May 30, 2008 Visuals by the Joshua Light Show Issue Project Room NYC Spiritual Unity is Marc Ribot's tribute to the music of Albert Ayler and features Henry Grimes, who played bass in Ayler's band back in the 60s.
All-Night Indian Classical Music Concert 9pm May 10, 2008 to 9am the next morning St. John's the Divine Cathedral NYC
After the aforementioned Oneida show in Brooklyn, I headed uptown to St. John's the Divine for the all-night Indian Classical Music concert. Chai and samosas in the basement. Sitar and tabla in the cathedral.
Oneida Light show by Mighty Robot May 10, 2008 Secret Project Robot NYC Oneida is quickly becoming one of my favorite bands to see live. They approach psychadelic rock with a ferocious intensity (propelled in large part by Kid Millions able attack of his drum kit) and experimental creativity that gets things just about right to these ears.