Last night Scott and I saw Lissy Trullie and The Virgins (aka the 2 bands of 2008) at Bowery Ballroom. Awesome show.
Lissy played all her best songs (including Hot Chip cover "Ready for the Floor") and despite the short set, it was perfection as usual. I wish more people knew her music, but I guess I can't hold anyone accountable until they release an album... let's hope we'll get some tangible tunes in Spring '09.
Sets change pretty fast at the Bowery, so imagine my absolute shock, surprise, and JOY at the fact that not even 30 minutes after Lissy left the stage, THE VIRGINS WALKED OUT TO THE STROKES' "IS THIS IT!!!!!" Scott and I screamed the words, along with Jules, and it was pretty much the most exciting moment in the concert. So appropriate. I have liked the Virgins for a while now, but this makes me absolutely adore them forever. I remember reading an interview one time where the Virgins were asked if they minded being compared to the Strokes, and Donald said something like, "not at all. We love the Strokes." Doesn't everyone?
The show was so much fun. Wade channeled my 8th grade friend Albert with black duct-taped pants. He also channeled a reverse Ross Jarman by standing on top of the drums.
Donald rocked the show with his Mick Jagger moves and sweet suspenders. I think they played every song on the album, but I was dancing around so much and singing that I can't be 100% sure. They played "Sweet Emotion" for the encore, which Drunkles (yes, Scott had devolved by this point) loved. It kicked ass, and I don't even really like that song.
I was sorry when it ended, as usual... but I have to say that I woke up today feeling extremely happy about the fact that I live in New York City and awesome music pervades this place. Some mornings all the little things come together, and no matter how brisk and teeth-chattering the wind is, you can't help but grin at the buildings shooting up around you and that glorious song, whatever it may be, that's blasting on your iPod. Of course you can guess I played today.......
