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September 30, 2004

Razorlight opening, Gratitude not, Jimmy Eats World Presale today

Razorlight

The Ticketweb presale for Jimmy Eats World at Webster Hall on November 8th starts at 4pm (EST) today. (Will this one really sell out that fast?)
Password: robc

The hyped up band from the UK, Razorlight, is opening.

Unfortunately, a band called Recover is also opening. I won't be going to this show, but I would have if Gratitude was opening. Gratitude finishes the tour with Jimmy Eats World and Razorlight in Pittshburgh, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Jimmy Eats World also plays Warsaw in Brooklyn on October 15th. Tickets are already on sale for that.

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Segway Spotting

Segway

location: a bodega on 14th St, NYC

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Believe me, This is Not a Joke

CHER with special guest Village People

Continental Airlines Arena
East Rutherford, NJ
Thursday, December 9 at 7:30 PM
On Sale Monday, October 4 at 9:00 AM
Presale Friday, October 1 at 9:00 AM - 9:00PM
Password BELIEVE

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September 29, 2004

White Magic @ Bowery Ballroom - Pics & (Fiery Furnaces) Review

White Magic

White Magic opened for The Fiery Furnaces on Saturday (25 September 2004). I wasn't too impressed.

Filter Magazine published a bad review of the whole show.

I think the reviewer was right on with this comment:

"Opening act, New York’s own White Magic, had no idea who they were. Their lead singer looked about as happy to be onstage as I was happy to see my newly crimson pillow the morning after getting my wisdom teeth pulled – and that’s not too happy"

BUT I'm "dumbfounded" with the reviewer's opinion of The Fiery Furnaces. He writes:

"But what I ended up getting at this concert was a dumbfounding, counterintuitive mess. I’m still scratching my head at their performance – essentially one long medley, with few cohesive songs actually being played."

"After an uninspired encore, the medley was over. And I left the bordering-on-condescending show along with a mass of similarly disappointed fans."

Strange that he failed to mention the 5 minute pause in their set when Matt broke a guitar string. The crowd didn't stop clapping the entire time. They couldn't. They were blown away by what had they just heard. I wonder if those are the dissapointed fans he's referring to.

And by the way Chris, you really should check out their first album.

Here's a review more in line with what I saw.

White Magic

White Magic

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White Magic

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Keane @ Irving Plaza

I just got back from the Keane show at Irving Plaza, but I didn't go in. Too many shows in a row. Too many shows coming up. Too much demand for my 4 tickets outside Irving Plaza.

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CMJ dates and times

Get your calendars out:

http://www.cmj.com/marathon/schedule.php?view=venueday&day=13&month=10

(list still incomplete)

(via a comment on Tale of Two Cities)

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Bowery Ballroom CMJ Lineup

Finally the dates everyone's been waiting for.

Oct 13
CMJ New Music Marathon - EARLY SHOW - Doors @ 6pm
The Decemberists
French Kicks / The Hidden Cameras / Miho (of Cibo Matto) / SOUNDTeam / MC Tom Heinl

LATE SHOW
The Donnas / Dogs Die in Hot Cars

Oct 14
CMJ New Music Marathon
The Concretes
VHS or Beta
Sondre Lerche
The Golden Republic / Inouk

Oct 15
CMJ New Music Marathon - EARLY SHOW - Doors @ 6pm
Early Show - Camper Van Beethoven / Cracker

LATE SHOW
...and you will know us by the trail of dead
Sunn O:))) / Aesop Rock / Mates of State

Oct 16
CMJ New Music Marathon
Sparta
Coheed & Cambria (acoustic)
Z-Trip / The Fever / Autolux / Living Things / Tegan & Sara

BUY TICKETS

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Oasis Sanctuary Benefit @ 2 Rivers - pics

Courtney Culkin @ The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The benefit for Oasis Sanctuary (28 September 2004 @ 2 Rivers), though a bit unorganized, turned out to be an interesting event. The crowd was split about 50/50 between animal activists & Playboy bunnies (and their entourage). They advertised that "two-legged bunnies" would be in attendance. I didn't quite know what that meant till I got there.

Edie Falco showed up for a few minutes and donated some autographed memorabilia for the raffle. Peter Max also donated a bunch of paintings and prints.

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Playboy Bunnies were on hand to help raise money for Eddie Lama and his amazing efforts. They were selling raffle tickets, posing for polaroids, and mixing it up a bit.

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

Eddie poses with the girls.

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

You can catch this girl (shown holding the Marc Jacobs boots she won in the raffle) in the November issue of Playboy:

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

Faunavision:

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

Raffle and Auction Items:

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

Residents of Oasis Sanctuary:

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

The Oasis Sanctuary Benefit

Adopt an Animal

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September 28, 2004

The Decemberists @ Webster Hall - pics

The Decemberists live @ Webster Hall, NYC (27 September 2004)

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Oasis Sanctuary Animal Benefit Today

Eddie Lama

Tuesday, September, 28th @ 7:30pm

Peter Max & Oasis Animal Sanctuary invite you to a BENEFIT FOR THE ANIMALS

Win a Peter Max painting of you & your critter
More great raffle prizes
Open bar from 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Vegan Food & snacks
Meet our 2-legged "bunnies", renowned Photographer Gen Nishino & Producer Debbee May

Tickets: $40 to benefit Oasis
Purchase tickets at www.oasissanctuary.org or just show up!

AT:
2 Rivers
10 Murray Street, NYC
(btw Broadway & Church)
212.566.6915
Take the 1, 2, 3, A or C to Chambers Street or the N, R, 4, 5 or 6 to City Hall

Oasis is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Twenty-five dollars of your ticket is tax deductible.

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Special: Only from Brooklynvegan.com - if you're going to this event because you saw this ad, contact me via email or im [contact info on top right corner of this site] and I'll bring you a free video copy of The Witness (the story of Eddie Lama [pictured above], founder of the Oasis Animal Sanctuary). (this is a $20 value)

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Watch the Deftones Cover the Cure

The Deftones recently took a trip across the pond to perform on MTV Icon: The Cure. The band performed If Only Tonight We Could Sleep.

Click HERE to see the LIVE footage.

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September 27, 2004

Sex Advice From Vegans

Nerve.com asked 4 vegans (including the owner of Foodswings! [pictured]) questions about sex...

Read:
Sex Advice From Vegans [via Jinners]

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Still Tryin For That IPOD

GET YOUR FREE IPOD

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The Futureheads in the Near Future

The Futureheads will be back in the area soon. They're listed as playing Maxwells in Hoboken on November 6th.

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The Weakerthans @ Bowery Ballroom - pics (part 1)

The Weakerthans

The Weakerthans played a sold out Bowery Ballroom last night (26 September 2004).

The Weakerthans

The Weakerthans

The Weakerthans

The Weakerthans

The Weakerthans

The Weakerthans

I love The Weakerthans. Show was awesome.
Check them out if you haven't heard them before. Videos & MP3s on Epitaph's site.

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Dead Milkmen memorial/benefit show in Philadelphia

The Dead Milkmen will be reuniting to play a memorial/benefit show for late bassist Dave Blood, with profits going to charity. Dan Stevens of The Low Budgets has already had a few rehearsals with the band and will be filling in for Blood at the show. The show is scheduled for November 21 at the Trocadero in Philadelphia with Nixon's Head and Flag Of Democracy opening. Check the band's website for more info soon.

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Perfect Circle covers Imagine

"The new single by A Perfect Circle, a cover of John Lennon's 'Imagine' has been posted online. The track comes from the band's forthcoming eMOTIVe album which is set to be released on November 2nd. You can hear the song streaming at these locations:"

Windows Media
Real Media

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Be In A Slunt Video

FANS & TALENT NEEDED FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE SCENES FOR "OUR" DEBUT VIDEO BEING DIRECTED BY DALE RESTEGHINI (HATEBREED, CANDIRIA, SHADOW FALL).

WHO: YOU... DRESSED UP IN YER FINEST ROCK DUDS!

WHAT: COME ROCK OUT IN THE CROWD & GET YER FACE IMMORTALIZED IN SLUNT’S FIRST VIDEO!

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH (12-4PM)

WHERE: CONTINENTAL – 25 THIRD AVE (& ST. MARKS) NYC

MAKE SURE TO COME ON DOWN AROUND NOON & BRING ALL YER FRIENDS...
THE EARLIER YA GET THERE, THE BETTER CHANCE YOU HAVE OF GETTIN’ ON CAMERA"

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CMJ Shows at Southpaw

WED. 10/13
L Magazine CMJ Review Spectacular
Joe Sweeney (Trouble with Sweeney)
Bitter Bitter Weeks
Ill Lit

THUR. 10/14 – CMJ Music fest
MORNINGWOOD
Les Sans Cullotte
Apollo Sunshine
8pm doors

FRI. 10/15
CMJ Bloodshot Records Showcase
John Langford’s Ship & Pilot
Meat Purveyors
the Fandanglers
Carolyn Mark

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September 26, 2004

Fiery Furnaces Set Bowery Ballroom on Fire

The Fiery Furnaces

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The Fiery Furnaces

The Fiery Furnaces

SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. More pics later.

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Atlantic Antic Today

30th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday September 26, 2004
Atlantic Avenue between Hicks Street and Fourth Avenue
in Downtown Brooklyn

Come to Brooklyn on the last Sunday of September for the gigantic Atlantic Antic Street Festival!
The infamous Atlantic Avenue will be transformed into a 1.5 mile bazaar where thousands will gather for the annual Atlantic Antic, one of New York's best-loved street festivals. .

WHEN: Sunday September 26, 2004 from 10AM-6PM
WHERE: Atlantic Avenue between Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill to Fourth Avenue in Boerum Hill.
HOW: MTA to Borough Hall, Atlantic Avenue, Hoyt Street or Nevins Street stations
INFO: atlanticave@atlanticave.org or call (718) 875 8993

Link:
Atlantic Antic

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September 25, 2004

Bloc Party @ Tribeca Grand

Bloc Party Flyer

Manic Mess reveals the details:

Saturday October 2nd, 2004
Justine D and Dave P Present
MORE! MORE! MORE!
The Tribeca Grand Sub-Basement
2 Avenue of the Americas NYC
Special performance at 11pm
By BLOC PARTY
DJ'S: Justine D, JDH, Dave P
Select open bar from 10pm-11pm
and drink specials all night!
FREE!

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9 Cyclists Arrested in Protest

Nine people were arrested last night and 40 bicycles were seized as about a thousand cyclists hit the streets in the monthly Critical Mass bicycle protest ride, the police said. The cyclists filled the canyons of Park Avenue and Broadway in a smaller replay of the ride that led to hundreds of arrests on the eve of the Republican National Convention.

Story at the NY Times:
9 Cyclists Arrested in Protest

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Sonic Youth, RJD2, Moving Units, Saul Williams....

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September 24, 2004

Free IPOD

According to largeheartedboy, this works.

Get your free IPOD

(please use this link when signing up. I need to get 5 people to sign up so that I can get one. You'll need to do the same). Thanks!

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Magneta Lane - Yeah Yeah Yeah

Magneta Lane

Check out these three 19 year old girls from Canada. They're called Magneta Lane and they sound like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Strokes. They're signed to Paper Bag records and you can stream three songs on their website.

They're playing their first U.S. show in NYC at CBGB on Oct. 13th (CMJ). They haven't even been playing instruments for a year.

Read:
Magneta Lane Let The Cat Out Of The (Paper) Bag

Listen:
Magneta Lane

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2nd Kings of Leon show Added

October 6th at Bowery Ballroom. Tickets

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Fiery Furnaces @ The Siren Festival 2004 - pics

The Fiery Furnaces

The Fiery Furnaces play Bowery Ballroom tomorrow night (with White Magic).

Here are some pics of their last area show.... The 2004 Village Voice Siren Festival (17 July 2004).

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The Fiery Furnaces

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Arcade Fire @ Bowery Ballroom (Lions & Fires & Unicorns, Oh My!)

Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire tickets are on sale for their November 11th show at Bowery Ballroom with the Hidden Cameras and Dirty On Purpose.

The Unicorns are moving up in the world and playing their biggest NYC venue yet (I think) - Bowery Ballroom on November 13th.

Pedro the Lion tix are also on sale for their November 10th show at BB.

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Bright Eyes Show Was Amazing

Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes

Craig Wedren

Kevine Devine

The Bright Eyes show at North Six was amazing. More pics later.

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September 23, 2004

Bright Eyes & Kevin Devine Tonight

I have an extra ticket. Anyone interested?

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Blondie, The Strokes, Sonic Youth...Ramones Cancer Benefit

Be Well - The Ramones Beat on Cancer

Here are the details for the Ramones benefit concert you've been reading about...

Blondie, The Strokes, Sonic Youth, CJ and Tommy Ramone, Daniel Rey, Andrew WK and special guests to appear at benefit concert at New York Nightclub Spirit - Friday October 8th (doors 6PM).

Location:
Spirit New York
530 W. 27th Street
New York, NY 10001

Tickets are $50 (before the ticketmaster service charge) (but it's for a good cause with lots of headliners).

The biggest problem is deciding whether you want to go to this, or Rilo Kiley at Bowery Ballroom or Explosions in the Sky at Mercury Lounge or The Mountain Goats & John Vanderslice at Knitting Factory.

Also, I'm a little leary about the whole nightblub as a concert venue thing. Spirit holds 2000 people. Anyone been to a show there?

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Hope of the States @ Webster Hall

Hope of the States CMJ show will be at Webster Hall on October 14th.

- 9:45 -
Hope of the States
- 8:30 -
The Music
- 7:30 -
Special Guest
- 6:45 -
The Duke Spirit

Tickets are on sale

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CMJ Shows @ Mercury Lounge & Living Room

There are a lot of CMJ dates floating around for a lot of venues (including on this blog). Here are the official lineups for Mercury Lounge and Living Room.

MERCURY LOUNGE

October 13th:
--- 1:00 ---
THE ARCADE FIRE
--- 12:00 ---
LOU BARLOW
--- 11:00 ---
THE ROSEBUDS
--- 10:00 ---
RICHARD BUCKNER
--- 9:00 ---
SHARK QUEST
--- 8:00 ---
DAVID KILGOUR

October 14th:
--- 1:00 ---
THE PAYBACKS
--- 12:00 ---
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY
--- 11:00 ---
THE SIGHTS
--- 10:00 ---
THE GREENHORNES
--- 9:00 ---
BLANCHE
--- 8:00 ---
MR. AIRPLANE MAN

October 15th:
--- 12:30 ---
SUFJAN STEVENS
--- 11:30 ---
NICOLAI DUNGER
--- 10:30 ---
LIZ JANES
--- 9:30 ---
THE KINGSBURY MANX
--- 8:30 ---
CASTANETS
--- 7:30 ---
HALF-HANDED CLOUD

October 16th:
--- 1:00 ---
LOW
--- 12:00 ---
THE THERMALS
--- 11:00 ---
THE HELIO SEQUENCE
--- 10:00 ---
FRAUSDOTS
--- 9:00 ---
SAM JAYNE

LIVING ROOM

October 13th:
7 Gabriel Mann
8 Chris Orbach
9:30 Essie Jain 10:15 Kieran McGee

October 14th:
Three Gut Records Showcase with 7 Seasnakes, Gentleman Reg, Jim Guthrie, Wooly Leaves with Will from The Constantines, Burried Beds, and Blow Up Hollywood

October 15th:
9 The Sharp Things
10 Tara Angell
11 The Rappaport Account
12 Matt Sharp and Golden Boy

October 16th:
7 Sandman
7:30 Stephan Smith
The Warm Electronic Recording Showcase with
8:15 Phosphorescent;
9 Pacific UV;
9:45 Japan Cakes;
10:45 Parker and Lily;
11:45 Midlake

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Goliath & Friends

Goliath

Goliath

Goliath

Goliath

Goliath

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September 22, 2004

Action-Fest Saturday - Mates of State, Kevine Devine, Vegan Food...




This show is a benefit for homeless animals AND it features some great bands AND it's only an hour drive from the city.

"Make sure to check out a full day of activists, workshops, films, vegan food and music by bands like Hidden in plain view, The NSG, Kevin Devine, Lux Courageous, Mates of State, Guilt like Gravity and This is Hell this Saturday, September 25th at Action Fest in Meford Long Island."

Foodswings is a sponosor so the food is bound to be good (unless you're fasting in which case...oh well.)

Buy Tickets and Check out their Official Site.

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September 21, 2004

San Genero Festival Cannoli Eating Contest - pics

Cannoli Eating Contest

Friday (17 September 2004) I took off of work. I was walking around the San Genero festival (which is still running by the way) with a friend from out of town. By total chance, I was there for the 3rd annual Cannoli Eating Contest - sponsored by the International Federation of Competitive Eaters. They're the same ones who do the Hot Dog eating contest in Coney Island. So of course I took some pics.

Last year's winner (Cookie Jarvis) kicked off the event. He holds the world record in Cannoli eating: 21 in 6 minutes.
Cannoli Eating Contest

Cannoli Eating Contest

Cannoli Eating Contest

Cannoli Eating Contest

Cannoli Eating Contest

Cannoli Eating Contest

Cannoli Eating Contest

Cannoli Eating Contest

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Cannoli Eating Contest

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Cannoli Eating Contest

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Cannoli Eating Contest

Cannoli Eating Contest

Cannoli Eating Contest

Badlands Booker takes the prize with 16.5 Cannolis in 6 minutes.

Cannoli Eating Contest

For a better recap of this event, read:
Booker Squeaks Cannoli Win Over Janus

Cannoli Eating Contest

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Anti-Fur demonstrations in NYC & NJ

Fur sux. If you're interested in letting the world know, you might be interested in showing up at one of the following anti-fur demonstrations.

Saturday, Sept, 25th
Zara Stores
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
101 5th Ave. (by 18th Street) NYC
(We are the NY part of an international day against Zara! - with CAFT UK)

Saturday, October 16th
Steven Corn Furs
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
295 Route 17 North Paramus, NJ
(Literally thousands of motorists got educated the last time we were here.)

Friday, November 24th
A March on Fur Free Friday
Macy's (34th btwn. Broadway & 7th Ave.)
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Then we march to ...
Lord & Taylor's (5th Ave. btwn 38th & 39th)
1:30 -2:30 p.m.

Next time you're shopping, you also might want to think twice about spending your money at stores like Macy's and Zara. Fur is Cruel. If you have any doubts, read more about it.

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Rape Attempt in Greenpoint

Here's a disturbing story (not about me) that will make you think twice before walking home by yourself late at night.

"i was attacked last night at about 4:30 in the
morning on nassau near mcguinness (greenpoint). a car had
been following me for a few blocks when it pulled over, and
this guy got out and waited for me to walk by. i thought i could
just tell him to f*ck off and walk past him, but he wouldn't let me
pass. then he grabbed me, and i couldn't move. i was
screaming for help, and a couple actually walked by and did
NOTHING (seriously, i hope they go to hell). he was trying to
cover my mouth (i'm pretty sure i bit him), and he was trying to
force me into his car. he had a gun in his car. i'm almost
positive he's a rapist. luckily, i finally broke free and kicked
him in the face with my heels as he was bent
toward the car. i think he was bleeding, and i ran
away. i made the foolish, drunken decision to walk home by
myself (though i was warned against it), which i'll never do
again. sometimes i feel like greenpoint is really safe, and it's
fine to walk home. i've realized it's never fine to walk home
alone at 430 am. i filed a police report. i remember that the guy
had really short blonde hair and was driving a cheesy, black
sports type car. i would say he was around 30 and really
muscular and definitely Polish. the police are looking for him,
but they told me to make sure i told everyone i knew to be
careful because these type of crimes are never isolated
incidents. please don't walk anywhere alone late at night, look
out for this guy (his face is probably f*cked up right now), and
BE CAREFUL!!! please repost this or email it to people you
know in the area or just tell people to be safe."

RightRides wants to help you avoid a similar situation. If you want to help them, their next meeting is Wednesday, September 22nd at Triple Crown Bar (N11th and Bedford) at 7:00

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Free Comedy at Southpaw Tomorrow

Amber Tozer

"The Stand and Deliver Comedy Show
Southpaw features NYC's rising comedy stars who will make you laugh so hard, you'll have to punch yourself in the face to calm down.

With your host, Amber Tozer and the comedy stylings of Jen Kirwin, Matt Goldich, Becky Donahue, Rusty Ward, Stu Levine, and More!

Also get a sneak peek at two cool new comedy series: "The Tozer Show" and "Everyone's a Comedian"

Wednesday 9/22 10PM sharp"

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Music Tonight

Inouk

Looking for something to do tonight? There's lots. I haven't decided yet.

At Trash(formerly Luxx) in Williamsburg:
Fxxxing Lion (members The Fugue, Knife Skills, Bunny Brains--
James Brown re-constructed-or not. on at 10 pm.), Archaeopteryx,(primordial bird noise 2-piece), White Oni (Rop from Semiautomatic, Tim & Koki! Japanese rock destruction), and Shellshocked (resident co-ed political punxxx) (FREE)

At Knitting Factory:
Ghost and PG Six

At Tonic:
On!Air!Library & Inouk
Gohamist recently interviewed On!air!library and inouk)

At Pianos:
Todd Barry & Eugene Mirman (comedians)
(there will be a limited amount of tix available at the door)

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September 20, 2004

Indian Larry Memorial Block Party - pics

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

I didn't get to the Indian Larry memorial until about 7pm. It was already dark out and ending soon. Nonetheless, it was an impressive tribute to an impressive man.

N 14th st, the location of Larry's garage/shop, was closed off. There was a stage & bbq outside and beer inside the shop. Here are some pictures.

Indian Larry RIP.

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

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Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

Indian Larry Memorial

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The Top 20 Albums of 5764

5764

Central Village is counting down the top 20 albums of 5764 (an excellent idea).

He's on #13 (starting at 20). Check it out.

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Mellowdrone & Gratitude at CMJ

Mellowdrone and Gratitude will be in NYC for CMJ.These two bands actually have nothing to do with each other, except for the fact that my friend john loves them both. I met john through the trading of Onelinedrawing bootlegs. Onelinedrawing is the solo project of Jonah Matranga. Gratitude is Jonah Matranga's new band. John turned me on to Mellowdrone. John lives in Minneapolis, so he's not going to be happy about the following NYC dates:

Oct 12 - Gratitude @ Downtime or CBGB or both
Oct 13 - Gratitude @ Downtime or CBGB or somewhere in NYC
Oct 14 - Mellowdrone @ Parkside Lounge (4-7pm)
Oct 15 - Mellowdrone @ Dumbo arts center (w/ the dears and the prosaics) (brooklyn)
Oct 16 - Mellowdrone @ Soundfix Record Store (5pm-7pm w/ the dears
) (brooklyn)

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September 18, 2004

Animal Fair today in NYC

Dogs & Cats available for adoption.
Leashed Dogs are welcome.

12 Noon: Adoptable Dog Parade
1pm: Companion Animal Guardian Awards Keynote Address

More info

Previous Post

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33 1/3 Let it Be (The Replacements) by Colin Meloy

33 1/3

Colin Meloy of the Decemberists is now a published (book) author.

If you haven't heard of the books...
"Thirty Three and a Third is a new series of short books about critically acclaimed and much-loved albums of the last 40 years. The authors provide fresh, original perspectives – often through their access to and relationships with the key figures involved in the recording of these albums."

Colin wrote his about The Replacements, Let it Be.

Check it out:
33 1/3 (the book) by Colin Meloy

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Type O Negative Fall Tour Postponed

Type O Negative

from Type O Negative's Management:

"Type O Negative postpones fall dates.

During a recent medical exam, undisclosed anomalies were discovered and it was suggested that Peter Steele, lead singer, bassist and songwriter, undergo further tests.

As a firm timetable for the tests and the subsequent results is indeterminable, it has been decided to postpone the fall tour to a later date when there will be no foreseeable conflicts with scheduling.

In the meantime Type O Negative continues to work on the forthcoming release, the first for new label SPV, due in 2005."

I hope it's nothing serious. Get well soon Peter.

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September 16, 2004

Indian Larry Memorial Block Party Sunday

Indian Larry

If you're around on Sunday, there's a memorial block party/benefit in honor of Indian Larry.
NORTH 14th ST BETWEEN KENT and WYTHE
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19th 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
(More on Larry here and here and here)

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