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Update: Franz Ferdinand and Born Ruffians

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Last Thursday I went to see one of my favorite live bands, Franz Ferdinand, at Roseland Ballroom (perhaps not my most favored venue). It was much more expansive than their previous two small gigs in NYC and it was a pleasure taking photos, first from the photo pit and then from behind the barricade, alternating pogoing with photoing.

Franz Ferdinand at Roseland Ballroom; May 7th 2009

Franz Ferdinand at Roseland Ballroom; May 7th 2009

Franz Ferdinand at Roseland Ballroom; May 7th 2009

Franz Ferdinand at Roseland Ballroom; May 7th 2009

Born Ruffians opened, but did not impress.

Born Ruffians at Roseland Ballroom; May 7th 2009

Born Ruffians at Roseland Ballroom; May 7th 2009

Several more photos of both bands are found at Gigwise and an actual review of the show can be read at Out‘s Popnography.

Up next: Shooting Little Boots next week. Perhaps posting several reviews in the meantime…

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Update: Patrick Wolf

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Braving the pouring rain (and it’s been pouring in New York for the past week), I made my way to (Le) Poisson Rouge to catch a special acoustic, solo gig by Patrick Wolf who always puts on a great show. And this one had the benefit of being laid-back and intimate.

Patrick Wolf at (Le) Poisson Rouge; May 6th 2009

Patrick Wolf at (Le) Poisson Rouge; May 6th 2009

For the full photo set, visit Prefix Mag. And you can read a review of the show at Out‘s Popnography.

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Update: The Presets

Monday, April 6th, 2009

The Presets show at Webster Hall was a very definite dance party and because this wasn’t a co-headlining show, the crowd was all there for them. And it showed.  The whole place was jumping.

The lights were pretty amazing, if only I hadn’t dropped my camera bag before leaving for the show. Right before Kim and Julian stepped out, I realized that my glass lens filter was cracked down the middle and wouldn’t budge when I tried to twist if off. So I had to make do.

The Presets at Webster Hall; April 3rd 2009

The Presets at Webster Hall; April 3rd 2009

Full set of photos on Gigwise and you can read the review on Out‘s Popnography.

It’s The Rakes tonight.

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Update: Late of the Pier and The Whip

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

If Glasvegas had an amazing light set up, then Late of the Pier/The Whip‘s lights at Bowery Ballroom Wednesday night were nonexistent. Guess you can’t always get what you want.

Late of the Pier at Bowery Ballroom; April 1st 2009

Late of the Pier at Bowery Ballroom; April 1st 2009

Review of the show and another shot can be found on Out’s Popnography blog.

Bring on Australian dance fun with The Presets tonight! And Popnography is getting another review.

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Update: Ladyhawke and Morrissey

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

On Tuesday, I had a last minute invite land in my inbox for the Ladyhawke show at Bowery Ballroom, which I couldn’t refuse!

I had been sent her debut album for review in August of last year and it blew me away, so after she canceled a New York date last October, I knew I couldn’t miss her yet again.

She did not disappoint and the crowd was lapping it up (though I would have appreciated it, if the two girls next to me hadn’t been lapping each other up as well; very distracting).

Ladyhawke at Bowery Ballroom; March 24th 2009

Ladyhawke at Bowery Ballroom; March 24th 2009

Here’s the full set on Prefix featuring openers Heartsrevolution and Peggy Sue.

Wednesday was Morrissey day as planned. After an hour of standing in the cold, the line at Webster Hall that went around the corner moved briskly inside. Without a photo pass, I tried my best to get decent shots while craning around the really tall people in front of me (minimum amount of success).

Morrissey at Webster Hall; March 25th 2009

Morrissey at Webster Hall; March 25th 2009

Read the full review of the show on Out magazine’s Popnography blog.

Tomorrow it’s time for Glasvegas and Ida Maria. Stay tuned!

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