Beastie Boys' Mike D Debuts New Solo Material at Intimate LA Dive Bar Show
By
Jeff Miller
Crackles when you bite it. Shows the baker did the work.
Summary
Beastie Boys' Mike D performed the first of four rare intimate solo shows at a small LA dive bar, debuting new songs from an upcoming album. The show featured heavily reverbed vocals and nostalgic nods to the Beastie Boys' classic sound, performed to an audience of about 150 people at The Plaza Nightclub & Dance Hall.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledWe were just kids/freaking out
his voice drenched in reverb — so much so that it was hard to make out his vocals
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