Video: the kooks "ooh la" acoustic in new york city on EMI rooftop

The KooksNY2LON Live Reviewby Roy P Rogers from Highway 55

the kooks "ooh la" acoustic in new york city on EMI rooftop
This past Wednesday the sun was shining, but not shining too brightly so as to burn us alive like the previous few days, so it was the perfect day for a late afternoon performance from The Kooks on EMI's rooftop. Though they only played four songs, (Naive, Ooh La, Always Where I Need to Be, and Tick of Time) it was a short-but-sweet set. The new songs sounded great and hearing the old songs made my heart skip a beat...yeah, I really love The Kooks. I love them so much that I filmed this video of [...]

The Kooks at Terminal 5 and Rooftop Acoustic Set

the kooks "ooh la" acoustic in new york city on EMI rooftop
I FINALLY got to see The Kooks this week over at Terminal 5 . Was my first time seeing the band and going to this venue. I was once again shocked at how many kids were there! I think it's really great that there are all ages shows in the city now...I remember being near tears too many times at the doors of the Bowery Ballroom in my teens. Out of all the British indie acts at the moment, I'd have to say, based on what I [...]