The Walkmen w/ White Rabbits Janurary 18th 2008, Turner Hall Ballroom Click photos for larger view /
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Milwaukee hipsters were out en force Friday, Jan. 18; Turner Hall Ballroom downtown providing refuge from the frigid January wind. NYC indie rockers, The Walkmen, headlined an energetic show (by hipster standards, there were people dancing in the front row!) with openers White Denim and White Rabbits, respectively. Because it just opened in October, this was my first time at Turner Hall, which I learned is a great music venue with vast floor space and an airy atmosphere, something a lot of venues in Milwaukee cannot boast. I walked in when White Denim was halfway done with their 30-minute powerhouse set. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the trio rocked out with sailing guitar riffs, conjuring influences as wide as Jimi Hendrix to the more neo-punk group The Hives. The drums were cymbal-heavy and forceful – very classic rock. They sounded like a modern, less capable Led Zeppelin, until the drummer attached a cowbell to his kit and then they began to live up to their Texas roots. It was as much of a show for the White Rabbits as it was for the The Walkmen, a lot of people were incredibly enthused when they took the stage. They are gaining popularity fast and it is justified. Read More...
