Last Saturday, I traveled to Winston-Salem for a rare concert by Mitch Easter, celebrating the availability of Let’s Active’s music online after years of scarcity. The venue, The Ramkat, was a fitting place for the event, as ticket sales were robust enough to move it to a larger capacity room. Opening for Easter was Bass Battery, a duo with a solid mix and impressive vocals, highlighting the vibrant music scene linked to Easter’s studio.
Was this resurgence of Let’s Active music indicative of a broader revival of 80s alternative music in our streaming age, and how does nostalgia shape our perceptions of live performances today?
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