Quirky power pop took center stage at the Crash Safely benefit with The I Want You.
The I Want You @ Midway Cafe 9.21.2013
Cotton Candy @ Midway Cafe 9.21.2013
This year’s Crash Safely benefit spanned 4 nights and 3 venues. By all accounts, the entire event was a tremendous success. Closing night at The Midway kicked off with Cotton Candy taking us on another twisted trip down memory lane.
Walter Sickert And The Army Of Broken Toys @ Redstar Union 9.19.2013
Walter Sickert And The Army Of Broken Toys brought steamcrunk to Redstar Union. There was even a special collaboration with Tad from Sidewalk Driver.
Sidewalk Driver @ Redstar Union 9.19.2013
Here’s Sidewalk Driver at Redstar Union. The songs were wonderful. The sound was amazing. The lights shone almost as brightly as the band’s performance. Basically, it was everything I had hoped it would be. I can’t wait to see the videos from this one.
Eldridge Rodriguez @ Redstar Union 9.19.2013
Eldridge Rodriguez brought their bluesy noise pop to the ultra-modern Redstar Union for a very special show curated by Richard Bouchard. The raw emotion tangled with the elaborate lighting for an engaging set.
The Sheila Divine @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 9.13.2013
I’ve seen a lot of great shows at TT’s over the years. This here Friday night of the club’s 40th Anniversary week has been another to remember. What a ridiculous lineup. Who could possibly close out a night that has already seen killer sets by The Gravel Pit, Sidewalk Driver, The Field Effect, Emergency Music, Corin Ashley and Kenny Chambers? What’s that? They’ve got The Sheila Divine coming up next? You can’t be serious. Really? Good golly. I just. This is. I… uh… yeah. Amazing.
The Gravel Pit @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 9.13.2013
Here’s The Gravel Pit playing TT’s in 2013. To what do we own the honor? TT’s 40th Anniversary! There aren’t too many opportunities to catch a Gravel Pit show these days, but they’ve got a new album in the works. You know what that means…
Sidewalk Driver @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 9.13.2013
Surprise! Special Guest! What kind of celebration would it be without Sidewalk Driver? Probably one with fewer songs about awesome things and less confetti. Who would want that? Not Tough Teddy.
The Field Effect @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 9.13.2013
Here are some photographs of The Field Effect calmly and quietly playing their music songs for a subdued crowd during TT’s 40th Anniversary week.
Emergency Music @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 9.13.2013
It’s been a couple of years since Emergency Music last played. You’d never know it from their set for TT’s 40th Anniversary. Their hooks and swagger were in fine form.
