I FINALLY got to see The Kooks this week over at Terminal 5. Was my first time seeing the band and going to this venue. I was once again shocked at how many kids were there! I think it's really great that there are all ages shows in the city now...I remember being near tears too many times at the doors of the Bowery Ballroom in my teens. Out of all the British indie acts at the moment, I'd have to say, based on what I saw at this show, The Kooks are arguably the most successful in the US.
The Brighton boys were super impressive live and played a nice mix of songs from both albums including a treat of acoustic songs from Luke with Seaside being the highlight for me. Terminal 5 is in a kind of out of the way location, but a good size and a welcome diversion from the usual Bowery, Irving, Roseland grind.
I was also really lucky to attend a rooftop acoustic set from the Kooks on the beautiful day that was Wednesday. Luke and Hugh played a few favorites like and Always Where I Need to Be, Ooh La and Naive.
Some great footage my friend Rachel took at the rooftop gig:
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