06.17.21
June of 2001 would find The White Stripes playing three NYC gigs in as many nights, and the sense of impending greatness felt all but predetermined. The appearance of the likes of Kate Hudson, Chris Robinson, Jon Spencer, Vincent Gallo and PJ Harvey in the crowds at these gigs seemingly confirmed that. The recording here from June 17th (night two) at the Bowery Ballroom is a straight knockout...nary an errant move to distract from the supernova captured on tape, all inside a room that was clearly packed beyond its legal limit of 575 patrons. Twenty years to the day since its recording feels like as perfect a time as ever to share this corker with the world. Stream #thewhitestripes live at The Bowery Ballroom 6/17/2001 on nugs.net, listen here: 2nu.gs/ws60117 ... See MoreSee Less