By Mike Faloon (words) & Brett Essler (pictures)
New York City is my favorite city in the world. Its flaws may be many, and often rather unpleasant in odor, but its virtues prevail. This summer I’ve been reminded yet again of one of New York’s best features. It is this: no matter how long you’ve lived in and/or around the city it always has new things to offer.
Recently, Brett Essler (Go Metric online editor) and I ventured to the Douglas Street Music Collective, a rehearsal space turned club in Gowanus. Three great sets of music for a “suggested donation” of ten bucks.
First, Holus-Bolus led by saxophonist Josh Sinton. Behind him are drummer Mike Pride and bassist Peter Bitenc. Guitarist Jonathan Goldberger is to the right. Really good band that played their last show that night. Their new record will be available via BandCamp in August. (Check out the light bulbs hanging overhead. The bottom half of each bulb has been colored black.)
Second, Cylinder. They’re from San Francisco. Their self-titled debut record was released on Clean Feed earlier this year. From left to right: Darren Johnston (trumpet), Aram Shelton (saxophone), Kjell Nordeson (drums), and Lisa Mezzacappa (bass). The Cylinder record is really good, so is Lisa Mezzacappa’s other band, Bait and Switch (also on Clean Feed).
Then to end the night, both quartets together.
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