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
Tokyo Rocks at Bowery Electric
With regards to the "Rocks" part: yes, they did. Now, as for the "Tokyo" part, I'm not sure where these folks are from. As compared to The Back CCs (who are all Japanese) these folks are trying to look like a Japanese rock band. They might actually be locals, though. Couldn't tell ya'. They're not exactly easy to Google, you see.
Posted: 9/11/2010 at 6:20pm Tags: Bowery Electric Tokyo Rocks Underclass Revue
The Brimstones at Bowery Electric
Until this evening I had not realized that (lead singer) Deacon wears a "Clergy" button. Wouldn't church be more fun with these guys in charge? Or perhaps they only do funerals? That would be fitting.
Posted: 9/11/2010 at 5:28pm Tags: Bowery Electric The Brimstones Underclass Revue
