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Devotchka @ South Street Seaport, NYC | Pics
"Melding gypsy-folk instrumentation with Southwestern-sounding guitars, DeVotchKa make lovelorn indie that sounds like Calexico playing Gogol Bordello songs or Modest Mouse embracing the accordion..." [Village Voice]
Devotchka headlined the show at South Street Seaport in NYC on Wed. August 10th, 2005, though about 1/4 of the crowd left after opener Clap Your Hands Say Yeah finished playing.
And here's my cheesy synopsis...
Warm weather, a high heeled wearing tuba player, the East River, gypsy rock, a cool breeze, danceable songs, and some beautifully lit ships made for an enjoyable (and free) evening.
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Posted on August 11, 2005 12:22 PM
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Comments (4)
i did a tour with devotchka opening for a few weeks. they are an amazing band and super nice people to boot. nice to see them getting attention in nyc.
3 cheers.
Posted by pushing faders | August 11, 2005 12:35 PM
To anyone who attended the CYHSY show, I was wondering if can get some advice...
How early did the crowd start forming? Did the band start promptly at 7PM? I want to see Tarantula next Friday, but work in NJ.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Anonymous | August 11, 2005 5:08 PM
Well..
1) I wouldn't compare the crowd for CYHSY to Tarantula, but the area in front of the stage was full by 7:00.
2) The show started promptly at 7pm, but it wasn't CYHSY. An unannounced opener played.
Posted by brooklynvegan | August 11, 2005 5:29 PM
great photos. fyi, Devothcka will be playing Irving Plaza tomorrow nite, the 15th for CMJ. then they'll be back again on 10/6 at the Symphony Space with Lhasa and on 10/28 at Webster Hall w/Dresden Dolls. Catch them now - New York is a long way from Denver!
Posted by demoizelle | September 14, 2005 10:18 PM