Busy P @ the Studio @ Webster Hall - March 25, 2009

Earlier this week I got a double dose of Busy P, seeing him at the Bloc Party after-party at the Studio at Webster Hall on Wednesday, as well as at Roseland Ballroom on Thursday where he opened for the Prodigy. Despite there being some overlap (see partial setlists below), each night was very enjoyable. Wednesday night's had more of a crazy party vibe, while Thursday's seemed to be more planned out. At Roseland Busy P gradually won over the crowd, that seemed to be made up of a lot of die-hard Prodigy fans, by starting his set off with a lot of darker, creepy, and more minimal tracks before working into more mainstream electro. By the end of the set most of the crowd was into it and he drew in those who weren't, by playing the crowd pleaser "No Sleep Til Brooklyn". Everyone chanted along, the set ending with an enthusiastic crowd, eager to see the Prodigy...

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Hercules & Love Affair @ Irving Plaza - Aug 8, 2008 (Eduardo)

Friday (August 15) there are some more events that are outside of my usual listening, but might be interesting:

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The new venue with an identity crisis. The popular former weekly party (and associated celebrities) that everyone loves to hate. A new website. A British band signed to Domino. Their labelmate on the ones and twos. Other stuff.....

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