It Happened Last Night

Twilight Singers Play Warsaw

BROOKLYN, NY: Mark Lanegan supported on several of the band's songs at the Zig Zag Live-sponsored gig.

Brooklyn's own Warsaw, the Polish National Home-cum-music venue, was again an unlikely nexus last night, bringing together music lovers and pierogi enthusiasts alike for Greg Dulli's Twilight Singers, who were playing the final installment of three special gigs for Zig Zag Live's concert series.

Portland's Stars of Track & Field warmed up the crowd with their sheer enthusiasm and tightly knit hooks (though it helped that they were wearing ascots, as no one can resist the charm of a well-dressed man).

With a candelabrum, a smoke machine, and enough bravado to make even the most disengaged onlooker crack a smile, the Twilight Singers played their hearts out, and hardcore fans returned the favor by flailing about, singing every lyric. When ex-Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan took the stage for a fist-pumping rendition of "Where Did You Sleep Last Night," all hell broke loose.

But Dulli emerged the real star of the evening, chatting with the crowd between songs and making smoking look as cool and as tough as Brando did. Introducing his band members at the end of the show, Dulli summed it up perfectly: "You know who I am, motherfuckers!" LAURA MARCUS / PHOTOS BY ERIN GILLIS

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We asked: What brought you to the show? COMMENT

Name: Marianne Graves
Age: 20
Hometown: Oakville, CT
Occupation: Hairdresser
"To see Stars of Track & Field."

Name: John Keiper
Age: 30
Hometown: Shirly, Long Island
Occupation: Bartender
"Some new songs!"

Name: Katelan Foisy
Age: 27
Hometown: Ludlow, MA
Occupation: Illustrator
"Hearing the bands and new music!"

Name: Sarah Ray
Age: 32
Hometown: Williston, ND
Occupation: Actress
"Meeting new people."

Name: Melanie Flood
Age: 27
Hometown: Queens , NY
Occupation: Photographer
"Greg Dulli!"

Name: Bill Yon
Age: 30
Hometown: Hamburg, Germany
Occupation: Art director
"The Polish beer!"

Name: Joy Ruocco
Age: 30
Hometown: Shirly, Long Island
Occupation: Hairstylist
"Dulli grabbing me!"

Name: Nick Santelli
Age: 23
Occupation: Westchester, NY
Occupation: Home improvement Jedi
"Greg Dulli!"

The pierogi plates might have as big a draw as the bands

Stars of Track & Field

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