Another reason I love this city? Music.
I’ve heard New Age Narcissism (a group of local musicians including Lex Allen, Siren, Webster X, Lorde Freddee, Bo Triples, Chris G., Jay Anderson and Q the Sun) on the radio for the past year or so, and been meaning to get to see them.
So when I heard that they’d be on 414 Music Live at Radio Milwaukee, AND THAT IT WAS EARLY IN THE EVENING AND I COULD BRING MY KIDS, I jumped on it! We’ve had plenty of dance parties to “This Is Our Year” at home, and the kids were stoked to have a public dance party.
I knew it was going to be a great night when while we were parking, I saw Lex Allen frolicking across Pittsburg Ave while The Weekend’s “Can’t Feel My Face” on the radio. I got there with enough time to purchase a dinner of champions from Stone Creek: cashews, almonds, a cookie and hot chocolate.
First up was Siren, who serenaded us to no other song than the one we had just heard on the radio! She slayed “Can’t Feel My Face” and my kids were enthralled. At one point, when she was belting it out, I looked over at Little T who was plastered to her chair with the widest eyes I’ve ever seen, just taking it in. I don’t know that she had ever experienced live music so deeply (being in the front row helped heighten the intensity too!). Her parents were there, and even said hi to us after the show…it was heartwarming to see such support.
Next up was the fabulous Lex Allen who sang “Earned It”, also by The Weekend. It was steamy and sultry and marvelous. You know, as I’m writing this, I’m remembering that the first time I heard Lex was on 414 Music Live a while ago. His mom was in the studio audience, and he was real and authentic and charming. How cool to see him still going strong (ahem, stronger even) on the same stage.
And then Webster X took the stage with Bo Triples and performed “Kid X” off of his new EP for us. It was one hell of a song…included dancing and audience participation. Can’t really go wrong with that. In the interview with Ken Sumka afterwards, Webster X mentioned that his father recently said how proud of his son he is, and that was the highest approval Web could ever ask for. It was really heartwarming to see the family ties among the artists!
Lex came back on stage to perform his new single “Cream and Sugar” and DAMN it was good! Be on the lookout for it, and get yourself ready.
After the radio program ended, we were treated to a bonus performance of “This Is Our Year”, to which my kids jammed out hard.
Thanks to the NAN crew, Radio Milwaukee, and Stone Creek Coffee for a really fun evening. In particular, thanks for letting my kids experience live and local music in such a great setting! And if you have 26 minutes, check out the session for yourself, and get a more accurate recap.
Happy Thanksgiving, All!
-A. Storm
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