Bradley Peterson - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Scott Peterson - Bass, Backing Vocals, Robby VanSaders - Drums, Tom Stuart - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Influences
Radiohead, U2, the Clash, Nada Surf, the Beatles, Elliott Smith, the Who, Nirvana, the Pixies, Arcade Fire, Led Zeppelin, Scout, Rawles Balls, Elliott Smith, Phantom Planet, Ours, Death Cab For Cutie, Remy Zero, Radio America, Matthew Sweet, Blur, Oasis, Echo and the Bunnymen, the Strokes, the Doves, Elbow, Interpol, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Bowie, Wilco
Sounds Like
Two-parts early-radiohead, one-part early U2, 1/2 teaspoon Clash, 1 tablespoon remy zero, put in a blender, stir, enjoy.
The Killers have left the building. And yes, it does feel as if someone -- Dick Clark, Kasey Kasem, Ed Sullivan -- should be present here, to deliver the somber news with that grave, stilted, '50s-esque announcer voice. The floor is a sticky mess; girls are in tears; the line that snaked toward the Mercury Lounge's entrance from down the block has finally been dismantled. The Killers -- hope, hype, and all -- have departed.
And Earlymay are still here, located awkwardly as the night's denouement. They very well may be playing one of the most difficult bill slots I've ever witnessed in all my years of show going. Not that the Killers were beyond reproach -- having seen the Las Vegas foursome play before, they were capable of much more confidence, much more precision. But the expectation -- not to mention a fair number of the people -- is gone. What's remains? What does it mean when an event ends, and you're left to knock out a plain old rock show?
It's a testament to the resolve and determination of Earlymay, then, that they not only sallied proudly into their set, but carried it off with determination, grace, and gumption. Moreover, in the wake of the Killers -- who, for better or worse, have more doctored-up artifice than you can shake a stick at -- Earlymay were refreshingly earnest, playing their emotionally rich music with a passionate, honest engine relentlessly driving it forward. Tonight they were the underdog, but for those who stayed, they demonstrated that they're not interested in playing the same old game. There were no tricks, no gimmicks, no fancy outfits, and no airs. Just purity, heart, electricity, dedication, and warmth.
-POP MATTERS
Concert Review
Devon Powers
MRNORTH @ The Diving Bell this saturday June 27th. Show starts at 10:30pm. Diving Bell is on Queens Blvd & 46th street. Take the 7 train to 46th st. see you there...
We are recording a LIVE ALBUM next week at The Trash Bar with 16 bands! Be There!
To be taped and filmed for a fall release on MegaPlatinum (it's gonna be a 4 record 7 inch vinyl set!)
On June 14th DJ Mojo & BREAKTHRURADIO.COM present the first in an ongoing series of live shows intended to epitomize the podcast station's mandate to bring to the public the best,most innovative and exciting music being made today. The bands below will give the audience an experience of good music, great fun and fantastic entertainment!
june 14 - $8 +++++++ BELL HOLLOW-10 CRUEL BLACK DOVE-11 APPOMATTOX-12 DESIRE LINES-9 LUDLOW LIONS-8
AND *DJ MOJO'S BIRTHDAY BASH - July 2 featuring Gary Lucas' Gods and Monsters* Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart) Billy Ficca (Television) Ernie Brooks (Jonathan Richmond & The Modern Lovers) Jason Candler (Hungry March Band) Joe Hendel (The Latest Show on Earth)
JOCK-8 WILD YAKS-11 TELENOVELA STAR-10 GARY LUCAS' GODS AND MONSTERS-12 RENMINBI-9
http://www.thetrashbar.com Brooklyn's best live music venue. Open bar 8-9 every night!
Hey Brad and Scott, Great to see you guys at Greenwood. To bad we could not spend more time going over the old days. We are going to have a Greenwood Reunion Weekend next summer so I will drop you an email with the dates, hopefully you can make it here. Take Care, Steve
Greetings from Chicago!!! Was flipping through my friends and thought I hadn't checked you guys out in awhile. Love the sound and love the new look Brad. Hope you guys are doing well.
