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From the Back of the Cold Beyond out to the End of the Line

Posted about 1 year ago
So, I caught of the first of two homecoming shows by Firewater last night. Saturday's show found them at Southpaw in scenic Park Slope, Brooklyn. I'd never been to this venue before, but it's amazing. Great space, very roomy, nice sight-lines. Very nice.

The band was completely on fire, pardon the pun. Along with Erik Sanko of Skeleton Key filling on bass detail, Tod was flanked by a female trombonist (nothing adds mystique to a band like a female trombone player), a Sikh Londoner who played this massive drum (the name of which escapes me), a French drummer and a shit-hot guitarist. The set list was mostly stuff of the new record, The Golden Hour, along with some radically re-arranged renditions of a few old faves. The crowd was hugely into it. They playing tomorrow night as well at the Bowery Ballroom (with Skeleton Key opening). If you have the opportunity, you shouldn't miss them.

This is another of my favorite tracks of the new records. They played it last night and the room just came alive. The solo that closes out the song is so goddamn great I can't stand it. Play it loud.

Comments (5)

  1. indiepixie says thanks alex mate- dig it. lead singer sounds like he's got an accent? any thoughts from where? Who is "Tod"
    Permalink posted 05/25/2008
  2. Alex in NYC says Well, technically, Tod -- Tod [A] a.k.a. Tod Ashley -- is from all over. Born in North Carolina, but grew up in New Jersey, spent some time in Swansea, Wales. Most of life in NYC (Brooklyn) until about four years ago when he split from the U.S. to wander the globe, eventually bouncing between Bali and Istanbul. But he doesn't have an accent to speak of. He may appropriate one from time to time, though. After you've travelled that much, I suppose it must take hold. Prior to Firewater, Tod was in the mighty COP SHOOT COP, who were godlike.
    Permalink posted 05/26/2008
  3. indiepixie says hmmm funny how is that?
    Permalink posted 05/26/2008
  4. Anna says The bridge of this song is Greek folk music, whoah...
    Permalink posted 05/27/2008
  5. Anna says "Instabul", ah ye, that oughta do it. :)
    Permalink posted 05/27/2008

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