<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2NIYck_1GuwtVjU00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2NIYck_1GuwtVjU00" width="1561" height="877" ><figcaption>Photo by Oona Joyce</figcaption></figure>On Friday, November 6, The Space got a show from two incredible Illinois bands. Opening for Doors Closing, a Chicago-based alt rock band, was Leeloh—twee pop from right here in Champaign. This was my first time seeing Leeloh, and they did not disappoint. They opened their set with two covers: “Where is My Mind” and “Boys Don’t Cry.” I was immediately obsessed with vocalist Mazzy Rivera’s stage presence. Great voice, obviously, but more importantly: great moves. Rivera’s high-energy, dramatic on-stage dancing calls to mind some sort of contemporary Jim Morrison. Later came “Living in a Daydream,” featuring backing vocals from bassist August Womack, followed by “Pirate Queen” and “I Wish I Knew You Back Then.” Both songs had a very fun bossa-nova-esque beat and riff. I was a big fan of lead guitarist Borna Movaffaghi’s work on both these songs. Movaffaghi delivered a beautiful, soft interlude and an incredible solo in “Pirate Queen,” followed by a synthy, sparkly riff in “I Wish I Knew You Back Then.”Closing out was “It’s Your Fault.” With an interesting, syncopated rhythm guitar part from guitarist Alistair Forsyth, more amazing vocals from Rivera, and a distortion-heavy, bendy solo from Movaffagi, this was my favorite from the set. Be sure to check out Leeloh on your favorite streaming service.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4QDFly_1GuwtVjU00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4QDFly_1GuwtVjU00" width="1561" height="877" ><figcaption>Photo by Oona Joyce</figcaption></figure>Headlining this show was Doors Closing, who delivered an incredible, high-energy set of covers. Starting off strong with The Strokes’ “New York City Cops,” the band transitioned into “Say it Ain’t So.” I’m ashamed to admit that I’m a bit anti-Weezer, but this cover might have changed my mind. I was really surprised by how similar vocalist/guitarist Guy Sreesangkom’s vocals were to the original. As usual, lead guitarist Madox Nocon delivered an amazing solo (better than the original song, if you ask me). Later came a coincidence—the band played another “Where is My Mind” cover. Don’t worry, I’m not going to go pitting Leeloh and Doors Closing against each other. I thought both covers were great in their own way. While Mazzy Rivera from Leeloh last band put their own unique, dramatic flair on the vocals, Sreesangkom once again sounded eerily similar to the original.A few songs later came two Gen-Z classics: “Sweater Weather” and “Cigarette Daydreams.” I always love to see the audience’s recognition and nostalgia at a Doors Closing gig. The Space definitely brought the energy to these two. Next—and I was not expecting this—was one of my favorite songs, “Hey” by Pixies. I was once again freaked out by how much Sreesangkom sounds like Pixies’ frontman Frank Black. Nocon delivered another great whammy-heavy guitar part. This was definitely the highlight of the set for me.After another classic, “Everybody Talks,” and drummer Christian Freehill’s interlude following Foxtide’s “Hold On” came another Strokes song: “Hard to Explain.” We also got to hear their cover of “You Only Live Once” later in the set, after “Kilby Girl” and “Freaking Out the Neighborhood.” Sreesangkom’s vocals on the former were especially soaring and beautiful. The band’s version of the latter was a little heavier than the original—which may have just been due to the sound in the venue, but I really enjoyed it.The set “ended” with Kings of Leon’s classic “Sex on Fire,” another crowd favorite—but Doors Closing wasn’t ready to leave yet. After someone in the crowd began begging for—and singing—a “Wonderwall” cover, the band closed out with an encore. Not “Wonderwall,” unfortunately. Sreesangkom broke out an electro-acoustic guitar (or maybe just an acoustic with a pickup? I couldn’t see) to cover “Maple Syrup” by The Backseat Lovers. Guitarist Nocon ended the song with a lovely, spacey solo. It was an overall wonderful set.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1lU9tj_1GuwtVjU00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1lU9tj_1GuwtVjU00" width="1561" height="877" ><figcaption>Photo by Oona Joyce</figcaption></figure>Leeloh and Doors Closing were the perfect way to finish off the week. If you missed this one, don’t worry—The Space has plenty of live music events and open mics all year round. I definitely recommend checking out Leeloh and Doors Closing—and heading to The Space for their next shows late this month. </div></body>

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On Friday, November 6, The Space got a show from two incredible Illinois bands. Opening for Doors Closing, a Chicago-based alt rock band, was Leeloh—twee pop from right here in Champaign. This was my first time seeing Leeloh, and they did not disappoint. They opened their set with two...

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On Friday, November 6, The Space got a show from two incredible Illinois bands. Opening for Doors Closing, a Chicago-based alt rock band, was Leeloh—twee p

Doors Closing hits The Space with Leeloh

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