Todd P's Midsummer Party at The Yard

-photo by Derek Morris

About two weeks ago I had the privilige of attending Todd P's Midsummer Party at The Yard in Carroll Gardens (Brooklyn). I saw an astounding 15 under the radar bands and got to see John Norris (of MTV fame) up close and personal. The mini-fest was held on the canal bank at The Yard in Brooklyn, featuring amazing performances from Ponytail, Oneida, Titus Andronicus, Shy Child, Vivian Girls, Knyfe Hyts, Crystal Antlers, Abe Vigoda, Telepathe, High Places, and many more!

The scorching day by the canal was barely saved by a cooling breeze that made the heat almost bearable. It turned out to be a fantastic summer day, packed with loads of new talent. Todd P is a hero to Brooklyn right now, constantly providing us with new, cutting edge artists in venues like Market Hotel, Silent Barn, Death By Audio, and Bodega. Here he has captured the essence of what is bubbling under, providing a vastly entertaining day of indie music by the water in Brooklyn.

Ponytail (live at The Yard)


Check out some of my video highlights of Todd P's Midsummer Party below...

Vivian Girls
Crystal Antlers
Telepathe
Ponytail
Shy Child
Titus Andronicus

SHY CHILD

Shy Child have a new record coming out in May. They are also opening for The Gossip! at Webster Hall on the 15th and for Midnight Juggernauts on their upcoming May US tour. Noise Won't Stop is the third proper album from Shy Child, due May 5th on Kill Rock Stars.

Shy Child are the duo of Pete Cafarella and Nate Smith, who spawned from Supersystem around 2000. Last year these guys performed "Drop the Phone" on Later with Jools Holland and for Stella McCartney at Fashion Rocks in London. Check out the video for that track...

Drop The Phone