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| Screaming Females by Rose Lamela |
Out of the Cave and into the Summer Breeze
Words and Pictures by Rose Lamela
It had been too long since I'd been to a show. I knew the amount of excuses I'd been making would have to eventually come to an end. I haven't even been listening to music lately which is rare for me. I've been in this self-reflective space where the mundane and quietness of my apartment is all I crave. Even being well into the summer, my favorite season, I was not very inspired to feel the hot sun in my face. The Screaming Females show was approaching, and I could hear that voice in my head telling me to get over it and head out to Brooklyn. Little did I know that Industry City's music venue is outside, and nothing beats a show on a hot summer night.
I headed out to Brooklyn with my windows down and my music blaring. It felt free and familiar. When I parked the car, I went for a nice 20 min walk to go find some coffee. I started to feel like myself again. Even though summer has a bittersweet feeling these days, I wanted to change that. I found myself saying that, no matter what happens, it's going to be OK. I mean when you find good parking in Brooklyn, it's always going to be OK.
I entered the maze of Industry City -- maze of cool shops and eateries full of the hip Brooklyn scene. When I saw where the stage was, I felt like a child finding the raddest playground. There was a nice breeze and some familiar faces. I have been to so many Screaming Females shows that it feels like seeing family every time I go. There was a sweet spot in the front, and I had some good company. A friend decided to come along, and I was hoping she would be blown away by the speed and craziness of Marissa's riffs. Is it possible not to be?
It was nice to see Swearin' open up the show. I had seen them live before, but they were right on Friday night. I'm a big fan of Allison Crutchfield's vocals and the sound of the band's distorted angst. I have become familiar with their music as I have browsed their tunes a few times on Spotify. They played "Grow into a Ghost" which is one of my favorites. Allison also told the crowd about how it was nostalgic for them to play with Mike, Jarett, and Marissa again. I am always very intrigued about the friendships these bands build on the road together. It's a world that I find intriguing as I watch from the outside, or from behind a lens.
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There was a brief moment before Screaming Females came on where the breeze picked up. I know I can be melodramatic about these things, but the summer all of a sudden felt like it officially arrived. Music was filling my stubborn void, and I was hoping to hear the energy this trio brings to the amps above my head.They have yet to disappoint, and it's always a gift to hear them play a tune you have not heard live yet. "Step Outside" was that gem. They jammed out quite a bit which was ironic as I was having a conversation earlier in the night about someone labeling them a jam band. I mean they rock pretty hard to be in that category, but if that is what someone wants to label them, then I guess I'm into jam bands now.
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I'm always happy to hear "Ripe" as that is my goto song some mornings when the coffee is just not cutting it. Getting to also hear "Triumph" and "Criminal Image" was much needed as Rose Mountain will always be my favorite album. They came out for an encore and played "I'll Make You Sorry" which is growing on me. Every time I hear it live I get closer to the lyrics. It does not matter what is happening in the universe, the drive of their music will keep me present and spark up my subtle desire to do my awkward air guitaring that I always hope no one notices.
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We left BK and headed to America's best diner according to some foodie publications. It was an ideal summer Friday night. Good company, great music, and some waffle fries before bed is all anyone needs. The summer is here, and it's time to feel the sun on my face, the breeze in my in my hair, music in my ears, a lens to view life through, and good parking. I'm back in the game and ready to hear the noise.
Check out the rest of the pics from the evening over at Flickr.
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