A Place to Bury Strangers - Alchemy Providence

A Place to Bury Strangers
Alchemy, Providence Rhode Island
May 29, 2024
(pictures by me)

In a whirlwind of sonic intensity and raw emotion, A Place to Bury Strangers delivered a concert experience that was as mesmerizing as it was electrifying. Taking the stage at Alchemy, the Brooklyn-based trio unleashed a torrent of noise that enveloped the audience in a sonic maelstrom from the first chord to the last.

As the lights dimmed and the ominous hum of feedback filled the air, anticipation reached a fever pitch. Then, with explosive force, A Place to Bury Strangers erupted into their set, opening with "Disgust" plunging the crowd into a sonic abyss of shoegaze, post-punk, and noise rock.

Each member of the band brought a relentless energy and passion to their performance. Ackermann's guitar work was nothing short of mesmerizing, as he conjured an array of otherworldly sounds from his instrument, bending and distorting notes with ferocious intensity.

Songs like "Hold on Tight", "Keep Slipping Away" and "Ocean" (with Jay Space on drums) reverberated through the venue with an almost physical force, their pulsating rhythms and swirling layers of noise washing over the audience in waves.

But it wasn't just the music that captivated the crowd; it was the palpable sense of connection and catharsis that permeated the atmosphere. With each deafening crescendo and cathartic release, A Place to Bury Strangers seemed to tap into something primal and transcendent, uniting the audience in a shared experience of sonic immersion.

As the final notes faded into the ether, leaving nothing but ringing ears and racing hearts in their wake, it was clear that A Place to Bury Strangers had delivered a performance for the ages. With their uncompromising vision and boundless creativity, they proved once again why they're one of the most exhilarating live bands in the world today.

Setlist:
Disgust
Hold on Tight
You Are the One
Keep Slipping Away
Dragged in a Hole
Bad Idea
Jam
End of the Night
Ocean (w/Jay Space on drums)
Lived my Life in the Shadow of your Heart
Have you Ever Been in Love?

Some additional images from me....

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