Just a little follow up to last week - we went to see the Local Natives at The Beach @ Governors Island on Saturday. Albeit a short show for how long it takes to get there, get settled in the sand with friends n' hunnies and after two hours, have to pack it up and head back home; it is definitely on our top 10 list of things to do for some NYC summer fun. At The Beach you grab a pint (eh hem, plastic party cup) of Six Point Ale, a Motz Burger (with a fixin's station, hello!) and chill out in the sand while listening to some really great music.
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Now for this week - Funny enough, the concert we are going to feature as the 'Must See' for the week is the Brooklyn Based, Grizzly Bear. The have a very similar sound and vibe to the Local Natives and dominate with their vocal harmonies and use of traditional and electric instruments.
Since their inception in 2004, Grizzly Bear has come out with three albums, two EP's and in 2008 played at a five day concert with Paul Simon and opened for Radiohead on their second leg of their North American tour. Since then, they have been noted by Jay-Z as "incredible" and he hoped that the indie rock scene would continue to push & influence hip-hop.
Show deets: The Beach @ Governors Island - Thursday, August 12th, 8PM.
Sorry to break your heart, but the show is SOLD OUT - but don't cry, you can score some sweetly cheap tix on cragislist for as little as $33 beans - just gotta act FAST -
click 'er here!
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If you're looking to kick up your party scene and really get down and boogie, check out
The Twelves from Rio, Brazil at an S&B fav spot, Santos Party House! They are classified as Electro-Pop and definitely know how to keep our bodies rocking. The Twelves played SXSW and Spin Magazine made them one of their nine unknown acts to watch at the event. Their live show is based on some sick musical improv blending live keyboards, drum machines, mash ups and remixing on the spot.
Click for Tix!
Check their song
Seven, kinda makes us wanna shout
"Is that you, Billy Ray?!"
Show deets: Santos Party House - $12! Thursday, August 12th, doors at 10pm (21+, sorry kids!)
Hope you enjoy our picks for the week!
-S&B
