TV on the Radio at First Ave

A few weeks ago Mary and I went to see “TV on the Radio” and “The Dirtbombs” at First Ave.

“The Dirtbombs” started off the show how I think every rock show should be started, two drummers pounding out a funky beat. I would challenge any foot in that place not to tap to their kickass rhythm section. It had been 7 or 8 years since I had last seen the “The Dirtbombs” and was pretty much only familiar with an old but classic album of theirs called “Ultraglide in Black.” They’ve had a few albums since then so I wasn’t sure how much I’d be familiar with but to my surprise they played a handful from Ultraglide. They did an excellent job energizing the crowd.

“TV on the Radio” took the stage and absolutely blew my mind. I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing them live before so this was my first time but in no way my last. These guys are amazing. Each and every person on the stage is extremly talented and has a great ear for sound and production. The amount of noise and layers they are able to replicate in their live show was truely a site to see. Next time TVOTR comes to town I am making it maditory that my friends go.