http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/01-deep-sea-diver-jessica-dobson-bowery-ballroom.jpg Jessica Dobson and her band Deep Sea Diver at the Bowery Ballroom. Here she is playing her Fender Jazzmaster guitar. Bowery Ballroom Jessica Dobson and Deep Sea Diver at Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/02-jessica-dobson-singing-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom.jpg Jessica Dobson playing the keyboard and singing. The band's music transitioned seamlessly from rocking loud drums to softer piano ballads. Bowery Ballroom Jessica Dobson playing keyboard and singing at Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/03-telekinesis-logo-drum-set-dormarion-album-bowery-ballroom.jpg On stage, Telekinesis' drumset with their logo and album art from their latest album "Dormarion". Bowery Ballroom Telekinesis drumset with logo and Dormarion album art http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/04-telekinesis-michael-bowery-ballroom.jpg Michael Benjamin Lerner of Telekinesis singing and playing drums. Bowery Ballroom Michael Benjamin Lerner at Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/05-telekinesis-guitarist-band-bowery-ballroom.jpg Telekinesis' guitarist with this TV Yellow Les Paul Double Cut and Michael standing up to play the drums. Bowery Ballroom Telekinesis guitarist and Micahel at Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/06-telekinesis-on-stage-at-bowery-ballroom.jpg Telekinesis performing at Bowery Ballroom. Bowery Ballroom Telekinesis band at Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/07-michael-benjamin-lerner-of-telekinesis-bowery-ballroom.jpg A closeup of Michael Benjamin Lerner. Bowery Ballroom Michael Benjamin Lerner of Telekinesis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/08-fred-armisen-playing-drums-telekinesis-bowery-ballroom.jpg For the last song "Tokyo", Telekinesis brought out Fred Armisen to play the drums. Bowery Ballroom Fred Armisen playing drums for Telekinesis at Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/telekinesis-deep-sea-diver-bowery-ballroom/09-surprise-guest-fred-armisen-telekinesis-bowery-ballroom.jpg Fred Armisen's drumming ability shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who knows about his musical past, playing in a NY punk rock band and performing with Blue Man Group before joining SNL. Bowery Ballroom Fred Armisen as a punk rock drummer http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/10-elena-tonra-anthora-cup-tea-bowery.jpg Elena getting the full New York City experience by drinking tea out of the famous Anthora style cup. Bowery Ballroom Elena Tonra's Tea in an Anthora cup http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/11-daughter-elena-tonra-and-drummer-remi-aguilella .jpg Singer/guitarist Elena Tonra and Drummer Remi Aguilella closing out the regular set with "Tomorrow". Bowery Ballroom Elena Tonra and Drummer Remi Aguilella http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/01-wilsen-singer-tamsin-wilson-bowery-ballroom.jpg Opening band Wilsen was a solid act with ethereal vocals from Tamsin Wilson. Bowery Ballroom Wilsen singer Tamsin Wilson at Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/02-wilsen-bassist-bowery-ballroom.jpg Here's Wilsen's bassist with some sort of piped instrument. Bowery Ballroom Wilsen Bassist at Bowery Ballroom. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/03-elena-tonra-epiphone-casino-at-bowery-ballroom.jpg Daughter took to the stage next. Here's Elena Tonra with her Epiphone 50th Anniversary Casino guitar in tobacco sunburst. Bowery Ballroom Elena Tonra of Daughter with her Epiphone 50th Anniversary 1961 Casino semi-hollow guitar in tobacco sunburst http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/04-elena-tonra-of-daughter-playing-danelectro-bass-love.jpg One of my favorite parts of the show was how Elena, Igor and Remi effortlessly flowed between instruments. Here's Elena playing the Danelectro sparkle bass. Bowery Ballroom Elena Tonra and Daughter playing Love with Danelectro bass http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/05-elena-tonra-daughter-black-white.jpg One of many re-tunings by Elena Tonra Bowery Ballroom Elena Tonra of Daughter tuning her guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/06-elena-tonra-daughter-multi-effects-pedal.jpg Elena's multi-effect pedal. Bowery Ballroom Elena Tonra's guitar multi-effects pedal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/07-elena-tonra-daughter-fender-cabronita-guitar.jpg In a Livestream Q and A, Elena mentioned that the Fender Cabronita was her new favorite guitar. The tone from the toaster pickups was perfect for Daughter's music. Bowery Ballroom Elena Tonra of Daughter and her Fender Cabronita http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/08-elena-tonra-daughter-band-bowery-ballroom.jpg Daughter played most of "If You Leave", as well as some EP favorites, such as "Candles", "Love", "Home", and "Landfill". Bowery Ballroom Daughter playing If You Leave at Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/09-daughter-youth-elena-tonra-bowery-ballroom.jpg Daughter playing fan-favorite "Youth". Bowery Ballroom Daughter playing Youth at the Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/10-elena-tonra-anthora-cup-tea-bowery.jpg Elena getting the full New York City experience by drinking tea out of the famous Anthora style cup. Bowery Ballroom Elena Tonra's Tea in an Anthora cup http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/daughter-wilsen-at-bowery-ballroom/11-daughter-elena-tonra-and-drummer-remi-aguilella .jpg Singer/guitarist Elena Tonra and Drummer Remi Aguilella closing out the regular set with "Tomorrow". Bowery Ballroom Elena Tonra and Drummer Remi Aguilella http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/01-first-aid-kit-lights-at-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg First Aid Kit opened up their set with "In The Morning" from "The Big Black and The Blue", followed either directly or shortly afterward by "Hard Believer", which they dedicated to Richard Dawkins. Music Hall of Williamsburg First Aid Kit In The Morning and Hard Believer http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/02-johanna-soderberg-playing-autoharp-first-aid-kit-williamsburg.jpg Johanna Soderberg playing the autoharp and singing backup vocals. Music Hall of Williamsburg Johanna Soderberg playing the autoharp and singing backup vocals. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/03-johanna-soderberg-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Johanna Soderberg, the older of the two sisters, singing and playing keyboard. Music Hall of Williamsburg Johanna Soderberg, the older of the two sisters, singing and playing keyboard http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/04-klara-soderberg-first-aid-kit-emmylou-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Klara Soderberg singing. This one might have been "Emmylou", a song that got the biggest ovation of the night. Music Hall of Williamsburg Klara Soderberg of First Aid Kit singing Emmylou at Music Hall of Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/05-johanna-soderberg-first-aid-kit-singing.jpg Johanna Soderberg singing and playing keyboard. Music Hall of Williamsburg Johanna Soderberg singing and playing keyboard in Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/06-mike-mogis-first-aid-kit-producer-playing-mandolin.jpg Mike Mogis, who produced "The Lion's Roar" among other indie favorites, played a number of instruments. Here, he's playing the mandolin, but he also played lap steel guitar throughout the night. Music Hall of Williamsburg Producer Mike Mogis playing mandolin and lap steel guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/07-first-aid-kit-band-at-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg The full First Aid Kit band on stage. The percussionist from Dylan LeBlanc's band joined them on stage for a few songs as well. Music Hall of Williamsburg The full First Aid Kit band. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/08-klara-soderberg-singing-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Klara Soderberg singing and playing her acoustic guitar. Music Hall of Williamsburg Klara Soderberg singing and playing her acoustic guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/09-first-aid-kit-klara-soderberg-and-dylan-leblanc.jpg The last song of the night was "King of the World". Dylan LeBlanc joined First Aid Kit on stage to sing Conor Oberst's vocal parts. Amazing energy to end the show. Music Hall of Williamsburg Dylan LeBlanc with Klara Soderberg at Music Hall of Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/10-first-aid-kit-logo-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg The stage backdrop after the show, displaying the First Aid Kit logo. Music Hall of Williamsburg First Aid Kit logo http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/first-aid-kit-music-hall-of-williamsburg/11-first-aid-kit-t-shirts-cds-merchandise.jpg After the show, the merch table for First Aid Kit, with CDs, tote bags and t-shirts. During the show, they also announced a new deluxe version of "The Lion's Roar", which was also on sale. Music Hall of Williamsburg The First Aid Kit merch table with t-shirts and CDs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/12-jenn-wasner-tattoos-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Jenn Wasner back on stage for the encore, playing "For Prayer" from the album "The Knot". You can clearly see her candle tattoo here; I used to think was an NBA championship trophy but then realized Baltimore doesn't have any teams, and also that it would be silly tattoo. Music Hall of Williamsburg Jenn Wasner back on stage for the encore, playing "For Prayer" from the album "The Knot". http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/01-callers-at-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Opening band Callers (from Brooklyn) opened the night with a great set that brought out Jenn from Wye Oak as a guest vocalist. Music Hall of Williamsburg Callers at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/02-callers-sara-lucas-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Lead singer and guitarist Sara Lucas of Callers. Music Hall of Williamsburg Sara Lucas of Callers at Music Hall of Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/03-callers-guitarist-music-hall-of-williamsburg-brooklyn.jpg One of Callers' three guitarists. Interestingly enough, they chose not to have a bass player. Music Hall of Williamsburg Callers lead guitarist http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/04-wye-oak-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Wye Oak took to the stage next with their sole members Andy Stack and Jenn Wasner. Music Hall of Williamsburg Wye Oak at Music Hall of Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/05-wye-oak-jenn-wasner-pedal-board.jpg A shot of Jenn Wasner's guitar effect pedal board on stage. Music Hall of Williamsburg Jenn Wasner's guitar pedal board on stage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/06-jenn-wasner-at-music-hall-of-williamsburg-brooklyn.jpg Jenn Wasner playing guitar on her knees in between songs, adjusting her pedals Music Hall of Williamsburg Jenn Wasner playing guitar on her knees in between songs, adjusting her pedals http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/07-jenn-wasner-wye-oak-adjusting-guitar-pedals.jpg Another shot of Jenn Wasner adjusting her pedals in between songs. Music Hall of Williamsburg Jenn Wasner adjusting her pedals in between songs. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/08-jenn-wasner-wye-oak-singing-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Jenn Wasner singing and playing her Reverend guitar. Music Hall of Williamsburg Jenn Wasner singing and playing guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/09-jenn-wasner-wye-oak-with-papa-roach-flowers.jpg In between songs, Jenn told us the story of how she did an interview where she was forced to name her least favorite song, and she said Papa Roach's "Scars". Earlier that night, Jacoby of the band sent flowers to her backstage. Music Hall of Williamsburg Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak with flowers from Papa Roach http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/10-andy-stack-wye-oak-drummer-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Drummer and synth player Andy Stack, the other half of Wye Oak. Music Hall of Williamsburg Wye Oak drummer Andy Stack at Music Hall of Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/11-jenn-wasner-wye-oak-mhow-brooklyn.jpg Jenn Wasner at Music Hall of Williamsburg's colorful stage lights. Music Hall of Williamsburg Jenn Wasner at Music Hall of Williamsburg's colorful lights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-callers-music-hall-of-williamsburg/12-jenn-wasner-tattoos-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Jenn Wasner back on stage for the encore, playing "For Prayer" from the album "The Knot". You can clearly see her candle tattoo here; I used to think was an NBA championship trophy but then realized Baltimore doesn't have any teams, and also that it would be silly tattoo. Music Hall of Williamsburg Jenn Wasner back on stage for the encore, playing "For Prayer" from the album "The Knot". http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cold-specks-doe-paoro-glasslands/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cold-specks-doe-paoro-glasslands/01-doe-paoro-glasslands-brooklyn.jpg singer Doe Paoro, or rather, I should refer to her as a performance artist. Great stage presence, amazing band, and was definitely the biggest surprise of the night for me. The Glasslands, Williamsburg Doe Paoro at Glasslands, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cold-specks-doe-paoro-glasslands/02-doe-paoro-singing-at-glasslands-brooklyn.jpg Doe Paoro's voice was powerful, but she had amazing control over it without losing intensity. I highly recommend catching them live if you can. The Glasslands, Williamsburg Doe Paoro singing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cold-specks-doe-paoro-glasslands/03-cold-specks-glasslands-brooklyn.jpg Cold Specks took to the stage with its full band. The Glasslands, Williamsburg Cold Specks at Glasslands, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cold-specks-doe-paoro-glasslands/04-cold-specks-band-glasslands-brooklyn.jpg Al Spx with the guitarist and drummer from Cold Specks. It's interesting how "Cold Specks" has morphed from a stage name to a band name. The Glasslands, Williamsburg Cold Specks guitars, drummer, and Al Spx http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cold-specks-doe-paoro-glasslands/05-cold-specks-guitar-and-band-glasslands.jpg Al Spx's semi-hollow Fender Telecaster and her bandmate playing the cello. He also played the electric bass. The Glasslands, Williamsburg Al Spx with her Fender Telecaster with the Cold Specks bassist and cello player. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cold-specks-doe-paoro-glasslands/06-al-spx-gold-specks-glasslands-brooklyn.jpg It was my first time at Glasslands in Williamsburg, but I immediately fell in love with the stage design. Where else could you take a photo of Al Spx/Cold Specks with a backdrop akin to clouds on fire? The Glasslands, Williamsburg Al Spx of Cold Specks at Glasslands, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cold-specks-doe-paoro-glasslands/07-al-spx-gold-specks-singing-at-glasslands-brooklyn.jpg Al Spx Came back for a solo encore, which included an amazing gospel-like acapella performance. She actually stepped away from the microphone and you could still hear her throughout the venue. Really powerful stuff. The Glasslands, Williamsburg Al Spx doing a solo encore to end the set. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/amanda-shires-rock-shop-brooklyn/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/amanda-shires-rock-shop-brooklyn/01-amanda-shires-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Amanda Shires opened up her set with an a capella version of "Kudzu", showing off the strength of her voice. Here she is playing the ukulele shortly afterward. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn Amanda Shires at The Rock Shop Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/amanda-shires-rock-shop-brooklyn/02-amanda-shires-playing-violin-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg In addition to being a talented singer/songwriter, Amanda also plays a mean fiddle. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn Amanda Shires playing the violin at The Rock Shop Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/amanda-shires-rock-shop-brooklyn/03-amanda-shires-singing-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Early on in the set, she played one of my favorite tracks from her latest album "Carrying Lightning" - "Detroit or Buffalo", which is actually a (very faithful) Barbara Keith cover. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn Amanda Shires playing Detroit or Buffalo http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/amanda-shires-rock-shop-brooklyn/04-amanda-shires-f-hole-violin-boots.jpg Amanda Shires' trademark f-hole cowboy boots. They'd seen quite a few miles, and she mentioned they needed a re-soling. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn Amanda Shires' f-hole cowboy boots http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/amanda-shires-rock-shop-brooklyn/05-amanda-shires-smile-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg A very happy Amanda Shires. She told a few jokes and some (unintentionally) funny stories, like losing her guitar player in Norway. Here she is right before playing "Swimmer..." The Rock Shop, Brooklyn Amanda Shires smiling at The Rock Shop Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/amanda-shires-rock-shop-brooklyn/06-amanda-shires-rock-shop-new-york.jpg I spoke to Amanda after the show about her new tattoo on the back of her right arm. She asked me how I knew it was new, and I said because I hadn't seen it before. That was a funny exchange. She said she got that ink recently in New Zealand. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn Amanda Shires singing at The Rock Shop, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mice-parade-curtis-harvey-littlefield/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mice-parade-curtis-harvey-littlefield/01-curtis-harvey-littlefield-brooklyn.jpg Curtis Harvey opened up the night with some great acoustic folk music. A lot of storytelling songs and banjo jokes. Littlefield, Brooklyn Curtis Harvey at Littlefield, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mice-parade-curtis-harvey-littlefield/02-curtis-harvey-band-at-littlefield-brooklyn.jpg Curtis Harvey playing his banjo with his full acoustic band. Littlefield, Brooklyn Curtis Harvey band at Littlefield http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mice-parade-curtis-harvey-littlefield/03-adam-pierce-mice-parade-littlefield-brooklyn.jpg Adam Pierce, the mastermind behind Mice Parade (and the anagramous eponym) took to the stage with the "acoustic trio" version of the live band. Littlefield, Brooklyn Adam Pierce of Mice Parade at Littlefield, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mice-parade-curtis-harvey-littlefield/04-dan-lippel-mice-parade-littlefield-brooklyn.jpg Dan Lippel played some very impressive flamenco style guitar. Littlefield, Brooklyn Dan Lippel of Mice Parade at Littlefield, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mice-parade-curtis-harvey-littlefield/05-dan-lippel-icelandic-vocalist-littlefield.jpg Adam introduced the female vocalist/ukulele player, but her name was very Icelandic and I can't find any mentions of it online. But she was great in the live role. Littlefield, Brooklyn Dan Lieppel and female Icelandic vocalist at Littlefield http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mice-parade-curtis-harvey-littlefield/06-mice-parade-acoustic-trio-littlefield-brooklyn.jpg The full Mice Parade acoustic trio closing out the show. Littlefield, Brooklyn Mice Parade acoustic trio at Littlefield, Brooklyn NY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/eleanor-friedberger-hospitality-bell-house/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/eleanor-friedberger-hospitality-bell-house/01-amber-papini-hospitality-bell-house-brooklyn.jpg Hospitality started out the night. Here is Amber Papini rocking out on her Fender Mustang Special and bassist Brian Betancourt with his Hofner violin bass. The Bell House, Brooklyn Hospitality Amber Papini and Brian Betancourt http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/eleanor-friedberger-hospitality-bell-house/02-hospitality-at-the-bell-house-brooklyn.jpg Hospitality on stage at The Bell House. In the foreground is guitarist Nathan Michel with his Fender Telecaster. The Bell House, Brooklyn Hospitality at The Bell House http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/eleanor-friedberger-hospitality-bell-house/03-amber-papini-and-brian-betancourt-hospitality.jpg Amber Papini singing. The Bell House, Brooklyn Amber Papini singing. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/eleanor-friedberger-hospitality-bell-house/04-eleanor-friedberger-bell-house-brooklyn.jpg Eleanor Friedberger took to The Bell House stage next armed with her Fender Stratocaster and some cowboy boots. The Bell House, Brooklyn Eleanor Friedberger at The Bell House http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/eleanor-friedberger-hospitality-bell-house/05-eleanor-friedberger-bassist-bell-house.jpg Eleanor Friedberger's bassist playing his Fender Musicmaster Bass. The Bell House, Brooklyn Eleanor Friedberger's bassist http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/eleanor-friedberger-hospitality-bell-house/06-eleanor-friedberger-singing-at-the-bell-house.jpg Eleanor Friedberger put down her guitar for a few songs, but did pick up some egg shaker/maracas (not pictured). The Bell House, Brooklyn Eleanor Friedberger singing at The Bell House http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/01-andrew-allen-highline-ballroom-nyc.jpg Andrew Allen from Canada was the opening act. I had no idea who he is, but apparently, he has a song currently in the Top 10 of the Canadian charts. He had a way with the audience. Highline Ballroom, NYC Andrew Allen at Highline Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/02-dia-frampton-highline-ballroom-nyc.jpg Dia Frampton took to the stage with her band, which was actually made up of all of the other members of Meg and Dia. Highline Ballroom, NYC Dia Frampton at Highline Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/03-carlo-gimenez-playing-banjo-highline-ballroom-meg-dia.jpg Carlo Gimenez playing his Fender banjo. I spoke to him after the show and he had only started playing three months ago for the tour, which is impressive. Highline Ballroom, NYC Carlo Gimenez playing his Fender banjo http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/03-carlo-gimenez-playing-banjo-highline-ballroom-meg-dia.jpg Carlo Gimenez playing his Fender banjo. I spoke to him after the show and he had only started playing three months ago for the tour, which is impressive. Highline Ballroom, NYC Carlo Gimenez playing his Fender banjo http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/04-dia-frampton-carlo-gimenez-highline-ballroom-nyc.jpg Dia and Carlo on stage at Highline Ballroom. This was probably during the song "Trapeze" from Dia's album "Red". Highline Ballroom, NYC Dia Frampton singing Trapeze at Highline Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/05-dia-frampton-singing-songs-from-red-at-highline-ballroom-nyc.jpg Dia Frampton looking stunning. She's added a lot more dresses to her wardrobe since being on "The Voice". Highline Ballroom, NYC Dia Frampton singing at Highline Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/06-meg-frampton-highline-ballroom-nyc.jpg Dia's sister Meg Frampton playing guitar and providing backup vocals. Highline Ballroom, NYC Meg Frampton at the Highline Ballroom. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/07-meg-and-dia-frampton-highline-ballroom-nyc.jpg The original two members of The Meg and Dia Band. Highline Ballroom, NYC Meg and Dia Frampton at Highline Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/08-dia-frampton-with-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom-nyc.jpg Dia performed most of "Red" and switched between playing the piano, guitar, and tambourine, as seen above.. Highline Ballroom, NYC Dia Frampton singing and playing the tambourine at the Highline Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/09-meg-and-dia-carlo-gimenez-fender-stratocaster.jpg Carlo also told me that the band now has a Fender guitar endorsement. Good for them! Highline Ballroom, NYC Carlo Gimenez playing a Fender Stratocaster. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/10-meg-and-dia-carlo-gimenez-and-meg-frampton-guitars.jpg I missed this - Carlo and Meg tearing it up on stage together with their guitars. That's Meg's custom painted Telecaster that she Tweeted about during the recording of "Cocoon". Highline Ballroom, NYC Carlo Gimenez and Meg Frampton playing guitars at Highline Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/dia-frampton-meg-and-dia-highline-ballroom/11-meg-and-dia-logo.jpg If ever you needed a sign that the band was still together, their gear is still labeled Meg and Dia. Highline Ballroom, NYC Meg and Dia logo on their instrument crates http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/13-jenn-wasner-of-wye-oak-at-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Jenn back on stage after a very brief break in between sets to close out the night. Highline Ballroom, NYC Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak during the encore http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc/01-diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc.jpg Armed with just a grand piano, microphone, and endless talent, Diane Birch took the stage leading off with "Fire Escape". Joe's Pub Diane Birch singing Fire Escape at Joe's Pub http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc/02-diane-birch-joes-pub-public-theater-nyc.jpg Diane played most of the tracks from her debut album "Bible Belt", including my personal favorites "Nothing But A Miracle", "Rewind", "Ariel" and "Fools". Joe's Pub Diane Birch at Joe's Pub singing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc/03-diane-birch-nyc-joes-pub-730-show.jpg Diane Birch also spoke about how 2011 was not a great year for her, citing many reasons to write breakup songs... but that she was doing great in 2012 and looking forward to a new full length album! Joe's Pub Diane Birch announces new album http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc/04-diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc-january-30-2012.jpg If most of these photos look similar, it's because Joe's Pub is a seated venue with dinner tables. Not your average concert space, but luckily the sound system was superb and did justice to Diane Birch's voice. Joe's Pub Diane Birch at Joe's Pub http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc/05-diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc-first-show.jpg Diane described the 7:30 pm crowd as "very well behaved", but I think everyone was just in awe of her spot-on vocals. Joe's Pub Diane Birch at Joe's Pub, NYC http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc/06-diane-birch-joes-pub-nyc-730.jpg Attendees of the 9:30pm show were treated with an extra encore song, and a cover of Haddaway's "What Is Love". Good thing I was able to watch it on Livestream! Joe's Pub Diane Birch at Joe's Pub, livestreaming. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cults-delicate-steve-webster-hall/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cults-delicate-steve-webster-hall/01-delicate-steve-webster-hall-nyc.jpg Delicate Steve sounded like a mix between instrumental Broken Social Scene with a touch of !!! and old Animal collective drum beats. Overall, a very good performance. Webster Hall, NYC Delicate Steve performing at Webster Hall, NYC http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cults-delicate-steve-webster-hall/02-madeline-follin-cults-webster-hall-nyc.jpg Cults singer Madeline Follin taking the stage at Webster Hall. She was coughing a bit, so I assume she was feeling under the weather. Webster Hall, NYC Cults singer Madeline Follin at Webster Hall http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cults-delicate-steve-webster-hall/03-cults-singer-madeline-follin-webster-hall-new-york-city.jpg Another shot of Madeline Follin. Webster Hall, NYC Madelin Follin of Cults at Webster Hall http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cults-delicate-steve-webster-hall/04-cults-webster-hall-new-york-city.jpg Brian Oblivion in the foreground and Madeline Follin on the right during one of their more visual-intensive song performances. Give them a couple of years, and their shows will really be something super psychedelic worth talking about. Webster Hall, NYC Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin at Webster Hall http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cults-delicate-steve-webster-hall/05-cults-madeline-follin-webster-hall-nyc.jpg Madeline Follin in the dark, looking like the girl from The Ring. Webster Hall, NYC Cults Madeline Follin on stage at Webster Hall, New York City http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/cults-delicate-steve-webster-hall/06-cults-madeline-follin-freddie-gibbs-webster-hall.jpg For their one song encore, Cults brought out surprise guest rapper Freddie Gibbs to perform the song "Bad Things." Webster Hall, NYC Madeline Follin of Cults and rapper Freddie Gibbs at Webster Hall, NYC. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/01-pattern-is-movement-andrew-thiboldeaux-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Singer Andrew Thiboldeau of the electronic duo Pattern Is Movement. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Andrew Thiboldeau of Pattern Is Movement at The Rock Shop, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/02-jenn-wasner-wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak taking the stage at The Rock Shop in Brooklyn. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak at The Rock Shop Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/03-wye-oak-at-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Andy Stack and Jenn Wasner at The Rock Shop. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Andy Stack and Jenn Wasner at The Rock Shop. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/04-jenn-wasner-wye-oak-tuning-her-guitar.jpg Jenn Wasner tuning her guitar. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Jenn Wasner tuning her guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/05-andy-stack-wye-oak-drummer-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Wye Oak drummer and synth player Andy Stack at The Rock Shop. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Wye Oak Andy Stack at The Rock Shop http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/06-jenn-wasner-playing-guitar-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Jenn Wasner playing some crowd favorites from their awesome album "Civilian". The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Jenn Wasner playing guitar at The Rock Shop Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/07-wye-oak-jenn-wasner-singing-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Jenn Wasner singing. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Jenn Wasner singing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/08-the-rock-shop-brooklyn-show-wye-oak.jpg The Rock Shop is a smaller venue, so tickets were sold out way in advance and everyone was pretty much right up there at the stage. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Wye Oak at The Rock Shop http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/09-jenn-wasner-rocking-out-at-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Jenn Wasner rocking out on stage. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner rocking out on stage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/10-jenn-wasner-hydrating-rock-shop.jpg Jenn rehydrating (or getting more drunk) in between songs. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Jenn Wasner drinking on stage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/11-wye-oak-jenn-wasner-guitar-effect-pedals.jpg Jenn Wasner's guitar pedals on stage. Amazing how many different sounds she's responsible on stage. They also had someone in the sound booth playing other digital tracks. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner's guitar pedals http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/12-jenn-wasner-playing-her-reverend-slingshot-guitar.jpg Jenn Wasner playing her black/tortoise shell Reverend Slingshot guitar. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Jenn Wasner's black and tortoise shell Reverend Slingshot guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/wye-oak-rock-shop-brooklyn/13-jenn-wasner-of-wye-oak-at-rock-shop-brooklyn.jpg Jenn back on stage after a very brief break in between sets to close out the night. The Rock Shop, Brooklyn NY Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak during the encore http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/monogold-mike-falotico-keith-kelly-brooklyn-bazaar.jpg Monogold bassist Mike Falotico and guitarist/singer Keith Kelly. During their set, Keith was playing the toms and a piece of his drumstick splintered off and hit me in the chest, which was pretty funny. He asked afterwards if he had got me. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY Monogold bassist Mike Falotico and guitarist singer Keith Kelly http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/monogold-bassist-mike-falotico-brooklyn-bazaar.jpg Monogold Bassist Mike Falotico at Brooklyn Bazaar. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY Monogold bassist Mike Falotico rocking out. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/little-girl-headphones-brooklyn-night-bazaar.jpg Some parents actually brought their young child to the Monogold show. Luckily, she was equipped with noise blocking headphones. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY Young child at Monogold concert at Brooklyn Bazaar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/yacht-jona-bechtolt-claire-evans-brooklyn-bazaar.jpg YACHT Jona Bechtolt and Claire Evans at Brooklyn Bazaar. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY YACHT took to the stage last. Here are the band's two core members Jona Bechtolt and Claire Evans. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/yacht-jona-bobby-birdman-claire-evans-brooklyn-bazaar.jpg Jona Bechtolt, Bobby Birdman and Claire Evans performing on stage. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY YACHT Jona Bechtolt, Bobby Birdman and Claire Evans http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/yacht-claire-evans-brooklyn-night-bazaar.jpg Singer Claire Evans standing tall on stage at Brooklyn Night Bazaar. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY Claire Evans on stage at Brooklyn Night Bazaar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/yacht-guitarist-katy-davidson-brooklyn-bazaar.jpg YACHT guitarist and synth player Katy Davidson on stage. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY YACHT guitarist Katy Davidson http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/yacht-singer-claire-evans-crowd-brooklyn-bazaar.jpg Claire made it out into the crowd several times during the set and even made it halfway down the audience. The crowd loved it. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY Claire Evans and the crowd at Brooklyn Bazaar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/claire-evans-jona-bechtolt-yacht-brooklyn-bazaar.jpg Claire and Jona on stage. You can see the shipping containers in the background, as well as YACHT's merch container. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY Claire Evans and Jona Bechtolt Brooklyn Bazaar stage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/claire-evans-yacht-brooklyn-night-bazaar.jpg Claire throwing up the devil horns. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY YACHT Claire Evans devil horns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/claire-evans-shoes-yacht-brooklyn-bazaar.jpg Claire Evan's white high-top sneakers that matched the rest of her outfit. Brooklyn Bazaar, NY Claire Evan's white high-top sneakers http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/yacht-monogold-brooklyn-night-bazaar/yacht-claire-evans-last-song-brooklyn-bazaar.jpg YACHT finishing a fun and energetic set. Unfortunately, there was a performance curfew and the band couldn't return for an encore. No "Shangri-La" for Brooklyn! Brooklyn Bazaar, NY YACHT finishing their Brooklyn Bazaar set http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/the-devil-whale-brinton-jones-music-hall-williamsburg.jpg Opening band The Devil Whale was fun to watch and listen to. This is lead singer Brinton Jones with drummer Cameron Runyan. Music Hall of Williamsburg The Devil Whale Brinton Jones Cameron Runyan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/the-devil-whale-jamie-timm-jake-fish-williamsburg.jpg The Devil Whale's lead guitarist Jamie Timm and bassist Jake Fish on stage at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Music Hall of Williamsburg The Devil Whale Jamie Timm Jake Fish http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/thao-get-down-stay-down-music-hall-williamsburg.jpg Thao with the Get Down Stay Down at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Music Hall of Williamsburg Thao Get Down Stay Down Music Hall Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/thao-nguyen-music-hall-williamsburg.jpg A happy Thao Nguyen covering Smoky Robinson during a truly great and energetic set. Music Hall of Williamsburg Thao Nguyen Get Down Stay Down Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/head-and-the-hart-jonathan-russell-music-hall-williamsburg.jpg The Head and the Heart lead singer Jonathan Russell. The band sounds as good live as they do recorded (if not better!) Music Hall of Williamsburg Head and the Heart singer Jonathan Russell Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/head-and-the-heart-josiah-johnson-williamsburg.jpg The Head and the Heart lead singer/guitarist Josiah Johnson and drummer Tyler Williams in the background. Music Hall of Williamsburg Head and the Heart singer Josiah Johnson Tyler Williams http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/jonathan-russell-head-and-the-heart-williamsburg.jpg Jonathan Russell on stage at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Music Hall of Williamsburg Jonathan Russell Head and the Heart Music Hall Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/the-head-and-the-heart-logo-williamsburg.jpg An almost barefoot Jonathan Russell on stage. Music Hall of Williamsburg Jonathan Russell on stage Music Hall Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/head-and-the-heart-jonathan-charity-williamsburg.jpg The Head and the Heart's Jonathan Russell and violinist/vocalist Charity Rose Thielen on stage at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Music Hall of Williamsburg Head and the Heart Jonathan Charity Rose Thielen Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/head-and-the-heart-thao-williamsburg/josiah-johnson-head-and-the-heart-williamsburg.jpg The Head and the Heart closed out their set with my favorite song of theirs "Down in the Valley". Music Hall of Williamsburg Head and the Heart Josiah Down in the Valley http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-mondo-amore-cds-posters.jpg Posters and CDs set up before the set. Nicole actually took home one of the vertical nylon posters (on the right) and signed a bunch of other copies for the store. Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins Mondo Amore posters Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-heavy-boots-best-buy-union-sq.jpg As usual, Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea started off the set with "Heavy Boots" from the album "Mondo Amore". Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins singing Heavy Boots at Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/irina-yalkowsky-nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Irina Yalkowsky with her Fender Stratocaster guitar and Nicole Atkins with a tambourine she picked up in the store and opened on stage. Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins and Irina Yalkowsky at Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-irina-yalkowsky-you-come-to-me-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Nicole Atkins and Irina Yalkowsky performing "You come To Me", I believe. Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins Irina Yalkowsky You Come To Me Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-microphone-tambourine-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Nicole Atkins with tambourine in one hand, adjusting her microphone with the other. Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins adjusting her microphone http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/jeremy-kay-black-sea-bassist-nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Black Sea Bassist Jeremy Kay on stage with his Fender P bass in sunburst. Union Square, NYC Black Sea Bassist Jeremy Kay and sunburst Fender P Bass http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-irina-yalkowsky-cry-cry-cry-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Nicole Atkins and Irina Yalkowsky performing "Cry Cry Cry". Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins and Irina Yalkowsky Cry Cry Cry Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-black-and-white-best-buy-union-sq-nyc.jpg Nicole Atkins in black and white Union Square, NYC Black and white Nicole Atkins at Best Buy Union Sq NYC http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-vitamin-c-can-cover-best-buy-union-sq.jpg One of the only two songs from the set that weren't from "Mondo Amore" was a cover of "Vitamin C" by Can, which the sound tech was really into. Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins Vitamin C Can cover at Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-tambourine-vitamin-c-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Nicole Atkins playing tambourine on "Vitamin C". Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins tambourine on Vitamin C http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-monterey-honey-cover-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Nicole Atkins covering Cotton Mather's "Monterey Honey" by herself on acoustic guitar. Her rendition of it is great and I'm glad it's become a staple of her live sets. Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins Monterey Honey cover Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-monterey-honey-acoustic-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Nicole Atkins with her Martin acoustic guitar performing "Monterey Honey". Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins Martin acoustic Monterey Honey http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-baby-dont-lie-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea speeding it back up with Nicole's latest single "Baby Don't Lie". Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins Baby Don't Lie Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-irina-yalkowsky-vultures-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea seamlessly segued from "My Baby Don't Lie" into the first single from "Mondo Amore", "Vultures" Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins Vultures Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-jeremy-kay-autograph-signing-best-buy-union-sq.jpg Nicole, Jeremy and Irina signed autographs after the show. I got the impression that a lot of people were seeing/meeting Nicole for the first time. Not the best venue to do so, but the performance was still great. Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins and Jeremy Kay signing autographs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-best-buy-union-sq-nyc/nicole-atkins-set-list-best-buy-union-sq-nyc.jpg The (out of order) set list that Nicole wrote on the back of the tambourine packaging. Union Square, NYC Nicole Atkins set list at Best Buy Union Sq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/nicole-atkins-and-the-black-sea-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea starting their set with "Heavy Boots" at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Nicole Atkins and the Black Sea at Music Hall of Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/nicole-atkins-and-irina-yalkowsky.jpg Nicole Atkins and her very talented guitarist Irina Yalkowsky. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Nicole Atkins and Irina Yalkowsky at Music Hall of Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/nicole-atkins-heavy-boots-black-white.jpg Nicole Atkins on stage wearing her not so heavy boots Williamsburg, Brooklyn Nicole Atkins heavy boots. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/bassist-jeremy-kay-and-drummer-ezra-oklan.jpg The Black Sea bassist Jeremy Kay and drummer Ezra Oklan Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bassist Jeremy Kay and drummer Ezra Oklan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/nicole-atkins-looking-for-bacon-tits.jpg Nicole told us a story about how before the show, a male fan said he would put hot bacon on his "tits" to be able to see the opening band Workout. Here's Nicole looking for the fan she referred to as "Bacon Tits". Williamsburg, Brooklyn Nicole Atkins looking for Bacon Tits http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/guitarist-irina-yalkowsky-and-nicole-atkins.jpg Irina Yalkowsky and Nicole Atkins playing guitars. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Irina Yalkowsky on the electric guitar and Nicole Atkins on the acoustic. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/black-sea-bassist-jeremy-kay.jpg Black Sea bassist Jeremy Kay. I had a very brief conversation with him after the show. He was softspoken but very nice. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Black Sea bassist Jeremy Kay http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/nicole-atkins-singing-music-hall-of-williamsburg.jpg As always, Nicole Atkins' vocals were stellar. I'm convinced she has one of the best voices out of any current performer. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Nicole Atkins singing at Music Hall of Williamsburg http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/irina-and-nicole-atkins.jpg The two guitarists of Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea during an instrumental break. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Irina Yalkowsky and Nicole Atkins http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/nicole-atkins-and-the-black-sea-with-special-guests.jpg Throughout the night, Nicole invited some old friends to share the stage, including former Sea keyboardist Daniel Chen and I believe Jared Samuel of Minerva Lions. There was also a woman playing the harmonium, but I'm not exactly sure who she was. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Nicole Atkins and the Black Sea on stage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/nicole-atkins-double-middle-finger.jpg Nicole Atkins telling us a story about how the first day she started Catholic school, she was told that being a virgin was a bad thing and that people greeted each other with double middle fingers. She went around school giving people the finger and claiming she wasn't a virgin at 6 years old. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Nicole Atkins middle fingers http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/nicole-atkins-performing-neptune-city-encore.jpg "Our hearts are singing out just for you." Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea returned for their encore with the song "Neptune City" from the album of the same name. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Nicole Atkins singing Neptune City http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/nicole-atkins-drums-and-guild-starfire-guitar.jpg Ezra Oklan's drums with the Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea logo, and Nicole's Guild Starfire hollowbody (which she didn't actually use during the performance). Williamsburg, Brooklyn Nicole Atkins drums and Guild Starfire guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-music-hall-williamsburg/irina-yalkowsky-guitar-effects-pedals.jpg A closer look at the guitar pedals that Irina Yalkowsky uses on stage. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Irina Yalkowsky guitar pedals. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-welch-playing-drums-central-park-summerstage.jpg Florence + The Machine opening their set at Central Park Summerstage. Central Park, NYC Florence Welch banging the drums at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-welch-at-central-park-summerstage.jpg Florence Welch enjoying herself at Central Park Summerstage. Central Park, NYC Florence Welch at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-the-machine-boy-builds-coffins-summerstage.jpg Florence + The Machine performing "My Boy Builds Coffins" at Central Park Summerstage. Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine performing My Boy Builds Coffins http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-the-machine-howl-central-park-summerstage.jpg Florence + The Machine performing the song Howl at Central Park Summerstage with some help from the very active audience. Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine performing the song Howl at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-the-machine-band-central-park-summerstage.jpg Most of the Florence + The Machine band at Central Park Summerstage. Central Park, NYC Most of the Florence + The Machine band at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-welch-singing-central-park-summerstage.jpg Florence Welch singing at Central Park Summerstage. Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine singing at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-the-machine-cosmic-love-central-park-summerstage.jpg Florence + The Machine playing "Cosmic Love" during their concert at Central Park Summerstage, which was part of The cosmic Love Tour. Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine singing Cosmic Love at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-the-machine-rabbit-heart-summerstage.jpg Florence + The Machine closing out their main set list with "Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)" at Central Park Summerstage. Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine performing Rabbit Heart Raise It Up at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-welch-outfit-at-central-park-summerstage.jpg Florence Welch spreading her arms and her cloak at Central Park Summerstage. Central Park, NYC Florence Welch spreading her wings at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-the-machine-harp-on-stage.jpg The all-important harp on an empty stage in between sets. Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine harp at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-the-machine-bedroom-hymns-summerstage.jpg As their first encore song, Florence Welch taught the crowd how to sing along with her new track "Bedroom Hymns" at Central Park Summerstage. Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine singing a new song Bedroom Hymns at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-themachine-central-park-summerstage-encore.jpg Florence + The Machine starting their encore at Central park Summerstage. Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine finishing their set at Central Park Summerstage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-the-machine-dog-days-are-over-summerstage.jpg Florence + The Machine closing out their encore with their second single "Dog Days Are Over". Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine performing Dog Days Are Over http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-central-park-summerstage/florence-and-the-machine-summerstage-background.jpg Breaking down the set after the amazing Florence + The Machine Central Park Summerstage show. Central Park, NYC Florence + The Machine Central Park Summerstage background http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-rockwood-music-hall-nyc/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-rockwood-music-hall-nyc/nicole-atkins-and-the-black-sea-rockwood-nyc.jpg Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea performing live for WFUV Radio at the Rockwood Music Hall in the Lower East Side. Rockwood Music Hall, NYC Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea at Rockwood Music Hall, NYC http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-rockwood-music-hall-nyc/nicole-atkins-singing-rockwood-music-hall-nyc.jpg Nicole Atkins playing her acoustic guitar (her Hagstrom Viking was out of service) and singing. She said it was like playing Violent Femmes covers of her songs. Rockwood Music Hall, NYC Nicole Atkins singing and playing acoustic guitar at Rockwood Music Hall http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-rockwood-music-hall-nyc/nicole-atkins-guitarist-irina-yalkowsky-ezra-oklan.jpg Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea guitarist Irina Yalkowsky and drummer Ezra Oklan. Rockwood Music Hall, NYC Guitarist Irina Yalkowsky Drummer Ezra Oklan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-rockwood-music-hall-nyc/nicole-atkins-rockwood-wfuv-interview-rita-houston.jpg Nicole Atkins being interviewed by WFUV.org radio host Rita Houston. They discussed Mondo Amore, meeting Eric Clapton, SXSW, and the band's new sound. Nicole was charming as always with her glass of wine. Rockwood Music Hall, NYC Nicole Atkins interviewed by WFUV radio host Rita Houston http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-rockwood-music-hall-nyc/nicole-atkins-and-the-black-sea-rockwood-music-hall.jpg Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea performing at Rockwood Music Hall in NYC. Rockwood Music Hall, NYC Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea performing at Rockwood Music Hall http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-rockwood-music-hall-nyc/nicole-atkins-jeremy-kay-rockwood-nyc.jpg Nicole Atkins and bassist Jeremy Kay closing out the set at Rockwood Music Hall. Rockwood Music Hall, NYC Nicole Atkins and bassist Jeremy Kay at Rockwood Music Hall http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-bowery-ballroom/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-bowery-ballroom/nicole-atkins-singing-bowery-ballroom-nyc.jpg Nicole Atkins singing at the Bowery Ballroom. Bowery Ballroom, NYC Nicole Atkins Singing at the Bowery Ballroom http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-bowery-ballroom/nicole-atkins-singing-playing-guitar-bowery-ballroom.jpg Nicole Atkins playing a black Hagstrom Viking semi-hollow guitar and singing. Bowery Ballroom, NYC Nicole Atkins playing Hagstrom guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-bowery-ballroom/nicole-atkins-tambourine-bowery-ballroom.jpg Nicole Atkins playing the tambouring and singing. At several points, she put the tambourine behind her head like a halo. Bowery Ballroom, NYC Nicole Atkins playing the tambourine and singing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-bowery-ballroom/nicole-atkins-bowery-ballroom-drinking-wine.jpg Nicole Atkins and members of The Black Sea were drinking (what she described as) cheap wine on stage. Senior (the older gentleman on the cover of "Mondo Amore") was also there drinking on stage. Bowery Ballroom, NYC Nicole Atkins on stage with wine http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-bowery-ballroom/nicole-atkins-and-the-black-sea-at-bowery-ballroom-nyc.jpg Nicole Atkins decided to have a seat during her performance and just watched the talented members of The Black Sea play their instruments. Bowery Ballroom, NYC Nicole Atkins sitting on stage with The Black Sea http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/nicole-atkins-bowery-ballroom/nicole-atkins-singing-vultures-bowery-ballroom-new-york.jpg Nicole Atkins closing the first part of her amazing set at the Bowery Ballroom with "Vultures". Bowery Ballroom, NYC Nicole Atkins singing Vultures at the Bowery Ballroom, NYC http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/meg-and-dia-webster-hall/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/meg-and-dia-webster-hall/meg-and-dia-frampton-webster-hall-nyc.jpg Getting up close and personal with Dia and Meg Frampton before the show at Webster Hall. Terminal 5, NYC Meg and Dia Frampton at Webster Hall http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/meg-and-dia-webster-hall/dia-frampton-setting-up-webster-hall.jpg Dia Frampton setting up her mic stand for the show. Terminal 5, NYC Dia Frampton setting up for the show http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/meg-and-dia-webster-hall/dia-frampton-tuning-guitar-webster-hall.jpg Dia tuning Meg's Taylor guitar. After the show, Meg said that they pretty much forced Dia to play rhythm guitar. Terminal 5, NYC Dia Frampton tuning her guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/meg-and-dia-webster-hall/meg-and-dia-singing-webster-hall.jpg Meg and Dia performing at The Studio at Webster Hall. Terminal 5, NYC Meg and Dia singing at The Studio at Webster Hall http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/meg-and-dia-webster-hall/meg-frampton-playing-guitar-webster-hall.jpg Meg Frampton playing her Taylor acoustic guitar at Webster Hall. Terminal 5, NYC Meg Frampton playing guitar at Webster Hall http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/meg-and-dia-webster-hall/carlo-gimenez-meg-dia-guitarist-webster-hall.jpg Carlo Gimenez on stage at Webster Hall. After the show, he joked that he remembered me from the Spill Canvas tour three years beforehand. Terminal 5, NYC Meg and Dia guitarist Carlo Gimenez http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/meg-and-dia-webster-hall/meg-frampton-guitar-effects-pedal-board.jpg A look at Meg Frampton's guitar effects pedal board. Terminal 5, NYC Meg Frampton's guitar effects pedal board http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/king-charles-terminal-5-nyc.jpg Opening act King Charles was an amazing one-man act. He also performed an updated rendition of "We Didn't Start the Fire" with many great moments. Terminal 5, New York City King Charles at Terminal 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/king-charles-with-cadillac-sky-mumford-and-sons.jpg Members of both Cadillac Sky and Mumford and Sons joined King Charles to help close out his set. Terminal 5, New York City King Charles with Cadillac Sky and Mumford and Sons http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/cadillac-sky-violinist-ross-holmes-terminal-5.jpg Cadillac Sky violinist Ross Holmes on stage during King Charles' set. Terminal 5, New York City Cadillac Sky violinist Ross Holmes http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/cadillac-sky-terminal-5-nyc.jpg Cadillac Sky performing at Terminal 5. From left to right: Ross Holmes, Matt Menefee, and Andy "The Panda" Moritz. Terminal 5, New York City Cadillac Sky at Terminal 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/cadillac-sky-david-mayfield-sleeping.jpg Cadillac Sky guitarist David Mayfield taking a nap on stage after the band played a version of Edvard Grieg's "Morning Mood." Terminal 5, New York City Cadillac Sky guitarist David Mayfield sleeping on stage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/mumford-and-sons-logo-terminal-5.jpg The Mumford and Sons stage backdrop at Terminal 5. Terminal 5, New York City Mumford and Sons Logo at Terminal 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/mumford-and-sons-us-tour-terminal-5-nyc.jpg" Mumford and Sons take the stage at Terminal 5 to thunderous applause. Terminal 5, New York City Mumford and Sons on stage at Terminal 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/marcus-mumford-and-sons-acoustic-guitar-terminal-5.jpg Mumford and Sons singer Marcus Mumford playing his acoustic guitar at Terminal 5. Terminal 5, New York City Marcus Mumford at Terminal 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/mumford-and-sons-ben-lovett-singing.jpg Mumford and Sons keyboardist/backup vocalist Ben Lovett singing. Terminal 5, New York City Mumford and Sons keyboardist Ben Lovett at Terminal 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/mumford-and-sons-marcus-singing-guitar.jpg Marcus Mumford singing and playing his Gibson ES-335 semi-hollow guitar. Terminal 5, New York City Mumford and Sons Marcus singing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/mumford-and-sons-keyboard-player-ben-lovett.jpg Mumford and Sons keyboard player Ben Lovett at Terminal 5. Terminal 5, New York City Mumford and Sons keyboard player Ben Lovett at Terminal 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/mumford-and-sons-winston marshall-with-dave-mayfield-cadillac-sky.jpg Cadillac Sky and King Charles rejoined Mumford and Sons on stage. Here, we have Mumford and Sons banjo/slide guitar player winston Marshall with Cadillac Sky's Dave Mayfield. Terminal 5, New York City Mumford and Sons winston Marshall and Dave Mayfield of Cadillac Sky http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/mumford-and-sons-terminal-5/king-charles-mumford-and-sons-cadillac-sky-breakdown.jpg After the three bands play a song written by King Charles, he asks everyone to "break it down" and thanks everyone. King Charles then gave his song to Mumford and Sons in a very genuine moment. Terminal 5, New York City Mumford and Sons, King Charles and Cadillac Sky http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-terminal-5/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-terminal-5/florence-and-the-machine-drumming-song.jpg Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine banging her drum during Drumming Song from the album Lungs Terminal 5, New York City Florence Welch playing Drumming Song http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-terminal-5/florence-welch-singing-crown.jpg Florence singing while wearing her crown of flowers. Terminal 5, New York City Florence Welch Singing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-terminal-5/florence-and-the-machine-drums-logo.jpg The drummer of Florence + The Machine. Terminal 5, New York City Florence and The Machine Logo on drums http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-terminal-5/florence-and-the-machine-heavy-in-your-arms.jpg Florence Welch singing Heavy In Your Arms from the Twilight Eclipse soundtrack. Terminal 5, New York City Florence Welch singing Heavy In Your Arms http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-terminal-5/florence-welch-machine-dancing.jpg Florence Welch singing and dancing to a new Florence + The Machine song. She said it was the second time they'd ever played it live. Terminal 5, New York City Florence Welch dancing to a new song http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/florence-and-the-machine-terminal-5/florence-welch-singing-machine.jpg Florence Welch closing out the amazing Florence + The Machine show at Terminal 5. Terminal 5, New York City Florence Welch singing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-littlefield-brooklyn/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-littlefield-brooklyn/amy-millan-stars-guitar-effect-pedals.jpg Before Stars took the stage: Amy Millan's pedal board with all of her effects. Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY Amy Millan Guitar Effect Pedals http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-littlefield-brooklyn/evan-cranley-pedal-board.jpg Stars' Evan Cranley's many effects, for both bass and electric guitar. Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY Stars Evan Cranley Pedal Board http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-littlefield-brooklyn/stars-amy-guitar-evan-bass.jpg Amy Millan's Gibson Les Paul Studio and Evan Cranley's Fender P-Bass. Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY Stars Amy Millan and Evan Cranley guitars http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-littlefield-brooklyn/amy-millan-singing-guitar.jpg Stars' Amy Millan singing on stage at Littlefield, Brooklyn. Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY Stars singer/guitarist Amy Millan at Littlefield, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-littlefield-brooklyn/stars-torq-amy-dancing-feet.jpg Amy Millan's dancing feet. She had a colorful bandage on the back of her left ankle. There are also white rose petals that the band loved throwing into the crowd. Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY Torq Campbell and Amy Millan dancing feet http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-littlefield-brooklyn/amy-millan-littlefield.jpg Amy Millan singing with drummer Pat McGee in the background wearing his sunglasses. Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY Amy Millan at Littlefield, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-littlefield-brooklyn/evan-cranley-stars-bass.jpg Stars' Evan Cranley playing his Fender Sunburst P-Bass with a custom The Five Ghosts pickguard. Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY Evan Cranley playing his Fender P-Bass http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-littlefield-brooklyn/torquil-campbell-littlefield.jpg Torquil Campbell closing out the amazing Littlefield, Brooklyn set. Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY Torquil Campbell closing out the set at Littlefield, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-terminal-5/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-terminal-5/stars-stage-setup.jpg Before Stars took the stage: Chris Seligman's keyboard, synth and a box stamped STARS and labeled Strings and things. Terminal 5, New York City Stars stage setup with Chris Seligman's keyboard http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-terminal-5/chris-seligman-stars.jpg Stars Keyboardist Chris Seligman bathing in the glow of multi-colored stage lights. Terminal 5, New York City Stars Keyboardist Chris Seligman http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-terminal-5/torquil-campbell-stars.jpg Stars singer Torquil Campbell (aka Torq). Terminal 5, New York City Stars singer Torquil Campbell at Terminal 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-terminal-5/stars-torq-amy-bw.jpg A happy Torq Campbell and Amy Millan, with a blurry Evan Cranley in between them. Terminal 5, New York City Torq Campbell and Amy Millan of Stars http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-terminal-5/torq-campbell-amy-millan.jpg Lots of movement, with Torquil pointing his finger and Amy playing the tambourine. Terminal 5, New York City Torquil Campbell and Amy Millan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-terminal-5/stars-terminal-5.jpg Torq Campbell singing and playing his microKorg synthesizer. Terminal 5, New York City Torq Campbell playing synthesizer http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/stars-terminal-5/torquil-campbell-singing.jpg Torq Campbell singing during the encore. Terminal 5, New York City Torquil Campbell singing at Terminal 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/holly-miranda-prospect-park-brooklyn.jpg Holly Miranda and her guitarist. Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY Holly Miranda with her guitarist http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/holly-miranda-prospect-park-brooklyn.jpg Holly Miranda and her guitarist. Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY Holly Miranda with her guitarist http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/holly-miranda-singing.jpg Holly Miranda playing her Fender Telecaster and singing. Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY Holly Miranda singing with her Telecaster http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/holly-miranda-guitar-horns.jpg Holly Miranda playing with her horns section. Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY Holly Miranda with her horns section http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/joan-as-police-woman-prospect-park.jpg Joan as Police Woman took to the stage second. Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY Joan as Police Woman at Prospect Park http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/joan-as-police-woman-brooklyn.jpg Joan as Police Woman on stage. Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY Joan as Police Woman full band in Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/metric-josh-winstead-prospect-park.jpg Josh Winstead of Metric playing bass guitar. Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY Josh Winstead of Metric playing bass http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/metric-jimmy-shaw-prospect-park.jpg Jimmy Shaw playing his Fender Jaguar on stage at Prospect Park. Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY Jimmy Shaw of Metric playing guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-prospect-park-bandshell/metric-emily-haines-prospect-park.jpg Emily Haines on her Sequantial Circuits Pro-One synthesiser in Prospect Park. Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn NY Emily Haines of Metric on her synthesiser http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/metric-drums-keyboards.jpg Before Metric took the stage: Joules' drum set with the Metric butterfly logo, Emily's synth, keyboards, tambourine, and Josh's bass amp stack. Terminal 5, New York City Metric drums, synth, keyboards, bass amp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/jimmy-shaw-gibson-es335.jpg Jimmy Shaw with his Gibson ES-335 semi-hollow guitar. Terminal 5, New York City Jimmy Shaw with his Gibson ES-335 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/josh-winstead-fender-p-bass.jpg Josh Winstead with his black-on-black Fender P Bass. Terminal 5, New York City Josh Winstead with his Fender P Bass http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/emily-haines-terminal-5.jpg Emily Haines singing Front Row from the album Fantasies. Terminal 5, New York City Emily Haines singing Front Row http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/jimmy-shaw-emily-haines-metric-terminal5.jpg Jimmy Shaw (with his Fender Jaguar) and Emily Haines (with her tambourine) performing Help, I'm Alive from the album Fantasies. Terminal 5, New York City Jimmy Shaw and Emily Haines playing Help I'm Alive http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/emily-haines-metric-terminal5-nyc.jpg Emily Haines singing Empty from the 2005 album Live It Out. Terminal 5, New York City Emily Haines singing Empty by Metric http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/emily-haines-playing-guitar.jpg Emily singing and playing Gold Guns Girls from Fantasies with her black-on-black Fender Mustang guitar. Terminal 5, New York City Emily Haines playing guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/metric-terminal-5-nyc.jpg Jimmy Shaw with his Gibson SG and Emily Haines with her Mustang performing Gold Guns Girls. Terminal 5, New York City Jimmy Shaw and Emily Haines http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/metric-terminal-5-2010/emily-haines-metric-synth.jpg Emily Haines on her Sequantial Circuits Pro-One synthesiser performing Dead Disco from the 2003 album Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? Terminal 5, New York City Emily Haines playing Dead Disco on synthesiser http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/thao-mirah-williamsburg/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/thao-mirah-williamsburg/chica-vas-drummer.jpg One of the many percussionist drummers from the all-female band Chica Vas. Didn't get many other good shots of the group. Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY Chica Vas drummer http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/thao-mirah-williamsburg/thao-nguyen-guitar.jpg Thao (Nguyen) taking the stage with her hollow-body guitar. Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY Thao Nguyen on guitar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/thao-mirah-williamsburg/mirah-thao-most-of-all.jpg Mirah singing one of her songs with Thao playing rhythm guitar and providing backup vocals. Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY Mirah, Thao and The Most Of All http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/thao-mirah-williamsburg/mirah-thao-mostofall.jpg Mirah and Thao performing along with The Most Of All full band. Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY Thao, Mirah, and The Most Of All http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/thao-mirah-williamsburg/mirah-and-thao-nguyen.jpg Mirah and Thao closing out their set at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY Mirah and Thao Nguyen http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/thao-mirah-williamsburg/thao-nguyen-singing-tambourine.jpg Thao singing at the top of her lungs at the end of the great joint set. Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY Thao Nguyen singing with a tambourine http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/the-national-bam-brooklyn/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/the-national-bam-brooklyn/the-national-brooklyn-academy-of-music.jpg The National performing at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Brooklyn Academy of Music The National at Brooklyn Academy of Music http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/the-national-bam-brooklyn/the-national-bam-brooklyn.jpg The National performing at BAM. Brooklyn Academy of Music The National at BAM, Brooklyn http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/the-national-bam-brooklyn/bryce-dessner-national-blue-fender-jaguar.jpg Bryce Dessner with his blue Fender Jaguar guitar. Brooklyn Academy of Music Bryce Dessner of the National with this Fender Jaguar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/the-national-bam-brooklyn/the-national-band-members.jpg Clockwise from top: Drummer Bryan Devendorf, Bassist Scott Devendorf, Guitarist Aaron Dessner, Singer Matt Berninger, Guitarist Bryce Dessner Brooklyn Academy of Music The National band members http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/the-national-bam-brooklyn/bryce-dessner-matt-berninger-national.jpg Bryce Dessner playing his Gibson Les Paul Deluxe and Matt Berninger singing. Brooklyn Academy of Music Bryce Dessner and Matt Berninger of The National http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/the-national-bam-brooklyn/the-national-terrible-love-bam.jpg The National closing out their great set at the Brooklyn Academy of Music with Terrible Love from the album High Violet. Brooklyn Academy of Music The National encore with Terrible Love http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/explosions-in-the-sky-central-park/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/explosions-in-the-sky-central-park/central-park-summerstage-eits.jpg The sky cleared up after a thunderstorm in NYC right before the show began. Central Park Summerstage Central Park Summerstage Explosions in the Sky http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/explosions-in-the-sky-central-park/central-park-muddy-rain-boots.jpg Muddy rain boots at Central Park Central Park Summerstage Muddy puddles and rain boots at Central Park. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/explosions-in-the-sky-central-park/explosions-in-the-sky-central-park.jpg Explosions In The Sky performing in Central Park. Band members from left to right: Mark Smith, Chris Hrasky, Michael James, Munaf Rayani sky-central-park.jpg Explosions In The Sky performing in Central Park http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/explosions-in-the-sky-central-park/explosions-chris-hrasky-eits.jpg Explosions In The Sky drummer Chris Hrasky. Central Park Summerstage EITS drummer Chris Hrasky http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/explosions-in-the-sky-central-park/explosions-michael-james-eits.jpg Explosions In The Sky guitarist Michael James. Central Park Summerstage EITS guitarist Michael James http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/explosions-in-the-sky-central-park/explosions-in-the-sky-summerstage.jpg Explosions In the Sky nearing the end of their Central Park Summerstage set. Central Park Summerstage Explosions In The Sky http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/eroica-middle-east.jpg The opening band was Eroica, formed at Northeastern. They were some pretty cool guys (and girl). Middle East, Cambridge MA Eroica at Middle East Upstairs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/irepress-middle-east.jpg The second band was Irepress Middle East, Cambridge MA Irepress at Middle East Upstairs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/god-is-an-astronaut-set-list.jpg Had a pretty good view of the stage and saw their entire set list. It ruined the surprise, but helped me decide which songs to film. Middle East, Cambridge MA God Is An Astronaut Set List http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/god-is-an-astronaut-logo.jpg The God Is An Astronaut Logo projected on the screen behind drummer Lloyd Hanney. Middle East, Cambridge MA God Is An Astronaut Logo http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/giaa-niels-kinsella.jpg God Is An Astronaut bassist Niels Kinsella with his Ernie Ball bass guitar. Middle East, Cambridge MA GIAA bassist Niels Kinsella http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/giaa-torsten-kinsella.jpg God Is An Astronaut guitarist Torsten Kinsella playing his Fender Stratocaster. Middle East, Cambridge MA GIAA guitarist Torsten Kinsella http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/giaa-lloyd-hanney.jpg God Is An Astronaut drummer Lloyd Hanney. Middle East, Cambridge MA GIAA drummer Lloyd Hanney http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/giaa-lloyd-niels.jpg GIAA drummer Lloyd and bassist Niels. Middle East, Cambridge MA Lloyd Hanney and Niels Kinsella http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ http://kennychung.net/photo/concerts/god-is-an-astronaut-middle-east/giaa-route-666.jpg God Is An Astronaut performing Route 666 with a demonic backdrop. Middle East, Cambridge MA GIAA performing Route 666 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/