Concert Review: Pelican, July 23, Lee's Palace

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Concert Review: Pelican, July 23, Lee’s Palace

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24 Jul 2025

by

Paul

Being an instrumental band, Chicago post-metal stalwarts Pelican are, unsurprisingly, a band of few words. Midway through their set though, guitarist Trevor de Brauw did address the crowd with a simple, “You still with us?” A few cheers came back in response. “Thank you for the encouragement,” he replied, jokingly, but also with a hint of sincere appreciation.

Later on in their set, de Brauw continued to express his gratitude to the crowd, reflecting on the fact that, roughly 20 years after first playing Lee’s Palace, they’re still performing to a dedicated fanbase. “When we stepped into this room, I don’t think any of us imagined playing here 20 years later, and certainly not to a packed room,” de Brauw said, adding that, while they don’t make a living off the band, it’s a very important part of their lives, referring to it as their “nexus.”

And while there were a few such moments of reflection in their stage banter, the night was largely about the music – those massive riffs that we’ve come to expect from Pelican, delivered at maximum volume. Their brand of instrumental metal – spacey, heavy, and intricately layered – really hit the spot. From the moment they stepped onto the stage to the final note, Pelican sounded nothing short of epic.

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