WBAR BBQ

Barnard College Radio annual BBQ -- it was the station's Sweet 16 and how sweet it was.Flickr set here.

Talib Kweli at Columbia

Talib Kweli headlined the Bachannal 2009 Spring Concert.These guys were really into it the entire set. Thanks for the great crowd shots, dudes.Full set on Flickr.

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.