The National perform Terrible Love
Synopsis
The National performed for 20,000 fans at the Hollywood Bowl, following a decade of growth from small venues like the Middle East nightclub in Boston.
Synopsis
Atul Gawande, a staff writer for The New Yorker, hosts the 2011 New Yorker Festival featuring The National. The event takes place in New York City and includes a mix of conversation and live music. Gawande discusses the band's rise from performing at the Middle East nightclub in Boston to playing for 20,000 fans at the Hollywood Bowl. Members Aaron, Bryce, and Brian reflect on their early days in Cincinnati, where they formed their first band as teenagers. The National also performs songs from their album 'High Violet,' which reached number three on the Billboard charts.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See The National perform at the 2011 New Yorker Festival.
- Meet the band members and learn about their early days.
- Find out how their album 'High Violet' changed their career.
Did You Know
- The National played to 5,000 people in Boston just two weeks before this event.
- Their album 'High Violet' reached number three on the Billboard charts.
- The band started as teenagers in Cincinnati and initially lost talent contests.
- Atul Gandi is both a staff writer for the New Yorker and a surgeon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year did The National perform at the New Yorker Festival?
The National performed at the New Yorker Festival in 2011.
What was the name of the band formed by Aaron, Bryce, and Brian in Cincinnati?
The band formed by Aaron, Bryce, and Brian in Cincinnati was called Equinox.
What position did The National's album 'High Violet' reach on the Billboard charts?
'High Violet' reached number three on the Billboard charts.
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