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Knees still knocking, hands still shaking… most boney body parts tender from receiving thrown bows – and throwing a few of our own; Lastnight’s Beastie Boys show was huge.

98 Rock is already calling it an instant classic and the Baltimore Sun’s Sam Sessa may have summed it up best when he shared one fan’s sentiment: “I can’t believe I am only ten rows back from the Beastie Boys!”

Indeed, last night’s show here was something special. “Balltown”….er, B-More, represented well, responding appropriately to the Beasties’ song choices: moshing furiously during hardcore sendups like “Heart Attack Man”; grooving oh so sweetly on the slow jam instrumentals and, in general, vibing out with a Chesire size #@*%-eating grin. Encores aside, the most memorable moments for me were the big-timing entrance to “Root Down”, and the sheer playfulness of “Remote Control” and “Something’s Gotta Give.” Oh yeah…lets not forget about Mix Master Mike. He somehow managed to outshine the amazing set piece that the Beasties are carrying with them for Bonnaroo. Its always great when hyped shows live up to the billing – this one did so and more, and by the time the Beasties get to Manchester, Bruce and Phish better watch their backs: it seems like Mike D, Ad-Rock and MCA got show-stealin’ on their mind.

Photograph by Jim Hendershot

Photograph by Jim Hendershot

Photography by Jim Hendershot

Want more pics like the one below? Check out the Baltimore Sun’s stash on flicker.

Baltimore Sun

I was almost completely satisfied after sound check. Seriously.

Washington, D.C.-based recording artist and DJ duo, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, melted our minds on Friday night with an amazing live set that included the support of a 10-piece (there may have been more) live band. By mixing dub, acid jazz, Indian classical, baking in a little Brazilian bossa nova and icing the cake with a smooth lounge aesthetic Thievery Corporation have created quite a treat for the ear, mind, and in Friday night’s performance, the eye as well.

View a snipit of the live performance below, and check out some of Jim Hendershot’s goose-bump enducing photos by checking out his myspace page. Thanks Jim, for helping us share our live experiences with the world.