So after a several year hiatus, The Posies are back. They’ve released a new album and finally a new website which is quite amazing. I’ve been a fan of this band since I was in grammar school and is quite possibly my favorite band. Although the new album “Every Kind of Light” doesn’t hold up like their previous efforts, there are a few gems and it’s just an excuse to tour which these guys are pros at. I’ve seen this band at sold out arenas to intimate spaces like Maxwell’s, and they always put on a killer show. This night was no exception.
I was surprised to see the Bowery Ballroom so empty, but the fans that did show up were hard core and knew every song. Some were peeps that I had met at previous Posies shows in the tri-state area. I was very eager to see them play again and to test out their new material. It was Jon Auer’s birthday so a steady stream of tequilla was being supplied. They opened the show with a new song and the place went nuts. They proceeded to play all their hits as if they were playing them for the first time. After a few songs, Ken Stingfellow jumps down from the stage with his guitar and mic to perform the next few. It was amazing to be right next to him singing along. There was so much energy in the show. For their finale they let anybody, including my friend Alison, get up on stage to be “dancers”. After the encore they destroyed the stage. Some shows are musically perfect. Some shows are just fun. This show was both and it may be the best concert I have ever been to in all my concert goings….Really.
Here are some pictures of the show and a live track.