Double Dagger was energy incarnate, set on fire. The bass cranked the noise in unison with the drums, pulsing through the crowd, with the lead singer jumping and screaming, leaping and crawling.
The band had a punk sound that took no prisoners. The entire band of three were extremely active, playing with intense emotion. The lead singer wove in and out of the crowd singing his heart out.
This’ll be a definite addition to my collection of sounds.
Fist Fighters were amazing. The lead singer delivered killer vocals. Strong like Ann Wilson of Heart, she rocked the house along with a great bassist and drummer. Their sound was incredible and unique.
This band, too, was filled to the brim with energy. Each member giving it their all, each captivating the audience with their energy, talent, and feeling.
I will definitely go to see this band again. They were incredible to watch and to experience overall.
Experimental Dental School took the stage and allowed the audience to come right up to the very front of the platform, inches away from them. Then they let it rip. They kicked serious ass with standing room only. A ribbon of lights was wrapped around the microphone stand and the drums, adding a unique touch to this band’s energy.
Experimental Dental School tore through their set like a bat out of hell, pounding the rythyms and vocals, whipping the crowd into a frenzy.
They’re just an awesome band.
Album to follow. Can’t happen soon enough.
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Doug Fir Lounge
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Aladdin Theatre
The Magnetic Fields - 2/22
Aladdin Theatre
The Magnetic Fields - 2/23
Aladdin Theatre
The Magnetic Fields - 2/24
Aladdin Theatre
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Avey Tare was in attendance, along with Angel from Dirty Projectors.
by David on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 08.35 pm from the entry: Atlas Sound + Neon Indian - E&L Auditorium (New York, NY; Feb. 4, 2010)
Good catch, oh masked marvel.
by Ari Sommer on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 02.42 pm from the entry: St Vincent + Wildbirds and Peacedrums - Doug Fir Lounge (Portland, OR; Feb. 6, 2010)
St. Sincent...ha.
by anonymous on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 02.04 pm from the entry: St Vincent + Wildbirds and Peacedrums - Doug Fir Lounge (Portland, OR; Feb. 6, 2010)
Aan was amazing.
by jarrod on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 01.02 pm from the entry: Blue Horns + Morning Teleportation + Aan - Doug Fir Lounge (Portland, OR Jan. 30, 2010)
I’d like to clarify that for this show they cut off the back half of Neumo’s floor with a curtain and had the upstairs bar closed. It made Neumo’s obviously seem much smaller than it is. Unfortunately, now having seen Neumo’s fully open at another show I can say that this show was very empty. Still White Denim and Brazos rocked.
by Chris on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 01.57 am from the entry: White Denim + Brazos - Neumos (Seattle, WA; Jan. 24, 2010)
I agree, it’s very good. Way to deflate their balloon.
by colin on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 01.03 am from the entry: Third Annual Portland Music Awards - Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR; Jan. 28, 2010)
Love the photos. And that “Walkabout” song is the drugs.
by Beth Doreian on Sun Feb 7, 2010 at 01.14 pm from the entry: Atlas Sound + Neon Indian - E&L Auditorium (New York, NY; Feb. 4, 2010)
great photos! I especially like all the shots of screaming.