February 18, 2020

Y&I at The Dakota Tavern - Concert Photos

Y&I at The Dakota Tavern on February 10, 2020 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Y&I at The Dakota Tavern on February 10, 2020 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Y&I at The Dakota Tavern on February 10, 2020 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Y&I at The Dakota Tavern on February 10, 2020 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Y&I at The Dakota Tavern on February 10, 2020 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Y&I at The Dakota Tavern on February 10, 2020 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Brooklyn New York based Y&I made their Toronto debut at The Dakota Tavern playing between The Naive's headlining show and Marlon Chaplin's intimate acoustic opening set. Please click through for those photos and my thoughts on those performances.

Y&I play music that is at once rhythmic and primal, airy and ethereal, and intense and catchy, all with a sense of playful fun. It's a unique and powerful combination that won me over pretty much instantly. Based on the audience reaction, I know I wasn't alone.

In addition to their original compositions, with inspiriting choruses and multi-layered arrangements, we got a familiar sound as the opening verse of Madonna's "Like A Virgin" led to an intense jam.

Y&I's addictive grooves, melodic hooks and engaging delivery, mixed with soulful and emotionally rich vocals, were a wonderful addition to my musical experiences and I'll look forward to catching their live show again until it happens.

Please treat yourself to some of their music and don't miss their live show if you get the chance.

"This House"

"Amerika"

"Fool"

"Hope"