CJ Ramone at The Studio at Webster Hall

How much needs to be said here? CJ is, in his own words, "keeping the spirit of the band alive" by performing an all-Ramones set (okay, except for one new tribute song). Whatever you think about that they sure sound good and the audience loved 'em.

Posted: 7/10/2011 at 3:15pm     Tags: CJ Ramone  The Studio at Webster Hall 

TV Ghost at The Knitting Factory

All of my photosets probably include more shots of the lead singer than of the other band members combined. They tend to be the biggest showoffs. Likewise, among all lead singers, Tim Gick of TV Ghost is the biggest showoff. He dominates this photoset like he dominates the stage. However, kudos to the fellow on keyboards for picking up his instrument and trying to play it with his teeth. Just please face the camera next time!

Posted: 7/2/2011 at 6:20pm     Tags: The Knitting Factory  TV Ghost 

Nervous Assistant at Bar Matchless

As far as the sheer quality of his music goes, Nervous Assistant should be headlining. Unfortunately his intense yet still intimate style seems out of place next to most folk or punk (or rock) bands. Most folkies don't scream their way through entire songs, and there aren't too many punks out there who play acoustic. He and the Stumblebum Brass Band need to hook up at some point. They have the same basic idea: pub punk.

Posted: 6/26/2011 at 5:22pm     Tags: Bar Matchless  Nervous Assistant  Stumblebum Brass Band 

Apehangers at Bar Matchless

The Apehangers are surf-punks who decided to dress like cowboys and indians (sort of -- note the cell phones in their pockets). It was a birthday party so perhaps the birthday girl insisted? Anyway, the band is named for a style of motorcycle handlebars so maybe next year they'll go the "full Village People"?

Posted: 6/26/2011 at 3:34pm     Tags: Apehangers  Bar Matchless 

Daddy Long Legs at The Knitting Factory

So rarely do I get to hear these guys at a big venue with a big sound system. They opened but it is so obvious that they are not openers.

Posted: 6/25/2011 at 7:51pm     Tags: Daddy Long Legs  The Knitting Factory