Full of life and charged with astounding energy, BRONCHO’s powerful sound reverberated through the walls of Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York.
Without a formal greeting or a proper goodbye, the band took their positions center stage and impressed the audience with a full performance of their new album, Natural Pleasure, complemented by songs from their previous albums: Bad Behavior, Double Vanity, Just Enough Hip to Be Woman, and the classic Can’t Get Past the Lips.
PHOTO: STEPHANIE PORT
If there’s one thing to be said about the band, it’s that they’re known for their effortless talent and easygoing style. No matter how simple their setup may be, their performances are always electrifying. The band’s stage arrangement began with a small screen in the middle, projecting visuals of the band and merch promotions. Behind the screen, the setup featured their instruments and a set of mirrors that added dimension to the scenery.
Waiting for the band to come on was undeniably thrilling. But as the crowd grew larger, so did the number of confused fans. It’s rare to see a band perform without openers these days—however, this choice created space for an enthralling hour and a half anticipation before they finally took the stage.
PHOTOS: ANGIE PINO
Mesmerized by the strum of the guitar and the heavy bass, the audience danced as the indie-rock sound flooded the venue. Vocalist Ryan Lindsey never fails to impress with his distinctive, one-of-a-kind voice. Although the music was loud and the performance leaned more into atmosphere than lyrics, you could still make out his unmistakable words, uttered in hums into the microphone. Penny Pitchlynn was astonishing on bass, carrying the funkiest tracks with breathtaking smoothness. Behind the drums, Nathan Price pounded and thumped, driving the rhythm without ever losing his cool. As a welcome surprise, Brennan Smiley—vocalist of The Technicolors—gave the performance its final spark with long, infectious guitar solos that made the crowd erupt with passion.
With lights bouncing off the mirrors and smoothly dancing through the crowd—from the early birds down in the pit to the peaceful watchers in the mezzanine—the band performed their final song. With a quick, cool wave, they parted ways with the venue. Despite having little to no direct interaction with the audience, everyone left fully satisfied, having witnessed an incredibly remarkable performance—one that will forever leave its mark on the walls of Warsaw.
