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Artist: Animal Collective
Venue: Webster Hall, NYC, NY
Date: November 20, 2005
I walk in as the opening band is starting. It’s two dudes dressed in shiny clothes behind two turntables and a microphone. They put on this decent beat, and start saying “yeah, uh-huh, yeah” while they’re bobbing their heads.Cut to thirty minutes later: I’m gouging my […]
Artists: Dennis Russell Davies & Maki Namekawa playing music for two pianos by Messiaen, Glass, and others
Venue: Miller Theatre, NYC, NY
Date: November 9, 2005
My first classical concert in NY–and an amazing surprise! The Miller Theatre is surprisingly small, although tastefully arranged (also, the numerous photos of several of the big names in 20th century classical […]
Artists: Caribou, Super Furry Animals
Venue: Webster Hall, NYC, NY
Date: November 5, 2005
We (Rob and I) got there just a little late, as Caribou was already into their acts. Going through a fairly large setlist (given that they were just the opener), they were fucking amazing. Two drumsets, loads of electronics and other percussion, and a […]
Artist: The Go! Team
Venue: Webster Hall, NYC, NY
Date: November 2, 2005
Again, one of those mysterious concerts were everything goes right, and somehow, something’s wrong. All very high-energy renditions of the album, as well as some not on the album. I think the big surprise for me was the large size of the group, some 10 […]