The Infamous String Dusters; Lake Street Dive @ Bowery Ballroom

The Infamous String Dusters; Lake Street Dive
@ Bowery Ballroom
New York, NY - December 27, 2012

On a strong recommendation and a free ticket, your obedient servant made a sudden stop at the old grand venue on Delancey to see the opening act. It will be remembered as one of those great Gotham music moments - the happenstance beginnings of a modern musical obsession. Local act Lake Street Dive are one in a long, ongoing line of pure soul-rock revivalists but they are a cut above the rest. Three tight musicians led by a perfect songstress. The authentic love of the music comes rolling out of the band in every song. It was an excellent performance. And the best part is...they're local. Another privilege of living in this city.

The Infamous String Dusters are straight modern bluegrass. And I mean straight modern bluegrass...that's all I got.