The line could have wrapped around the venue at least five times, and I waited for about 2 hours to get my ticket and get inside. The venue is located on Duke's campus and it's a very strange little place. As soon as you walk in you're surrounded by ton of eclectic artwork, from sculptures to paintings. There was a large, run-down La-Z-Boy sofa next to the toilet in the women's bathroom to say the least. They have a BYOB policy but serve black coffee, $1 a cup. To say the least, the atmosphere went hand-in-hand with Mac's style.
Two opening acts performed before Mac DeMarco and his band took the stage. The See Gulls came out first, followed by the unique Latino singer, Juan Waters. Juan Waters was my personal favorite, singing lyrics so simple that they were almost comical, but at the same time carried a deep meaning behind them. When Mac DeMarco stepped on stage, the energy in the room spiked. His fans have a reputation for being a bit obsessive and aggressive, which I got to experience first hand at the show. People were running on stage and taking selfies with him, girls were kissing him on the cheek and a bunch of guys were screaming things at them while they set up. It was a bit uncomfortable to say the least.
Unfortunately, the uncomfortable vibe I felt resonated within the performance. You could tell Mac and his band members were trying hard to entertain with smiles on their faces, which was a little bit disheartening. And the show was a bit disappointing for a couple more reasons. The band only played for about 30 minutes. The fans continued to be obnoxious. Despite that, these guys are truly talented and I enjoyed their performance. I can't say I blame them too much for being overwhelmed - I haven't seen fans act quite like that. I'd definitely like to see them again, perhaps in a slightly larger venue. Check out the bands new album and see if you turn into an obsessive, crazy DeMarco fan.
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