As the stage transformed from the look of the inside of a garage to musician's playground, The Staircase Diaries set up their vintage amps and keyboard in preparation to please the crowd. TSD began their set with a soulful melody that came to life through female/male vocals and occasional crooning from the keyboardist. The band had smooth, jazzy undertones, as the drummer rode heavy on the cymbals and bassist impressed the crowd with his methodical playing. When you attend a TSD show, you'll get more than you expected. Each member existed in their own world, playing passionate and beautiful lounge music, complete with acoustic guitars and even a trumpet player borrowed from Legacy of Luna. Bringing one of their acoustic songs to life, TSD finished their dynamic set and left everyone in awe of what they had just witnessed.

-Scratch Magazine [April 2004 issue] Live Review by Beth VanBoxtel
*Review is of February 1, 2004 show at Chain Reaction [Anaheim, CA]
Duvall, A Fall Farewell, The Staircase Diaries, Bradley, Preston