Happy Hannukah!
Last night was a super treat due mainly to the Jewish Festival of Light. Yo La Tengo performed the final night of their annual eight-night stretch at Maxwell's in Hoboken and featured a surprise opening appearance from The National. One of my favorite bands, I saw them play this summer in Prospect Park but this was different; we were standing right in front of them and the atmosphere was less party and more listen. They did what they do so well, building intensity and depth with pulsing rhythms and big harmonies in their songs. It is gorgeous and inspiring music.…