Bell House, Brooklyn; Vampire Weekend at Smith.
last night, we ’secretly’ opened for Vampire Weekend at the John M. Greene Hall, Smith College. a bit of a last-minute booking, and we could not promote it because of our big upcoming benefit show this saturday, april 25th at memorial hall in shelburne falls. nevertheless, the hall was packed and the kids enjoyed the set. VW were really good, energetic and unpretentious, and there was a very positive vibe to the whole evening.
we played more of a ‘rock’ set and had much fun doing it, leaving off the super-fragile numbers in favor of more sparkle and soar. it was pouring rain out. here are some pictures of this evening:
a fan picture of our set. we were well-lit. my legs look skinny.
after the show, the Folding of the Vampire Weekend signature image. a sacred moment, done in silence.
a panoramic shot of the VW show in full effect, from the balcony.
a panoramic of the green room/winterpills pre-show mealtime in full effect.
testing the lights at soundcheck.
the view from my head during soundcheck.
the banner.
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last saturday the 18th, we played at the amazing Bell House in Brooklyn, with our dear pals KaiserCartel and new friends Lucinda Black Bear. his venue is not to be missed for it ambience, sound, and general incredible friendliness to an audience and artist. somebody got this place right.
it was the first of three shows that we are playing with Dave Chalfant playing electric guitar in place of Dennis, who severely burned his hand doing a Mark Bittman recipe last week (no fault of Bittman’s). Dave C played great, as usual, and the show was wonderful all around. KC and LBB’s sets blew our minds. a great night.
THe next day we made it out to Williamsburg with Benjamin Cartel to eat Bahn Mi at Silent H. Here are some pictures of the weekend:
Ben waits for his grilled pork Bahn Mi sandwich, patiently, with a touch of anger perhaps.
the violinist and cellist of Lucinda Black Bear.
during soundcheck: a view of the Bell House.
