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morgxn and Smallpools 11/01/2021 at Vinyl | Dylan Basden Photography

Concert Review: Smallpools at Vinyl

November 1st, 2021 | Atlanta, GA


Smallpools return to Atlanta with special guest morgxn on the "Life in a Simulation Tour."

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Smallpools 11/01/2021 at Vinyl | Dylan Basden Photography

Indie pop and alternative rock band Smallpools take the Vinyl stage at Centerstage by storm, kicking off the band's first tour in over 18 months. A joyous moment for both band and fans, this show was a party from beginning to end. Killer dance moves, a crowd walk, and giant inflatable killer whale made for quite the show.

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morgxn 11/01/2021 at Vinyl | Dylan Basden Photography

morgxn brought an emotional opening set. After over a year of not playing music, his tears of joy were unquestionable. I would argue this show was more important to them than the crowd. A talented songwriter and vocalist, morgxn wowed the audience with his heart-wrenching songs about loss and hope for the future. His openness in his music makes his music a treat to listen to.

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Smallpools 11/01/2021 at Vinyl | Dylan Basden Photography

Can't talk about this show and not mention the production. For a show in a small club, Smallpools brought it all. A lighting ground package you would expect at a venue five times the size, a professional touring team, and a general professionalism on stage sold the show. This tour was more than just a rebound, it was the band coming back in style.

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Smallpools 11/01/2021 at Vinyl | Dylan Basden Photography

Smallpools played a solid set, with songs from across their albums and EPs. A couple of melodies sprinkled in and a guest performance by morgxn on their collaborative song "Slowdown" made for a great night. The full setlist is below:

          1. No Story Time
          2. Stumblin’ Home
          3. Passenger Side
          4. Street Fight
          5. Ancient History
          6. American Love
          7. Life of the Party
          8. Mother
          9. Over & Over
          10. Science Fiction
          11. Lovetap!
          12. Simulation -> Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears For Fears cover)
          13. DJs & Porches -> Runaway (Kanye West cover)
          14. Killer Whales
          15. People Watching
          16. Million Bucks
          17. Dreaming
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          18. Slowdown (ft. morgxn)
          19. Mason Jar


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Smallpools 11/01/2021 at Vinyl | Dylan Basden Photography

 Last night was just the first of a 24-stop run. The rest of the dates can be found below:

          11/02 Durham, NC — Motorco Music Hall
          11/04 Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
          11/05 Philadelphia, PA — Foundry at The Filmore
          11/06 Brooklyn, NY — Music Hall of Williamsburg
          11/07 Washington D.C. — Union Stage
          11/09 Toronto, ON — Adelaide Hall
          11/10 Ann Arbor, MI — Blind Pig
          11/13 Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
          11/14 Minneapolis, MN — Fine Line
          11/16 Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
          11/17 St. Louis, MO — Duck Room
          11/18 Nashville, TN — Exit/In
          02/03 Houston, TX — House of Blues
          02/04 Austin, TX — Antone’s
          02/05 Dallas, TX — Club Dada
          02/08 Phoenix, AZ — Valley Bar
          02/09 San Diego, CA — Voodoo Room
          02/11 Los Angeles, CA — The Roxy
          02/12 San Francisco, CA — Rickshaw Stop
          02/14 Portland, OR — Polaris
          02/15 Seattle, WA — The Crocodile
          02/17 Salt Lake City, UT — Hangar House
          02/18 Denver, CO — Marquis Theatre

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Smallpools 11/01/2021 at Vinyl | Dylan Basden Photography

 If the "Life in a Simulation Tour" isn't on your radar, it should be now. Expect a fun night of great music, from ballads to indie-pop smashes.  

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