On tour with Bottomless Pit and Kadane Bros
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08:59:26 am on July 19, 2008 | # |
I spent last weekend, doing four shows running sound for Bottomless Pit and the Kadane Brothers. The whole weekend was really fun, but some highlights:
- New York show @ Knitting Factory: my last few experiences at the Knit (save for house sound guy Jason, who is always great) have left a lot to be desired, but this show went smoothly and everyone was happy. Excellent, enthusiastic crowd. The excellent Kahoots of Martha’s Vineyard opened, playing a lot of new stuff. New record should be really great.
- Boston @ Middle East: Chris Brokaw opened with one of the most diverse sets I’ve ever heard from him — some electric, some acoustic, some instrumental. Captivating. Every time I play the Middle East, I swear I’m not going to eat there again, but I did enjoy my Foul Modammas. Next time in Boston, though, we’re hitting Baraka, the Tunisian place I love so dearly.
- Montreal @ Divan Orange: had Schwartz’s smoked meat sandwiches and two dozen Fairmount bagels. Everything else was a blur. Very fun promoter, and one of my favorite cities.
- Toronto @ Sneaky Dee’s: Boris was up the street at Lee’s Palace. How you going to compete with that?
I can’t say enough good things about Bottomless Pit, as a band and as people. I’m honored to know them.
