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See Cold War Kids Tomorrow Night
March 23rd, 2011
Four guys from California—Matt Aveiro (drums and percussion), Matt Maust (bass), Jonnie Russell (guitar, vocals and keys) and Nathan Willett (vocals, piano and guitar)—formed Cold War Kids in 2004. They’ve relocated twice, first from Fullerton to Whittier and then to Long Beach, but their unique bluesy, soulful sound remains steady. The band’s third album, Mine Is Yours, came out in January and Cold War Kids (above, playing “Royal Blue” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!) come to Terminal 5 tomorrow night. Don’t miss ’em.
Hot Music on a Cold Night
February 1st, 2010Cold War Kids – Terminal 5 – January 29, 2010
On one of the coldest nights the city has seen this winter, the California rockers Cold War Kids rewarded the sold-out Terminal 5 crowd for braving the weather with a stunning set. Bathed in dark purple light, the band crawled through a moody intro while four projectors flashed on square screens behind them. Simple and beautifully melodic, their music started out punchy and brimming with blue notes, which set the tone for the rest of the show. The laid-back “Audience” awoke the fans from their winter coma, while the following “Red Wine, Success!” set the groove.
Jonnie Russell’s raw guitar sound expanded all the way to the top floor of the venue, ringing out clear with nothing more than the most basic distortion. And he belted out awesome harmonies that complemented lead singer Nathan Willet’s unique voice. All the while bassist Matt Maust stumbled around the stage, leaning into his bandmates and kicking at the piano stool when Willet manned the keys. By the time they played “Hang Me Up to Dry”—the biggest single off their first album, Robbers & Cowards—the crowd was screaming with excitement, which carried through to the end of the hour-plus set.
The rest of the show featured much more percussive and fast-paced songs, like a rowdy version of “Something Is Not Right with Me,” highlighted by a horns section erratically stomping around the stage, blaring into any available microphone. Willet and his band then treated the crowd twice more: First, they finished their encore with an explosive version of crowd-favorite “We Used to Vacation.” And second, as the fans trekked back out into the cold, they were met with flyers for a free download of the entire concert they had just experienced. —Sean O’Kane
Photos courtesy of Gregg Greenwood | www.gregggreenwood.com
Grow a Pair: Win Free Tickets to See Cold War Kids on 1/29
January 26th, 2010
Cold War Kids come to town this week for two shows in two boroughs. The bad news: There are no tickets available for either date. The Good news: The House List is giving away two of them to Friday’s show at Terminal 5. So try to Grow a Pair. Just fill out the form below, listing your name, e-mail address, which show you’re trying to win tickets for (Cold War Kids, 1/29) and a brief message explaining which past war is your favorite. Eddie Bruiser, who’s partial to the “Low Rider”-writing War, will notify the winner by noon on Friday. Good luck.
