Loosey, Dog Date, Vamanos @ Brooklyn Made

by Kevin McGann | May 22, 2024 | Shows

Loosey with Dog Date at Brooklyn Made (photo by Kevin McGann)

Three of New York City’s hardest hitting bands combined forces last week for a blistering show at Brooklyn Made. Full Time Aesthetic was there to help capture the magic onstage from ¡Vamanos! as well as Dog Date and Loosey, both of whom were celebrating recent releases.

First up was New York based noise rock duo ¡Vamanos! who set the tone for the night with their distinct brand of heavily distorted blues infused rock. It’s easy to forget when rockin’ out to them that there’s only two of them on stage. Featuring songs from their catalog, including 2019’s classic EP Streetwalker, the sound seems to hit you from every angle.

After getting the crowd amped up, ¡Vamanos! was followed up by an FTA fave, Dog Date. One of the hardest working bands out there, the dual guitar, dual drummer quintet have played countless shows up and down the east coast, strengthening the songs found on their recent release, Zinger (Pop Wig Records). Like their last full-length release, 2019’s Child’s Play, the new album slams with short bursts of energy, distorted guitars, an onslaught of rhythm and frontman Dylan Kennedy’s unmistakable wail over all of it. When his guitar pickup failed towards the end, Kennedy was front and center with just a mic, joining guitarist Malcolm Spraggs Hoyt and bassist Andy Stoffo down on the floor while drummers Leo Didkovsky and Kristian Pitaccio destroyed their kits. These guys always give 110% and this night was no exception.

Closing the night was Loosey who were celebrating the release of their EP Spring Promo ’24 (Hubby Gang!) which came out two days before. Entering the room to the opening track “Return to the Bubble Metropolis,” Loosey immediately launched into a hard hitting, unabashed rock ‘n roll show that found frontman Fizzy up on the railing working the crowd. A veteran of the local rock and hardcore scene, Fizzy is known for his energetic performances, whether it’s with Loosey, The New York Hounds, or Criminal amongst others; he rips through every song like it’s his last. And whether he’s on the rail, on the floor or taking time for a shot of whiskey, he and the band give it everything. Towards the end of the set, Dog Date literally joined them on the stage floor with a couple of toms and created another wall of percussion that culminated in the usual Dog Date pile up with Fizzy on top. Definitely one for the books.

Scroll down for pics of the show (photos by Kevin McGann)