Live Review: Black Birds in Kearny

I biked over to the Kearny VFW aka The Irish to see a rad punk show featuring Black wine, Trophy Wife, Black Birds, and The Obvious. This space has a front bar and sizeable stage in the back that comfortably fits 200 people. The event "Revolution Grrrl Style NOW'' featured grrrl singers, guitarists, and drummers. It was great to see so many female lead bands. The sound was great and the bands were pretty tight but sadly there wasn't much of an audience. I'm not sure if this was for lack of promotion, the show happening on a Monday, the fact that it had rained just before the show, or because people don't know where Kearny is. Rising Jersey bands Screaming Females, Titus Andronicus, Ted Leo, and more have played this space, but even so it seems the venue hasn't developed a name yet. I had see Black Wine and Trophy Scars before, but I was interested in checking out Asbury Park band BLACK BIRDS. They had a sweet riot grrrl-influenced, garage-punk sound. Lead singer Alyssa looked really into her performance and halfway through her set performed on the floor. The guitar playing was great, too. Check them out! They just put three new songs on their MySpace.

Tonight they're at Lit Lounge, 93 2nd Ave, New York City. 8:30pm. 21+. $6. with Ishmael

http://www.myspace.com/blackbirdsnj

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