As Tall As Lions (2002-2010), playing 3 final shows

Ambient, indie-rockers As Tall As Lions have announced their retirement. The New York City band's music was beautiful. When they performed it was like they were making love to their instruments. This band was breathtaking. Why must I have to say was? They released three full-length album's. 2004's Lafcadio, 2006's As Tall As Lions, and 2009's You Can't Take It With You, all released on Triple Crown Records. The dudes were really nice when I met them. I have a setlist and a t-shirt I purchased at Bamboozle that'll cherish. Thanks for the great music. I'll miss you! Hope to see you on Dec.19.

As Tall As Lions is Daniel Nigro, Julio Tavarez, Saen Fitzgerald, Cliff Sarcona. Brian Caeser was also in the band for a short time and is now in For Every Story Untold.

After eight years of music, friendship, laughter, adventure, bliss, blood, sweat, tears, and everything else that goes along with it, As Tall As Lions are retiring for the foreseeable future. There is no sadness on our side, and we hope there is none on yours. We will be playing a handful of shows across the country to try and give everyone an opportunity to see us one last time.

They'll perform three more shows, including one in New York City on Dec. 19th. Details on this date are here.

Here is past coverage on the band:
As Tall As Lions @ Maxwell's, Hoboken NJ 7/8- review, photos, setlist
- "As Tall As Lions would grace the stage for a now packed Maxwell's to perform their heart-warming, groovy, yet ambient rock set."
As Tall As Lions Play Shows in July, working on New Material

As Tall As Lions @ Maxwell's, Hoboken NJ 7/8- review, photos, setlist

Photos by Lauren Murphy

As Tall As Lions performed its first show in a few months at Maxwell’s to kick off its mini tour, debuting some new songs and giving fans a special extended set. Openers The Circus and Leah Siegel, two completely differently sounding acts performed great sets. It was obvious that the bands enjoy playing and so much emotion could be seen in their face and the way they moved. The show was lovely, both for the bands and the filled room of fans dancing, singing lyrics, and shouting “I love you’s,” and “Happy Birthday, Julio.”

As is the case with Maxwell’s there weren’t too many in attendance during the first band, New Jersey’s The Circus, a young, fresh 4-piece rock band. There were a few people that were really excited, jumping and singing along, for the band as they played a fun, poppy, catchy set. During their last song, they brought up a “special guest.” She had a nice voice and worked well with the band.

Leah Siegel, a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn backed by three members, all sophisticated and nicely dressed played a nice set. The sound was your typical indie/rock. She reminded me of Feist and Thao with the Get Down Stay Down. Siegel’s vocals had great, simple vocals. Brian Wolfe’s drumming was good and different. His facial expressions were great as well, going from a serious look to a smile with the change in beats. It was pretty awesome.

The moment would soon come around 10:30pm, when As Tall As Lions would grace the stage for a now packed Maxwell's to perform their heart-warming, groovy, yet ambient rock set. It was Julio’s birthday to and his family, friends, and fans were in attendance. He mentioned he was fortunate to be surrounded by all these people for his birthday. The band knows how to capture its audience with the sensational sounds of Julio, Saen, Rob, Cliff, and Dan. All work so well together, switch back off on instruments and express what they feel. The lush vocals and sincere lyrics of Dan really hit me. I loved singing along and watching everyone up front enjoying themselves and going crazy. The new songs were quite good, keeping in the same vein of the ATAL sound and with more rockin’ drum and bass beats then before. I was particularly excited to hear “Stab City,” and “Be Here Now,” two of my favorite songs. Just watching the whole band explode into an outpouring of emotional on stage, like they were making love to their instruments, as my friend said, was beautiful. These Long Island lads known how to put on a show.

As Tall As Lions- Tour Dates

7/10 @ Mercury Lounge, NYC with Leah Sigel. 21+. $12 adv./$14drs.

7/25 @ Harper’s Ferry, Allston, MA. 18+. $10adv./$12drs.

7/26 @ The Living Room, Providence, RI. $10adv./$12drs.

AS TALL AS LIONS Setlist @ Maxwell's 7/8/08:

The Sweet Hereafter (New)

Stab City

Breakers

Into the Flood

We’s Been Waitin’ Too Long (New)

Song for Luna

A Soft Hum

Milk & Honey

Paris (New)

Piano Loop (New)

Love, Love, Love (Love, Love)

Ghost of York

July 20 (New)

Maybe I’m Just Tired

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Encore:

Be Here Now

96 Heartbeats

As Tall As Lions Play Shows in July, working on New Material

The lovely, ambient rockers from Long Island, As Tall As Lions will be performing two shows at Maxwell's in Hoboken and The Mercury Lounge in NYC to test out some of its new material.


The band performs an all age's show at Maxwell's, 1039 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ on July 8. $10 advance/$12 doors. 9pm. Tickets available here.

Two days later, they play a 21+ show at Mercury Lounge, 217 E Houston St, NYC. $12 advance/ $14 doors. Tickets available here.

The band is working on material for it's third full length. The band's latest, Into The Flood EP, was released on ITunes last winter as a digital only release.

Here's a snippet of the band working in the studio.