American Analog Set

After the show in Manhattan I took an instant chariot over the Brooklyn Bridge into the heart of Park Slope to catch one the performance of the mellow Austin rock band, American Analog Set. Amid rumors of their breaking up, the band had put out a statement that this was the last full on tour for an album, but they would still be making music together. Bands thoughts and decisions of the future are often mere speculation, but as I’d never seen them before, I decided it might be my last chance. The truth is only Miss Cleo really knows for sure. Finding a good spot to see the band is no problem at Southpaw no matter what time you arrive, as the entrance is located stage right. The band, led by the soft spoken guitarist Ken and the maracas shaking xylophonist, played their sweet tunes to the mild mannered crowd (excluding the huge rowdy dude who started cursing and got kicked out.) A few indie-rock college chicks were yelling out things like “Great ass,” and “Show us your face” to Lee. Ken told the crowd, “They’re only going to get drunker.” I saw the girls downstairs and told them to keep on with their good-natured heckling. With minor breaks for humor and slight disruption, the American Analog Set soothed the crowd with their laid-back style and catchy tunes. Maybe they’ll play New York again, maybe not. Ask Nostradamus.

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Posted on 11/20/2005 ( Permanent Link )
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