The A-Bones / Vivians / King Khan & the BBQ Show : Bowery Ballroom : 11/30/08

During my T-Givs trip back east I stumbled upon a sweet trio of acts playing at one of my favorite venues. I had never seen or heard of any of these bands before, which is sometimes the best way to experience a live band . . . pure, with no expectations. All three delivered, especially doo-wop / punk duo King Khan & the BBQ Show (myspace) with their attitude and stage presence. The A-Bones opened up very well, including their pianist / guitar player Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo. The Vivians were probably good, but their sounds were over-droned and too loud, inhibiting me from deciphering very details in their tunes. I’d be interested in hearing that female trio’s studio recordings. Too bad my pics didn’t come out better!