If there is one thing that bothered me about Anton's shenanigans at Pianos last night the most, it was that it put all of the attention on him rather than the three outstanding bands who actually DID play a little music. Coyle Girelli from Your Vegas, Silversun Pickups, and The Morning After Girls were all superb and I'll be looking forward to the next time I have a chance to see them all. (My apologies to Lorraine Leckie and her Demons, who I missed last night)
I've raved about SSPU plenty of late, so lemme just say that they now not only have more than 1 song, but more than 4, and each one is really excellent. They mentioned off the cuff near the end of the set something about a residency at Crash Mansion? Nothing confirmed yet, but I'll keep an ear peeled.
The Morning After Girls (pictured up top) had to follow the trainwreck, hesitant to go on at first since Anton humiliated their tambourine girl on stage when she attempted to accompany him. They were loud and noisy but had these super-tight movements that came together perfectly at all the right moments. I had heard the hype but little else going into the show and they really impressed me. Glad I caught them before they head back down under.
Coyle I had never heard anything about before, but he sounded British and claimed to have a band with him most of the time. No worries. He reminded me a lot of Jeff Buckley I suppose? Quickly googleing his band brings up countless U2 references in live reviews. Lots of wailing, really strong voice. No sign of a website, but his band is apparently signed, and he said he'll be back with them soon. He is certainly worth heading down early for on Friday night at Mercury Lounge with Sam Champion and the Spinto Band. Check out the afterparty deets at Loose Record.com.
Anyway...for $15 I got to see three really excellent bands while they were in New York for only a short time. I've done far worse. As for Anton, he was a depressing carnival sideshow. I really hope he finds a way to get it together.
I've got more pics of the night up on flickr.
I only got there in time for Anton's "tamborine tomfoolery" of a set, but The Morning After Girls clearly deserve the hype they have been getting. Nice recap of the rest of the evening without focusing on Anton's bad behavior.
Posted by: FemmeEphemera | September 21, 2005 at 04:35 PM
Found Magazine Presents: is coming your way today. I saw the show, it was entertaing. I recommend you all give it a looksie.
Sept 22, 2005
Brooklyn, NY » Galapagos, 8 pm sharp!, 70 n. 6th Street, 718-782-5188
Sept 23, 2005
Manhattan, NY » Housing Works, 7 pm sharp! 126 Crosby Street, 212-334-3324
Posted by: Malatron | September 22, 2005 at 03:57 AM