Fleetwood Cat - Groomers
Lennon.
Rusko. Terminal 5. May 13, 2012.
I haven’t been tumblring as much lately as I’ve had to do this little thing called finishing college. But in spite of all the finals and papers and stresses of attempting to figure out what I want to do with my life after, I was still able to catch an amazing show the other night.
I got to see Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros at Roseland Ballroom on May 9th, the second of two back to back shows in New York. And while Roseland is not exactly the most intimate venue, Alex Ebert did everything in his power to connect with the audience. A friend who had attended the show the night before hinted that it was imperative that I be as close to the stage as possible, and I’m extremely glad I listened. Ebert spent as much time in the audience as he did on stage!
The best part of the experience was seeing just how much fun the entire band (and there are a LOT of them) was having on that stage. They were in their element, disregarding a set list, playing what they wanted, and making music. I left feeling inspired, and really wishing I had time to go sit in a desert with a guitar and some peyote… (Though, that could have been the second-hand high from the man smoking marijuana two feet away…)
Last night, I went to BAM for night one of the “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry” Festival. Going in, I was really excited for Sharon Van Etten and The Walkmen, but Twin Shadow completely blew me away.
Unfortunately, I am too broke to attend tonight and tomorrow’s shows (since, at $45 a pop, tickets are a bit out of the price range for this soon-to-be college graduate…), but if you are able to check it out, DO IT. The Antlers and St. Vincent ‘headline’ tonight, and Atlas Sound and Beirut hit the stage Saturday.
Adding to the collection… (Taken with instagram)
Deerhunter - Basement Scene
I was lucky enough to attend a record release show for Lower Dens’ new album Nootropics this past Monday at my internship! A free show, free beer - a good time was had by all.
Go pick it up from Insound! (Shameless plug, sorry I’m not sorry.)
Hunx and His Punx — Too Young To Be In Love
I’m in love with this entire album.
IGGY AND THE STOOGES PERFORMING at FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, 1970
so effin cool
-naomi
