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dennis_obell.Started things off at Dumpling Man on St. Marks, which is a great fast(sometimes) and cheap meal in the area, before heading over to Webster Hall.
First band was Nic Armstrong and the Thieves. I hadn't heard of them before, but had the look and sound of a prototypical sloppy, shaggy haired indie rock band. Not very memorable, but at least they brought some rakish energy to the table. I'm not sure what my problem with them was, but maybe I just don't trust red-headed guitarists.
The next band was The Dead 60's, who I again never heard of, but
dennis_obell said he heard good things. I can see why they might have a bit of buzz. They had a Clash'esce feel about them, and even broke out into some reggae, which was pretty cool. While there were definitely some low energy moments to their set, overall they were pretty tight and put on a good show. The strong open and good finish earned them a download at least.At this point I was pumped for the Bravery, and they didn't disappoint. While I only really was only interested in a few tracks from their Album (Honest Mistake, No Brakes and Public Service Announcement), the rest of their stuff was pretty great live. While the songs I mentioned above were highlights, everything really clicked, and the crowd really responded. I especially liked how they closed w/ covering INXS's Change Me.
Overall good times.
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I then proceeded to torture him my suggestively dancing in front of him in my designer jeans. Like all gay men, he totally wanted some Vitamin M.
July 14 2005, 16:28:56 UTC 6 years ago
and when i say suspect...i mean gay.
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July 14 2005, 16:14:44 UTC 6 years ago
HLA!
Actually, don't feel left out, I extended an open-ended invitation for you guys at Wallse for some Austrian cuisine.It remains my favorite New York restaurant.
July 14 2005, 16:34:51 UTC 6 years ago
yeah
its where he takes all his man-dates!July 14 2005, 17:25:54 UTC 6 years ago
July 14 2005, 15:56:38 UTC 6 years ago
Addenda/correx
First band was Nic Armstrong and the Thieves.Or, as I dubbed them, Kings of Jet.
The next band was The Dead 60's, who I again never heard of, but molanphy said he heard good things. I can see why they might have a bit of buzz. They had a Clash'esce feel about them
...yet their frontman looked like a cross between the lead singer of Haircut 100 and Cornershop. I guess, picture Haircut hiring Joe Strummer to produce a record, and the Dead 60s is what they'd sound like. Their set was at least half-excellent, despite the saggy part in the middle.
At this point I was pumped for the Bravery, and they didn't disappoint. While I only really was only interested in a few tracks from their Album (Honest Mistake, No Brakes and Public Service Announcement)
Don't forget "Unconditional" – that's my second-favorite of their songs (couldn't remember the title last night) and it kicked ass live.
I especially liked how they closed w/ covering INXS's Change Me.
"Don't Change," and yes, it was a great set-closer. It's crucial for a band touring behind the only 45 minutes of recorded music they have to pick good covers. I also thought their cover of U2's old, semi-rare, Gaelic-titled, "An Cat Dubh" ("The Black Cat") was an inspired cover choice.