Last Thursday night was a smash of British proportions. Friendly Fires and White Lies played the first of two gigs at Bowery Ballroom on their NME sponsored tour, with SoCal’s The Soft Pack supporting.

I had gone for Friendly Fires, but was mightily impressed by White Lies (and morbid lyrics are always welcome, in my opinion). Despite some health issues and a very short set list (only 6 songs), I was convinced of the greatness that everyone had been talking about.

White Lies at Bowery Ballroom; March 26th 2009

Friendly Fires were unrestrained, dace-y fun, rounding out the night, and making this show my favorite show of last week. That’s a feat in and of itself as I saw some great ones (Morrissey, anyone?), but you can’t beat a dance night.

Friendly Fires at Bowery Ballroom; March 26th 2009

For the full set, visit Gigwise.

Tomorrow, there’ll be Glasvegas and Ida Maria photos from last night (they look great from where I’m sitting). And, as a last minute addition to my schedule, I’ll be going to see Late of the Pier with The Whip tomorrow, so more fun forthcoming.