1960’s rock and roll gets a pop overhaul on Robbers on High Street’s Grand Animals. Taking cues from the Rolling Stones and the Kinks, the band explores ethereal components of their songs. Vocals by Ben Troken recall a young Elvis Costello.
CMJ (NYC’s annual music fest) came in like a lion, roared like a lion and left like – yup, you got it – a lion. The whirlwind of fantastic jams set the foundation for the Wednesday night show at Bowery Ballroom. Chock Full O’ Bands that are in various stages of their journey on a streetcar named fame, there was a bevy of talent packing the house for seven hours of music. While tag wearing hipsters skedaddled about the city, your faithful narrator got a spot on the ballroom floor and has a review of each of these acts presented here, because all are worthy of praise and your attention:
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