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August 28, 2004
The Decemberists - Sporting Life
The Decemberists have finished recording their next LP. They've been playing/testing a lot of the songs at shows. If you've seen them live this summer, you've probably heard at least one. One of those songs is called "The Sporting Life."
Today's exclusive Brooklynvegan recording is The Sporting Life by The Decemberists, live from Atlanta - 17 June, 2004.
Download:
The Sporting Life
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Punk Rock Action Figures
CBGB now has their very own punk action figure line. Fashioned after the Sex Pistols, "Maxx" and "Badd Apple," are " 9.5 inch tall Rotocast action figures that commemorate the birthplace of the punk rock scene in America, CBGB."
Definitely cool, but not nearly as cool as the Joey Ramone action figure:
"The Stronghold Group introduces this deluxe, 12 inch tall Rotocast Joey Ramone action figure. Featuring the punk/new wave pioneer with sunglasses, draped hair, microphone and microphone stand."
Now all we need is a Riff Randell Barbie doll.
Warning: The punk rock action figures have been to known to come alive and kick your other action figures' asses.
Especially in danger are the following toys:
Punx:
http://toynk.com/catalog/cbgb_punx__punks__series_1_set_of_2_2653755.htm
Joey:
http://toynk.com/catalog/joey_ramone_12_inch_action_figure_2653754.htm
Good Charlotte:
http://toynk.com/catalog/good_charlotte_action_figure_set_of_5_3350084.htm
Limp Bizkit:
http://toynk.com/catalog/limp_bizkit_set_by_smiti_975028.htm
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Naked RNC Protesters Uncensored
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Free Show at Irving Plaza
Fight Fox and Mobilize the Masses: an evening of film, music and fiery oration aimed at exposing the big lies about truth in media and inspiring the people to get out and vote! Featuring excerpts from the brand new documentary Outfoxed with director Robert Greenwald, musical guests include Chocolate Genius, Carl Hancock Rux and Toshi Reagon, appearances by Nelson George, Arianna Huffington, Jeff Cohen and more. INFORMATION IS POWER.
FREE Tickets Available starting Friday August 20th at the Irving Plaza Box Office.
First Come First Serve. 2 per person
This event is presented as part of the Imagine Festival of Arts, Issues & Ideas, a citywide cultural festival designed to inspire, instigate and support civic engagement. From August 28-September 2 the Imagine Festival will present over 100 cultural events in 6 days including concerts, performances, forums, town meetings, exhibits, screenings, and other issue-based artworks.
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The Decemberists love NYC
The Decemberists have added yet another show in NYC...October 23rd at Mercury Lounge.
That makes:
9/27 Webster Hall
10/13 Bowery Ballroom
10/16 Maxwells (NJ)
10/23 Mercury Lounge
From May 2003 - October 2004, they'll have managed to play Knitting Factory, Mercury Lounge twice (or 3 times), Luxx, Bowery Ballroom 4 times, Maxwells twice, and Webster Hall. Not bad for a band from Oregon. Very good for us.
UPDATE: Sorry to say, but I got bad information. The Decemberists do not appear to be playing at Mercury Lounge in October.
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August 26, 2004
Deerhoof shows announced
Deerhoof comes back to NYC for three shows in November.
They'll play two shows in one night at Knitting Factory on 11/3 and one show the night before at Northsix in Brooklyn.
Download a whole bunch of Deerhoof MP3s at the Puzzling Music Archive.
Read an interview at Junkmedia.
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Freedom Concert tickets going on sale
Lou Reed, Paul Simon, Patti Smith, Mos Def, Philip Glass, Robin Williams, Sean Penn, Lila Downs, Jake & Maggie Gyllenhaal, Nanci Griffith, Sarah Jones, and others perform at an ACLU sponsored event at Avery Fisher Hall @ Lincoln Center on October 4th, 2004.
"The evening will also offer a tribute to late comic trailblazer Lenny Bruce, who battled censorship throughout his career. Produced by musical director Hal Wilner, the tribute will draw from archival film and TV clips, audio recordings and still photographs.
Tickets ranging from $100-250, plus patron tickets available at the $500 and $1000 level, go on-sale Aug. 28 via Ticketmaster."
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August 25, 2004
Spend Halloween w/ The Fiery Furnaces in NJ
The Fiery Furnaces & The Hidden Cameras are playing Maxwells in Hoboken on 10/31/04.
Other Fiery Furnaces dates:
Fri 09/10/04 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Sat 09/11/04 Montreal, QC El Salon
Sun 09/12/04 Toronto, ON Mod Club
Tue 09/14/04 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
Wed 09/15/04 Bloomington, IN Second Story
Fri 09/17/04 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
Sat 09/18/04 Minneapolis, MN 400 Bar
Sun 09/19/04 Madison, WI The Annex
Tue 09/21/04 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
Wed 09/22/04 Columbus, OH Little Brother's
Thu 09/23/04 Pittsburgh, PA Modern Formations Gallery
Fri 09/24/04 Washington, DC Black Cat
Sat 09/25/04 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Mon 09/27/04 Norfolk, VA The NorVa
Tue 09/28/04 Baltimore, MD Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Thu 09/30/04 Burlington, VT Burlington Memorial Aud.
Fri 10/01/04 Boston, MA Wang Center
Sun 10/03/04 Northampton, MA Calvin Theater
Tue 10/05/04 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
Wed 10/06/04 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
Sat 10/09/04 Denver, CO Larimer Lounge
Tue 10/12/04 Seattle, WA Crocodile Cafe
Wed 10/13/04 Portland, OR Douglas Fir Lounge
Fri 10/15/04 San Francisco, CA Bottom Of The Hill
Sat 10/16/04 Los Angeles, CA Echo
Tue 10/19/04 Tucson, AZ Club Congress
Wed 10/20/04 Santa Fe, NM The Paramount
Fri 10/22/04 Austin, TX Emo's
Sun 10/24/04 Houston, TX The Proletariat
Mon 10/25/04 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks
Wed 10/27/04 Atlanta, GA Echo Lounge
Thu 10/28/04 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle
Fri 10/29/04 Baltimore, MD Ottobar
Sat 10/30/04 Philadelphia, PA The Khyber
Sun 10/31/04 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell's
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August 22, 2004
NY Times interviews Gallo
Republican, Brown Bunny, Buffallo 66, racist?, playing at Rothko Wednesday, Vincent Gallo is interviewed by the NY Times today.
There are so few right-wing actors like yourself, now that the generation of John Wayne has died off.I agree with you. It is not an interesting group. But I would rather have dinner with Newt or Dick Armey than with Bruce Springsteen.
Story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/22/magazine/22QUESTIONS.html
Funny:
http://www.movienavigator.org/brownbunny.htm
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BSS opens for the Pixies
It's official. Broken Social Scene opens for the Pixies on 12/14! nice.
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More Upcoming NYC Shows
Here's some more good shows coming up that you might not know about yet including some exciting CMJ stuff.
The Von Bondies & Auf Der Maur at Irving Plaza on 9/27.
10,000 Maniacs on Pier 29 on 9/30.
The Killers, Ambulance Ltd, & Surferosa at Irving Plaza on 10/5 & 10/6.
The Secret Canadian CMJ Showcase featuring Antony & the Johnsons, Br. Danielson, Damien Jurado, Dolorean, Jason Molina & Magnolia Electric Co., Richard Buckner, and Windsor for the Derby at Coral Room on 10/13.
The Decemberists, French Kicks, Hidden Cameras & Miho Hatori of Cibo Matto at Bowery Ballroom on 10/13.
Cee-Lo at BB King's on 10/13.
Kanye West & Usher at MSG on 10/13.
Absolutely Kosher CMJ Showcase: The Wrens, Jukeboxer, The Court & Spark, The Dead Science, Pidgeon on 10/13.
CMJ Fat Wreck Nite featuring The Bouncing Souls, Avail, Dilinger Four, Strike Anywhere, None More Black, and The Soviettes on 10/15.
Holly Golightly at Mercury Lounge on 10/15.
And The Decemberists again at Maxwells on October 16th. (yes, they're also playing at Webster Hall on Sept. 26th)
Ministry and My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult at BB King's on 10/19 & 10/20.
Al Green at the Apollo Theater on 10/21 and the Beacon Theater on 10/23.
The Blood Brothers and Against Me! at Bowery Ballroom on 10/25.
Rasputina at BB Kings on Halloween.
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