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Caspian & Arms & Sleepers played the Studio (pics)

words by BBG, photos by Jen Maler

Caspian
Caspian

[Caspian‘s]… volcanic live show belies its more delicate recorded work, but provided a welcome, if intense, contrast… The seismic sound shifts remained as intense as ever, underlining the band’s dramatic yet solid foundation.

Caspian frontman Philip Jamieson has compared the group’s songwriting process to “being swept up into a storm”; we’d say the live show has a similarly gripping effect. Prepare to find broken branches in your brain the morning after a Caspian event. – [Bostonist]

The above review comes from a Caspian appearance prior to their journey to SXSW and ensuing tour with Arms & Sleepers. That tour landed at The Studio at Webster Hall on 4/15, and was joined by Sainthood Reps and Golden City.

Pics of Caspian and Arms & Sleepers (our photographer missed both openers), and some recent video, is below….

Caspian – “The Raven” live on 3.10.2010 in VA

Caspian “Sycamore” live @ Midway Tavern, Mishawaka, IN April 10, 2010

Caspian ‘”Concrescence” Live in Mishakwaka, IN. April 10, 2010

Arms & Sleepers…

Arms & Sleepers

Arms & Sleepers

Arms & Sleepers

Arms & Sleepers

Arms & Sleepers

The cat hanging out backstage at The Studio

Arms & Sleepers

Caspian…

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Caspian

Caspian

Caspian

Caspian

Caspian

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Caspian

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