CHICAGO – Schubas is home to many local Chicago artists, and on Nov. 12, Tanner Dane is no exception! He was certainly a fitting opening act for Louisiana natives, The Bends. I got to chat with Tanner for a brief moment before his set, and the excitement was palpable.
Dane just drove into town after playing in Ohio, and after making a lighthearted joke about how much he loves Ohio – but not so much after being pulled over for the first time – the set began! Dane is a real treat to see live, with songs you can’t help but just vibe to.
I was particularly fond of a few during this set, such as “Porto Heartbreak,” “Like You’re Still Mine,” “Gotta Love Somebody,” and off of his new EP, “Pull Tabs.” The energy of the crowd was stellar as everyone seemed to be enjoying the music. I saw a couple phones out recording and many people dancing closer to the stage. Dane’s sound fits well with The Bends, and I can always appreciate an artist who really hypes up the crowd for an oncoming act.
I got to see Dane a few times this summer with his band, Hollyy, out by the lake. With such a creative and community-forward way to connect with local Chicagoans, I was eager to see what a set for Dane’s solo music would look like. With some songs that make you reminisce on the past and others that make you want to dance, the vibes were high! After a quick guitar switch due to an unfortunate string break (happens to the best of us), Dane continued on through the rest of his set much to the hype of the surrounding audience.
I’m a big fan of Dane’s new EP, “Pull Tabs,” and it was incredible getting to see these new songs live. I’m also looking forward to some future shows of both Dane’s and Hollyy! As always, support your local indie artists, and keep an eye on the lake next summer, as you never know if you may stumble across your new favorite band.
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