The Lisps @ Pianos: Pepper Spray My Heart Away
Well, it's about time! Somehow failed attempt after failed attempt, I FINALLY witnessed The Lisps' live show last night at Pianos. And they did not disappoint.
The band's 45-minute set included many tunes from their debut EP, The Vain The Modest And The Dead, as well as a handful of newbies and even a spoken word performance with assistance from their friend 'William S Burroughs' (love it!).
The poem was about what a lackluster year 2006 had been, and it was read with extreme disgust... hysterical! Definitely a highlight of the night, as was the set-closing 'Pepper Spray', which is easily my favorite track of theirs.
Having never seen The Lisps before I definitely felt an anti-folk vibe to many of their songs (a la a less confrontational/naughty Moldy Peaches). In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Cesar was a long lost relative to Adam Green! Cesar and Sammy (pictured) exchange and combine vocals for nearly their entire set always running the fine line between hilarity and provocativeness. Is the South Bronx the new Sidewalk Cafe? Hmm.
Missed the show last night? Well, you are in luck because they will be in Greenpoint tonight (keep in mind the G train is acting all sorts of weird this weekend) for the Pop Tarts/Battering Room-curated bill. If you can brave the MTA buses, I suggest you pay The Lisps a visit. More info on that event here!
MP3: The Lisps - Pepper Spray
The band's 45-minute set included many tunes from their debut EP, The Vain The Modest And The Dead, as well as a handful of newbies and even a spoken word performance with assistance from their friend 'William S Burroughs' (love it!).
The poem was about what a lackluster year 2006 had been, and it was read with extreme disgust... hysterical! Definitely a highlight of the night, as was the set-closing 'Pepper Spray', which is easily my favorite track of theirs.
Having never seen The Lisps before I definitely felt an anti-folk vibe to many of their songs (a la a less confrontational/naughty Moldy Peaches). In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Cesar was a long lost relative to Adam Green! Cesar and Sammy (pictured) exchange and combine vocals for nearly their entire set always running the fine line between hilarity and provocativeness. Is the South Bronx the new Sidewalk Cafe? Hmm.
Missed the show last night? Well, you are in luck because they will be in Greenpoint tonight (keep in mind the G train is acting all sorts of weird this weekend) for the Pop Tarts/Battering Room-curated bill. If you can brave the MTA buses, I suggest you pay The Lisps a visit. More info on that event here!
MP3: The Lisps - Pepper Spray
Labels: concert review, pianos, the lisps
posted by m | 10:59 AM
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the lisps seriously rock my socks off.
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