Ohio's State Bird
I rarely find myself at The Annex to see live music, and it doesnt seem like anyone else does either. The dark hole in the wall L.E.S club never has a very good turnout when Im there, and never gives any reason that it should. Occasionally, they book a solid act, but usually surround them by terrible bands that have little connection musically. A bad sound system and overpriced drinks don't make it any better.
The very small group of us that actually were there last night got to see a quality performance by the up-and-coming eclectic, freak-folkers, State Bird. While they did not wear weird costumes, or perform any funny skits as some have seen before, their music did enough entertaining. The Ohio quartets sound has been rightfully compared to Akron/Family, although State Bird still sounds a little rougher around the edges. They will prosper with larger crowds, where their sing-a-long vibes will actually lead to sing-a-longs.
Tomorrow night, New Yorkers will have a second chance to catch State Bird before the blog whirlwind starts.
Fri. 3/28 at Fat Baby, 112 Rivington St.; 8:00 pm
Photos by [Jonny-Leather]