January 22nd, 2010
Findlay Brown’s low-key set with his band at Joe’s Pub was my first show of the year and, despite all the hostesses trying to sell me something edible, I enjoyed it.
The first time I saw Findlay was at a CMJ showcase in October (some photos here), and I enjoyed it enough to give him another go. The show was much richer due to the band’s presence. They did a snappy cover of the Eurythmics‘ classic “Sweet Dreams.” The songs of his new album, Love Will Find You, did not sound too shabby either.
Findlay Brown at Joe's Pub; January 13th 2010
Findlay Brown at Joe's Pub; January 13th 2010
Fun fact: he used to be a bare-knuckle boxer. Who knew!
See the full photo gallery from the show at Prefix Mag.
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November 7th, 2009
After seeing Florence do an acoustic show at the CMJ Fader party (photos here) only a few days before, I was very excited to see the full production. And was not disappointed.
Florence + the Machine at Bowery Ballroom; October 27th 2009
Florence + the Machine at Bowery Ballroom; October 27th 2009
Holly Miranda opened with a very low-key performance and a few members of Nada Surf helped out with backing band duties as she doesn’t have a band of her own.
Holly Miranda with Nada Surf soundchecking at Bowery Ballroom; October 27th 2009
Take a look at the full photo gallery from the show at Prefix and read the review of the (frankly) amazing show on Popnography.
Next up: A 50/50 chance of photo coverage for the AFI/Gallows show next Friday in New York. Either I sign away the photos in a contract and legally can’t post them on my own site, or I don’t get the pass and don’t take the photos. Make that a 90/10 chance in favor of not.
Tags: florence, florence + the machine, holly miranda, Live, nada surf, photos, Review
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November 4th, 2009
La Roux last played New York at the All Points West festival in the New York area, this set at Highline Ballroom was far more intimate and the fans were very eager.
Instead of the usual 45 minute show, due to sickness, Elly Jackson only managed to sing for half an hour. It was definitely a fun show to photograph.
La Roux at Highline Ballroom; October 26th 2009
Body Language, after a stint of CMJ shows the week before, opened with an energetic set.
Body Language at Highline Ballroom; October 26th 2009
See the full photo gallery from the show at Prefix Mag and read the review on Popnography.
Up next: A gallery and review of Florence + the Machine with Holly Miranda (and Nada Surf) at Bowery Ballroom.
Tags: body language, la roux, Live, photos
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November 1st, 2009
First off, hope everyone had a great Halloween!
Second, this is the final CMJ post for the year 2009.
The FADER party that took place at Ace Hotel had one of the better line-ups of the whole festival purely because Florence (without the Machine) was playing a short set. It took some time to get into the party and the conditions inside were pretty atrocious. No air conditioning in a room stuffed full of drinking, dancing people? Disaster.
I caught the sets from Vega, Midnight Juggernaut and the acoustic Florence.
CMJ 2009: Florence + the Machine at FADER Party; October 24th 2009
CMJ 2009: Vega at FADER Party; October 24th 2009
CMJ 2009: Midnight Juggernaut at FADER Party; October 24th 2009
The Flavorwire photo gallery can be viewed here.
Up next: A colorful photo gallery featuring La Roux with Body Language and a review of last week’s New York show.
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October 30th, 2009
Friday, I decided to make some use of my CMJ badge and check out the much lauded and buzzed The xx. Since they were playing a show with School of Seven Bells, who’ve also been buzzed, I headed to Music Hall of Williamsburg for my second CMJ day.
CMJ 2009: Phantogram at Music Hall of Williamsburg; October 23rd 2009
CMJ 2009: The xx at Music Hall of Williamsburg; October 23rd 2009
The line-up also included Depreciation Guild and Phantogram. Sad to say, not a single band impressed me in any way. The lighting situation made it even more dire. It became so bad during SVIIB, I gave up on photography alltogether.
Up next: Final day of CMJ with the FADER party with Florence + the Machine, Midnight Juggernaut and Vega.
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