Originally posted by Shiverintheshadows:
Originally posted by sweetcell:
so, who went to the veils last night? thoughts?
I was there -- it was a stunning, absolute corker of a show! The fact that they went on after 11:30 on a Monday night aside, I think it could have only been improved if the 5-piece band would have been given a proper stage to perform on instead of that postage stamp. They played about 8 songs off the new album, 2 brand new songs, but only 1 track off the 1st album (Wild Son). Finn's vocals were as good live, perhaps better, than on record and the band was super-tight (special props to the 2nd guitarist). I was prepared to be disappointed, but the sound was actually pretty decent for the bulk of the show. The crowd seemed to be impressed even though I think many of them were holdovers from seeing the dreadful but aptly-named opening band, the Comas.
They said that they would be in the States and in Canada for the next 4 months and that there was a possibility that would be back. I would love to seem them a 2nd time in a better venue. [/b]
great review... although im a bit confused on the 11:30 pm comment on a monday. I saw them on a double-show lineup at the mercury. 2 shows back to back. the 2nd show was way late, but was one hell of an awesome set. and it seems like they'll definitely be back to NYC. and finn was sounding excellent. id definitely be seeing them again if they come around.
ok off to times square.. f'ing happy mondays had to cancel their show. sooooooooo bummed!
