Posts Tagged ‘Review’

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: The Dodos, The Ruby Suns

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

I’ve heard of both The Dodos and The Ruby Suns, but have never really given either a listen. When they announced a couple of dates in New York, I thought this would be a good time to check both of them out.

The Dodos were very drum heavy and sound better live than on record. Fact. Vibraphones are awesome and the drummer incorporated some heavy metal drumming techniques when he smashed his drum kit to bits at the end of the second encore. Hardcore.

The Dodos at Bowery Ballroom; October 14th 2009

The Dodos at Bowery Ballroom; October 14th 2009

New Zealanders The Ruby Suns had several very poppy, happy songs and great stage banter. A good tip on how to acquire a NZ accent: don’t move your tongue when you talk. At least that’s according to the band.

The Ruby Suns at Bowery Ballroom; October 14th 2009

The Ruby Suns at Bowery Ballroom; October 14th 2009

Visit Flavorwire to read the Dodos review and see a few more photos from the night.

Up next: Undoubtedly some CMJ shows/parties. Besides that, I should be covering La Roux when they stop by October 26th.

Update: Little Boots, Yes Giantess, Plastiscines

Friday, September 18th, 2009

This was the third time I got to see Little Boots ( see previous accounts: Fader Fort CMJ 2008 photo gallery; (Le) Poisson Rouge May 2009 review and photo gallery) and each time is definitely as fun as the last.

Little Boots at Bowery Ballroom; September 16th 2009

Little Boots at Bowery Ballroom; September 16th 2009

Read the full review of the show and take a look at the accompanying photo gallery on Flavorwire.

French, all-girls band Plastiscenes and electronic whizzes Yes Giantess opened.

Plastiscines at Bowery Ballroom; September 16th 2009

Plastiscines at Bowery Ballroom; September 16th 2009

Yes Giantess at Bowery Ballroom; September 16th 2009

Yes Giantess at Bowery Ballroom; September 16th 2009

Up next: I’ll be photographing the Fanfarlo with Wildbirds and Peacedrums show at Bowery ballroom  on Monday and White Lies with Violens at Webster Hall on Friday.

Update: Girl in a Coma and Miss Derringer

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Last Friday, I got to cover the last of the Summerwood 2009 shows featuring Miss Derringer and Girl in a Coma for Popnography. Fun was had and I was home at a reasonable hour (always a plus!). The venue was only half full, but the show was energetic and the lights, fantastic.

Girl in a Coma at Highline Ballroom; June 19th 2009

Girl in a Coma at Highline Ballroom; June 19th 2009

Miss Derringer at Highline Ballroom; June 19th 2009

Miss Derringer at Highline Ballroom; June 19th 2009

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

Up next: Photo from the NY stop of the Nylon Summer Tour featuring Jaguar Love, Plasticines, Living Things, and, most importantly, Patrick Wolf.

And for a few more photos from the show, continue reading…

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Update: NIN/JA 2009

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Sunday night, I got to finally experience my first good arena shoot. Nine Inch Nails, the reunited Jane’s Addiction and Street Sweeper Social Club (featuring Boots Riley and Tom Morello)put on a great and lively show.

NIN at Jones Beach; June 7th 2009

NIN at Jones Beach; June 7th 2009

Jane's Addiction at Jones Beach; June 7th 2009

Jane's Addiction at Jones Beach; June 7th 2009

Street Sweeper Social Club at Jones Beach; June 7th 2009

Street Sweeper Social Club at Jones Beach; June 7th 2009

Full photo set featuring all three bands can be seen on Prefix Mag and a much more comprehensive review can be read on Out’s Popnography blog.

Extra thanks got to Renee for a painless press experience!