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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The Beths announced a couple of last-minute shows in New York and LA to celebrate the release of their new album, Straight Line Was a Lie (out now!). The New York show took place this past Monday at Bowery Ballroom and it was excellent. Surprisingly, it was my first ever time seeing them live.

The Beths performing on stage at Bowery Ballroom. On the left is Jonathan Pearce playing an electric guitar. In the background is Tristan Deck behind the drum kit. At front and center is Elizabeth Stokes playing an electric guitar and singing. On the right is Benjamin Sinclair playing the electric bass. The stage lighting above and behind the band is mostly blue. An orange stage light shines down on Tristan Deck, Elizabeth Stokes, and Benjamin Sinclair.

Elizabeth Stokes playing a red electric guitar and looking out toward the crowd at Bowery Ballroom. She is wearing a blue t-shirt and light-colored pants. The light shining down from the left is green-yellow and the stage lighting on the right is blue-purple.

The Beths performing on stage at Bowery Ballroom. On the left is Elizabeth Stokes playing a red electric guitar. In the background is Tristan Deck behind the drum kit. In the foreground center frame is Jonathan Pearce playing the electric guitar. He is kneeling on stage with his back to the camera and the guitar neck lifted vertically above his head. On the right is Benjamin Sinclair playing a black electric bass.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Last week, Case Oats celebrated the release of Last Missouri Exit—their debut album released via Merge Records—with a headlining show at Night Club 101 that I happened to photograph for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social

Case Oats performing on stage at Night Club 101. The members from left to right are Scott Daniel on violin, Jason Ashworth on bass, Spencer Tweedy on drums, Casey Gomez Walker on vocals, and Max Subar on guitar.

Casey Gomez Walker singing into a microphone and playing the acoustic guitar. On the right, Max Subar is playing the electric guitar.

Spencer Tweedy playing the drums and singing into a microphone set up to the left of the drumkit. He is wearing a dark plain t-shirt and blue jeans. The torso of Casey Gomez Walker can be seen in the foreground out of the plane of focus.

A wide angle photo of Case Oats performing on stage at Night Club 101. The band members from left to right are Scott Daniel on violin, Jason Ashworth on bass, Spencer Tweedy on drums, Casey Gomez Walker on acoustic guitar, and Max Subar on electric guitar.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

A week after the release of her debut solo album, Parody of Pleasure, Lydia Night played a triumphant headlining set at Baby’s All Right. The crowd in attendance was loud, sang along passionately, and even started moshing at Lydia’s request.

Lydia Night singing into a microphone on stage at Baby’s All Right and posing in front of a video camera. She is wearing a black cropped top and red pants with black stitched patterns. In the background are four monitors showing a video feed of her on stage with a neon light resting on the top that reads "Lydia Night." The stage backdrop is lit with red lights.

Lydia Night singing into a microphone on stage at Baby’s All Right with a white electric bass hanging from her shoulders. She is wearing a black cropped top and red pants with black stitched patterns. In the background are four monitors showing a video feed of her on stage with a neon light resting on the top that reads "Lydia Night." The stage backdrop is lit in a blueish-green and audience members can be seen at the foot of the stage to the right of the photo.

Lydia Night singing into a microphone on stage at Baby’s All Right while leaning toward the crowd. She is wearing a black cropped top and red pants with black stitched patterns. In the background is a neon light that says "Lydia Night" and audience members can be seen at the foot of the stage.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

A couple of weeks ago, Grace Bowers headlined Baby’s All Right. Her guitar prowess was on full display and her backing band, the Hodge Podge, was certainly more than capable as accompaniment.

Grace Bowers and the Hodge Podge performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. On the left is Prince Parker wearing a white t-shirt and playing an upside down left-handed guitar. On the right is Grace Bowers playing an electric guitar. She is wearing a black sleeveless shirt and camo pants. She is lit by a yellow stage light. The stage backdrop is lit up in many different colors, such as green, yellow, and red.

Grace Bowers performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. Lit by a purple stage light, she is wearing a black sleeveless shirt and camo pants while playing an electric guitar and facing stage right. In the background, Sissy Dinkle is playing the electric bass with her back to the camera.

Grace Bowers and the Hodge Podge performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. In the foreground, Prince Parker and Grace Bowers are both playing the electric guitar. On the left is Prince Parker wearing a white t-shirt and playing an upside down left-handed guitar. On the right is Grace Bowers playing an electric guitar. She is wearing a black sleeveless shirt and camo pants. She is lit by a yellow stage light. The rest of the stage is mostly lit in a blue-purple light. In the background, Sissy Dinkle is playing the electric bass.

Grace Bowers and the Hodge Podge performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. On the left are two members of the band Snacktime playing a slide trombone and a trumpet respectively. In the center is Grace Bowers playing the electric guitar. On the right is Sissy Dinkle playing the electric bass.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

To celebrate the vinyl release of their latest album, Tunnel Vision, Beach Bunny played a show at the Rough Trade downstairs space at Rockefeller Center. The band stuck around after the performance to sign copies of the album for everyone who attended.

Beach Bunny performing on stage at Rough Trade Below. The members from left to right are Nic Cheatle playing a metallic green bass guitar, Lili Trifilio playing a pink glitter electric guitar, Jon Alvarado playing the drums, and Anthony Vaccaro playing a yellow electric guitar.

Beach Bunny performing on stage at Rough Trade Below. In the foreground is Lili Trifilio playing a pink glitter guitar and singing into a microphone. She is wearing a black tank top with a white cartoon rabbit and a black plaid skirt. In the background is Nic Cheatle playing the bass guitar.

Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny standing in front of a microphone and greeting the crowd at Rough Trade Below. She is carrying a pink glitter guitar and wearing a black tank top emblazoned with a white cartoon rabbit and a black plaid skirt.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Hudson Yards hosted a free outdoor concert headlined by mxmtoon, who I last saw in April. Maia and her band delivered a fun set of catchy tunes to an audience filled with devoted fans and curious onlookers who happened to stumble upon the free show.

mxmtoon singing on stage at Hudson Yards. Mais is wearing a blue checkered dress with small flower patterns inside some of the squares and brown cowboy boots. She is singing into a microphone with her left hand holding the microphone. In the background is band member Matthew Kuo playing a keyboard with his right hand and his left arm extended toward the crowd.

mxmtoon and Matthew Kuo both posing and looking stage right. Maia has her back to the camera and is wearing a blue checkered dress with small flower patterns inside some of the squares, brown cowboy boots, and is down on one knee with her left arm extended to her side. Matthew Kuo is wearing a black button-down shirt and white slacks and playing a white electric bass.

mxmtoon singing on stage at Hudson Yards. Maia is wearing a blue checkered dress with small flower patterns inside some of the squares. She is singing into a microphone with both hands grasping at the microphone and stand. In the background is band member Matthew Kuo playing the bass.

mxmtoon posing on stage at Hudson Yards. Maia is wearing a blue checkered dress with small flower patterns inside some of the squares. She is smiling while holding a microphone near her mouth with her left hand and her right index finger placed on her cheek with the rest of her right hand’s fingers curled up below her chin. In the background is band member Matthew Kuo holding a white electric bass.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Earlier this month, I saw Nicole Atkins live for the first time in seven years. Her older material sounded as good as ever and I’m very excited for a new album that she may have not-so subtly hinted at.

Nicole Atkins playing a white electric guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. Blue-green lighting is shining on one side of her head while purple lights light up the other side. She is looking stage right with here eyes closed as she stands back from the microphone stand. The stage’s backdrop shines with blue and purple lights.

Nicole Atkins performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is lit by a orange-yellow light and singing into a microphone attached to a mic stand. She is holding an open fan in her right hand and raising her left arm extended in front of her with her hand pointed vertically. The stage’s backdrop shines with orange-yellow lights.

Nicole Atkins playing a white electric guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is in silhouette with blue-green lights highlighting the back of her head while a purple light shines on the front of her head. The stage’s backdrop is lit in blue.

Nicole Atkins performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is lit by a yellow-orange light while holding the microphone with her left hand and holding an open fan in her right hand. The stage’s backdrop shines with blue lights.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

At the end of July, I saw Cil at Baby’s All Right for her second ever headlining performance. It was a solid set, but a little brief for a headliner.

CIL performing at Baby’s All Right. She is holding the mircorphone up to her mouth with her left hand and her right arm is reaching out to her side to hold the top of the microphone stand with her right hand. She is wearing a black strapless top, a black mesh skirt, arge hoop earrings, a silver chain necklace with several charms affixed, and multiple decorative belts.

CIL singing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is standing in front of a microphone stand with both hands held behind her back. She is wearing a black strapless top, large hoop earrings, a silver chain necklace with several charms affixed, and multiple decorative belts.

CIL singing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is holding the microphone up to her mouth with her left hand. She is wearing a black strapless top, large hoop earrings, a silver chain necklace with several charms affixed, and multiple decorative belts.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Wherein I apologize in advance to my tens of followers for the deluge of photos I'm about to post over the next day or so because I need to free up the hard drive space for my slate of shows in September ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Last month, I ventured to the Beacon Theatre to see Yeah Yeah Yeahs a second time during their "Hidden in Pieces" tour. The setlist may have been identical to the show I saw in Nashville, but it didn't matter to me because I love seeing them perform live.

Karen O singing while sitting on a stool on the Beacon Theatre stage. She is wearing a red costume with gold decorative accent pieces and rhinestones. She wears a single black mesh glove on her right hand. In her left hand is the microphone held up to her mouth. In her hair is a gold decorative headpiece. To her left is Yeah Yeah Yeahs member Nick Zinner, wearing all black and playing guitar.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing at the Beacon Theatre. Karen O stands downstage, wearing a red costume, singing into a microphone. Upstage are guitarist Nick Zinner and drummer Brian Chase, both wearing all black outfits. Also visible are guitarist Imaad Wasif and a cellist, both also wearing all black outfits.

Karen O kneeling on the Beacon Theatre stage and gesturing towards guitarist Nick Zinner. She is wearing a red costume with gold decorative pieces and rhinestones. She is wearing a single black mesh glove on her right hand. Atop her head is a gold decorative headpiece. Nick Zinner is wearing all black and has his back to the camera. Brian Chase, also in all black, looks in Zinner’s direction as he plays the drums.

Karen O singing on the Beacon Theatre Stage. She is wearing a red costume with gold decorative pieces and rhinestones. She is wearing a single black mesh glove on her right hand. Atop her head is a gold decorative headpiece. In her left hand, she is holding the microphone up to her mouth. In the background, Imaad Wasif, who is wearing an all black outfit, plays the acoustic guitar. At the foot of the stage, several audience members are looking up at Karen O.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

This past Sunday, I saw Blackpink live for the first time at Citi Field. The group's stage production was great and their fans were incredibly passionate. What actually impressed me most was the amount of people that knew their choreography during the "dance cam" segment right before the encore.

Blackpink performing at Citi Field. The members from left to right are Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa. Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé are dancing while Lisa is singing with a microphone held up to her mouth with her left hand. In the background and foreground, pink lights can be seen scattered in the crowd.

Blackpink performing at Citi Field. The members from left to right are Jennie, Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo. Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo are posing while Jennie is singing with a microphone held up to her mouth with her left hand. In the background and foreground, pink lights can be seen scattered in the crowd.

Blackpink addressing the crowd at Citi Field during their encore. The members from left to right are Rosé, Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo. They are all wearing sunglasses and a piece of Blackpink merchandise.

Fireworks on display above the stage at Citi Field. At center stage, the members of Blackpink along with their backup dancers, backing band, and other crew members celebrate the end of the show. On either side of the stage are two large screens showing video of what is happening center stage.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Spent a weekend in Nashville a little while back just to see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs play the Ryman Auditorium. I loved hearing their material reinterpreted for an acoustic setting with a string quartet.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing on stage at the Ryman Auditorium. In the center of the frame is Karen O posing with the microphone in her right hand and the cord in her left hand such that the cord is taut behind her head. She is wearing a red outfit accented with gold decorative pieces and rhinestones. On her head is a gold decorative piece. In the background behind the drum kit is Brian Chase. Also in the background to Karen O’s left is Nick Zinner playing the acoustic guitar.

Karen O on stage at the Ryman Auditorium. She is seated and singing with the microphone held in front of her mouth with her left hand. On her right hand is a black mesh glove decorated with rhinestones. Karen O is wearing a red outfit with gold decorative pieces and rhinestones. On her head is a gold decorative piece.

Nick Zinner playing the acoustic guitar on stage at the Ryman Auditorium. He is wearing a black top and black tie. He is standing in front of a music stand with a lamp attached to it.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing on stage at the Ryman Auditorium. From left to right is Imaad Wasif playing acoustic guitar, Brian Chase behind the drumkit, Nick Zinner in the background playing acoustic guitar, and Karen O on vocals.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

A couple weeks ago, Susannah Joffe headlined and sold out Baby's All Right. Before taking the stage, she debuted the music video for her single "Die Your Daughter," which she ended up performing twice during the set.

Susannah Joffe—wearing a bodysuit, tutu, and boots—crouching on stage at Baby’s All Right and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. Her microphone stand is decorated with colorful streamers. In the background, Remy Minkoff is playing guitar. His microphone stand is decorated with white flowers and green leaves. To Susannah’s left is Ben Coleman playing guitar. His microphone stand is also decorated with white flowers and green leaves.

Susannah Joffe—wearing a bodysuit and tutu—singing on stage at Baby’s All Right and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. To her left is Ben Coleman playing guitar. In the foreground is a microphone stand decorated with white flowers and green leaves.

Susannah Joffe and band performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. From left to right is Remy Minkoff on guitar, Susannah Joffe singing, Ben Coleman on guitar, and Nikki Estelami on bass. Susannah Joffe is wearing a light-colored bodysuit, red tutu and red boots. The guitarists are wearing camo tops and jeans. The bassist is wearing a camo top and camo pants. The microphone stands in front of the guitarists are decorated with white flowers and green leaves. The microphone stand in front of Susannah Joffe is decorated with colorful streamers.

Susannah Joffe standing close to the audience downstage at Baby’s All Right. She is wearing a light-colored bodysuit and a red tutu and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. To her left is Ben Coleman playing guitar, standing in front of a microphone stand decorated with white flowers and green leaves. Some fans in the crowd are in frame looking up at the singer.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Last month, I photographed U.S. Girls at Bowery Ballroom for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social. Meg and her band were incredible. Getting to hear most of the new album, Scratch It, was such a treat.

Meghan Remy singing into a microphone on stage at Bowery Ballroom. She is wearing a white dress and holding her hands out in front of her around waist level. In the background, band member Jack Lawrence is playing the electric bass.

Meghan Remy of U.S. Girls walking onto the stage at Bowery Ballroom. She is wearing a white dress and is barefoot. To her left, band member Will Mann is playing the keys.

Meghan Remy wearing a white dress with her eyes closed, left hand held out perpendicular in front of her body, and her right hand placed behind her back. A golden yellow light shines down from the top-right of the photo.

U.S. Girls performing on stage at Bowery Ballroom. In the center, a barefoot Meghan Remy in a white dress is singing in front of a microphone stand. To her right, Dillon Watson and Jack Lawrence play the electric guitar and electric bass, respectively. To the left, Will Mann is playing the keyboards. In the background, Domo Donoho is behind the drum kit.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The new Molly Tuttle album comes out in a few weeks and I neglected to post about how last month I got to hear a preview of her new material live with a new backing band at Mercury Lounge.

Molly Tuttle playing the acoustic guitar on stage at the Mercury Lounge. She is wearing a white dress and is being lit by purple stage lighting. In the background, Vanessa McGowan is playing an upright bass.

Molly Tuttle playing the acoustic guitar and singing into a vintage-looking microphone alongside her band on stage at the Mercury Lounge. In the foreground, Ellen Angelico plays the lap steel guitar. To Molly’s right is Mary Meyer, playing the mandolin. Vanessa McGowan is behind Molly playing an upright bass. Drummer Megan Jane can be seen in the background.

Molly Tuttle smiling in front of a microphone on stage at the Mercury Lounge. Molly is wearing a white dress and playing the acoustic guitar. The stage is lit by bright blue lights and audience members are watching the performance.

Molly Tuttle, wearing a white dress, is playing the guitar on stage at Mercury Lounge. The brown wig she wore during the course of the set has been removed. Purple lights illuminate the stage.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Last week, I got to photograph Bebe Stockwell's first ever headlining show at Mercury Lounge for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social. Her voice is remarkable, her songs are poignant, and I'm very much looking forward to hearing more from her in the future.

Bebe Stockwell, wearing a yellow top, singing on stage at Mercury Lounge. She is holding the microphone up to her mouth with her left hand and holding the microphone stand with her right hand.

Bebe Stockwell and her band performing on stage at Mercury Lounge. One the left is Natalie Moosher playing acoustic guitar. Michael Mason is behind a drumkit. Bebe Stockwell is holding the microphone up to her mouth with her left hand. On the right, Jason Garb is sitting behind a keyboard.

Bebe Stockwell on stage at Mercury Lounge playing the acoustic guitar and looking stage right.

Bebe Stockwell on stage at Mercury Lounge holding plastic sunflowers with long stems in her right hand and throwing one into the audience with her left hand.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I went to a show at Baby's last week without any prior knowledge about the artist. I did not expect as many flower crowns as I saw, but Sydney Rose played a lovely headlining set.

Sydney Rose reaching out to grab a stuffed animal being handed to her on stage at Baby’s All Right.

Sydney Rose laughing on stage at Baby’s All Right as she plays an acoustic guitar. Lydia Maes is in the background on violin. The microphone stand is adorned with leafy vines and light bulbs.

Sydney Rose wearing a flower crown and standing in front of a keyboard and pointing towards a member of the audience. Two stuffed animals sit atop the keyboard. The microphone stand is adorned with a leafy vine.

Sydney Rose, accompanied by Abby Powledge and Jake Minch, sharing a laugh on stage at Baby’s All Right. The microphone stands are adorned with leafy vines and light bulbs.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

*checks social media first thing in the morning* Oh, of course the one time I’m not at Baby’s…

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Absolutely wild that I showed up at Rough Trade NYC this afternoon not knowing what their vague "Lorde event" would actually be and ended up leaving with my copy of her debut EP, the Love Club, signed by Lorde herself.

A photo of two items signed by Lorde. On the left is a signed copy of Lorde’s Love Club EP on 10" vinyl. The signature reads, "For Joe, love Lorde." On the right is a signed print of the album art to Lorde’s upcoming album, Virgin. The signature reads, "Lots of love, Lorde."

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Two weeks ago, I photographed the King Princess show at Market Hotel for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social. It was hot. It was sweaty. It was a damn good show.

King Princess on stage at Market Hotel and looking into the distance as she holds the microphone stand with her left hand and grips the microphone itself with her right hand. Logan Leland is in the background dangling an electric bass in front of him as he plays on a keyboard.

King Princess playing the guitar on stage at Market Hotel. Logan Leland is in the background with an electric bass dangling in front of him as he plays a keyboard. Lilly Graves is in the foreground playing the electric guitar.

King Princess in silhouette as she leans toward the crowd with the microphone held up to her mouth with her right hand and gripping the microphone stand with her left hand.

Two ladies in nurse costumes and high heel boots carry the limp body of King Princess off stage as her band continues to perform on stage at Market Hotel.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

On Friday night, Matt Berninger celebrated the release of his solo album, Get Stuck, with a sold out show at Webster Hall. Yesterday afternoon, he performed a brief stripped down set at Rough Trade Below. "Silver Jeep" and "Bonnet of Pins" were my personal faves from both performances.

Matt Berninger gripping a microphone attached to a mic stand with both hands and pulling it towards himself. He is looking towards his right and bathed in blue stage lighting. Bassist Garret Lang is in the background.

Matt Berninger and his band performing on stage at Webster Hall. The band from left to right is Ronboy on keyboard, Sterling Laws on drums, Garret Lang on bass, and Sean O’Brien on guitar. The stage lighting is blue with some yellowish-white spotlights.

Matt Berninger holding a microphone in his right hand and smiling as he looks down. To Matt’s right is Ronboy playing on a keyboard and singing. To Matt’s left is Sean O’Brien playing acoustic guitar. In the background, fans are watching the performance from the side of the stage area.

Matt Berninger performing on the stage at Rough Trade Below. He is holding a microphone with both hands up to his mouth. Bandmate Sean O’Brien is in the background on an acoustic guitar.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I was at Baby’s All Right again last night (big surprise, lmao) and saw Ken Pomeroy live for the first time. What a voice and what wonderful songs. I need to pick up a copy of her new album, Cruel Joke, ASAP.

Ken Pomeroy playing the acoustic guitar and singing while seated on stage at Baby’s All Right. In the background are Cole Holleyman on drums and Dakota McDaniel on guitar.

Ken Pomeroy and her band performing while seated on stage at Baby’s All Right. The band from left to right is Ramsey Thornton on banjo, Michael Rose on bass, Cole Holleyman on drums, and Dakota McDaniel on guitar.

Ken Pomeroy seated in front of a microphone on stage at Baby’s All Right. Her face is lit by red and blue stage lighting.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Decided to see Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers on a whim and they were absolutely worth the trip to Baby’s All Right for a second consecutive night. These Aussie rockers put on a hell of a show and I’m already looking forward to the next time they come back to New York.

Members of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers squatting and kneeling down low on the stage at Baby’s All Right. Vocalist Anna Ryan is kneeling and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. In the foreground, Scarlett McKahey is kneeling down on one knee andholding her guitar while in the background Jaida Stephenson is squatting down with her bass. Neve van Boxsel is sitting behind the drum kit.

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. The members of the band from left to right are Scarlett McKahey on guitar, Neve van Boxsel on drums, Anna Ryan on vocals, touring guitarist Meg Holland (partially obscured by Anna Ryan), and Jaida Stephenson on bass. Anna Ryan is holding a microphone up to her mouth singing and holding her upturned left hand out while looking at guitarist Scarlett McKahey.

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. Anna Ryan is singing and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. In the foreground, Scarlett McKahey is playing guitar. In the background, guitarist Meg Holland and bassist Jaida Stephenson are facing each other.

Anna Ryan of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers smiling with an open mouth and facing Scarlett McKahey, who is playing guitar.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

On a night off from portraying the Emcee in the current Broadway production of Cabaret, Orville Peck donned his signature fringe mask to play an intimate show at Baby’s All Right.

Orville Peck playing acoustic guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. Kyle Connolly is in the background playing the bass.

Orville Peck posing while playing the acoustic guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. In the background are Kris Bowering on the drums and Kyle Connolly on the bass.

Orville Peck posing while playing guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. Lucas Savatti is in the foreground playing guitar and Kris Bowering is in the background playing drums.

Orville Peck and Lucas Savatti both playing guitar and leaning in toward each other on stage at Baby’s All Right. Kris Bowering is in the background playing the drums.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I caught Japanese Breakfast’s first of four headlining shows at Brooklyn Paramount last night. Brilliant performance and some really great lighting design. There was a dicey moment early on where the house lights came up and the fire alarm went off, but thankfully nobody had to evacuate.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast sitting on a platform and singing in front of a set piece in the form of a large open clam shell. She is holding the microphone up to her mouth with her right hand.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast singing and playing the guitar while lit by a spotlight.

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner squatting downstage at Brooklyn Paramount. She is holding a microphone in her left hand up to her mouth. Peter Bradley is playing guitar in the background.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast winding up to strike a gong. In the background, Adam Schatz is playing the saxophone and Lauren Baba is playing violin.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Braved the rain yesterday for Sunday (1994)'s headlining show at the Bowery Ballroom. I was impressed at how good they sounded live and now I'm looking forward to seeing them again at All Things Go in September.

Sunday (1994) performing at the Bowery Ballroom. Paige Turner stands center stage with a microphone in her left hand held up to her mouth and her right arm extended to her side. To her right, band member Lee Newell plays the guitar and sings into a microphone.

Paige Turner of Sunday (1994) performing at the Bowery Ballroom under red stage lighting. She is standing in front of a microphone stand, holding onto the microphone with her left hand and holding her right hand up to her chest. Lola Colette is in the background playing the bass.

Sunday (1994) performing at the Bowery Ballroom. The band is, from left to right, Lee Newell on guitar, Puma behind the drum kit, Paige Turner on vocals, and Lola Colette on bass.

Paige Turner of Sunday (1994) singing into a microphone held up to her mouth with her left hand. In her right hand is a black picket sign that reads "High Life Low Income!" in white lettering. To her left is bassist Lola Colette.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I’m glad that I finally got to see Charli xcx live during the brat era. Her stage presence? Unreal. Her fan base’s energy? Intense. Before Charli's set, some girl in the pit asked security for something to vomit in, then walked through the crowd carrying the puke container looking for a trash can.

Charli xcx dancing on stage at the Barclays Center, lit by bright stage lights from above. She is wearing sunglasses and has a microphone in her right hand.

Charli xcx in silhouette while performing on stage at the Barclays Center. She is lit from above by a blue stage light.

Charli xcx posing on stage at the Barclays Center. She is wearing sunglasses and has her arms wide open with a microphone in her right hand.

Charli xcx posing in a simulated rain shower at the Barclays Center. She is looking up into the rain, her left arm is stretched out straight to her side, and her right arm is bent toward her body and holding a microphone in her right hand.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

I’ve been following Sharon Van Etten for over 15 years (?!?!) now and last night's show at Brooklyn Steel with her band, The Attachment Theory, was one of the best performances of her’s I’ve ever seen. The new material sounded incredible live.

Sharon Van Etten on stage at Brooklyn Steel standing behind the microphone with arms outstretched.

Sharon Van Etten singing and playing the keyboard on stage at Brooklyn Steel. In the background are Jorge Andre behind the drum kit and Devra Hoff on bass.

Sharon Van Etten and Teeny Lieberson both playing guitar and facing each other on stage at Brooklyn Steel. In the background are Shanna Polley on guitar and Jorge Andre behind the drum kit.

Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory about to take a bow after their performance at Brooklyn Steel. The band from left to right is Teeny Lieberson, Shanna Polley, Sharon Van Etten, Devra Hoff, and Jorge Andre.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

There is nothing more anxiety-inducing than having Sharon Van Etten hold your hand while she’s singing “Seventeen” and not knowing what to do with yourself.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Caught the early show at Baby’s All Right yesterday, where Alessi Rose headlined a sold out show at the venue for a second straight night. The fans in attendance were loud, passionate, and seemed to know all of her lyrics.

Alessi Rose on stage at Baby’s All Right. Her right arm is stretched out overhead with her right hand holding a microphone angled towards the audience. She is holding her left hand up to her chest.

Alessi Rose playing the acoustic guitar and singing on stage at Baby’s All Right. Her head is leaning back and her mouth is wide open as she sings.

Alessi Rose performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is holding a microphone up the her mouth with her right hand and her left arm is extended forward with her hand is gesturing towards to the audience.

Alessi Rose singing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand and her left hand is outstretched holding a fan’s phone.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Whoops, saw Lucy Dacus headline Radio City Music Hall again. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Lucy Dacus, wearing a white button-down shirt that reads "forever is a feeling" in a gothic font across the chest, making a gesture with her left index and middle finger in the shape of half a heart. She has a black electric guitar and is standing in front of a microphone stand

Lucy Dacus and band performing on stage at Radio City Music Hall with brownish/orange landscape painting images in the background and bright beams of light emanating from stage lights above. The band from left to right is Ricardo Lagomasino on drums, Phoenix Rousiamanis on violin, Alan Good Parker on guitar, Lucy Dacus on guitar and vocals, Dominic Angelella on bass, and Sarah Goldstone on keys.

Lucy Dacus, wearing a black pinstripe suit, holding a microphone in front of her mouth with her right hand and looking out into the audience at Radio City Music Hall. In the background are bandmates Ricardo Lagomasino on drums and Phoenix Rousiamanis on violin.

jasmine.4.t, wearing a curly-haired wig and fake beard, and Lucy Dacus sitting on a gold-painted couch with blue cushions. jasmine.4.t is sitting cross-legged, holding a microphone in her right hand, and looking to her left at Lucy Dacus. Lucy Dacus is sitting cross-legged, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Having seen Lucy Dacus perform in venues like Baby’s All Right and Mercury Lounge, it was pretty surreal to see her headline Radio City Music Hall last night. It was also a genuine surprise to witness Hozier come out to perform the Forever is a Feeling track "Bullseye" live with Lucy.

Lucy Dacus sitting on a platform on the Radio City stage. She is holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. Her bandmate, Sarah Goldstone, is sitting behind a keyboard on the platform.

Lucy Dacus standing center stage at Radio City Music Hall and holding an acoustic guitar. The backdrop consists of artistic portraits of her touring band. In the background from left to right are Phoenix Rousiamanis on keys, Alan Good Parker on guitar, and Dominic Angelella on bass.

Lucy Dacus walking and screaming while playing the guitar. The backdrop is lit in red stage lighting. In the background, Phoenix Rousiamanis is playing the violin and Alan Good Parker is on his knees playing the guitar.

Hozier and Lucy Dacus, seated on a gold-painted couch with blue cushions, smiling at each other. Hozier is holding a microphone in his right hand, which is resting on his lap. Lucy is sitting cross-legged and playing the acoustic guitar.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I trekked out to Brooklyn Steel last night to photograph The Linda Lindas for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social last night. It was really cool to see how much their music connected with the young audience in attendance. I even saw literal children joining in a circle pit.

A low angle shot of Lucia de La Garza playing the guitar with bright green, blue, and purple stage lights in the background.

Eloise Wong and Bela Salazar posing on stage. Eloise is leaning back and raising her bass up in a near vertical position. Bela is raising her left leg and holding her guitar up in a near vertical position. Mila de la Garza is in the background playing the drums.

Mila de la Garza playing the drums on stage at Brooklyn Steel. The bass drum head reads "The Linda Lindas."

The Linda Lindas on stage at Brooklyn Steel as shot from the crowd. The members from left to right are Lucia de la Garza on guitar, Mila de la Garza on drums, Eloise Wong on bass, and Bela Salazar on guitar. Eloise is singing into a microphone and Bela is raising her guitar into the air with her left hand.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Had a great time seeing girlpuppy celebrate her excellent new album Sweetness (released by @capturedtracks.bsky.social) last night at Baby's All Right.

Becca Harvey of girlpuppy singing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She has a microphone in her right hand and a large bow in her hair. Guitarist Jaron Utt and bassist Kyle Miller are in the background.

Becca Harvey of girlpuppy smiling and putting her left arm around guest vocalist Scarlet Rae, who is also smiling. Becca has a microphone in her right hand. Scarlet is tucking her right arm under her left arm; she is holding a microphone in her left hand and a drink in her right hand.

Becca Harvey of girlpuppy singing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is leaning toward the camera with the microphone in her right hand and holding the microphone stand with her left hand. Guitarist Jaron Utt and bassist Kyle Miller are in the background.

girlpuppy on stage at Baby’s All Right. The members from left to right are Cooper Twit on guitar, John Hooker on drums, Becca Harvey on vocals, Kyle Miller on bass, and Jaron Utt on guitar.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Spent my Monday evening seeing the sister duo Sarah Julia at Baby’s All Right. Their harmonies were exquisite and their fanbase was surprisingly dedicated. It’s not often that I see a line forming outside Baby’s well before the front bar opens.

Sarah Julia on stage at Baby’s All Right. Julia is in the foreground playing an acoustic guitar and singing. Sarah is in the background behind a keyboard and singing. The microphone stands are adorned with lace ribbons.

Sarah Julia on stage at Baby’s All Right. The members from left to right are Kaya Juyane on guitar, Sarah Nauta on keys and vocals, Julia Nauta on guitar, Hette Maaijen on drums, and Juliette van Balen on bass. The microphone stands in front of Sarah and Julia are adorned with lace ribbons.

Sarah Julia on stage at Baby’s All Right. Sarah is in the plane of focus standing behind a keybaord and singing. Julia is in the foreground playing an acoustic guitar and singing. The microphone stands are adorned with lace ribbons.

The members of Sarah Julia stand together on stage at the conclusion of their headlining set at Baby’s All Right. The members from left to right are Kaya Juyane, Sarah Nauta, Julia Nauta, Juliette van Balen, and Hette Maaijen. The microphone stands are adorned with lace ribbons.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Last week, I had the distinct pleasure of photographing mxmtoon at Brooklyn Bowl for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social. To be honest, the show was way more energetic than I expected. Maia is a damn good performer.

Maia of mxmtoon and bassist Matthew Kuo smiling at each other while posing on stage. Maia is crouched down with the microphone in her left hand and Matthew is standing upright while looking down at Maia.

Maia of mxmtoon singing on stage at Brooklyn Bowl with the microphone held in her left hand.

Maia of mxmtoon playing the ukelele and singing solo on stage at Brooklyn Bowl. In the background is a projection of a paned window looking out into a starry night sky.

Maia of mxmtoon jumping on stage and whipping her hair while the other band members—Jenn Clemena on guitar, Val Sepulveda on drums, and Matthew Kuo on bass—perform on stage at Brooklyn Bowl.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Spent the other night at Bowery Ballroom so I could finally catch Freak Slug live. Such a great band. Photographed their set for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social by the way.

Xenya Genovese of Freak Slug playing guitar while standing next to guitarist Nico Thomsen on the Bowery Ballroom stage. They are cast in red stage lighting.

Freak Slug on stage at Bowery Ballroom while bathed in blue stage lighting. The members on stage from left to right are Nico Thomsen on guitar, Xenya Genovese on vocals, Alex Martin on bass, and Caitlin Mounteer on drums.

Xenya Genovese of Freak Slug lifting up a red guitar and singing into a microphone on stage at Bowery Ballroom. In the background to her right is guitarist Nico Thomsen.

Freak Slug performing in front of the audience at Bowery Ballroom. The members on stage from left to right are Nico Thomsen on guitar, Caitlin Mounteer on drums, Xenya Genovese on vocals and guitar, and Alex Martin on bass.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Saw Japanese Breakfast perform "A Melancholy Recital" at El Museo del Barrio last night. The music, suffice to say, was beautiful but the presentation of the performance as a whole was beyond my expectations. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the release of the new album.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast singing on stage at El Museo del Barrio with microphone in hand.

Japanese Breakfast accompanied by a trio of string players performing while seated at El Museo del Barrio. There are set pieces resembling ocean waves situated in front of the musicians and plants placed at various locations on stage.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast seated on a stool and singing with microphone in hand. Bandmate Craig Hendrix provides backup vocals and accompaniment on piano. In the foreground is a plant as well as a set piece resembling ocean waves. In the background is a neon blue sign that reads "Melancholy" in cursive script.

Japanese Breakfast and crew standing downstage at El Museo del Barrio thanking the crowd after taking their bows.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I feel like Joe's Pub was the perfect venue for Basia Bulat last night. The show was intimate and captivating. It truly was a joy to have been present in that room. I can't believe that it's been nearly nine years since her last show in New York.

Basia Bulat singing and playing the charango amid the audience at Joe's Pub.

Basia Bulat playing the acoustic guitar on stage at Joe's Pub flanked by Matthew Woodley on drums and Joshua Toal on bass.

Basia Bulat singing and playing the keyboard on stage at Joe's Pub with guitarist Andrew Woods behind her.

Matthew Woodley, Andrew Woods, Basia Bulat, and Josua Toal standing together on stage at Joe's Pub about to take their bows.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Getting to see Japanese Breakfast perform acoustic interpretations of songs from For Melancholy Brunettes (and Sad Women) days before the album’s release truly was a pleasure. The interview between Michelle and Arooj Aftab before the performance was also delightfully entertaining.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast playing the acoustic guitar while seated on stage at National Sawdust.

Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner playing the acoustic guitar on stage at National Sawdust accompanied by bandmates Peter Bradley on acoustic guitar and Craig Hendrix on keyboard.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast singing and playing the acoustic guitar while seated on stage at National Sawdust.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast and Arooj Aftab—both seated on stage at National Sawdust—looking toward an audience member asking a question.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Today I bought tickets for: Rilo Kiley Yeah Yeah Yeahs Japanese Breakfast I don’t want to see another ticketing page on my web browser for at least a week.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I wasn’t planning on being at the Bowery Ballroom on consecutive nights, but Willow Avalon and her band were charming, energetic, and just plain fun to watch yesterday evening.

Willow Avalon singing on stage at the Bowery Ballroom while seated on a stool. The bandmate to her left is playing an acoustic guitar and accompanying her on vocals.

Willow Avalon performing on stage at the Bowery Ballroom. She is singing and playing an acoustic guitar. The microphone stand is adorned with decorative flowers, plants, and butterflies.

Willow Avalon performing on stage at the Bowery Ballroom. She is smiling and looking to her right while playing an acoustic guitar. There are two bandmates to her right, one playing the accordion and the other playing pedal steel guitar.

Guitarist JR Atkins performs a guitar solo on stage at the Bowery Ballroom while Willow Avalon and the rest of her band look on.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I’ve seen Bartees Strange perform live before but never as a headlining act at a club-sized venue. Clearly, I’ve been missing out because Bartees and his band put on a hell of a show at the Bowery Ballroom last night.

Bartees Strange singing into the mic and playing an acoustic guitar on stage at the Bowery Ballroom.

Bartees Strange with his left arm outstretched to the side and holding a microphone up to his mouth with his right hand.

Bartees Strange kneeling in the middle of the Bowery Ballroom stage and holding the microphone in front of his face with his right hand.

Bartees Strange, lit by the Bowery Ballroom stage lights, raising the guitar neck above his head as he plays.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I really enjoyed Lauren Mayberry’s debut solo LP, Vicious Creature, so getting to hear all the songs off of that album live at Webster Hall last night was a genuine pleasure.

Lauren Mayberry performing on stage at Webster Hall with bright white lights illuminating her and her bandmates.

Lauren Mayberry singing with the microphone in her right hand held up to her mouth and her left arm outstretched.

Lauren Mayberry holding a megaphone up to her mouth while performing “Something in the Air” at Webster Hall.

Lauren Mayberry, with a spotlight directed at her, drumming on a floor tom located in between her bandmates on stage at Webster Hall.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I honestly went to a show last night with zero prior knowledge about the headlining act but it was a joy to experience Mercer Henderson’s music for the first time in a room filled with passionate fans singing along to her songs.

Mercer Henderson performing with an acoustic guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right.

Mercer Henderson performing in the middle of the crowd at Baby’s All Right.

Mercer Henderson performing on stage at Baby’s All Right while fans sing along.

Mercer Henderson crouching down on stage to hold the hand of a fan in the front row at Baby’s All Right.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Great Grandpa is an incredible indie rock band. That is all.

Great Grandpa performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. Al Menne is singing while Pat Goodwin plays guitar.

A wide shot of all members of Great Grandpa performing on stage at Baby’s All Right.

Great Grandpa’s guitarist Pat Goodwin and drummer Cam LaFlam performing on stage at Baby’s All Right.

Great Grandpa’s Al Menne playing bass and singing on stage at Baby’s All Right.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Admittedly, I haven’t listened to Jessica Lea Mayfield in a while. The last time I saw her perform live was in 2018. Her set last night at Baby’s All Right reminded me why I became a fan of her music in the first place.

Jessica Lea Mayfield playing guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right.

Jessica Lea Mayfield performing at Baby’s All Right.

Jessica Lea Mayfield performing solo on stage at Baby’s All Right.

Jessica Lea Mayfield and band performing on stage at Baby’s All Right.

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Joe Saturday @joesaturday.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Grace Gardner and their band were a pleasant surprise to catch at Mercury Lounge last night. They were such a tight group and it honestly caught me off guard when they said that it was their first headlining tour.

Grace Gardner speaking to the crowd at Mercury Lounge.

Grace Gardner and band performing on stage at Mercury Lounge.

Grace Gardner and band on stage at Mercury Lounge.

Grace Gardner thanking the audience at the end of their set at Mercury Lounge.

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