Fitz and the Tantrums, a sextet hailing from Los Angeles, played an

November 26, 2012 12:00 am
Fitz and the Tantrums squeeze onto a crowded stage at Sonic Boom in Capitol Hill.
Fitz and the Tantrums squeeze onto a crowded stage at Sonic Boom in Capitol Hill.

Fitz and the Tantrums, a sextet hailing from Los Angeles, played an in-store show at Sonic Boom Records on Capitol Hill on Nov. 10. As one of this week’s recommended shows, Erin K. Thompson wrote that the band “eschews heavy rock guitars in favor of smooth, fluid keys, saxophone, and flute.”Photos by Victoria Holt.Published on November 12, 2010

Michael Fitzpatrick, founder of Fitz & The Tantrums.

Michael Fitzpatrick, founder of Fitz & The Tantrums.

Fitz having a good time.

Fitz having a good time.

Noelle leads the crowd in a clapping rhythm.

Noelle leads the crowd in a clapping rhythm.

Noelle and Fitz in one of their frequent duet moments, engaging one another on stage.

Noelle and Fitz in one of their frequent duet moments, engaging one another on stage.

The drummer enjoys a moment mid-song.

The drummer enjoys a moment mid-song.

Fitz and the Tantrums take it down low during their last song, instructing the crowd to do the same.

Fitz and the Tantrums take it down low during their last song, instructing the crowd to do the same.

The crowd follows Fitz's command!

The crowd follows Fitz’s command!

And the crowd goes wild! The in-store performance ended with a dance party.

And the crowd goes wild! The in-store performance ended with a dance party.