Madam Robot and the Lust Brigade at The Knitting Factory
You have never heard anything like these folks and their strange but catch psych-pop. Unless of course you've heard them play before, which to be honest I had, but never at a venue like this. The crowd kept losing their mustaches due to all that head-bobbing. That combined with the lousy glue on the back of their fake mustaches.
Posted: 9/28/2010 at 7:52pm Tags: Madam Robot and the Lust Brigade The Knitting Factory
Les Sans Culottes at Last Exit
Despite failing to live up to their name, Les Sans Culottes received quite a bit of attention at this year's Atlantic Antic. Their peppy faux-French pop is quite charming at times. If nothing else you can listen for the few English words you know (Coca Cola! Oncle Sam!) while soaking up all their energy.
Posted: 9/27/2010 at 9:08pm Tags: Atlantic Antic Last Exit Les Sans Culottes
Fitz and the Tantrums at Mercury Lounge
Doncha' love a sharp dressed band? Though they've not quite sharp enough to avoid the con-man look (the words "That's him officer" do seem strangely fitting). But hey, if you're going to be in a Soul group I guess it is best to look like a class act. Lead singer Fitz has moves which are as sharp as his getup, the band is as tight as anything I've heard recently, and the music itself is A-stounding. I bought the album.
Posted: 9/26/2010 at 11:06am Tags: Fitz and the Tantrums Mercury Lounge
Asociale at Public Assembly
Since I haven't posted anything in a week or so, here are another of the bands from last week's big Oi show. Asociale are a strange bunch. They dress like squares and some of the guitar riffs made me think "New Wave", not Punk. The audience didn't care, the music was solid, no complaints.
Posted: Tags: Asociale Oi Public Assembly
The Templars at Public Assembly
This photoset features many pictures of the audience. They were the real story of this show. See, the Templars sounded good but were hardly exciting to watch. They had no stage presence at all really. But... this audience wasn't really paying attention to things like "stage presence". They were more interested in crushing one another (and me!)
Posted: 9/13/2010 at 8:36pm Tags: chaos Oi Public Assembly The Templars
