TV Ghost at The Knitting Factory

All of my photosets probably include more shots of the lead singer than of the other band members combined. They tend to be the biggest showoffs. Likewise, among all lead singers, Tim Gick of TV Ghost is the biggest showoff. He dominates this photoset like he dominates the stage. However, kudos to the fellow on keyboards for picking up his instrument and trying to play it with his teeth. Just please face the camera next time!

Posted: 7/2/2011 at 6:20pm     Tags: The Knitting Factory  TV Ghost 

Daddy Long Legs at The Knitting Factory

So rarely do I get to hear these guys at a big venue with a big sound system. They opened but it is so obvious that they are not openers.

Posted: 6/25/2011 at 7:51pm     Tags: Daddy Long Legs  The Knitting Factory 

Guitar Wolf at The Knitting Factory

I could probably let the pictures speak for themselves. Guitar Wolf is a rock band. They're Japanese. They're nuts. Their lead singer (who is personally called "Guitar Wolf") is incredibly energetic and very, very sweaty. Their songs are baffling and are about romance and aliens. The first half-dozen or so songs were absolutely incredible. After that the energy level dropped and things got a little more average, but they were still a lot of fun.

Posted: 5/15/2011 at 4:40pm     Tags: Guitar Wolf  sweat  The Knitting Factory 

Cheap Time at The Knitting Factory

There was a mosh pit during Cheap Time's last song. Never would have expected that. They were a bit too mellow, rockin' but also jam-band like. But you know, sometimes the energy level of the performance keeps building and it grows and grows until people start to go nuts. Maybe that was it. I dunno, I got there late and only heard the last few songs.

Posted: 5/14/2011 at 8:25pm     Tags: Cheap Time  The Knitting Factory 

The Vacant Lots at The Knitting Factory

It is almost accurate to call these photos of the lightshow rather than photos of the band. That was one intense lightshow! As for the music I would say that the songs were catchy or even hypnotic and all sounded kind of similar. Feel free to judge for yourself, the entire concert is online.

Posted: 4/5/2011 at 7:16pm     Tags: lightshow  The Knitting Factory  The Vacant Lots 

The Vandelles at The Knitting Factory

The last time I saw this band they were terribly sloppy, so I can honestly say that I was pleased by how much better they sounded this time even if they weren't exactly at their peak. I guess they took a little break after hitting the SXSW touring circuit last month. Love the new songs, though.

Posted: 4/5/2011 at 4:43pm     Tags: The Knitting Factory  The Vandelles 

King Tuff at The Knitting Factory

I was not expecting a mosh pit at this particular show, but some of the audience was really drunk. To be more specific, two small women who were occasionally joined by their friends. It was actually kind of hilarious, and a good time was had by all.

Posted: 1/21/2011 at 7:43pm     Tags: King Tuff  The Knitting Factory