Rilo Kiley played two shows in NYC this week (6/2 & 6/3) at Terminal 5. The venue is newer and larger than most on the island, holding a capacity of 3,000, and it was full to the brim both nights.
Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, a trio fronted by the intense Thao Nguyen, played support. Nguyen’s lyrics are evocative and the presentation is innovative. If you’ve never heard their stuff, go listen. I am inclined to say that I prefer the live show to the studio work, however, so if you have an opportunity to see them, do it. It looks like they’re doing headlining shows without Rilo Kiley here and there, too. If you happen to be in NYC, they’re playing a late show at the Mercury Lounge (with Everest, $10) tonight.
Back to the main event: Rilo Kiley. Not much to say, really. Jenny Lewis is the queen of indie rock and she probably knows it, but she’s really good at keeping humble on-stage. And she might be the most adorable thing in the entire world. And Blake Sennett? Well, damn! Pinsky sure can play that guitar.
Here are some photos:
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