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David Byrne skips Loser's Lounge for Jenny Lewis
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"Loser’s Lounge is one of those New York City treasures that help make fighting through the crowded sidewalks and the rest of the daily hassles we face worthwhile." [The Villager]
I have nothing but love for the Loser's Lounge, but of course there's gonna be some backlash when people find out that, instead of the Beastie Boys, Television, Blondie, or even David Byrne and his real Talking Heads playing the fourth-to-last night ever at CBGB, CBGB's books your Talking Heads tribute act instead. Some thought maybe the real David Byrne would show up anyway - maybe to join them on stage for a song or two. Didn't happen. In fact, according to numerous commenters, David was enjoying himself further uptown at the Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins show at Town Hall.
JENNY LEWIS @ TOWN HALL, NYC | OCT 12, 2006 (CRED)
WILLY MASON (opening) @ TOWN HALL, NYC | OCT 12, 2006 (CRED)
GLENNIS WAS AT TOWN HALL TOO
"I then went and watched the most adorable and wonderful concert at Town Hall; Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins. I'm absolutely head over heels in love in a non-lesbo (but totes Glesbo) fashion with JL. Watch this video of her as a teen being interviewed by the crappy show "Teen Set" in 1991. She tries on hats and jumps on a trampoline."
MICHAEL WENT TO CBGB
"The band last night was the Loser's Lounge - a group that did covers of Talking Heads, Brian Eno, etc... but each song had a new singer who had once graced the CBGB's stage. I didn't know a lot of the names but their stories were all similar, 'I played here back in 1981! I can't believe it's over.'
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Above photos by Bao.
Loser's Lounge next gigs will be in tribute to Elton John - Dec. 14, 15 & 16 @ Joe's Pub.
David Byrne recently saw Joanna Newsom and Under Byen while at Pop Montreal. Chart Attack says Under Byen was drowned out by crowd chatter.
Listen to the October 15th Jenny Lewis concert on NPR. You can also listen to Built to Spill.
The Watson Twins (sans Jenny) are opening for Oakley Hall and Shooter Jennings at Irving Plaza on November 4th. It's part of CMJ. You may remember a post about Shooter at Bonnarroo.
Previously
Talking Heads (impersonators) playing CBGB Thursday
Willy Mason in, Little Willies out as Jenny Lewis opener
Madball @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics
Posted on October 13, 2006 3:46 PM
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I saw so many people being hassled by security for taking photos. Bao, how did you do it?
Does anyone know if the hard line on photo taking was the venues or Jenny's?
Posted by fan | October 13, 2006 4:06 PM
what time did Jenny Lewis take the stage last night?
Posted by muzack lover | October 13, 2006 4:18 PM
Jenny took the stage around 9:30 PM or so. Wow, what an incredible show. I also spotted gvb fave Annie Clark of the Polyphonic Spree (aka St. Vincent) in the audience. Somebody cell phone went off during a very quiet moment in Jenny's solo acoustic encore of "Rabbit Fur Coat," which garnered some cute giggles from her, and then she started the song over.
Posted by Zach | October 13, 2006 4:39 PM
I have one extra ticket for orchestra, section P tonight. email me if you're interested...
jlc527@nyu.edu
Posted by Joe | October 13, 2006 4:54 PM
i think she came on just after 9pm. but yeah, security was really anal about picture taking last night. even during the final song, the guy next to me was hassled by the guard to not take pictures. I'm not sure who's policy it is because during the recent Regina spektor and sufjan stevens shows, we werent allowed to take pix either. depends on where you're sitting, i guess. i was in the 2nd row and security was at the front of the stage's sides.
Posted by Rod | October 13, 2006 9:22 PM
I was at both shows. Jenny can do no wrong! What's up with the polaroid only rule?
PS>>>>>SEAN, where are you....Land L
Posted by liz | October 14, 2006 9:56 PM
The photo policy is Jenny's for this tour. She feels awkward, apparently, seeing pictures of herself online. She will, however, allow people to take pictures with polaroids!
Posted by laura | October 15, 2006 6:16 PM
What's up L&L!!!! LOL
Both nights were great shows and I loved that by the second night the new songs were familiar so we could clap & sing along. Good times...
Anyone hear the NPR show? I think the NYC "Handle With Care"'s sounded even better but I'm just happy to have seen it live now and having a copy from the stream is pretty nice too.
I can't wait for them to come back around!
Posted by Sean | October 17, 2006 6:06 PM