Every once in a while, things just fall into place.
Watching Leroy Justice play at the OurStage showcase at Verge, you couldn’t help but feel like the stars aligned. Nevermind they’re from New York City. Their set began almost immediately after the Red Sox beat the Yankees 7-5 across the Street at Fenway Park. As they began to play, swarms of well-lubricated and jocular Sox fans poured into Bill’s Bar, looking for a good time.
And Leroy Justice is a good time band.
With thick bluesy licks, an amped up stage presence, and vocals that practically invite you to sing along, Leroy Justice brought exactly what the crowd was looking for. Of course it didn’t hurt that lead singer, Jason Gallagher, provided eye-candy for the girlfriends of the inebriated. Simply put, the Justice killed.
An interesting side note: You’ll notice that two of the band members are missing in my interview. The keyboardist and lead guitarist (Sloan and Brendan) were at the game. Apparently one is a Yankees fan and the other a Sox fan. I never figured out which was a fan of which. Fortunately for the Justice (and the crowd), they put their differences aside in time for the show.
In case you’ve been sleeping under a rock or on Pluto, here’s a brief synopsis of what IFFB is all about. Started in 2003, the Independent Film Festival of Boston continues to showcase the best independent films from around the world. As a bonus, you can also see many of the filmmakers at post-screening parties and festival panels, and actually talk to them…really. Who’s who in the industry will be at this event, so make sure you check it out at the various locations in Boston. Btw, I heard Joey McIntyre ;o) will be there for his screening of On Broadway. HELLO! He was like…the cutest member of NKOTB!
Oh, yeah…OurStage is sponsoring the IFFBoston Weekend Kickoff Party tomorrow night from 9pm-1am at Avila Restaurant and Bar in Boston. Make sure you get a pass to the festival and join us at the party!
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