Getting Dirty, Pretty in NYC

Despite a broken collarbone, Dirty Pretty Things' frontman Carl Barat swaggered with style across the Bowery Ballroom stage last night, representing his roots by cradling his arm in a British flag sling. But his gang wasn't the only one to make the journey, as fans came in from Ireland, Italy, and even Japan to hear Barat shoot 'em down on "Bang Bang Your Dead" -- the night's big hit. DPT weren't alone in taking out the crowd: Opening band Scissors For Lefty cut things up with sublime electro-synths and the presentation of an octopus cake to the audience. "DPT are the most charming scoundrels we've ever had a chance to open for," Scissors' singer Bryan Garza told SPIN.com before warning fans to "stay away from gang violence." Always a wise choice. KATIE HEATH

We asked: What was the highlight of the evening? COMMENT

Name: Jeremy Willis
Age: 29
Hometown: New York, NY
Occupation: Painter
"Watching my friend [Dirty Pretty Things guitarist] Anthony Rossomando whip it up on the stage."

Name: Stacey Ramm
Age: 23
Hometown: England
Occupation: Student
"I've seen them twice before, but I always love 'I Get Along.'"

Name: Conor Talbot
Age: 20
Hometown: Ireland
Occupation: Student
"When Scissors For Lefty brought out the Octopus Cake and gave it to the crowd."

Name: Matteo Vergami
Age: 24
Hometown: Milan
Occupation: Consultant
"I loved the Libertines song 'Death On The Stairs.'"

Name: Sara Huang
Age: 18
Hometown: Queens, NY
Occupation: Student
"Going on stage."

Name: Mary Houser
Age: 22
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Occupation: "World Peruser"
"Watching the security guards throw young girls off the stage by their shirts."

Scissors for Lefty

Dirty Pretty Things