October 16, 2003
Tower Records - ePulse

“HOLLYWOOD, CA—It was an annoyed crowd BROOKVILLE (current project of Andy Chase, erstwhile Ivy member) was faced with when the band finally hit the stage at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on October 8. Due to technical difficulties with headliner GOLDFRAPP’s set-up, soundcheck had continued until minutes before the performance, almost two hours after the posted set time. With the help of muted blue and green lighting and soothing tones, Brookville’s gorgeous, effortless melodies quickly turned the peeved crowd’s mood around. Shoved to the very front of the stage (in order to make room for Goldfrapp’s gear), the band connected with the audience, creating an intimate atmosphere in the spacious theater. They played a meager six-song set from their album, ‘Wonderfully Nothing.’ Chase’s low and deep sensual vocal delivery slid over the simple yet powerful arrangements of tunes such as “Walking on the Moonlight,” while easy instrumentals such as “Fleet” brought memories of the French group Air to mind. The curtain actually came down on Brookville while Chase was still speaking to the crowd; calls for “Freebird” were rejected due to the abbreviated set.”