LCD Soundsystem's final show at Madison Square Garden

Already being hailed in certain circles as the concert of the decade, LCD Soundsystem performed their final show at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011.
Frontman, James Murphy, and band may of put on the performance of their career, it's just too bad it was their last show ever. The band's self imposed retirement was announced in February and not surprisingly, tickets sold out in just minutes. Fans actually traveled from most parts of the globe to see this historic concert. And those who were lucky enough to attend were treated to over 3 hours of live music...the evening was peppered by many special guests including Shit Robot, Arcade Fire, Reggie Watts, choir ensembles, and even LCD's original guitarist, Phil Mossman. It was the type of concert that will be talked and written about by fans and critics alike 10 years from now.

The energy at the Garden drew to such a fever pitch at times the rafters continously trembled. As the "best funeral ever" came to an end, the last song was probably the saddest of the night. Murphy sounded nostalgic as he said how it was the last time they were playing, "NY I love you, but you're bringing me down". LCD rocked their way to the very end leaving the stage during a massive balloon drop from the ceiling. It was completely epic!


Photos by Joe Ryan/ ryanfoto.com

Aziz Ansari (of NBC's Parks & Recreation) crowd surfing

Video by Joe Ryan






Setlist:

INTRO: “I’m Not In Love” by 10cc
Dance Yrself Clean
Drunk Girls
I Can Change
Time To Get Away
Get Innocuous!
Daft Punk Is Playing At My House
Too Much Love
All My Friends
Tired (w/ “Heart of the Sunrise” by Yes)
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Set 2
45:33 Part One
45:33 Part Two (w/ Reggie Watts)
Sound of Silver
45:33 Part Four
45:33 Part Five (w/ Shit Robot)
45:33 Part Six
Freak Out/Starry Eyes
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Set 3
Us v Them
North American Scum (w/ Arcade Fire)
Bye Bye Bayou (Alan Vega cover)
You Wanted A Hit
Tribulations
Movement
Yeah (Crass Version)
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Set 4
Someone Great
Losing My Edge (w/ “Da Funk” by Daft Punk)
Home
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Set 5
All I Want
Jump Into the Fire (Harry Nilsson Cover)
New York, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down (with “Twin Peaks Theme”)

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Holy Ghost! at Trocadero in Philadelphia 2011

Holy Ghost! (DFA Records) performed at The Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia, PA on March 31, 2011.
Photos by Joe Ryan/ ryanfoto.com

They are touring in support of their new self titled debut album, released in
March 2011. The 10-song LP will include a few guest appearances (Luke Jenner from the Rapture; Chris Glover from Penguin Prison; and – really – Michael McDonald) and though it will certainly yield more evidence of Holy Ghost!'s place at the top of the heap of dance music makers.

Known around the globe for their party starting singles and their unparalleled ability to get bodies moving on the dancefloor, Holy Ghost! have developed from an in demand DJ duo to a full live band crafting disco-tinged pop songs that satisfy equally on the dancefloor and in a car.

Official band website

Read about Holy Ghost! in Girlie Action


Tour dates through April 2011:

04/05 MONTREAL, QC
Club Soda (w/ Cut Copy)

04/06 NEW YORK, NY
Terminal 5 (w/ Cut Copy)

04/07 TORONTO, ON
Sound Academy (w/ Cut Copy)

04/08 CHICAGO, IL
Riviera (w/ Cut Copy)

04/09 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
First Avenue (w/ Cut Copy)

04/12 SEATTLE, WA
Showbox Sodo (w/ Cut Copy)

04/16 SAN FRANCISCO, CA
The Grand Ballroom @ Regency (w/ Cut Copy)

04/17 SAN FRANCISCO, CA
The Grand Ballroom @ Regency (w/ Cut Copy)

04/20 DALLAS, TX
Granada Theater (w/ Cut Copy)

04/22 AUSTIN, TX
Stubbs BBQ (w/ Cut Copy)

04/23 NEW ORLEANS, LA
Republic (w/ Cut Copy)

04/29 BROOKLYN, NY
Music Hall of Williamsburg

Kevin Fowler at Cowboys Dance Hall - March 19, 2011

Kevin Fowler is one of country music's "bad boys". Not in the sense that he gets in trouble, but his music has a kick ass attitude that combines country and rock in a way that leaves you wanting more. He plays to the crowd with humor and the southern attitude that Texas musicians are known for. Never boring, this concert was almost 3 hours of non-stop entertainment. To see the entire gallery, visit: www.rrisemasphotography.com. All photos property of RRisemas Photography.

Concert photos by Robin Risemas, RRisemas Photography, 2011.

I'm not dead yet.

In February of 2010 rumors began to spread that Gordon Lightfoot had passed away. " I was quite surprised to hear it myself ". Lightfoot went on to say " I haven't so much airplay in weeks. Gordon Light was at the dentist at the time the news released and heard it on the radio on his way home.

Gordon Lightfoot and his band played at The Hershey Theater in Hershey Pa. this past Friday. Beginning his career in coffee house's in Toronto Ontario in 1962 this was his first time in Hershey Pa and performed 2 50 min sets with a 2 song encore. He switched back and forth with his 12 string and 6 string guitars.

Performing many of their hits over the years such as Early Morning Rain, If You Could Read My Mind, Sundown, Carefree Highway, Rainy Day People and The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald.

Lightfoot talked about the loss of his long time guitarist Terry Clements who had been with him for over 40 years. Other band members included Rick Haynes (1969) on bass, Barry Keane (1976) on drums, Mike Heffernan (1981) 0n keyboards and Cater Lancaster who is now on guitar.

By Don McGurrin

Enter The Haggis at Waterville Opera House - Central Maine USA

 ETH photographs from March 10, 2011 - Waterville Opera House , Waterville Maine USA - © 2011 Conall O'Brien All Rights Reserved - obiephotography_at_hotmail.com

Toronto, Canada based World Celtic rock band -  Enter the Haggis performed March 10, 2011 at the 925-seat Waterville Opera House, booked by Sweet People Productions.  Affectionately known as "ETH" and well versed in performing in Northern New England's many opera houses , Enter the Haggis is touring in support of the band’s new album Gutter Anthems. Being Irish blooded I was inspired to create photographs of their performance leading up to St. Patrick's Day later this same week. Photographs by Conall O'Brien.


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Enter The Haggis

Craig Downie – bagpipes, harmonica, whistle, vocals

 Enter The Haggis

Trevor Lewington – vocals, guitar

Brian Buchanan – vocals, fiddle, keyboards, guitar
Craig Downie – bagpipes, harmonica, whistle, vocals
Mark Abraham – bass, vocals
Bruce McCarthy – drums

Enter The Haggis play a combination of rousing drinking songs with well-arranged original rock and pop tunes. 

Brian Buchanan – vocals, fiddle, keyboards, guitar

Craig Downie – Enter The Haggis 

Craig Downie - Highland bagpipes, Trevor Lewington - guitar

Enter the Haggis's Craig Downie

Mark Abraham – bass, vocals

Brian Buchanan – vocals

Trevor Lewington – vocals, guitar

Trevor Lewington – vocals, guitar

Brian Buchanan

  The band has been playing since 1996. I caught a ETH show at Boothbay Harbor Opera House several yrs back and this is my first chance to see them since drummer James Campbell retired from performing, to be taken over by Bruce McCarthy.

Brian, Bruce, Mark

Brian Buchanan -  fiddle, keyboards

Enter The Haggis

The Waterville Opera House, a historic municipal building also housing Waterville's City Hall is now closed for renovations and Enter The Haggis was invited back again for this farewell to the original space.

Enter The Haggis

Photographs © 2011 Conall O'Brien All rights reserved.
obiephotography_at_hotmail.com

For those ETH-heads local  to Northern New England there are some great shows scheduled including Blue Ocean Music Hall on Boston's North shore April 6th, TWO more shows in Maine, one at The Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath- April 30th, and the day before- April 29th at The Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield, ME. For up to date current tour listings please visit ETH's tour guide now . 

For interesting history of The Waterville Opera House click here.

Click here for Live performance VIDEO by Enter The Haggis of "The Litter and the Leaves" on national morning show CTV Canada AM on March 17, 2009. From the band's new album "Gutter Anthems" which is available from United For Opportunity

Enter The Haggis on Facebook

Devotchka 3-21-11