The Sweet Divines (and guests) at Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2)
The stage at the Rockwood Music Hall was not made for this many people so the audience missed out on some of The Sweet Divines' usual choreography. The music on the other hand was catchy and playful, at times a bit sappy, but often charming. Guest vocalist Nicole Atkins was electrifying, and while guest singer (and possibly dancer?) Tami Lynn started a bit slow, her last few songs were worth the wait.
Posted: 3/31/2011 at 9:47pm Tags: Nicole Atkins Rockwood Music Hall Tami Lynn The Sweet Divines
Texas Terri Bomb at Trash Bar
Trash Bar has never so completely lived up to its name as on this particular evening. From the vomit-covered stage to the vomit-covered microphone (thank you Born Loose!) and of course the sound problems, it was a rough night. Texas Terri handled these problems with aplomb, though one would hope that she washed her hands after handling the microphone, and gave a raucous performance.
Posted: 3/27/2011 at 1:20pm Tags: Texas Terri Bomb Trash Bar vomit everywhere
NT (Nevertune) at Glasslands Gallery
I thought "NT" stood for "No Tuning", so I was certainly expecting something punk from these guys. They're definitely punk, but a strange mix of crust and art punk with lots of energy, some metal-esque headbanging, and metal-esque hair for that matter. Loved 'em.
Posted: 3/19/2011 at 2:43pm Tags: Bree's Birthday Glasslands Gallery Nevertune NT
Foster Care, Death First, Deep Sleep at 538 Johnson
On some level I admire the ability of people to throw loft parties. Must be hard to move, what, five peoples' stuff far enough out of the way to fit a band and 40 audience members in there? And who knows what kind of damage the audience will do to their stuff? Fortunately this particular crowd was gentle, which was really weird since this was an all-ages hardcore show. Anyway, here are three photos of each band.
Posted: 3/16/2011 at 7:12pm Tags: 538 Johnson Death First Deep Sleep Foster Care
Dandelion Wine at Rockwood Music Hall (Stage Two)
Yes, I know I have photographed Dandelion Wine at Rockwood before, but this time they're on stage two. Fuck Yeah Stage Two! It's twice as big and when you play there you're automatically twice as good.
Posted: 3/12/2011 at 12:46pm Tags: Dandelion Wine Rockwood Music Hall Stage Two
