Ok
Go With The Booze and
and Eytan & The Embassy
Music Hall of Williamsburg
April 30, 2010
Written by Joshua Williams
Photographed by Amy Davidson
Opposite Photo:
Damian Kulash of OK Go
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So yeah yeah yeah, it’s
that Band from the Video right? The You Tube thing?
Hey, I’ll be the first to admit that is about
all I knew of Ok Go prior to going in. Well, except
for seeing them on Colbert a night or two before
the show. And you know what? These guys are more
than a viral video.
Damian Kulash of OK Go
They’re currently out in
support of a new album, and starting their own record
label in order to produce said album. Complete artistic
control? DIY? Two things you can always appreciate
from an artist even if it’s outside you preferred
genres. As far as the songs go, Ok Go crafts good
accessible slightly quirky indie pop/rock. Flaming
Lips came to mind a lot, although I’m not
sure why. Maybe it was the party atmosphere of the
set, which started off with a bang, and carried
an excellent energy level throughout their set.
So now I know more. These guys
aren’t just out to be noticed on a silly viral
video. They’re here to create, and they want
to do it with absolute abandon. And to that, I tip
my hat to them.
Chaz Tolliver of The Booze
Randy Michael and Chaz Tolliver of The Booze
Supporting Ok Go that night was
The Booze. Basically, someone went back in time,
kidnapped some Mod Kids from London circa 1965,
and brought them to the present day to play old
fashioned rock and soul. The frontman has a great
set of pipes, and was constantly on the move. A
little too derivative for me, BUT…they play
the formula extremely extremely well, and I’m
sure I would always have a good time seeing them
play.
Etyan & The Embassy
Opening was Eytan & The Embassy
of Brooklyn. Very good musicianship anchored by
pianist/singer/leader Eytan, and supported by a
host of very good musicians. Rooted in 70s soul/pop/rock,
and a little bit country if you ask me. Wasn’t
bad. I wished the horns had been allowed to play
more instead of being relegated to the usual sideman
position.
All in all, a good night for music.
Until next time.
okgo.net
http://www.myspace.com/okgo
myspace.com/thebooze
myspace.com/eytanmusic
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