being engrossed in an instrument, the band did a fantastic job at getting the crowd pumped for what was to come. On top of the three members playing clean guitar tones with one of a kind drum beats at unusual time signatures, they also kept the crowd engaged from start to finish. Each member, including the drummer, interacted with those beyond the barricade, surely keeping the crowd excited for the much anticipated Colony House.

Being in the scene for ten plus years, Colony House has mastered the formula for live performances. To maintain a loyal fanbase, and even a steady lineup of members, requires true dedication, and the members of Colony House have an undeniable passion for music. The band made the crowd feel a part of a family, as if we were all sitting around their house, singing along to songs everyone just happens to know. The band's southern roots are subtly intertwined into their pop, indie rock style, making their vocals unique yet personal. On top of their lyrical individuality, the band has strong guitar riffs played with elegant chords, switching from acoustic to electric to even slide guitar throughout their set. The musicianship of Colony House conveys their adoration, for not only the music, but their family of fans. At one point in the set, lead singer, Caleb Chapman, and his drummer and brother, Will Chapman, brought out their father to perform a song. This was the most memorable part of the set as he asked everyone to sing along with them; by the end of the song, all the members, including the opening act, had come out to sing an intimate, acoustic song. Colony House left their fans with a night to relish on forever; they broke the barricade between the fans and the stage, making everyone feel a part of what Colony House has become in the last 14 years.

Make sure to take a listen to The Cannonballers, live on all streaming platforms, and if there’s still a chance, catch Colony House in your city on their current tour. Their 25 song setlist is one you definitely don’t want to miss out on.