Thursday, February 26, 2009

Thievery Corporation at Terminal 5 2/25/09

Thievery Corporation at Terminal 5 2/25/09

Thievery Corporation played to an enthusiastic crowd at Terminal 5 on Wednesday night. You couldn't tell from the crowd that this show wasn't quite sold out. The small amount of room left over was used for dancing. Playing a set heavy on songs from their current album 'Radio Retaliation', Thievery exceeded all of my expectations - and having seen them before, they were high.


This was the best-sounding show I've seen at Terminal 5. In fact, it was probably the best-produced show at the venue. Their video and light setup filled the space as much as their thundering sound system. I couldn't crouch down very often in the photo pit because the bass was just too powerful, it made you queasy.

Thanks again to Thievery's guitar and sitar player Rob Myers for the royal treatment - tickets and passes for the VIP section and photo pit.

Jon Pareles of the New York TImes reviewed the next night's show.


More in my Flickr set for the show.


Listen to "Sweet Tides" from Thievery's latest, Radio Retaliation


Show #9


Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Fujiya & Miyagi at Le Poisson Rouge 2/17/09

Fujiya & Miyagi at Le Poisson Rouge 2/17/09

Fujiya and Miyagi were the headliners at Le Poisson Rouge on 2/17/09.

Slideshow

or see it on Flickr

Listen to "Ankle Injuries" by Fujiya & Miyagi


Show #8


School of Seven Bells at Le Poisson Rouge 2/17/09

School of Seven Bells at Le Poisson Rouge 2/17/09

School of Seven Bells played the first set at Le Poisson Rouge on 2/17/09. I'm going to have to see these guys when I can get up front with the good camera and really experience their show.

The crowd thinned out considerably after their set.

School of Seven Bells are:

Alejandra Deheza on Guitar
Claudia Deheza on Keyboards
Benjamin Curtis on Guitars

My Flickr slideshow

or view them on Flickr

Listen to "imaundernodisguise" by School of Seven Bells

Show #8


Relentless7 with Ben Harper 2/17/09 at Highline Ballroom, NYC

Ben Harper with Relentless7 at Highline Ballroom 2/17/09

Ben Harper's new project Relentless7 performed at the Highline Ballroom in NYC on 2/17/09. Without a photopass but with VIP seating (thanks Syd) I was able to get some good shots of the show.

Relentless fairly describes the energy and drive of this band. Don't miss them if you have the opportunity.

Relentless7 are:

Ben Harper - Slide Guitar, Vocals
Jason Mozersky - Lead Guitars
Jesse Ingalls - Bass, Keys
Jordan Richardson - Drums

or see the photos on Flickr.

Check out their website for info and audio at Relentless7


Show #7


Thursday, February 12, 2009

Linfinity at Mercury Lounge 2/11/09

Linfinity at Mercury Lounge 2/11/09

Linfinty played the Mercury Lounge on 2/11/09. I enjoyed the set and would love to hear more of them live.

Their new EP "Songs of the Weeping Willow" is available to download free on their website.

They're also on MySpace.

Linfinity are:

Dylan Von Wagner-vocals
Nick Hundley-bass
Russ Lemkin-drums
Josh Collins-guitar
Megan Leach-violin/viola

Flicker slideshow of Linfinity at Mercury Lounge 2/11/09

or see them on Flickr.

Listen to "Molly Mar of Rome" by Linfinity

Show #6


Lissy Trullie at Mercury Lounge 2/11/09

Lissy Trullie at Mercury Lounge 2/11/09

Lissy Trullie played the Mercury Lounge in NYC for the release of her EP.

Check her out on Facebook, or MySpace.
Or read her blog

A slideshow of the set

or see Lissy Trullie 2/11/09 on Flickr

Listen to "Self-taught Learner" by Lissy

Show #6


Thursday, February 5, 2009

The Fray at Webster Hall 2/4/09

The Fray at Webster Hall 2/4/09

The Fray played Webster Hall in New York City on their 2009 club tour. The show was filmed by more than 5 cameras; bet there's a DVD in the works. They played a mix of new songs and material from their 2005 album "How to Save a Life."

No photo pass for this show, so the pics are all from my little point and shoot.

The Fray are:

Isaac Slade - Piano and Vocals
Joe King - Guitar and Vocals
Dave Welsh - Guitar
Ben Wysocki - Drums

also touring with The Fray are Dan Lavery on Bass.

Or you can view the photos on Flickr

Listen to "You Found Me"


Show #5