Vampire Weekend at Columbia University

The boys are back and they played Bachannal 2009, opening for Talib Kweli.

Full set at Flickr. Talib pics coming up.

The Rakes at Bowery Ballroom

Is it just me or is the whole post-Arctic Monkeys Brit Rock thing over? It's not just me. The Rakes were entertaining -- an entertaining live band. I need to listen to that new album, but considering that the second one underwhelmed me (though "The World Was A Mess..." is a fine gem of a song), my expectations aren't that high.

Pete Doherty at Brighton Dome

I was in London for a week during Spring Break and found time for a nice day trip in the quiet seaside town of Brighton. I caught a Pete Doherty gig at the Brighton Dome! No real photo, just a shaky video. (A place holder before I shoot again...)

Some images:

Beirut @ Music Hall of Williamburg

A quick photo, the only one, a dark one:
Perhaps it was the band or perhaps it was my horrifically sleep-deprived state -- I was just not feeling it tonight. It was good, not great. I have fonder memories from the Brooklyn Masonic show a while back.

The Raveonettes / Nickel Eye @ Webster Hall

I accompanied my writer friend Colleen who was interviewing Nikolai Fraiture about his solo effort, Nickel Eye. (Get it?) His band was opening for the Raveonettes at Webster Hall this Friday night. Anyway, I got a chance to take a quick backstage snap.


I thoroughly enjoyed the Raveonettes. I fall head over heels for dreamy guitars and vocals! And Sharin Foo's bold bangs and platinum 'do.

Resolutions

1. Spend money wisely.
2. Eat better. (Vegs can eat junk, you know.)
3. Bike more. Get that road bike and more bike tours!
4. Do school work at least a day in advance.
5. NO ALL NIGHTERS.
6. Shoot more shows. Actually take Spectator assignments.
7. Find time for my friends.

Of Montreal at Music Hall of Williamsburg

As I was leaving for the subway, I decided I should probably bring a camera because I remembered hearing something about crazy productions or costumes or something. Though I was set on simply watching the show last night (rather than preoccupying myself with snapping pics) (so a small set on Flickr), I couldn't resist capturing some of the hijinks that transpired.

Vampire Weekend @ Terminal 5

Edit: Sup Mag post here, entitled "Vampire Weekend Sells Out Terminal 5 NYC; Obvs People Still Give a F*** About Oxford Commas ," with a cool vid from Icelandic Airwaves.

Columbia represent! I remember when these guys were playing the basement of the student center. Now they sell out three nights at Terminal 5 and play festivals around the world.
Full set at Flickr.

CMJ 2008 in Brief

Team Robespierre | iHeartComix Showcase @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Shout Out Out Out Out | iHeartComix Showcase @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

An Albatross | Panache Showcase @ Knitting Factory

Jay Reatard @ Bowery Ballroom

Matt of Matt + Kim | iHeartComix Showcase @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
He was doing a show-and-tell of a friend's childhood Teenage Ninja Turtle drawings.

Totally Michael | iHeartComix Showcase @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Japanese Motors @ Bowery Ballroom

Aids Wolf | Panache Showcase @ Knitting Factory

Hearts Revolution | iHeartComix Showcase @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Ninjasonik | iHeartComix Showcase @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Ford & Fitzroy @ Rehab

From the Vault: No Age at WBAR

So I haven't shot in a while. But I promise that some photographs will come out of CMJ week (Oct 21-25). I haven't seen any standout, must-see showcases or shows; I think this marathon, for once, will be devoted to seeing friends' showcases.

Anyway, I wanted to bring this photo (click on it for the entire set) from the vault because No Age just played on TV but got "censored." Either Randy or Dean wanted to wear an Obama shirt, but that would have violated an equal air time rule (law?).


Source: Youtube