Returning from an extensive US tour, Lights Resolve made their final stop in their home sweet city at their first headlining Bowery Ballroom show in New York on August 13, 2009. Everyone and their mothers were there (literally), resulting in a sold-out, truly all-ages attendance, and appreciated that the 6 PM start and 10:30 PM wrap kept no one up past their bedtimes. The crowd expanded as a trio of fellow Tri-state bands, The Rivalry (New York), Jet Lag Gemini (New Jersey), and The Canon Logic (Brooklyn), warmed up the audience with speedy progressive rock, tinges of 80’s hair bands, and more mature Indie pop/rock sensibilities, before Lights Resolve emerged for their grand entrance.
As the Bowery Ballroom lights dimmed, a glowing red and black back drop emblazoned by a white “LR” emblem awaited Matt Reich (vocals/guitar), Luke Daniels (bass/vocals), and Neal Saini (drums). After several minutes of mysterious introductory music, the three-piece snuck onto stage, and exploded into the spotlight with their high intensity “The Hills & Michael Jackson,” prompting hundreds to whip out their cell phones and cameras. Taking few breaks, LR powered through brand new tunes, “Hurt a Little,” that highlighted Daniels’ grooving bass lines, an aggressive Stick ‘Em Up,” a yearning “Long Way to Go,” a brooding “Rhapsodize,” and their racing “With the Pieces.” "Pieces" gave eager fans a taste of future LR projects, and illustrates why Lights Resolve stand out from the innumerable “alternative 
rock/pop” outfits: nonconforming vocal melodies, distinctive guitar modulations that intertwine with ornate bass riffs, and complex, hard-hitting rhythmic styles. Confident and charismatic, Reich got up-close and personal with front-row admirers, dousing them with water before flinging empty bottles into the crowd. Eventually, when Reich was in clear view, center stage, the audience reciprocated and threw empties back; the singer smiled as he unsuccessfully dodged the detritus. Released just a couple weeks ago, LR’s freshly debuted iTunes single “Dreaming of Love” was already a hit with devotees, who squealed as the speakers blared opening rings of feedback. Currency’s “This Could Be the Last Time” and “Lost & Jaded” epitomized LR’s appeal to both hard rockers and pop fanatics, and retained the pace of the nearly non-stop set. Closing with their anthem-ic “Another Five Days,” Reich graciously acknowledged the 
performers and audience who contributed to their home town show's success before leaving the Bowery stage in auditory disarray, with loops and guitars echoing through the Ballroom.
Lights Resolve are just as outgoing and personable off-stage, attentive to their fans, old and new. The ensemble genuinely reaches out on Myspace.com/LightsResolve, Facebook, Twitter.com/Lightsresolve, and Youtube.com/Lightsresolve where band info, tour dates, photos, and video glimpses into life on tour and in the studio are also available. Accompanied by We Shot the Moon and Destry, Lights Resolve resume touring in October. Until then, keep checking for LR's next appearance in a city near you, and download Lights Resolves two EP’s and “Dreaming of Love” on iTunes.
