On September 30, 2025, Scottish band Talisk and the Irish step dancing duo Gardiner Brothers brought their show, “Unleashed,” to the Keswick Theater in Glenside, PA. The show combines the neo-traditional melodies of Talisk with the dynamic dance moves of the Gardiner Brothers and the dance troupe they assembled.
Before the show started, as people were waiting outside to
go in, there was talk about who people were there to see. Most people know the
Gardiner Brothers from their social media presence, so they were excited about
that. However, I was also excited to see Talisk. I stumbled upon them a few
years ago and have been a fan ever since.
When we were able to go inside, the lights on the stage were
blue, and fog filled the theater. My seat was in row AAA, front and center. I
could not wait to see how my seating choice would impact my viewing experience.
I got there early and went to my seat, and it was cool to hear the venue fill
up as more and more people arrived.
The announcer came over the room, stating the announcements
and policies for the show (the usual no flash photography, know where the
emergency exits are). The air was filled with anticipation as the lights went
down a few minutes later and Talisk walked on stage. They started playing as a
voice over the sound system set the tone for what the show was set to do.
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The Gardiner Brothers joined them on stage shortly after and
the rest of the dance troupe came out as well. From the very first song, the
audience was captivated. At the end of the first song, everyone was cheering,
and the momentum only built up from there. By the end of the show, both the
band and the dancers had everyone on their feet, clapping and dancing along.
The show had an intermission. At the Glenside show, it was about
30 minutes long, which is long for an intermission. However, this gave people a
chance to check out merch, get something to drink, or do whatever else they
needed to do.
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Overall, the show was an amazing experience. The band and
dancers were all at the top of their game. They energized the audience and
encouraged them to have fun, and they fed off that energy throughout the night.
Many performers fail to get people as energized as they did and allow them to interact,
so this show is perfect for anyone looking for that vibe.
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