So yesterday was one of those days that I realized how lucky I am to be living in New York City. I started out my night having a few drinks down at the southstreet seaport listening to what we realized was the last few seconds of the DC snipers.

After a quick drink, we ran over to see Ted Leo perform free. I couldn’t get too close so I only have one picture of Ted playing. But he played some new songs, a stiff little fingers cover and my favorite song (I posted below.)

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The weather in the beginning of the night was amazing.. Below is my one and only bad picture of Ted. Sorry

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Then after that we went over to Mercury Lounge to see a very sold out show of Beirut. (I swear this will be my last posting about Beirut for sometime.) Below are some of the pictures from the show.

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This is my 60’s psych picture below. Hope you like.

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I thought they sounded way better than at McCarren Pool and I had a great time. Even though I was a little drunk and probably don’t remember the whole thing. I guess I will be way more sober for their Bowery Show.

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Afterwards, I walked out, and it started downpouring.. With thoughts of Ted, Beirut, rain, Lamborghinis and sleep… I went home. Exhausted.. and drunk!

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Here are two ted leo songs.

Ted Leo - Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen cover)

Ted Leo - Under the Hedge (my favorite)

Beirut - Beluga (demo)