What have I been talking about all this time?

So I've been out doing stuff. 

Monday was Movable Hype at the Knitting Factory.  Fun as always.  Langhorne Slim impressed the most.  I've always heard his name around, but never actually got around to seeing him.  He was a TON of fun tho.  Great songs, tons of energy, doesn't take himself too seriously.  I had no idea he was that good.  The other three bands were pretty good too.  Bravo Silva has a couple of great songs and a terrific guitar player.  The Dire Straits outfits were a class touch.  Raising the Fawn had their moments as well.  The quiet parts were a bit inconsistent, but when they started to pick up the pace and really let loose they sounded phenomenal.  I only stuck around for a little of Doveman cause it was late, but they sounded pretty good.  Hoping to catch a full set at Dave's BMJ showcase.  Overall, it was a great time.  Well done, Jen!

Tuesday I went to the Yankee game.  They won on a base hit in the bottom of the 9th.  I've got $50 on the Yankees NOT making the playoffs this year, so every time they pull one out like this, it stings a little bit.

Yesterday I went down to the seaport to check out The Double.  I guess Matador goes out of their way to sign any band that remotely sounds like Interpol, huh.  They had some Wolf Parade going for them too.  I actually liked them ok, but their songs all kinda sounded the same and didn't stick around for the whole set.  The Seaport shows are really nicely set up tho.  It's a great little stage they've got down there.

Tonight I'm really excited to finally see The Diggs again.  These guys are great.  I have 4 of their mp3's on my computer that I just listen to on repeat.  Come check them out if you're not doing anything.  They'll be at Sin-e for tonight and the next 2 Thursdays as well.  Listen:

The Diggs - Stagg
The Diggs - Trouble Everyday

Comments

[jerry]

Do you have "Brighton"?

[jerry]

opps.. sorry... that probably seems pretty cryptic. it's another Diggs song... i just linked to it in case you're curious.

[Jeff]

I do now! Thanks.

The Diggs were incredible last night

The Diggs were incredible last night

[rajeev]

yeah the double's lead singer totally sounded like paul banks, way more than i ever expected from what i heard of their album.