Bad Books rocks World Cafe Live on Feb. 21

It may have been cold outside, but that did not stop the sold out crowd at World Café Live from enjoying indie-rock group Bad Books on Feb. 21.

Although Bad Books featured members of Manchester Orchestra as well as Kevin Devine, fans of both artists came to support the super group.

The crowd, comprised of mostly 20-somethings, often yelled out to band members. A particularly vocal fan proclaimed her love for singer Andy Hull. He promised her a meeting after the show, before the fan was quieted down by security.

The band featured more upbeat tracks, like “Baby Shoes” and “You Wouldn’t Have to Ask,” as well as the more somber tunes, like “The After Party.”

The show also featured New Jersey-based band The Front Bottoms and Weatherbox as opening acts.

New Bad Books fan Matthew Lilly described the band as, “encompassing a younger feel to it, yet with a mature spin. They are all extremely talented musicians and I would love to see them again.”

Lilly added, “I thought the atmosphere of the venue was really classy. It. complimented the main act very well.”

Danielle Miess can be reached at Danielle.miess@temple.edu.