“We’re The Format Acoustic,” finished lead singer Nate Ruess, half of the band that graced Legends’ stage Saturday night for their final show of the year. Sam Means accompanied on vocals, piano, and guitar.

Though they were only two, the duo from Arizona commanded the audience with up-beat songs and comedic relief. Concert-goers were able to provide percussion (if you call clapping and saying ‘ka!’ percussion) and back-up vocals in addition to singing along to well known hits such as The First Single or The Compromise. New songs featured in the concert included “Swans” and “Faith in Fast Cars.”

The guys left without a signing, promising a new CD soon and a possible return to Indiana, though “not South Bend, guys. Just not South Bend.”
The group’s latest compilation, “B-Sides & Rarities” is available for purchase on iTunes, in any self-respecting music store, and at theformat.com.