Audio Absinthe

May 14
Thenewno2 played at The Regent downtown around Main and 5th.  You walk through a short hallway with different pieces of art hanging on the walls before entering the small theater which has a very intimate feel to it and surprisingly great acoustics. Thenewno2 played the best show I’ve seen from them yet. The fantastic set of psychedelic rock blended perfectly with the feeling and mood of the venue. It made for an incredibly enjoyable show. Lead singer Dhani Harrison took out a megaphone for “Give You Love” and the place started going wild.  Then I realized how quickly the room filled up for Thenewno2’s set. The fans came for a show and it was a great one. Another awesome moment came when keyboardist/guitarist/backup vocalist Jon Sadoff and Dhani both started shredding a heavy rock riff on their guitars right next to each other on the small stage with everyone in the audience jumping around, getting crazy, having a great time.

Thenewno2

MP3: Thenewno2 – Crazy Tuesday
MP3 link: Thenewno2 – Give You Love

After Thenewno2’s show downtown at the Regent, Danny Chaimson started his set at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. Chaimson is a talented singer/songwriter with a bluesy, funky jam band kind of sound. He put on a fun and impressive, feel good performance with a great crowd of his fans and friends. Although the artist only looks to be in his twenties, his music was that of a an old and refined blues soul. I was really impressed with the show and had yet another excellent music experience- two great shows in one night- now on to Vegas…

Danny Chaimson

Danny Chaimson – Raise Em Up

May 15-16
Vegas…

XS

May 17
Fight From Above played at Molly Malones in Hollywood and it was another awesome set. Lead singer Justin Miner was recovering from pneumonia and his voice still sounded incredible.  Their live shows have a much more aggressive, edgy sound than L.A. Kids, their debut full length album.  L.A. Kids is perfect the way it is, but you have to love it when a band turns it up a notch for the live performances.  The energy virtually explodes out of Dave on drums and Zack and Krook blast the crowd with guitar, bass, and backup vocals.  It was an energetic and enjoyably visceral live music experience and a perfect way to end the weekend….

Fight From Above

MP3: Fight From Above – Between The Curves

Fight From Above – Raindrops