Gig Review: The Silent Comedy, The Middle East, and Mumford & Sons at the Belly Up
By J. Brown
Sunday Night at the Belly Up in Solana Beach was a sold out show and for good reason: the night did not disappoint. The energy in the venue was palpable, undoubtedly due to the headliner Mumford & Sons, but the opening acts got the night off to a good start. “The Silent Comedy,” natives of Southern California, opened the show and the crowd loved the high energy, charisma, and style of this rocking band. While their appearance is decidedly old-fashioned, their performance at the Belly Up showed an effortless mix of styles and sounds often with loud, foot-stomping choruses that were made all the better by their lively stage presence. Simply put, their songs were fresh, fun and creative and had the crowd pumped up in no time. They have a new album out that can be purchased on their web site.
