Archive for November, 2009

Updates: Florence + the Machine, Holly Miranda + Nada Surf

Saturday, 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

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

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.

Update: La Roux, Body Language

Wednesday, 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

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

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.

Roundup: CMJ 2009 (Saturday)

Sunday, 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: Florence + the Machine at FADER Party; October 24th 2009

CMJ 2009: Vega 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

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.

Read further to see the rest of the photos from the show…

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