We Are Scientists like to go incognito in NYC. Last week, they assumed the name "Beat Up Fellas" in order to test out some new material in front of a live audience. I caught the first show at Luna Lounge. The new stuff was okay (I've never been that big a fan of theirs). I really liked the first song best (setlist pic above). Most of the time though I was distracted with the thought that the bassist, Chris Cain, looks like my homeboy Grant due to his new hairdo. Striking resemblance.
I missed the headliner, The Long Blondes, but didn't miss the sultry Nicole Atkins. My first time catching her and yes, I was smitten from the first note. What the hell took me so long to catch her live? She's from area for crying out loud!!
A little bit Stevie Nicks, a little bit Patsy Cline, a little bit Grace Slick. She's got an album coming out next month, Neptune City, that I'm sure I'll be picking up. In the mean time I'll get my fill watching the video for the title track:
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