Slang Editorial :: Never Underestimate The Value Of A Holla'

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The Pains Of Winning At Life

In honor of the Pains flying to LA tomorrow TO PLAY THE CARSON DALY SHOW (erm!!!)### on Wednesday, I thought I'd finally throw up a few shots I took of their last NYC show--sold out--at the Bell House in Brooklyn on March 14.

It's not always easy to take flashless photos at shows (hence the millions of motherfuckers snapping flashes for three hours straight) but the Pains' recent upgrade in show presentation means more lights and therefore better photos. Holla Kuroda! ****

All photos below, and many more of the Pains and other delights, can be found on my Flickr page (except where noted). Photos from opener Let's Wrestle will appear someday too when I finish my theoretical post on their glorious awesomeness.

Kip Berman, Conjurer of Awkward Glory and Leader of Teens Worldwide:

Alex Naidus, aka Man Among Men, Forever Fake-Boyfriend, and Glorious Guru to the Jeffrey Beaumont Revolution of 2008:

Peggy Wang, Lover Of Pop and All Things Nice:

SORRY Kurt Feldman, YOU WERE TOO FAR AWAY BUT I LOVE YOU AND SO DOES EVERYONE ELSE:

I did not take this photo; available here.

NOTES:
### = I guess this show might still be a "secret" given the fact that Carson's website lists the performers for Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday--Chris Cornell, Iglu & Hartly (??), and Kelly Osborne--but what would the point be of them playing if none of their actual fans are aware? Therefore I am sharing this with you now.
****= Seriously, if ANYONE gets this reference I will mail you a papaya, a cigar, and a check for $5. I AM NOT JOKING.

Labels: late arrivals, love, Pains, photography, quicksnaps, VICTORY

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