“There’s nothing wrong with all the pizzazz and the big craziness of the show, but it’s fun to see it in a different way,” he added. We like to be able to break it down for any random occasion, as it’s nice to be able to hear the song in a different way and hear the different parts come out.” We’ve even invited people to a hotel lobby to play an acoustic show, just to get them out of their range. “We play a lot of acoustic shows, particularly at radio stations. More: Here's your complete guide to theater in upstate New York More: Your guide to Broadway on a budget: 7 tips for snagging cheap tickets We’re constantly looking for little sparks of inspiration, because they can come out of nowhere, so you have to be ready for them at any moment.”Īlthough its albums and shows are heavily produced, the band is also comfortable performing in a stripped-down acoustic setting. Sometimes, songs have been written just from a funny thing that someone said as a joke, but it has certain cadence to it and it becomes a melody in a song. “Sometimes it’s just an idea that Nick had and sang into his voice memos on his phone, or it’s riff that Eli and I came up with in a rehearsal. “We’re rehearsing it right now and it feels humongous,” he said.īesides Ray, Walk the Moon includes singer-keyboardist Nicholas Petricca, drummer Sean Waugaman and guitarist Eli Maiman - all of whom contribute to the songwriting. Ray said the new song will be featured on the upcoming tour dates. More: Love theater? Here are the top regional shows this winter, spring More: Top 12 concerts to see this winter around Southern Tier, Central New York

The label was excited by it, too, and decided to put it out there to see what happens.” We’re constantly writing and always try to get in the studio when we can. “We’ve been touring ‘What if Nothing’ for a while now, but we had a little downtime and some songs that were burning a hole in our pocket. “It’s really recent,” Walk The Moon bassist Kevin Ray said of “Timebomb” in a recent phone interview. Last week, the band dropped its latest single, “Timebomb,” which rivals “Shut Up and Dance” with its catchy dance grooves and rousing chorus. After canceling its 2016 tour due to a family illness, the band rebounded in 2017 with “What If Nothing,” which produced five more singles.

Three years after performing at Cornell University’s annual Slope Day concert, Cincinnati-based rock band Walk The Moon will return to Ithaca on Monday to play at the State Theatre.īest known for its massive hit “Shut Up and Dance,” from its 2014 album “Talking Is Hard,” Walk The Moon hasn’t been content to rest on its laurels.

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