The Twilight Sad Play the Knitting Factory TonightThe Silversun Pickups were indeed the Special SurPrise gUests at the Fold's 10 year anniversay celebration last night. They were road tested and tight and sounded really good. Mixing sound at that place must be rough with the soundboard jammed in the one foot space in the front corner. Gotta love those Mexican tranny bars. The crowd was mostly packed with members of the many bands who frequently play Fold shows around town. Joaquin Phoenix was milling about as well. Opening the show were the ubiquitous Pity Party who are also playing the blog showcase (that I'm co-presenting) tomorrow at the Scene. Big sounds from a two-piece. You need to see this guy and gal. Castledoor played the middle slot. They're currently in the studio with Aaron Espinoza from Earlimart and gave him a nice shoutout from the stage. They even did a Justin Timberlake cover.
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Tonight's Pick:
Aerogramme / The Twilight Sad @ Knitting Factory ($12) – A couple of big, anthemic rock bands from Scotland. The Twilight Sad’s new album has gotten rave reviews from music snobs like Pitchfork (an 8.6) and Stylus (B+) which is even more surprising considering they sound like a cross between U2, Coldplay and the Walkmen. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)Download “Cold Days from the Birdhouse” (courtesy of Pitchfork)
Also Appearing:
Eleni Mandell / Charlie Wadhams @ Bordello ($12) – Her new album’s good especially if you like female singer-songwriters.
Low End Theory Club: DNTEL (DJ Set) / Frosty / Hoseh @ Airliner ($5) – You can stream DNTEL’s new album at his Myspace page right now. This is just a DJ set, not a live performance.
Club NME: Mere Mortals @ Spaceland
The Fuxedos @ Safari Sam’s ($5) – From their Myspace: “THE FUXEDOS are America's favorite apocalyptic lounge-punk-comedy-rock and roll-free jazz-storytelling-freakout-cinematic-what-the-hell? band, complete with costumes, props, and bizarrely humorous theatrics.”
Eleni Mandell / Charlie Wadhams @ Bordello ($12) – Her new album’s good especially if you like female singer-songwriters.
Low End Theory Club: DNTEL (DJ Set) / Frosty / Hoseh @ Airliner ($5) – You can stream DNTEL’s new album at his Myspace page right now. This is just a DJ set, not a live performance.
Club NME: Mere Mortals @ Spaceland
The Fuxedos @ Safari Sam’s ($5) – From their Myspace: “THE FUXEDOS are America's favorite apocalyptic lounge-punk-comedy-rock and roll-free jazz-storytelling-freakout-cinematic-what-the-hell? band, complete with costumes, props, and bizarrely humorous theatrics.”
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