[narlus]

well there was a 3 day delay in the SotD duties...went to see rock shows sat (cambridge) and sun (NYC) and got back yesterday...busy. in a span of 13 days, i'll have seen 6 gigs (2 to go, tomorrow and friday).

anyway, the show i went to on sat night was the 1st ever tour of Aussie legends Radio Birdman. taking a heavy dose of Stooges and early Blue Oyster Cult, this band led by Dr Deniz Tek (no ****, a real MD) absolutely scorched the place, leaving no doubt that old men can rock the house. holy crap. and they've released a record (25 years on from their last, _Living Eyes_) which is actually a joy to listen to...the Stones et al should pay attention.

i took a ton of pictures (in between trying to shield my gear from flying bodies and beer) but i was on assignment for a mag, so i can only give you a quickie of rob. if i may say so, i've got two pictures of deniz which i think are the best gig photos i've ever taken.

We've Come So Far (To Be Here Today)

rob (not looking any) younger

 

[urbaindk]

One word> RAWK!

 

[narlus]

this thread needs Partsy and VB.

even though rob was rocking the skullet, goddamn did these boys COOK! and it was the loudest show i've been to in sometime. even w/ earplugs firmly inserted, my ears were ringing all the next day, due to the stacks of marshalls.

 

[partsbara]

just got the PM narlus.. thanks... great shots...

go the birdman !!!

 

[Del]

I was tempted to go see Radio Birdman. I got into them a while back and listened to their "hits" album really heavily. Man With Golden Helmet is such a kick ass song. And Into the Maelstrom and New Race... I gotta get that disc out again.

It's good to hear after so long they still put on a good show. More people definitely should be turned on to this great rock band.

 

[narlus]

they closed w/ the 1-2 bang of "Search and Destroy" and "New Race". i thought the club was gonna explode.

 

[stevew]

I liked it.

 

[Del]

This is a good song - it's good to see them still doing it right after such a long hiatus. It's even got their signature piano style

The piano came on as I was typing this and I dig it!

 

[Bicyclist]

Some of it reminds me of Queens of the Stone Age (primarily the drums). I liked the piano too, but the singer irritates me a bit. Good song overall, though.