I took a couple of days off work after election day—Local 3 in the house—because the Thrillas and NRSV were opening for the Bad Brains at Irving Plaza. K Luv suggested I meet them at the joint around 5:30, so I figured I'd make an afternoon of my commute to the show.
Enjoy...
My starting point. The iLLage. Also known as the Vill, the Q.V., or, to the purists, Queens Village...
hitting the trail in Central Park...
To the business at hand...
I met up with the mullato and Dixon at the venue and barely had enough time to dry off before Dean-Thrilla called me up to pick up some Old English 800 for the performance—its a NRSV standard. Irving Plaza is located at Irving Place and 15th Street. 10 years ago I could have walked next door and picked up any manner of malt liquor, but in today's NYC this has become a more difficult task, thankfully Pedro's Market on 4th Avenue and 17th street came through in the clutch...
As always......hardcore-ing their lousy asses off...
...No Redeeming Social Value
And of course the main event...
...the Bad Brains
The Bad Brains have had multiple lineups over the years, however, last night the original lineup of HR, Dr. Know, Daryl, and Earl performed. HR is legendary for his moodiness, arrogance and egotism over the years, one of the main reasons the band has broken up so many times and added other members. These days HR seems at peace, maybe too peaceful. Apparently he is packing his chalice a little heavier than most. Nevertheless, he still knows how to put it down.
I and I really does survive.
The moral of the story is this, play hooky, strap on a soundtrack, and walk amongst the vampires every once and while...
...it does a body good.
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