As this happened during the data death week, I didn’t get to post about this show. Blonde Redhead at the Independent. Once again, the Independent and their “open camera” policy lets me down, as they wouldn’t let my pro camera indoors. So, my shots kind of sucked, since I just had to snap shots more or less as I was walking out with my bag during the encore.

But, you know, it actually lets me enjoy the show without thinking about shots, so maybe it’s a good thing? Amazingly, this was the first show in a long time where I wasn’t standing next to some one horribly annoying (screaming dude, makeout couple, stoner fratboy, fist-pumper, etc, etc), which you know, helped the show be far more enjoyable.

They mainly played tracks from their latest (and greatest) album “23″, and you know, they kind of kicked some ass. BR has a strange sound, but it comes through as a big rock band sound when played live, and it all kind of worked. In a bigger venue, I don’t think it would, but for a small place like the Indy, yes. Also impressive, they sold out two nights at this venue, and it was absolutely packed on the second night – full sell out with people jammed to every edge of the place. Since when did Blonde Redhead suddenly get popular? They could have easily played a Fillmore show and filled it.

Apparently they’re working on a new LP for 2009, but you know, that seems difficult if you’re touring around, but what do I know. Anyhow. Blonde Redhead. Recommended.