Posted by The G on May 9, 2012 under G Reviews | 
Photos by G.
Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine
Florence Welch is a born performer! Her band Florence and the Machine performed a sold out show at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2012. The show was being broadcast on the TV channel FUSE, so Florence asked the crowd during the first song if we wouldn’t mind standing up, and the rest of the show had a festival-like atmosphere despite being in the classy and legendary venue. Florence mentioned many times how great it was to be playing at the famous Radio City and that she feels like New York is like a second home to her. The crowd returned the love and then some!
Rock to the F-l-o!
Before the song “Raise it Up,” she asked the crowd if people would get up on their partner’s shoulders like the do at festivals, and the crowd had no problem complying! She engaged the crowd in many sing-a-longs and ran back and forth (barefoot, no less) across the stage with her flowing dress at times channeling Stevie Nicks and at other times channeling Siouxsie Sioux. Florence’s voice is powerful and booming and I recall from the last time I saw her live, her voice and amazing stage presence flow out effortlessly.
Florence!
My only slight gripe with the show was that it seemed a bit short. She played for about an hour and a half, totaling 13 songs. She did play favorites such as “Dog Days are Over,” “Raise It Up,” “Cosmic Love,” “Shake It Out” and “What The Water Gave Me,” and “Leave My Body,” but considering she only has two albums, it seemed like a bunch of songs were omitted. “Drumming,” “Hurricane Drunk,” “My Boy Builds Coffins,” “You Got The Love” and “Breaking Down” come to mind. However, my thoughts on seeing Florence and The Machine have not change. She’s an electrifying performer and there is no doubt that she will be soon selling out stadiums across the world. And what a sight it will be watching her slay huge crowds with her strangeness and charm.
See the set list after the jump.
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Posted by The G on April 14, 2012 under Encounters with G |
Photo by G.
Daniel Tosh and Geoffrey Dicker
I think Daniel Tosh is the funniest person on the planet. One thing he is serious about is not using blue Sharpie. Thanks for the photo op Daniel!
Posted by The G on April 12, 2012 under G Reviews |
Photos by G.
Jarvis Cocker of Pulp
Pulp. Radio City Music Hall. April 11, 2012. Epic! Wow! I haven’t had this much fun at a show in a long time. It’s been 14 years since British rockers Pulp have played in New York and it’s been worth the wait. Playing their second of 2 sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall, the 2 hour set was a non-stop party of great songs, lights, rock and roll, hilarious anecdotes from lead singer Jarvis Cocker, crowd sing-a-longs and fun times!
Pulp!
The show began just before 9 PM with laser projected statements not unlike those found in the liner notes of Pulp albums. Questions like “Are you ready?” “Are you sure?” and “Do You Remember The First Time?” flashed across Radio City Music Hall and then the band launched into “Do You Remember The First Time?” What a great way to open the show! Between every single song, lead singer Jarvis Cocker told funny anecdotes about songs (including a chat about astrology – he’s a fellow Virgo as well), and called our crowd “the hardcore fans” as this was initially the first Pulp show in New York, but a second night was added due to ticket demand. That show ended up becoming the first night due to scheduling issues with the venue.
Pulp
During tracks like the ode-to -taking-drugs-at-a-festival song “Sorted For E’s and Wizz,” a very trippy laser light show was being projected throughout Radio City Music Hall and I think the laser lights could have been seen from the bathrooms at Radio City! The band utilized great lighting throughout the show from neon letters that spelled out “P-U-L-P” (see photo above), had screens behind the band that showed all kinds of cool and colorful visuals and during the song “I Spy,” Jarvis Cocker had some sort of device that he shined at the audience and it projected his camera onto the overhead screens.
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Tags: 2012, April 11, Images, Jarvis Cocker, Live, New York, Photos, Pulp, Radio City Music Hall, Review, Set List, What Time Do They Go On
Posted by The G on March 4, 2012 under Encounters with G |
Photo by Russell Brand’s friend.
Russell Brand and Geoffrey Dicker
Russell Brand might be getting a divorce but nothing can stop him from doing what he does best – being funny. I saw Russell Brand prior to his performance at the Secret Policeman’s Ball, a benefit for Amnesty International, at Radio City Music Hall on March 4, 2012. He was in a huge rush, but still took the time to take a photo with me. But he didn’t pause, so the photo came out a bit blurry for my taste. A little while later, I saw him again and he asked if I was satisfied with my original photo (not posted here), When I said that I wasn’t, he convinced his friend to take another picture. But not before he told me that I need to work on taking better photos (Oh Russell, if you only knew). Right as his friend was about to snap the photo, Russell put his arm around me and said “I’m gonna make a funny face. It’ll be better.” He was right! What a fun and funny experience! Thanks Russell!
Posted by The G on July 3, 2011 under Street Art |
Photo by G. Art by BluDog10003.
BluKiss by BluDog10003
So romantic!
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