Live Photos: Tantric/Candlebox, April 4, 2008

Tantric, Candlebox
April 4, 2008
Snitch. New York, N.Y.

Snitch is a rock bar with a performance area that’s so miniscule you have to be careful the band doesn’t knock your drink out of your hand while it’s flailing about. That didn’t stifle Hugo Ferreira and the rest of Tantric when they performed April 4 to promote The End Begins. Having dropped off the radar for several years, Ferreira was charged up for lead single Down and Out; lyrics like “And when you think that we played it out/We come from the bottom and knock it out” especially resonated when he sang since the song has turned into a radio hit. Upping the enjoyment ante was Tantric violinist Marcus Ratzenboeck, who can jam on his instrument like a Stratocaster. The crowd was disappointed Candlebox only did two songs—word had it that singer Kevin Martin was feeling poorly—but at least he and guitarist Peter Klett made it count with favorites Far Behind and Cover Me.—Christa Titus

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Tantric vocalist Hugo Ferreira opens up the set.
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Hugo Ferreira, left, and bassist Erik Leonhardt, who just makes the cutoff.
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From left, Hugo Ferreira, Joe Pessia and Erik Leonhardt.
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From left, Hugo Ferreira, Joe Pessia and Erik Leonhardt.
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From left, Hugo Ferreira, Joe Pessia and Erik Leonhardt.
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Marcus Ratzenboeck melds the traditions of fiddling and violin playing in Tantric, alternating between performing rhythm parts and solos.
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We’ll refrain from jokes about Marcus Ratzenboeck sporting a long bow.
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Candlebox kept it intimate with just two singer Kevin Martin and guitarist Peter Klett.
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Kevin Martin, left, and Peter Klett.
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Kevin Martin, left, and Peter Klett.
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Kevin Martin, left, and Peter Klett.
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