Date of show: August 13, 2011
Poor Young Things opened for TNG (formerly Tongue and Groove) at Lee’s Palace, their first show on that stage. It was an interesting night right off the bat, as the first band that was scheduled to play was actually kicked out of the venue before they had the chance. Poor Young Things stepped up to the plate to set the tone for the night. The 5-piece originally hails from Thunder Bay but has now relocated to Toronto and is comprised of Matt Fratpietro (vocals, guitar), Michael Kondakow (guitar, vocals), Dave Grant (guitar, vocals), Scott Burke (bass), and Konrad Commisso (drums).
The band has a great rock and roll sound that hints at the 90s, which is to say that it’s very accessible. More importantly, the band does have something up their sleeves that makes them stand out: Fratpietro’s soulful voice. His vocals instantly roped me in, with harmonies from Grant and Kondakow that highlight their best asset. There are no bells and whistles in their performance, just a rock solid performance with great energy. One of the highlights of the set was Poor Young Things’ cover of “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + The Machine, a cover which, as I understand it, has become a bit of a crowd favourite.
Catch Poor Young Things if you get the chance, whenever you get the chance. I assure you that they’re worth your time.
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