BAEBLE CONCERTS: Young Lords at Luna Lounge

When Blair Van Nort asserts, "All My Friends Are Cowboys", I'm inclined to believe him. With a perfectly shaggy mop to hide behind, and a floppy hat, Van Nort dresses the renegade front man part. Luckily, he knows how to play it as well.

Channeling Iggy, The Stones, The Black Crowes, Muddy Waters, and Buddy Holly "gone bad", NYC's Young Lord's brought the perfect kind of hip poppin' swagger and animal attitude to Baeble Music's monthly Push Play event at The Luna Lounge. Boozy and bluesy, Young Lord's R&B fueled music hits you right in the kisser. Young, brash, highly energetic, and did I mention talented? Don't make the mistake of playing Young Lords off as just another rambunctious retro rip-off. These lads bring equal parts melody and a shellacking stage spirit every time they perform. - David Pitz