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| Dentist released Ceilings at The Saint. |
Release Party
There really isn't much more for me to say about Dentist. In the run-up to the release of Ceilings, they've been the focus of several posts here: single releases, tour announcements. I've told you time and again that Ceilings, their second LP and first for Little Dickman Records, is a fantastic album. I've raved about many of their shows. What else can I say? Well, I can say that they sure know how to throw a party.
Last night, Dentist invited their friends Yawn Mower, Darkwing, and GayGuy/StraightGuy to The Saint to help them celebrate the release of their album. Fans and friends of all the bands packed out the venue, and each band was on their game. CoolMom came out, sporting a Dentist button on her collar. (Aside: CoolMom likes to travel light and often doesn't bring a wallet or purse. She looks just as beautiful and young as she did in high school, so The Saint wouldn't let her in without ID. After an arduous trip home and back and a frustrating search for parking, she eventually got inside and had a great time. Thanks to Justin for the use of his car.)
Yawn Mower are always a lot of fun and were a great choice to kick off the evening. The two-piece were joined by Jenn Fantaccione on cello for set-closer "Convenience Store." Darkwing came decked out for the beach, singer / guitarist Rich Gold wearing a wetsuit for most of the set. They definitely won over some new fans on their second (?) trip to Asbury Park with their "surf grunge." GayGuy/StraightGuy absolutely brought it once again, playing songs from their recently-released Shut Your Mouth and Eat Your Cake (egregious typo fixed) and throwing in a Radiohead cover.
Dentist played Ceilings in its entirety. Then they did that thing where they went out the stage door and stood on the sidewalk outside The Saint for a minute or two before coming back for an encore. Big time. Seriously, though, they played a joyful set; and the songs, especially the ones they almost never play live, sounded great.
Congratulations to Dentist and Little Dickman Records on the release of Ceilings, and good luck. You can order the record from Little Dickman or pick it up at a show like the one Dentist are playing tonight at NYC's Berlin with Best Behavior, Dead Stars, and Lightning Bug.
Pictures from all of the sets will be in the Flickr galleries and on the Facebook page.
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