The Limousines @ Union Transfer.

Text and images by Ashley Hall.

As the indietronica duo The Limousines took the stage, the all-ages crowd at Union Transfer was still.

“Thanks for showing up early enough for the opener bands,” cheered vocalist Eric Victorino.

And with that, it was on.

The pair from San Francisco brought the West Coast to Philly in a big way. The show was foot-tappin’ friendly as Victorino bopped across stage, mic-in-hand, while keyboardist/producer Giovanni Giusti bumped electro beats in the background. They were complemented by a mesmerizing light show, making for an aesthetically pleasing experience.

The pair played hits from their debut album Get Sharp (2010) including: “Internet Killed The Video Star” and “Very Busy People”.

Another favorite was a cover of Paul Simon’s, “You Can Call Me Al.”

“For those of you that don’t know this song,” snickered Victorino, “Your parents do. Some of you may not be around if it wasn’t for this song.”

The band last visited Philadelphia in 2010 with Utah’s Neon Trees, and something tells us, they’ll be back.

“I think we made a lot of new friends here in Philadelphia tonight,” said Victorino as they said their goodbyes.

The Sounds headlined the show while other openers included Natalia Kills and Kids At The Bar.