Back Avenue live at The Dirty Bastard Hotel and Casino


Noah front left, Issac back right

Issac
Noah
Both

An older gentleman steps onto the stage at The Dirty Bastard Hotel and Casino he makes his way over to the microphone set in the middle of the stage beside it is another microphone the man begins to tap the microphone a little checking if it's on and working right he then speaks into the microphone "Ladies and gentleman please welcome Back Avenue onto the Dirty Bastard stage" after announcing the band he steps away from the microphone and makes his way off of the stage soon after two young boys make their way onto the stage they head over to the two microphones set up near each other the younger looking one steps up to the one the man was talking in earlier the older looking one steps up to the other one and taps it a little then speaks into it "Testing, testing" after he checks the microphone he looks at the younger one who seemed a bit nervous to be up there performing the older guy gave the younger one a bit of a nod as if saying you can do this the people there didn't really seem to care much as they were busy doing their gambling and talking they were all being quite loud actually not even noticing the boys on the stage the younger boy speaks into the microphone still sounding a bit nervous "Hello everyone my name is Noah...Matthews" the older one then speaks into the microphone not really sounding nervous at all "And I'm Issac Matthews we're Back Avenue and we're here to sing you guys a few songs we're gonna start this out with some One Republic this is "Counting Stars" Issac then starts singing opening of the song in a low voice as the guitarist begins playing after finishing the intro Issac steps back from the mic and begins clapping his hands together trying to get the people at The Dirty Bastard more into the performance his brother was also just standing there looking a little nervous still but was nodding his head to the beat Issac then came back to the mic and placed both hands on it as he began singing the first verse the same way he sang the intro after finishing the verse his brother places one hand on his mic and begins singing the pre-chorus his brother goes into a a bit of a higher more falsetto voice as he sings his part he looks to his older brother hoping not to forget any of the lyrics Noah had a softer voice than Issac but he also had an amazing range which he was showing somewhat here Issac looks back at Noah nodding a long to the beat as his younger brother was singing he then came back to his mic both of the brothers sang together "I couldn't lie, Couldn't lie" and then Issac took the last part of the pre-chorus

Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Yeah, we'll be counting stars

I see this life
Like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
In my face is flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find

Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told

I feel something so right
By doing the wrong thing
And I feel something so wrong
By doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

After finishing the first verse the two brothers come in singing together once again this time showing off their excellent harmonnies as the chorus came around both brothers had two very different voices but they blended very well together they both took their microphones off the stands and began to move around the stage a little a few people seemed to be really enjoying the performance but most of them were still focused on drinking, gambling and talking Issac then speaks into his mic as his brother continues singing "Come on Dirty Bastard get up" He laughs a little and starts singing again it was obvious he was having a lot of fun up there even his brother who still seemed slightly nervous was having fun after finishing the chorus Noah took the second verse he then made his way to the edge of the stage as he sang his part he was singing in a lower voice than before but still seemed a lot softer and lighter compared to his older brother who's voice had a more rockish sound to it after finishing his verse we hear his brother Issac come in singing the part Noah did before also going into a higher voice but sounding completely different from when Noah did it he also sounded good but different the boys then sing together once again before Noah finishes up the pre-chorus

I feel the love
And I feel it burn
Down this river every turn
Hope is our four letter word
Make that money
Watch it burn

Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told

And I feel something so wrong
By doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly

Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

the boys then go back into the chorus moving around the stage again as they sing together Noah was starting to feel less and less nervous about their first actual performance and he was starting to have a lot more fun with it after finishing the chorus Noah yells speaks into the microphone "Come on guys clap" a few of the people began to clap as the two brothers began to sing the bridge of the song together the boys were also clapping but hitting their wrist Issac then finishes the bridge singing "Everything that kills me makes me feel alive" alone he then jumps back and yells into the mic "Come on sing it" the boys begin to sing the chorus of the song together once again showing off their unique harmonies some of the people there were having as much fun as the boys singing along to the music and clapping with them the boys then begin repeating "Take that money watch it burn sink in the river the lessons I learned" together before the song comes to an end


Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons I learned 4x

Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars


Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons I learned 4x

After the boys finish the first song they get a few people clapping for them they both smile looking out at them then they look at each other still smiling Noah brings his mic closer to his mouth and laughs a little "Woo that was fun wasn't it?" some of the people begin clapping again some look a bit annoyed at the boys Noah continues speaking "Okay you guys ready for another song?" He looks out as some people are clapping again waiting for a new song and some people are just getting more annoyed with them Noah laughs a little "Okay this is by one of my favorites her name is Sia you see Sia likes to make it a bit challenging to sing her songs so please bare with us" He laughs a little "Okay this next song is Chandelier by Sia" the band begin to play the song as both boys place their mics back on the stands Issac starts this one out but they seem to share the verse this timeeach getting a few lines before the pre-chorus comes in where they both sing together again showing off their harmonies once again Noah then licks his lips as he gets ready for the chorus which he's taking on alone the song finally get's to the chorus and Noah takes his microphone off of the stand he then begins singing the chorus showing a lot of power in his voice that most people wouldn't think was there he also shows off that amazing range making it look almost effortless as he hits notes some guys can't the boys then begin singing the next part together

Party girls don't get hurt
Can't feel anything, when will they learn
I push it down, push it down

I'm the one "for a good time call"
Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love

1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink

Throw 'em back 'til I lose count

I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier

But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight

Some of the people begin cheering after Noah finishes the chorus Noah pretends to wipe some sweat from his forehead and laughs a little as if saying that was hard his brother then begins to sing the next verse alone the boys then begin singing the pre-chorus again together this time though it's Issac taking the chorus alone he was a bit nervous about this before the performance and hoped he'd do as good as his brother or at least somewhat as good Issac begins singing the chorus showing as almost as much power in his voice as his brother Issac also had a very good range which he showed as he sung the chorus the bit of rasp in his voice added to the part however he didn't make it seem as effortless as his brother did with it earlier he still sounded pretty good nonetheless though the boys begin singing together again as they finish the chorus up they then finish the song singing the last few lines together

Sun is up, I'm a mess
Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame

1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink

Throw 'em back 'til I lose count

I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier

But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight

On for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Oh I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
On for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Oh I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
On for tonight

The people at the Dirty Bastard begin clapping for the boys once again after they finish the song Issac brings the mic close to him "Thank you..." he looks over at Noah "You're never allowed to choose a song again" He laughs a little Noah also laughs "Sorry bro had to test you out a little you know?" Issac laughs "You trying to test me out or kill me?" He looks back at the audience they seemed to have built up at The Dirty Bastard and smiles "Anyway we're going to slow it down a little with some John Legend this next song is called All Of Me enjoy" He smirks a little at the crowd as the band begin playing "All Of Me" by John Legend the boys both place their mics on the stands and nod their head to the intro a little before Issac starts the first verse up singing with that slightly raspy rock voice that we've come to hear from him tonight after finishing his part of the first verse Noah comes in singing the second half adding in a few runs to his part we then hear Issac come back for the pre-chorus which is once again shared with his little brother Noah who takes the second half the boys then begin to harmonize together throughout the chorus

What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright

My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you

After finishing the first verse and gaining some more applause Noah starts out the second verse singing with that sweeter voice that the audience seem to be loving so far after Noah finishes his part Issac takes the next part of the verse this time adding a bit more power into it which causes some of the people to start to cheer a little then Noah starts up the pre-chorus showing off his vocals a little as well as he sings higher than before once again adding a few runs in which once again earns them some applause Issac then finishes the pre-chorus and the boys both begin singing together once again for the chorus after finishing the chorus Noah starts singing the bridge taking this part all for himself he shows some of his emotion in this part as he sings showing his vocals off once again throughout the bridge as he adds a run at the beginning and at the end the boys then both start singing the chorus together again harmonizing really well before Issac brings the song to an end as he sings the last few lyrics

How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you

My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you

Give me all of you
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts
Risking it all, though it's hard

Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you

I give you all of me
And you give me all of you

After the boys finish up the song the people start clapping again the boys smile then Issac steps closer to the mic and licks his lip before speaking "Okay guys we've only got one more song to sing tonight so we're gonna leave her with an original" the people begin cheering once again Noah laughed to himself it seemed like nobody was interested in them at all earlier now they've got their self their own little audience this was the first time they performed live usually they'd just sing on the streets for money but this felt so much funner to him Issac begins to speak again "This is a song Noah and I wrote a last year when he was 16 and I was 19 the song is about when someone walks out on you whether it be a friend, a girlfriend, a boyfriend..." Issac pauses for a second not wanting to say the next but he eventually does "Or a parent...anyway the song is called Can't Wait Up I hope you guys like it" He gives a little nod then the band start playing the song there's only really a piano throughout the whole song Noah takes a deep breathe before stepping closer to the mic and singing the first verse taking the whole first verse for himself he sings in a light voice not showing off or adding much as Noah sings it's clear to hear the pain in the words he's speaking though anyone could see it on his face or hear it in his voice after finishing the verse the boys come in together singing the chorus together however Noah takes the last few parts singing "No I no I can't wait up" over and over

Can't wait here much longer I've been
Standing here too long just wishing things could
Be the same now I know those days are gone
I've tried to keep my hope up thinking one
Night you'd show up and take away all of this
Pain that's inside oh now I know that

I've spent too much time hoping you'd come around
Come here back to me but I know now
You're gone oh you left without a sound
And I and I can't with up no I no I can't wait up
No I no I can't wait up
No I no I can't wait up
No I no I can't wait up

After finishing the chorus we hear Issac come in singing low and soft as his brother Noah did earlier but we then hear him show more emotion as he sings "And even now I still want to wait" holding the last word for a few seconds with that little bit of rasp the audience seems to like even adding a little run at the end he then finishes his verse singing with that emotion throughout the rest of it we then hear both of the boys come in once again for the chorus harmonizing but this time they continue harmonizing through the whole thing they then repeat the chorus one more time where we finally hear Issac finish the song repeating "No I no I can't wait up" over and over again until the song comes to an end the audience begin applauding once again

Feels like I've been waiting forever hoping you'd
Come hold me just like before and even now
I still want to wait but I've got to move on
I've tried to keep my hope up thinking one
Night you'd show up and take away all of this
Pain that's inside oh now I know that

I've spent too much time hoping you'd come around
Come here back to me but I know now
You're gone oh you left without a sound
And I and I can't with up no I no I can't wait up
No I no I can't wait up
No I no I can't wait up
No I no I can't wait up

I've spent too much time hoping you'd come around
Come here back to me but I know now
You're gone oh you left without a sound
And I and I can't with up no I no I can't wait up
No I no I can't wait up
No I no I can't wait up
No I no I can't wait up

After the audience finish applauding the boys nod a little Issac brings his microphone to his mouth and speaks thank you guys so much for your time and for listening to us this is our first ever live performance on an actual stage and we really appreciate that you guys were all here to listen he then moves his mic away and Noah begins talking next "You guys were so amazing we had so much fun singing for you guys hopefully we can do this again some time and hopefully we get to meet some of you later after this" he smiles a little as they begin to cheer once again even after the boys step off of the stage where they then go over to talk to some of the people that were in their small audience

Setlist
Counting Stars - One Republic (cover)
Chandelier - Sia (cover)
All Of Me - John Legend (cover)
Can't Wait Up (original)

Can't Wait Up sound alike