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Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub, NYC | pics

Nouvelle Vague which translates to “new wave” in English, and bossa nova in Portuguese, revisits a number of both Marc and Olivier’s favourite tracks from the early eighties, taking in bands such as The Clash, Joy Division, and the Cure in a stunning combination of bossa nova, jazz and sixties pop.” [Amazon]

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

I didn’t know what to expect from the French band that play cover songs. They put on a great show. Joe’s Pub was standing-room only Saturday night (Sept 10, 2005), and the three leading ladies knew how to work the crowd with their range in voices and a bit of humor. The highlight was probably their attempt at testing the level of audience shyness with a sing-along to their extended rendition of the Dead Kennedy’s Too Drunk to F*ck. Other favorites included Joy Division’s Love Will Tear us Apart, Depeche Mode’s Just Can’t Get Enough, and The Clash’s Guns of Brixton. You can catch them two more times during CMJ.

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Stream 3 songs and watch a video on their website.

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub

* Gothamist reviewed the show
* The Modern Age was there too.
* Daily Refill has an MP3
* Tale of Two Cities recommends Nouvelle Vague for CMJ
* I missed them last time they were here.

Previously
Nouvelle Vague Tour Dates | CMJ 2005
Keren Ann & Nouvelle Vague | The French are Coming
Nouvelle Vague | Reviews, Shows, etc…
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