The National Let Their Fans Sing for Them at Marquee Theatre

Mike WestAs expected a great show last night. Ended on a totally unplugged version of Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks that came off really well.The National proved why they're veterans in the music business last night at their show at Marquee Theatre. The band didn't even need a microphone for their final...

By Nicki Escudero

October 15, 2010

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The National proved why they're veterans in the music business last night at their show at Marquee Theatre. The band didn't even need a microphone for their final song, when singer Matt Berninger came out sans mike and let the crowd do the singing for him for the track "Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks." Enough fans knew the lyrics to carry the weight, making for a bonding experience at the rock show. Here is what other fans had to say about the concert, and read our review here.

@rebeccamrice- At The National concert. Watching people grind on each other during ''Fake Empire''...?

@michaelsherron- The crowd at the National concert looks like an urban outfitters threw up into a goodwill dressing room, not good.

@tfronky- The National at the Marquee. Best show of the year, hands down.

@locallily- Loving The National at The Marquee. ..when was the last time you enjoyed a show on a school night? ?! Worth a sleepy Friday

@gloryyyy- The national put on a GREAT show!<3

@JesseYoh- @owenpallett Such a good show! Never heard of The National, didn't stay for them, but man! is owen such a babe!

@Gooseberried- The National concert! Just saw Owen Pallet. Blew my mind!

@little_room- Great show by the National, the lead singer seems to really put his soul in his singing and has an awesome voice.

@xtfr76- Matt beringer came out into the crowd just before the final song. AMAZING SHOW!

@stefanielaine- closed the show with a no-mic crowd singalong to Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks. greatest concert moment of my life.

@lalunatikat- Such an amazing concert!

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