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Peter Bjorn and John Wrapped The New York Leg of “All You Can Eat” Tour at Mercury Lounge
Peter, Bjorn and John concluded the New York leg of their All You Can Eat Tour earlier this month at the uber-intimate Mercury Lounge. The trio played 5-sold out gigs in the NYC-area at various venues (Brooklyn Bowl, Bowery Ballroom, … Continue reading
Mystery Jets Live at Mercury Lounge
Earlier this month Mystery Jets hit the states for a brief bi-coastal tour in support of their stellar new record Serotonin. The Jets originally scheduled two dates at Mercury Lounge on September 14th and 15th but due to some visa … Continue reading
MNDR Lights Up Mercury Lounge
M is for MNDR at Mercury Lounge last Monday. It was a special treat for fans like myself who are eagerly awaiting new material as she played three amazing new songs! My pal Sheena Beaston captured some great video footage … Continue reading
Summer is Gone; A Recap of August
If you visit this site regularly you will notice that I have barely updated this summer. 2010 has been a year for major changes and maturing (if you can believe it) in a sense. After hitting a plateau in every … Continue reading
The Golden Filter and The Hundred in The Hands at Mercury Lounge [Pics + Video]
Last time The Golden Filter played New York City it was prior to the release of Völuspá at Brooklyn Bowl. This time I was able to sing along after having listened to the record a million times. Penelope let her … Continue reading
The Joy Formidable at Mercury Lounge
I missed the The Joy Formidable‘s last New York gig but luckily the North Wales band played an encore performance Monday night at Mercury Lounge. Ritzy, Rhydian and Matt collectively played one of the most rocking sets I’ve seen thus … Continue reading
Delorean and Lemonade at Mercury Lounge [Pictures + Video]
Having seen both bands on the bill live before, I basically went into Mercury Lounge expecting great things. Lemonade opened for Friendly Fires during CMJ 2008 at The Annex (RIP) and after the show Edd Gibson of Friendly Fires tapped … Continue reading
Cold Cave + Nite Jewel at Mercury Lounge
It was a bitter cold Thursday night but weather was not a deterrant for ticket holders and hopefuls who lined up outside of Mercury Lounge for the ultra cool and sold out self-titled bill! Ramona Gonzalez and her band Nite … Continue reading
Artist Spotlight: Mon Khmer
Mon-Khmer /ˈmoʊnˈkmɛər, -kəˈmɛər/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [mohn-kmair, -kuh-mair] –noun 1. a group of Austroasiatic languages that includes Mon, of Burma, and Khmer, the language of Cambodia. –adjective 2. of or pertaining to the Mon-Khmer. -noun 3. an awesome band from … Continue reading
Savoir Adore at Mercury Lounge
Last Thursday New York duo Savoir Adore and their live bandmates headlined Mercury Lounge with opening act Mon Khmer Khmer (whom I will profile separately.) I last caught Savoir Adore at Spike Hill for the L Magazine’s Northside Festival, but … Continue reading
