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 

The Dixons at Union Pool

It had been more than a year since the last time I saw The Dixons and they picked up two new members during that time (lead guitar and pedal steel guitar). I hope this was one of their first shows with this lineup because it was sloppy. Not horrible, just sloppy. They have great songs, I know that from before, but this was not the triumphant return I was hoping for. Next time?

Posted: 10/30/2010 at 9:18pm     Tags: The Dixons  Union Pool 

Electric Tickle Machine at Don Pedro

What's blue and electric and tickles? The amps at Don Pedro if you stand real close. As for the band Electric Tickle Machine, they don't have the sheer auditory firepower of some of those punk bands I keep going to see, but they're all right. They have enough energy, especially the cheerleader guy, and a few really good songs.

Posted: 10/20/2010 at 6:47pm     Tags: blue  Don Pedro  Electric Tickle Machine