Anathallo at Mercury Lounge 3/4/09

Anathallo at Mercury Lounge 3/4/09


Anathallo visited John Schaefer's WNYC radio show 'Soundcheck' the afternoon before this show. My wife and I decided to try to see them if the timing was right after Rufus Wainwright's Blackoutsabbath show. It was meant to be because we made it over to the Mercury Lounge with plenty of time to spare - and there were tickets available.

And it was well worth the effort. They played much of their new album 'Canopy Glow.' Check it out.

Anathallo on Myspace.

Flicker slideshow of the Anathallo show.

Mlive.com has a good story on the band.

Listen to "The River"

Show #11

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Rufus Wainwright Family and Friends for Blackoutsabbath at City Winery 3/4/09

Rufus Wainwright Family and Friends for Blackoutsabbath at City Winery 3/4/09

For a photoblog, this entry is going to be a big disappointment. This was an all acoustic, candle-lit show to promote Blackoutsabbath, an event to get people to think about their energy use and relation to the sustainability of the planet. For twelve hours on June 20th people are asked to gather with family and friends, turn off all electricity and make a kist of things to do in the coming year to reduce their impact on planet earth.

So I had my little point and shoot and just about no light to make it work. Use your imagination.

The show started with everyone coming out to sing acapella. Biggest surprise friend - David Byrne. The lineup also featured Teddy Thompson, Jenni Muldaur, Lucy Wainwright Roche and Sloan Wainwright. Even a few minutes of Janeane Garafalo.

Here are my pathetic shots.


Find out more from Blackoutsabbath's site

Better pics than mine by danback on Flickr. Helps to sit in the front row.

On Rufus' website message boards you can read about the setlist and Rufus' after show schmoozing.

Show #10

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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