Both of these Cali-based bands are freakin amazing! Seriously th music coming out of Cali right now is so stellar. I bought my tickets to see Belle Brigade - saw them open for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals a few months back, bought their album when it dropped, and have been hooked since. I tend to not research opening bands if I dont know them because I like the feeling of discovering new, awesome music live. Needless to say after reading my opening line, Nightmare & the Cat are great. Django and his brother are both like British rock royalty (sons of Dave Stewart); Django has such a phenomenal presence on stage - so free and uber sexy. Plus I always like a band with lady members (N&TC boasts two), one of which went to high school with Ethan - one half of the brother/sister duo leading The Belle Brigade. Ethan and Barbara also come from a musical family; they're the grandchildren of freakin John 'I composed some of the most identifiable scores ever' Williams. Anyway - TBB is so GOOD live. They play with such energy and passion - its infectious! My friends and I were right up in the front dancing, singing, sweating, jumping - couldnt help ourselves it was just so damn fun. and hot.
Mercury Lounge @
- New York @
, NY @
- Tue, Jul 12, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The drummer for BB (who's name I cannot remember -sorry!) had some sweet sweet dance moves during 'Where Not To Look For Freedom' @
Setlist: The played their whole album minus Punchline and Fasten You To Me - I think...
Opened with Lucky Guy, closed with Losers @