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September 3, 2004
Brooklyn Democrat Candlelight Vigil Pictures
Brooklyn Democrat Candlelight Vigil in Prospect Park - 02 September 2004
Timed to coincide with George Bush's nomination for president at the RNC, Brooklyn democrats organized a "candlelight vigil," and march across Prospect Park in the dark.
The exact schedule went something like this:
8:15 People meet at the Prospect Park bandshell near 9th St & Prospect Park West. Candles are handed out and lit.
8:15 - 8:45 Brooklyn resident, Papa Dish, sings songs about Republicans.
8:45 - 9:20 Brooklyn politicians speak.
9:20 - 10:00 March from the bandshell to Grand Army Plaza through the park (on the road that runs inside the park).
There were lots of cops, politicians, kids, senior citizens, and dogs. It was very peaceful and extremely pro-Kerry.
Papa Dish:
No one attempted to barbecue:
The event was sponsored by MNA (Mission Not Accomplished):
The crowd was fairly thin compared to the space:
Harley Diamond, Candidate for Kings County Civil Court:
Brooklyn Assemblyman James Brennan speaks:
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz is up next:
Congressman Major R. Owens came after Marty:
The crowd started to get a little bigger:
Then Brooklyn Councilwoman Yvette Clark spoke:
And then we marched:
At the destination:
New York City Council member Bill de Blasio showed up:
Group Picture time. The End:
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Worm is Green again & !on!air!library
Two days ago I posted Worm is Green pictures from Pianos.
Jenyk was there too. Check out his pics of the show.
Worm is Green is back in NYC at Rothko with !on!air!library on October 8th.
!on!air!library continue on tour with Worm is Green before joining The Secret Machines and Interpol for more touring.
Download:
Worm is Green mp3s
!on!air!library mp3s
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September 2, 2004
Bono at the RNC
Bono, a non-partisan, who was recently seen at a Scissor Sisters concert, and fresh off a Bill O'Reilly appearance, was spotted at the Republican National Convention. When not rocking out to 'Take Your Mama,' or attending Republican events, Bono can be found naming songs.
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September 1, 2004
Republican National Convention NYC Panty Flash pics
Axis of Eve's RNC Protest - Operation Expose and Depose - 01 September 2004
5:30 - 6:00 pm : Protesters, photographers, cops, & spectators arrive and take their places.
6:00 pm : the march begins
6:10 pm : FLASH!
6:10 pm - ?? : MARCH, PARTY, DANCE, PROTEST
Triumph The Insult Comic Dog shows up with Robert Smigel.
Itsi Atkins of Models Against Bush, the movies, Segways, and Vomitorium fame gets in on the action.
Lawrence, a fellow puker, serves the Bush-head volleyball for Triumph.
Axis of Eve sells a lot of stuff, talks to the press, and calls it a night.
(If you liked (or didn't like) what you saw, please leave a comment:-)
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More RNC Protest Pictures
The first set of Sunday's protest pictures was popular, so here are some more:
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Democrats gather in Prospect Park tomorrow
"As President Bush accepts the nomination at the Republican National Convention tomorrow night, Brooklyn Democrats will peacefully show their opposition at a candlelight vigil in Prospect Park.
Cohen said participants will begin gathering at the park's bandshell at 8:15 p.m. Borough President Marty Markowitz and other elected Democrats are scheduled to make brief speeches beginning at 8:45 p.m."
Story:
Boro Dems to unite in Prospect Park vigil
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August 31, 2004
Worm is Green @ Pianos : pictures
Worm is Green at Pianos - 20 August 2004
They've got that Saint Etienne, Portishead, Hope Sandoval thing goin on.
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RNC Panty Flash Tomorrow
"Axis of Eve is calling upon women (and men!) from all over to join us for a flashing event at the Republican National Convention in NYC."
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None More Black @ Knitting Factory : pictures
None More Black at Knitting Factory - 29 August 2004
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X-Rated Olympics
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RIP Laura Branigan
Link:
Laura's Passing
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The Weakerthans - New Site, Tour (w/ Lucero)
Check out The Weakerthans' new website. Download some music and watch their videos while you're there. Then catch them at Bowery Ballroom with Lucero and Murder by Death on September 26th, or if you don't happen to be in NYC:
Lucky Town Tour
09/09 Vancouver, BC @ Pits Pub UBC
The North Eastern Tour
21/09 Oberlin, OH @ Oberlin College
22/09 Pittsburgh, PA @ The World
23/09 Philadelphia @ Beyond Nightclub
24/09 Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
25/09 Washington, DC @ Black Cat
26/09 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (16+)
28/09 New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
29/09 Providence, RI @ The Call
30/09 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East (18+)
01/10 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
02/10 Ottawa, ON @ Capital Music Hall
03/10 Guelph, ON @ Peter Clark Hall, University Centre, University of Guelph
All shows all ages unless otherwise noted.
21/09 - 30/09 With Lucero and Murder By Death
02/10 - 03/10 With Fembots and The Constantines
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Is Your Car Vegan?
Actor Michael Bell's is. The 66-year-old Los Angeles resident doesn't eat or wear animal products, and his hybrid car doesn't have a stitch of leather in it.
Car dealers the latest to chase after vegan shoppers.
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August 30, 2004
Worm is Green tonight at Pianos
Iceland's Worm is Green play their first US show tonight at Pianos.
"Worm Is Green started as the bedroom electronica project of Arni Asgeirsson, who soon enlisted longtime friends from his hometown of Akranes, Iceland (population 5,500) to flesh out his melodic soundscapes. Solidifying into a group, Worm Is Green began recording the songs that would become Automagic, released overseas last year on Iceland's Thule Musik (home of Mum and The Funerals) and now available in the U.S. on The Arena Rock Recording Co."
If you want to listen, Worm is Green have a whole bunch of MP3s posted at their website.
Tonight's show is presented by KEXP.org and Culottes and Clarions.
Posted times and openers:
10:30 Worm is Green
9:30 Parenthetical Girls
8:30 Dynasty
7:30 Bravo Silva
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Jade Tree 2004 CMJ show details
2004 JADE TREE CMJ SHOWCASE & THE LOVED ONES JOIN THE JADE TREE FAMILY
Saturday, October 16 Doors 7:30
CBGB - 315 Bowery, NYC
$12 advance/door, 16 +
Advance tickets will be available at Ticket Web
From Ashes Rise 12:00-12:45
These Arms Are Snakes 11:00-11:45
Paint it Black 10:15-10:45
Breather Resist 9:30-10:00
Despistado 8:45-9:15
The Loved Ones 8:00-8:30 (Ex The Curse, Trial by Fire, & Kid Dynamite)
Link:
Jade Tree
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August 29, 2004
Republican National Convention Protest Pictures
Today's protest was fun.
A Bearded Nun:
A Veteran:
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