« Back to blog

The New Mastersounds

Newmastersounds

We went to see The New Mastersounds last night at The Paradise in Boston and they didn't disappoint. I've been following their music for 3+ years and have practically begged their publicist to get them to book a show in Boston during that time. Several times they've come tantalizingly close, but I've never wanted to make the roadtrip to NYC. When I noticed Boston on their latest tour schedule I thought it was a mirage, but sure enough they made the trek for the first time since 2006. BTW, last night they referred to that fateful show in 2006 (at Felt) as "the last time we came to Boston, we played for a six or seven people who have all since passed away." 

They took the stage at 10:30pm and proceeded to tear the roof off the house with a 90+ minute set of some of the best funk Boston's ever seen. If you've never heard TNMs, do yourself (and your friends) a favor and download one of their albums. Of course, if they're coming to your town soon make a point of seeing them live, where the music really does come alive! 

Note: Opening act The New Majority (from Nashville) got the groove started in grand style.