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Review: Peelander-Z at Third Room

Review: Peelander-Z at Third Room

I first encountered Peelander-Z in 2007 at a small Brooklyn venue, long before the name carried much weight beyond the local scene. I had no expectations — and was completely blown away. Dressed in color-coded costumes reminiscent of the Power Rangers, the band tore across the stage in a chaotic frenzy, propelling the crowd into its wild, participatory spectacle. 

Over the next few years, I caught multiple shows and sang the praises of Peelander-Z with evangelical enthusiasm. The band and I both eventually relocated to different cities, and the opportunities to see them live dwindled. So when I heard Peelander-Z was playing at Third Room on May 26 — with only about a week’s notice — I was ecstatic. Still, I wondered: could it live up to those mythic early memories?

The now drummerless trio took the stage in street clothes, tore through a single punk burst, thanked the crowd, and abruptly walked off as if the show were over — undoubtedly leaving many in the room unsure of what they'd just witnessed. Only pictures are suitable to explain the unpretentious joy that followed.

(Photos by Jonny Leather)

Joywave at The Grey Eagle

Joywave at The Grey Eagle