The hedonistic and wonderful Andrew W.K. headlined Showbox Market on March 4th, performing in his signature white ensemble. You must love this man – how could you not? Really. Photographer Geoffrey Gribbin captured these shots of what appears to be a smoking hot party. “Party Til You Puke,” indeed. Andrew W.K., please come back soon.
Andrew W.K.
Escape the Fate, Attack Attack and The Word Alive @ Showbox Market, 4/16/2012
Review & photos by Heather Fitzpatrick
It’s a “Metal” show at The Showbox Market on a Monday night, April 16th
. . . Were they ready?
Escape the Fate
Line around the block? Check. Tons of equipment on stage? Check. Plenty of security on hand so make sure no one got hurt? CHECK! Escape the Fate, Attack Attack!, The Word Alive, Mest & Secrets were all to take the stage. All of the makings for a fun metal show were there, and the crowd fed on every note. Each band’s lead singer asked (okay, demanded) that everybody “MOVE,” “SURF,” or go home. The crowd complied with their first two demands, and the “mosh pit” grew to the entire floor of the Showbox (Market). There were no fewer than 40 crowd surfing fans throughout the show, most starting their ascent upon each band’s first or second song. By the time Escape the Fate took the stage as the final set time, fans were just as eager to move. Lead vocalist, Craig Mabbitt told stories of how each and every one of the audience meant something to the band and he looks forward to returning (soon!), both with the band and with his solo project, The Dead Rabbitts.
Escape the Fate
From what I saw on Monday, there will definitely be an audience lined up around the block again, ready and waiting to ROCK!
Escape the Fate
Attack Attack!
The Word Alive
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Celtic Woman brought their Believe tour to the Paramount Theater earlier this week. The all-female musical ensemble from Ireland included vocalists Chloe Agnew, Lisa Lambe and Susan McFadden, and fiddler Mairead Nesbitt who played a medley of songs ranging from customary Celtic tunes to modern-day numbers. They were backed by a six-member choir, dancers, and a small orchestra emphasizing drums and traditional instruments. On several occasions the vocalists, dancers and musicians made their way to the main floor – much to the delight of the audience.
The Grammy-nominated French duo Justice is here for a show at the Paramount tomorrow, Wednesday the 25th. Though there was a five-year wait between their debut album and follow-up, Audio, Video, Disco, the fact they’re playing the Paramount shows fans have not forgotten about Xavier de Rosnay & Gaspard Augé. Don’t know the band? Tomorrow’s your chance to get acquainted live – doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. For tix and more show details visit here.
Justice
On Friday evening my beloved Brent Amaker and the Rodeo play the newest club on Capitol Hill, Barboza. This band is so fantastic, recorded or live, it will make you ache. This band takes risks with its entire being – have a listen to their cover of Ric Ocasek’s I Can’t Wait, then grab up tix, which are only $10. That’s right. $10. Also there for the event are the exceptional Pony Time and DJ Greg Vandy. Doors at 7 pm.
Brent Amaker and the Rodeo – photo by Lance Mercer
Get ready for the new album, Year of the Dragon, why don’t you:
The great combination of The Ting Tings and MNDR hit Showbox Market at the end of March. MNDR’s debut, Feed Me Diamonds, is scheduled to be released this year. On the basis of their songs such as “Caligula,” this will be a sweet album. Photographer Simon Krane took photos of both duos as they performed.
MNDR
The Ting Tings