Alone, Jealous & Stoned
Ah, The Secret Machines. A band I’ve long admired from afar but never got to experience the intimate performance that have made them the critically acclaimed band that they are today. Well, times are a changing, and I’m moving on up, because I caught their recent performance at the 930 Club.
The lone act of the evening as they were not doing many other dates, there was no merchandise, no gimmicks, just three guys and a stage. Kicking off with rousing rendition of “Alone, Jealous & Stoned”, the pace was set for the evening that was almost a continuous musical endeavor.
Taking a few cues from past touring mates Interpol, The Secret Machines spent most of the evening hiding in the shadows behind a massive wall of lights that added to a show that was entertaining and enjoyable. Much like the Dresden Dolls, one is left thinking, “How can three people (two of which sitting) be so damn enjoyable?”.
The Secret Machines are the real deal, playing for well over an hour through a well balanced selection of tracks from their first album and their latest “Ten Silver Drops” (out now, Warner Bros.).
Check them out as they are hitting the road now, and can be found at the center of a club near you. Hands down an entirely underrated band meant to be experienced live.
October 02. New York, NY - Irving Plaza
October 04. Boston, MA - Avalon Ballroom
October 06. S. Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
October 07. Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of The Living Arts
October 08. Pittsburgh, Pa - Mr. Small’s Theatre
October 09. Chicago, IL - Park West
October 11. Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
October 12. Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
October 13. Iowa City, IA - Univ. Of Iowa Ballroom
October 14. Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
October 17. Seattle, WA - Showbox
October 19. Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
October 20. San FRancisco, CA - The Grand Ballroom
October 21. San Diego, CA - Soma
October 23. Los Angeles, CA - Avalon
October 27. Dallas, TX - Lizard Lounge
October 29. New Orleans, LA - Voodoo Music Festival