Pixies Nov. 26th, 09

It seems that New York has a sweet spot for bands from Massachusetts. Strange that some of the states residents are "Massholes" and others are Rock Gods. But if you go up to say.. Boston you find great venues and killer shows. You can and will find that most of the state knows how to rock, its just some of their laws that suck. One being that you can only buy booze if you have in state ID. Lucky for bands like the Pixies we don't card them for a drink. They graced NYC with their presence four times in the last week. Selling out show after show, was a snap. They even added a late night show and we all love to support late night in the city that never sleeps. A fan on the way out said that the Pixies did three songs, then Doolittle in its entirety and then three more songs. The smart late night audience got much more. First you thought it was over at "Into the White," ready to find you coat after "Nimrod's Son," but no they came out a third time with "Where Is My Mind." The next time you hear, "The Pixies are coming!! The Pixies are coming!! either hide or grab a ticket.
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/pixies/2009/hammerstein-ballroom-new-york-ny-5bd7271c.html

Weezer Oct 31st, 09

After checking out the Halloween Parade some ghost and ghouls went to party's, bars, or just stocked the streets. Lucky for us Weezer was playing a show over at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Getting in just in time to see them crawl out on to the stage dressed like big bugs. They could not do the whole show in those costume, so they invited some even luckier fans up on stage to rip off the bug parts. As always it was a upbeat show with lots of hits and some new material. Weezer is a fun band to see on the 31st of October because of all the dancing animals, action hero's, and other funny get-ups. They had some opening acts, and did not take the stage to after nine o'clock, than they finished at eleven thirty. A short set for a Holiday, but a good one. They even did covers of Kids by Brooklyn's MGMT, and Poker Face by New York's Favorite lady, Lady Gaga. Check out the setlist on Setlist.fm. There you can find a video of the band in there bug costumes doing Hash Pipe.

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/weezer/2009/hammerstein-ballroom-new-york-ny-6bd7ca6a.html

The Australian Pink Floyd Show Oct 27th, 09

Last Tuesday night a cover band almost sold out the Hammerstein Ballroom. It was surprising to walk up and see a huge line outside for a tribute band, but once inside you can see why they are so popular. This is an impressive show with lasers, props, and a large display panel similar to "Mr. Screen." The Australian Pink Floyd not only look like Pink Floyd but sound incredibly close to the real thing. This year they are doing a greatest hits show with music from "Wish You Were Here," "Animals," "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall." They were Spellbinding on songs like "Comfortably Numb" and "Hey You." This stage show was so elaborate they even brought out amazing inflatables. This show was a feast for all senses with the lights, sound, and feeling of Pink Floyd.