Hamilton Leithauser likes to defy expectations, which is one factor the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Walkmen started a yearly residency at the Cafe Carlyle in 2018. “It utilized to be simply an odd out-of-touch thing that I believed it was type of a novelty, and now it’s become a routine enjoyable thing,” he stated following the sold-out March 6 opening night of his 6th year at this swank place in the Hotel Carlyle, which is much better understood for jazz and cabaret efficiencies. “Now, individuals anticipate it.”
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They do. This year’s residency, which goes through March 20, is his longest yet, and tickets offer quick. “I did discover that they were putting in additional tables all night which they certainly do not pay me for. I’ll inform you that much,” he stated. “The soundman is my friend now, and he’s like, ‘Oh, take a look at that,’ and he indicated where they put down a couple more tables.”
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The ambiance at Leithauser’s Cafe Carlyle reveals is much various than a Walkmen show and even Leithauser’s solo efficiencies at bigger places. The program is mostly acoustic and happens inside what is probably New York’s best-known cabaret efficiency area, and the previous home of famous pianist Bobby Short for nearly 50 years.
“Premium” hospitality has actually been a buzz word in the live market for a couple years now, and the Cafe Carlyle experience would be virtually difficult to transplant to an arena, it’s one stylish joint. The maitre d’– who passes the name Gogo– the waiters and bartenders are first-rate and will pretend they acknowledge you even if it’s your very first time. The mixed drinks are strong and top-shelf– not a White Claw or PBR in sight; the red wine list, enthusiastic; the menu is filet mignon and poached island salmon; and coats are needed. (Leithauser carried out in a black fit coat, black denims, white t-shirt and loosened up tie).
All of which suggests that the crowd is well-dressed, acted and reverent. Nobody is yelling ask for “Free Bird” (or perhaps the band’s own signature rave-up “The Rat”), and due to the fact that the space is little, there’s much less phone recording and brazen texting than is generally discovered at programs. If that sounds costly, it is– about the expense of supper and a Broadway program– however Leithauser undoubtedly provides an efficiency that leaves the crowd sensation richer the experience.
Here are a few of the highlights that residency-goers can anticipate.
1. New Songs!
Leithauser, who last launched 2 albums in 2020, The Loves of Your Life, and Live! At Cafe Carlyle from an earlier residency, carried out 2 brand-new tunes on March 6: He opened his set with “What Do I Know,” a tune that he stated he didn’t believe much of when he initially composed it,