(Wild Light, Bowery Ballroom)
last night i made an impromptu trip to the city to see Tapes n Tapes play at Bowery Ballroom -- by myself. i've gone to movies by myself quite a bit, but this was pretty much a milestone for me and i must say--I dug it. I don't know if i'll make a habit of it, but if I want to see a band that no one else is into, it's definitely an option.
so back to the music. First of all-- Bowery Ballroom is my new favorite venue in the city. The venue itself is small and intimate. It's got a downstairs lounge full of dim lighting, nooks, and couches that has a really relaxed vibe. I got there a bit earlier than I would have liked to and had to chill in the bar for a few minutes before they let people into the space where the show takes place and i think counted 5 people reading. reading. i was tempted to bust out my book to pass time, but I was in a dark corner.. sigh.
The two opening acts for tapes n tapes were The Subjects & Wild Light. I pretty much fell in love with Wild Light. They rocked -- Like foot stomping, awesomeness. I initially went to this show for the sole purpose of seeing tapes n tapes, but ended up leaving a converted wild light fan. I bought their ep which is good, but it doesn't quite manage to capture how great they are live.
Tapes n Tapes were ok. I was super psyched when they played my favorite songs... headshock, conquest, & LeRuse. In the beginning of their set I was right up in front and it was great, but I moved toward the back for the 2nd half of the set so I could get out quicker, and they seemed a bit quiet. maybe it's just me. or maybe i was a bit deaf for standing right by the speakers for the 2 previous hours.
Tapes N Tapes:
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