Human Eye at The Knitting Factory

I could have sworn that Human Eye had a trombonist the last time I saw them, or some sort of brass instrument (he got in trouble at Magnetic Field for walking on the railing). You never know what to expect from these guys, as long as it can be done for cheap. I got glitter thrown on me, and beer (of course), and lead singer Timmy ate a flaming piece of paper.

Posted: 11/18/2010 at 9:25pm     Tags: Human Eye  The Knitting Factory 

All Night Drug Prowling Wolves at Union Pool

This band's MySpace page says that they are not like wolves. I disagree. Their lead singer is clearly a werewolf.

Posted: 11/13/2010 at 6:01pm     Tags: All Night Drug Prowling Wolves  Union Pool 

Reagan Youth at Party Expo

This might require a bit of explaining. The new Reagan Youth is three former members of the 80s punk band plus a new lead singer. That explains how they can exist 20 years after lead singer Dave Insurgent died, and also why they're not exactly youths. I gotta tell ya' though, the mosh pit crowd had no reason to complain.

Posted: 11/8/2010 at 7:18pm     Tags: Party Expo  Reagan Youth 

The Black Lips at The Shank

Those four guys squashed into the back of the small stage at The Shank are a band called "The Black Lips". They used to do more shows like this. I'm guessing that at this point they forgot how much of a pain in the ass shows like this are. Yes there are dozens of people on the stage. Yes there is a guy holding up the mics. Welcome back to New York!

Posted: 11/7/2010 at 3:33pm     Tags: chaos  The Black Lips  The Shank 

The Waldos at Bowery Electric

Not too long ago I said that older punk bands were better. Exhibit B, The Waldos. Yes, their lead singer looks like he should be the Duke of Something-or-Other and off sipping tea with the Queen. Instead he's off rocking hard. Very nice.

Posted: 10/31/2010 at 3:24pm     Tags: Bowery Electric  The Waldos