Albert Hammond Jr.

This was an incredible show! There was a deliberate and sustained groove from start to end. Albert displayed great dexterity and control through his guitar playing and singing. Once the mic and amp adjustments were made following 'Strange Tidings', every song sounded just like the studio version; apart from a few clever alterations and bold sonic tricks that gave the band a very polished affect. Plus, in between songs, Albert provided us witty banter and some good jokes. You could tell he was quite pleased to be back in New York.

Albert & his band put on an amazing show. The MHOW is a very cool venue. The sound was clear but VERY loud where we were standing. My ears were ringing until the next day! It was well worth it though. I don't get how these songs are not bigger hits. Some of them should have been on the last two Strokes records (Which needed a lot of help).

The opening band was awesome, Albert was really nice and down to earth. The venue was tiny and there was such a good crowd/performer relationship going on. So much love. He put on an awesome show and interacted with the fans a lot, which was really cool. I was right in front of the stage and there wasn't a barricade between the stage and the crowd so I was basically in reaching distance of him the entire time. Definitely one of the best shows I've been to.

Great show, really enjoyed it New songs and great sound

He was amazing live. His voice sounds exactly as it sounds on the album. Great show, quaint venue. Beer was a little over priced and the card minimum was unnecessary for the 21st Century. Aside from that, awesomeness all around!

Albert was fantastic. If anyone has seen the Strokes live they know they kill it especially when at home in New York. AHJ was just as good, in the Strokes tradition the band he played with was tight and all the songs sound just like the albums no sloppy playing. Prinze George opened up for them and I am officially a fan now, they killed it.

great show! i like this venue and the crowd was perfect.

From start to finish, I was entranced by Albert's performance. He was very friendly with the crowd and kept the mood very light and fun by cracking a few jokes in between songs. His performance was so captivating that everyone's eyes was focused on him for the entirety of the show. I only just started listening to his music recently, so I was unfamiliar with most of the songs he played. However, I caught myself dancing along to the majority of them.

Concerts have a habit of building themselves up all on hype. Arctic Monkeys are a band that told us not to believe the hype, but fast forward almost ten years later, they are easily one of the best live acts out there. Albert Hammond Jr. finds himself in a sea of hype as well, especially as The Strokes are making a fairly large comeback, as well as a new EP out in stores. On top of that, Drowners are receiving a tremendous amount of hype right now for their debut album, which is a mix of The Strokes and The Smiths. How do two acts prove to a crowd that the hype is worth it? Hammond Jr. and Drowners stormed the theatre with energy, proving there is a reason for the hype. Kicking the night off, Drowners played through their entire debut album with such ease. Seeming to enjoy every moment out there, they resonated with the audience. As a fan, I knew I would enjoy it, but plenty of people in the crowd told me they didn't know who they were. Those people seemed to be walking out with either their vinyl or CD. What gives Drowners such a unique taste is Matt Hitt (yes, the model). His quick and catchy songs are a formula for success. If you haven't had the chance to see them, it's a must-see. It's English (or Welsh) music, growing up in New York City. After they quickly got off stage (although their bassist Erik Lee Snyder seemed eager to talk to fans), there was a bit of a waiting period as stage hands prepared for Albert Hammond Jr. As someone who isn't too familiar with his entire catalog, I wasn't expecting myself to get a huge kick out of his set as I did Drowners. Slowly but surely, his famous white Strat came on stage with the chips and marks from thirteen years of touring with The Strokes. It was time to see someone who has made history. He and his band came on stage with such a genuine happiness and gratefulness that it could cheer the saddest of men up. AHJ, who has a fairly large catalog of music to play, rocked through his set. The last time I have seen this much energy was when Arctic Monkeys played MSG. There wasn't an inch of space on that stage the band missed. He held on to the audience, even with lesser-known songs. It seemed that the night was just an entire moment of energy and fun. Alas, the night had to end, as he closed with "It's Hard to Live in the City" off his debut album. It felt like a classic the way everyone in the crowd belted the lyrics back at the singer/guitarist. To be fair, for me, the day didn't start at the concert. I had been outside for five hours before doors opened, with the goal of getting a good spot and meeting Matt Hitt from Drowners. Mission accomplished. Although I didn't speak to him too much, it was great for him to take the time out to say a few words to me. Along with that, I met Fabrizio from The Strokes, who just seemed so happy to be supporting Albert. Then, on top of that, I met Albert Hammond Jr. and helped him carry his amplifier in. AHJ was super happy to be there and was nothing but a great guy. It's always such a pleasure when a talented musician is also a great person. So, while the concert may not have been for everyone, it was something worth seeing. The start to my day only made it better. It didn't even matter there were flash-flood warnings everywhere.

Always great to see a high rock star in a tiny venu. Albert and his band mates didn't disappoint.

Laides and gentlemen, Albert is back! He totally killed the show and had great stage presence. He performed his new EP and a bunch of his old school classics. It was my first time at Brighton Music Hall, and it's a very small but fun venue. There's two bars and a coat check. And enough room for about a 100-150 people I'd guess. Very 'hip' scene.

This concert was great! I loved the venue! it was small and intimate. No matter where you stood, you could see the performers.

Great show! I somehow forgot how many awesome songs AHJ has. He played all the hot tracks!