I swung by Mercury Lounge early last night to catch Emily Easterly's early set opening for Jesse Malin. I like the direction Emily's writing is taking, and I really love her drummer. I mean that in every way. His name is Sarab. He's particularly close to me. (Hint: he's Indian. And we have the same mother.)
Ryan Adams was there speaking with Sarab before the show, and he mentioned that he'd stick around to play a few with Jesse. As always, see Stereogum for my "real" post.
So rather than follow our other lead on Norah at Rockwood (see Vegan's post, he was there -- I figured I could skip 'cause she wouldn't be in fishnets this time), we bit the bullet and bared an entire set of Jesse. Let's just say it was a long night.
But man do I love Ryan Adams. He may have only sung a few notes. But they were some cool ass notes. He's limping these days and rockin' a cane. I'm smelling three albums about odd gaits in '06.
More pics of Ryan after the jump.
goshdarnit. i miss all these things.
i want ryan adams....and his cane.
Posted by: Rachael | May 22, 2006 at 04:55 PM
take a numbah!
Posted by: sally | May 22, 2006 at 05:33 PM
Anyone know who Malin's back-up band was?
Posted by: t-la | May 22, 2006 at 05:47 PM
i think i just got pregnant just looking at those photos.
Posted by: laura | May 22, 2006 at 06:02 PM
whats the cane about? what did he do now?
Posted by: gins | May 22, 2006 at 09:36 PM
Malin's back up band consisted of Christine Smith (Piano, Vox), Sam Yaffa (Bass), Paul (drums, played for Iggie Pop), and I don't know the guitar players name, but he was awesome!
Posted by: sarab | May 23, 2006 at 01:44 AM
The band (particularly Christine and that guitar player) was really good. And I have no idea what that cane was about. Cane or no cane, still the man.
Posted by: Amrit | May 23, 2006 at 01:47 AM
was the guitar player Justin Lomery? If so, he's an amazing player.
Posted by: t-la | May 23, 2006 at 10:05 AM
you better look into it, the drummer could be your brother.
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