every move a picture/the rakes
every move a picture was the band that I missed at this year’s BFD, due to long food lines and a hungry belly. So when I saw that they were playing at The Great American Music Hall, a venue I hadn’t checked out yet, and it only cost $13, I was floored. Even better, I checked out The Rakes and they seemed like a fun live band. And it was easy convincing my ‘partner in music’ Eryn to come along.
every move a picture is a San Francisco band that has a Cinderella story of a background. Still pretty much working normal jobs and living normal lives, they are right at tipping point. Catchy dance tunes, well written lyrics, and a lead singer that is very easy on the eyes makes me feel like they will be seeing a lot of success.
The Great American Music Hall is a fun venue (thoughm in the middle of the ghetto); it has great sound, and this fun side bar - the fast bar - where you can get a shot and a beer. Jameson and Pabst, couldn’t get better than that!
This was one of those magical timing shows where we found a parking spot right out front, got in the door, got our beer and shot, and EMAP goes on. Just like clockwork. So you can see very well from just about anywhere in this venue. That is until, attack of the psycho hipsters, who seem to travel in boyfriend, girlfriend, + third wheel packs, who stand right in front of you and dance so that they try to knock you out with their elbows. When did hipster become synonymous with asshole?
So EMAP was great, I will definitely see them again…The Rakes, sure, they were fun but I found the music to be a bit less ‘moving’.