The Equestrian, interpreted by Bunny

Ah Les Savy Fav. I’ve seen them at least ten times already, and after each show, I don’t have much new to say except that they left me completely satisfied. Highlights from this one: it was a record release show, and my first time in the new Music Hall of Williamsburg. MHW rose from the remnants of NorthSix. While I loved NorthSix and have many great memories of shows there, it doesn’t have anything no the new place. MHW is basically the Bowery Ballroom, except in Brooklyn. The layout is largely the same, except the balcony bar has its own room, which is a nice spot to chill out. The sound system may actually be better, as it’s brand new, and they folks at Bowery Presents have a little more experience under their belt building venues. I’m thrilled to have a venue of this caliber in Brooklyn. My only complaint: couldn't you have picked a better name? I nearly always refer to it as the new NorthSix, which feels about half as long and twice as descriptive.
So naturally, having a new venue and a new sound system to play with, Les Savy Fav turned it up LOUD. The winner of a LSF video contest, was announced who was all of 8 years old and pretty pumped to be on the stage at a rock show. She was also very cute. And, like any other LSF show, there were many shenanigans and costume changes. Tim Harrington eventually ended up in his underwear, everyone got drunk and rocked. What a great band, who seemed very comfortable as a five piece again. For those who didn’t give their newest, Let’s Stay Friends a chance, I’d recommend you reconsider. It’s definitely an evolution for them, and it’s aged quite well.

Labels: Concert Reviews, Les Savy Fav