Shows This Week

Iggy & The Stooges.
Terminal 5
http://www.myspace.com/iggyandthestooges

This was the third show from the Michigan rockers I have seen in the past, oh, 18 months or so. They have yet to disappoint. Once again, I was among the younger people in the whole place. Once again, I was impressed with the sound at Terminal 5. Its not often that you get your face melted by a guy 60 years old. Its not often that you see a guy over 60 hump more inanimate objects than my college roommate. The show was great nonetheless. I heard every single song I wanted to hear, including I Wanna Be Your Dog twice. It was a great night and I had more plans after that.

Random Non-Music Related High Point.
As always, the high point of a Stooges show is Iggy's energy and of course inviting 200 plus people on stage isn't so bad either.


Metric.
Highline Ballroom
http://www.myspace.com/metricband

Oh, Canada! Its not often that you see two of your favorite bands in one night. Right after the Stooges show, I headed downtown to see Emily and the guys. I love Emily Haines. If you have met me before you already know that. The show started at about 1 am. They came out and rocked a small little crowd which I had never seen them do before. The playlist was perfect and they sounded great. And really the weekend was just beginning because I would be seeing them the next day at All Points West.


The opening act was a band called Black Angels from Austin, TX. They were like a psychedelic throw back that I recommend checking out.

Random Non-Music Related High Point.
Emily Haines rubbed my head after the set from the stage.


All Points West.
Jersey City, NJ

This was a festival that included Metric, Chromeo, Kings of Leon and Radiohead. We didn't stay for Radiohead as we learned from the week prior.

For Metric please see above.

Kings of Leon had a great show and again played every song that we could have wanted to hear. I have to admit though, I am ready for some new songs from Team Followill. I also have to admit that I hope when they do come with the new songs, they are more similar to the Youth & Young Mandhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak. I am just a big fan of the whiskey soaked country, blues of the first two records. The set was great though and Caleb's vocie sounded distinct as ever. Like them or not, they seem to put on a better show almost every time I see them. Again, a band that I don't like to miss when they come to town.

We missed Chromeo because we were drinking and well we left during Radiohead.

I do have a couple complaints about the show though. They are both beer related. The five beers for person thing was lame. When you got a bracelet, you weren't allowed to have more beers than one for each of the numbered tabs on your wrist. One got ripped off each time you bought a beer. Then when you did get a beer, you couldnt leave a fenced in area. That means you couldn't see the stage. Bullshit!

Random Non-Music Related High Point.
This is more than just a high point. I have been saying for years that New York needs a good rock festival of their own. Good job here guys. Oh, nothing against you Siren and CMJ.

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings.
Central Park Summer Stage
http://www.myspace.com/sharonjonesandthedapkings

This was a great show that kind of fell in our laps on a Sunday afternoon. My girlfriend and I were enjoying lunch at (several) drinks at the Boat Bassin Cafe when we found out about the free show. We headed over pretty much just in time and caught Ms. Jones and her army of friends. The show was fun as they always are. I have noticed she is way more fun in smaller settings and this was a great size for her. As always she got peopel to join her on stage and talked to the people in the front. She talked about her outfits, her shoes, everything. The playlist was good not great (only becuase they didn't play All Over Again). If you are a soul or old school R&B fan, this is a show worth checking out.

Random Non-Music Related High Point.

It was free and outside on a Summer Sunday!