The pop/twangy folk band Tommy & The High Pilots are returning for their 3rd concert in St. Louis in the past six months. After their 2010 tour with Ludo was a success, the band started their own tour in November 2010 with the release of their EP album American Riviera in September. Their performance with Ludo was their first time visiting St. Louis.  Made up of lead singer Tommy Cantillon, guitarist Michael Cantillon, Ludo drummer Matt Palermo, and bassist Steve Libby, the group was formed in 2008.

Feb 25, at the Firebird downtown at 8 p.m., Tommy & The High Pilots will hopefully have a more successful show than their last. The show they performed in January had a few technical difficulties, including a broken acoustic guitar. As a result, the band didn’t play any of their acoustic songs.

The band has a very upbeat, happy-go-lucky feel and lead singer Cantillon has a very strong stage presence that connects with the audience.

The sound is very well blended and the songs are written with multiple layers, creating a very complex sound. The songs however are mostly written in major keys, reflecting the carefree messages of their music. The lighting is simple but the energy exerted by the band makes up for the simple design of the show.

Cantillon encouraged everyone to come back and see them at their next St. Louis performance, in February.

I anticipate an even better show than the last.