Concert Review: Atomic Tom - Northstar Bar, Philadelphia 12/7/2010

It's funny the difference a couple months and a hit Internet video can make.  I saw Atomic Tom play at The M Room this past Fall on a weeknight with a dozen other people in attendance.  Their show at Northstar Bar the other night had an entire room full of people turn out to see them. 

If Atomic Tom had been waiting for their big break, it came a few months ago when they released a video online of them using their iPhones as instruments on a NYC subway.  The innovative video garnered worldwide attention on the Internet and landed them numerous TV gigs and radio play.  Speaking with lead singer Luke White after their set the other night, it's apparent that the group is very down to earth and embracing their success well.  He was very thankful and appreciative of our continued support.

The show itself was a total blast.  Opening band "The Dance Party" warmed up the crowd with catchy anthems very fitting of a band with that name.  Then it was Atomic Tom's turn to work the crowd.  They opened the show mellow with Luke playing keyboard on 'Maybe I'm Wrong'.  After that the floodgates were opened and they ripped through their debut album "The Moment" along with some well crafted covers.  Queen's "Tie Your Mother Down" in the encore was a delightful surprise.

As Atomic Tom continues to tour behind their new album and recent fame the crowds and venues are bound to get bigger and bigger.  They're great to see with a packed house surrounding you though so I say bring it on!  My prediction:  Trocadero within a year, Electric Factory with their next album.