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Matthew Houk & Kim Krans
"About three quarters the way through the night, The Taking It Easy band left the stage to Houck to perform mostly solo. Joined by Family Band's Kim Krans on the song "Endless Pt. 1" off of Aw Come Aw Wry, and then briefly by his aforementioned metal god keyboard player on an electrifying version of "Wolves" from his 2008 album Pride, Houck turned down the volume but not the energy. If anything, his charisma and charm, which allowed him to pull off a key/capo change right in the middle of "My Dove, My Lamb" and receive only a mild chuckle from the audience, managed to fill the space that had once been occupied by the screech of feedback and the pounding of drums. After a few more solo numbers, the rest of the band finally returned to stage to close out the show, ending with an absolutely devastating version of the song "Los Angeles" that sent the crowd home entertained if not slightly unsettled." [ChunkyGlasses]Phosphorescent & Family Band ended their tour together Wednesday night at Brooklyn Bowl. More pictures from that show below...
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I'm really bummed to have missed this one. Matthew Houck is super talented.
Posted by Anonymous | May 13, 2011 9:41 AM
Perhaps the reviewer should have also mentioned the "endless" clashing and thudding of the adjacent bowling alley (replete with continual chatter), which made the show (esp. the 'solo' portions)something of a drag for both the band and spectators. A great band brought low by a lousy venue...wasn't the first time, won't be the last. The Brooklyn Bowl is a gutter ball of a club.
Posted by Gatz | May 13, 2011 9:54 AM
ladies and gentlemen ... start your razors (and shave)!
Posted by Anonymous | May 13, 2011 10:19 AM
nickelback
Posted by Anonymous | May 13, 2011 10:44 AM
It was really boring. Seriously, really really boring.
Posted by Anonymous | May 13, 2011 12:11 PM
the sound sucked. whose fault is that?
Posted by Anonymous | May 13, 2011 12:16 PM
yes boring
Posted by Anonymous | May 13, 2011 12:32 PM
one of the best concerts I've ever been to. seriously.
Posted by Anonymous | May 23, 2011 3:54 AM