ISLANDS played a great show at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom this past Thursday replete with rhinestone-studded wardrobe and the cheeky showmanship that we have come to expect from Nick Thorburn. The former Unicorns front man strutted around stage in a make-shift striptease of sorts disrobing systematically from an outfit that looked like the bastard love child of Elvis and Ziggy Stardust. Evan and Geordie Gordon, both very capable musicians, filled out the band’s sound alternating between synth, bass, lead guitar, and back-up vocals. Jamie Thompson, the band’s original drummer, was back in action after his two year hiatus from the group keeping all the afro-beats lined up and tight.
Thorburn kept the mood light by lifting items from audience members like 3/4 full beer (Canadians apparently think they’re immune to H1N1), a pair of specs, and a diary of sorts. The foursome blew through Vapours
