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September 30, 2004
Razorlight opening, Gratitude not, Jimmy Eats World Presale today
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
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 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.
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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
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Oasis Sanctuary Benefit @ 2 Rivers - pics
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 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.
Eddie poses with the girls.
You can catch this girl (shown holding the Marc Jacobs boots she won in the raffle) in the November issue of Playboy:
Raffle and Auction Items:
Residents of Oasis Sanctuary:
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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
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
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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 played a sold out Bowery Ballroom last night (26 September 2004).
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:"
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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
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
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.
(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
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 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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Arcade Fire @ Bowery Ballroom (Lions & Fires & Unicorns, Oh My!)
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
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
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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
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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
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.
Badlands Booker takes the prize with 16.5 Cannolis in 6 minutes.
For a better recap of this event, read:
Booker Squeaks Cannoli Win Over Janus
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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
"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
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
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.
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The Top 20 Albums of 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
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33 1/3 Let it Be (The Replacements) by Colin Meloy
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
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
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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Sarah Silverman & Todd Barry @ Ars Nova - pics
Here are some pictures of comedians Sarah Silverman & Todd Barry performing at Ars Nova in NYC last night - 15 September 2004 (for some commentary, see last post)
(by the way, I wasn't blogging at the time of the Toddy Barry show at Southpaw, so just to catch up (and on Rosh Hashana no less)....jewforever
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Shana Tova, Johnny, Silverman, Barry, & Arcade Fire
Johnny Ramone died today. That really sux. (see last post)
Today is Rosh Hashana, and I'm not in temple. That would make about 15 years in a row. I wasn't in Temple last night either when I saw Sarah Silverman and Todd Barry at Ars Nova, and then Modest Mouse at Webster Hall. The truth is, I never go to temple except for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and funerals.
I think Sarah Silverman purposely scheduled her show on the holiday to add to her shock value - the Jewish comedian working on the high holy day. She was truly shocking (yawn). I was excited to see Todd Barry open, but unfortunately I had seen him do almost every joke before (at Southpaw). I was thinking of checking him out at Pianos, but now I definitely won't.
The new Arcade Fire album really is that good. I officialy can't stop listening. Tiny Mix Tapes has jumped in with a perfect rating too. (more on arcade fire)
Pitchfork trashed Radio 4 yesterday. Not as bad as Har Mar Superstar today though.
If you're like me, and not in Temple to hear the Shofar, here's an alternative:
Colin Meloy of the Decemberists blowing the Shofar.
And if you want to here it done correctly, go here, and if you want to hear a nice sound coming out of it, try this mp3.
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RIP Johnny Ramone
Of all the Ramones, Johnny meant the most to me. My father used to sell comic books & horror/sci-fi stuff. Johnny was a collector. Growing up I used to see him all the time. He was always super friendly and had no problem taking time out to pose for a picture or two.
RIP Johnny
Link:
Ramones Official Site
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Modest Mouse @ Webster Hall pics
Here are some pictures from Modest Mouse's secret show at Webster Hall last night (15 September 2004).
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September 15, 2004
Devendra Banhart Tickets Now On Sale
Devendra Banhart tickets are now on sale for November 7th at Bowery Ballroom.
Opening: Six Organs of Admittance
You'll also want to pre-order, Nino Rojo, his new album.
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Cat Power says Spay & Neuter
Yeah...It's Cat Power day over here (see previous 2 posts), so i thought this was appropriate. And this one especially goes out to this guy who plans on killing his own (unneutered) cat because of it's natual instinct to pee.
"If you love your cat, spay and neuter it."
Did you know that over 100 healthy animals are euthanized every day at the Animal Care and Control of NYC? Spaying and neutering helps control the animal population, therefore reducing the need to kill so many animals that no one wants.
Links:
Cat Power says Spay and Neuter
NYC ASPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic (Sept 12-18) (It's free!)
Spay/Neuter Facts (for instance... 'Intact males often spray foul-smelling urine to mark their territory')
Save the Cats at the AC&C
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Cat Power Talks @ The New Yorker Festival
A bit too expensive for me, but sounds interesting none the less:
Late Shift
Cat Power Talks
With Ben Greenman
21+/EUGENE
27 WEST 24TH ST. (NYC)
SAT OCT 2, 2004 9:00PM
$30 + Ticketmaster fees
Tickets available at Ticketmaster
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Cat Power @ East River Amphitheatre
These Pictures are from 26 June 2004 - Cat Power performing at the East River Music Project.
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September 14, 2004
Tribute to the Aqua Blue Amigo
Some of you might recognize this car. Maybe you've seen it parked in Dumbo or the East Village. You might have passed in on the Jersey Turnpike, or seen it speeding down Flatbush avenue. You may have even broken in to it.
This car belonged to a good friend of mine. This car has has reliably transported me to more destinations than I can count, and this car has finally moved on.
My friend moved to Berlin, Germany yesterday, and since the car wouldn't fit on a plane, he was forced to make a drastic move. After 12 long years, he parted ways with his trusty, aqua blue, Amigo.
The car is now in the posession of it's new owners. You're probably thinking they must be blind. Well, actually they are.
We'll miss you amigo.
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Please save winneroftheSAT's cat
This guy plans on killing his cat in 6 days because it pees everywhere. Please either adopt it, or let him know why this is a bad idea.
Links:
Save This Cat
Feline Urine Marking - Spraying
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Sondre Lerche, Concretes, VHS or Beta...CMJ
October 14th at Bowery Ballroom: Sondre Lerche, The Concretes, VHS or Beta, and The Golden Republic. That is a great lineup.
Sondre also plays Southpaw on Oct 19th, and Maxwells on the 20th. (both with the Golden Republic)
And then he plays a whole lot more places:
10/22 Ridgefield CT,
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
10/23 Northampton MA, Iron Horse Music Hall
10/24 Boston MA, Paradise Rock Club
10/25 Philadelphia PA, TLA
10/26 Arlington VA, Iota
10/28 Pittsburgh PA, Club Cafe
10/29 Cleveland OH, Grog Shop
11/1 Grand Rapids, The Intersection
11/2 Detroit MI, Magic Stick
11/3 Chicago IL, Double Door
11/5 Minneapolis MN, Fine Line Music Cafe
11/6 Ames IA, The Maintenance Shop
11/7 Lawrence KS, The Bottleneck
11/8 Indianapolis IN, Birdy's
11/10 Louisville KY, Uncle Pleasants
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Stella - Concert (Comedy) for Change
Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain of Stella, The State, and Wet Hot American Summer are performing October 20th at Southpaw.
The show benefits Concerts for Change, "a grassroots group organizing benefit performances nationwide to raise money to elect John Kerry."
Tickets are available here.
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The Arcade Fire - Funeral
Pitchfork handed it's highest rating of the year today to The Arcade Fire's new album, Funeral. With an almost perfect score of 9.7, the album has taken the gold away from my one of my own personal favorites of the year: Blueberry Boat by The Fiery Furnaces. The Fiery Furnaces are going to have to live with second best, and their measly score of 9.6.
So what's up with The Arcade Fire? They've got six members, from Canada, and you may have seen them in NYC in March at both Knitting Factory and Mercury Lounge, and again in June at Knitting Factory. Their live shows are legendary, they were recently signed to Merge Records (on which 'Funeral' is their debut), and Pitchfork isn't the only one raving about this release.
If you haven't seen them yet (like me), you have another chance real soon. On 10/15 they'll be playing Mercury Lounge for CMJ, and then they're back on 11/11 at Bowery Ballroom with the Hidden Cameras.
Other U.S. dates:
11/12 - Boston
11/13 - Ithaca
11/14 - Philadelphia
11/15 - Pittsburgh
11/26 - Chicago
Download:
Insound Downloads
Arcade Fire Official Downloads
Stereogum
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September 13, 2004
Modest Mouse @ Webster Hall Wednesday
The "friends" in the "Wolf Parade and Friends" show this Wednesday night at Webster Hall is supposedly Modest Mouse. Tickets are still available.
Sources:
Let The Good Times Roll
Jinners
Modest Mouse is also playing Radio City Music Hall on November 9th.
Update: This show happened. Pics Here
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Morningwood's Dog Needs a Home
hi! my name is emma. i am an 8 year old border collie. I live with pedro who plays bass in morningwood. come november 1st, I'll be looking for a new home because my friend pedro is getting really busy with his band and will be out of town for most of the year. I am looking for someone who would like to throw balls to me, pet me, and give me some good food. I'm in perfect health and would love to find a home out of the city. If you're interested in becoming my roomate-playmate.....email HERE.
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NYC Pixies Openers - The Final Lineup
Six Pixies shows at Hammerstein Ballroom. Six Openers. Here they are:
12/11 - TV On the Radio
12/12 - The Datsuns
12/13 - Mission of Burma
12/14 - Broken Social Scene
12/15 - Le Tigre
12/15 - Reid Paley
Le Tigre also plays Irving Plaza on Oct. 31 & Nov 1.
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Bright Eyes @ Northsix - RNC Protester Benefit
Bright Eyes and Guests will be playing a benefit show at Northsix in Brooklyn on Sept 23. All Proceeds to Benefit The Legal Defense of Protestors Arrested during RNC. Buy tickets here.
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September 12, 2004
Omahyra Mota & Her Punk Band O.M.I.
Supermodel Omahyra Mota (pictured partially naked above) walked in the Heatherette fashion show on Wednesday. The afterparty at Ruby Falls featured her punk band, O.M.I. in their NYC debut.
O.M.I. stands for: Omahyra Mota, Mayana Moura, and Isabel Ibsen.
The three models share the role of vocalist with an all male backing band. Their set consisted of a whopping 2 or 3 songs. Here are some pics.
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NYC likes Franz Ferdinand
"After selling out the 3,500-capacity Roseland Ballroom in New York on Thursday, their biggest US gig to date, it was on to Philadelphia on Friday, where every ticket had been snapped up weeks before they won the Mercury Prize. Three months ago they were playing venues a third that size."
Story at the Scotsman:
Franz are a tour de force in America
"After the show, Franz appeared at Rothko on the lower east side to watch the Rogers Sisters and the Futureheads (who are opening for the band on this tour) play before taking control of the decks to DJ. "
Story at NME:
FRANZ STORM NEW YORK
See my previous post for more on this show.
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NYC Last Night
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September 11, 2004
Remember
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The Hilton Sisters @ Heatherette
Here are some pics of Paris, Nikki, & Bijou Phillips at the Heatherette show Wednesday night @ Bryant Park (8 Sept, 2004)
(also note John Norris)
More Pics in my post from that night
Update: Gakwer reports: Bijou Phillips loves her bong
Update: Michael Musto reports: The next night, it was the Heatherette show that was packed....
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September 10, 2004
Franz Ferdinand @ Roseland Recap
Franz Ferdinand, The Delays, and The Futureheads played Roseland in NYC last night (9 Sept, 2004). After Party at Rothko featuring The Futureheads again, and a DJ set by Franz Ferdinand.
One of the best shows of the year. If you haven't seen Franz Ferdinand yet, you have another chance in October. Definitely do it. Unfortunatley The Futureheads and The Delays won't be with them again. Next time it's The Evaporators and Blanche. hmmm.
I made it to Roseland in time to see The Futureheads go on at 7:30. (It was nice to have three bands on the same bill that I wanted to see.) They were good, but not nearly as good as everyone is saying they were at Rothko. It's got to be a venue thing.
I was more excited to see The Delays. Their album has been in regular rotation, and I missed their show at Mercury Lounge in July. They didn't totally live up to expectations, but again...it's Roseland.
Then Franz played. They played the best show I ever saw at Roseland. The crowd was going wild. People were really moving. I left more than happy...way beyond my expecations.
After about 2 hours of running night errands (I think it was about 12:30), I showed up at Rothko for the after party. I had advanced tickets, but the place was already filled over capacity.
I heard the security say "Some big shot is playing or something and people are gonna be coming in like this all night. The promoter needs to be down here." The promoter was not down there. The security were left to fend for themselves. Franz Ferdinand's guitarist had a hard time getting in, and the manager of the Futureheads just kept screaming, "I need to get in to see my band! I came here to see my band!"
People without tickets who were also not on the list were being told to just leave (not that they were listening). People on list were being told to wait on line with no guarantee of getting in. People with tickets were told to just hang out and that they would think of some way to get us in.
At that point, there was no way I felt like jamming into an overcrowded Rothko, so I just took off. I slightly regret it after hearing all the reviews of the show (see below links), but oh well.
Rothko is being really cool and refunding money for anyone who didn't get in.
More On This Show:
Stereogum: Where the Streets Have...The Futureheads!
KarenPlusOne: Welcome To Your Very New Job
Verbose Coma: Franz Ferdinand at Roseland
Gawker: Franz Ferdinand Tests Your Hipster Quotient
Central Village: Futurehead Friday
Coolfer: Friday Shorts
Ijamming: Futureheads are go
Jinners: The Futureheads
Tien Mao: Franz Ferdinand at Roseland
More pics in my previous post.
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Franz Ferdinand Rocked Roseland
Best Ever... More details when I get the chance.
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September 9, 2004
Bloc Party & Franz Ferdinand concert stuff
Bloc Party is playing the Tribeca Grand Hotel on 10/2. I guess that's to make up for the show that was supposed to be at the now closed Filter 14.
A.R.E. Weapons are headlining (???) the Bloc Party show at Knitting Factory.
Goin to Franz Ferdinand tonight?
Don't delay, your future depends on it. :-0
Here are the posted set times:
Futureheads 7:30
Delays 8:15
FF 9:30
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Heatherette Fashion Show & After Party
It's Fashion Week in NYC, and I just got home from the Heatherette fashion show in Bryant Park & after party. More details tomorrow, but here's a quick preview...
Paris & Nikki Hilton (& Bijou Phillips)
Richie Rich, Naomi Campbell, & Traver Rains
Amanda Lepore
David LaChapelle, Amanda, & Omahyra Mota on mic
More posts on this show:
The Hilton Sisters at Heatherette
Omahyra Mota & Her Punk Band O.M.I.
NY Post Reports:
Naomi Leaves Paris Burning
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September 8, 2004
Music Stuff from NME
Read an exclusive interview with Jack White.
Listen to Keane cover "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore"
The Darkness, Ash, and Har Mar Superstar are forming a super group.
Listen to the whole new Goldie Lookin Chain album.
And if you haven't already, listen to the whole new Libertines album.
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Hair Supply
Satanicide members Aleister Cradley, Sloth Vader, Sebastian von Goaten and friends rock Mercury Lounge this Saturday nite in tribute to Air Supply, the most pussy-ass band in the history of recorded music. But don't get the wrong idea, because never before in the annals of rock has such gaiety been transformed into sheer raw power.
And yes, you know those songs ("All Out of Love," "Lost in Love," "Makin' Love Outta Nothin' At All"), even if you think you don't. And you love them, even if you would never admit it and would never be seen in public enjoying it.
Lineup:
Baby Dayliner 11:30pm
Hair Supply 10:30pm
Laika and the Cosmonauts 9:30pm
Pink Steel 8:30pm
Link:
Hair Supply
Download:
Lost in Love
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Franz Ferdinand Win, Play, DJ
Yesterday, Franz Ferdinand won the coveted Mercury Prize.
Tomorrow night they'll be playing the sold-out Roseland in NYC with The Futureheads, The Delays and The Evaporators. If you don't have a ticket, you can be sure the scalpers will be out in full force.
And following the show at Roseland, members of Franz Ferdinand will be DJing at Rothko where THERE ARE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE. The Futureheads, Roger Sisters, and Tokyo Nights are there too.
If you can't catch Franz this time around, they'll be back at Roseland on October 3rd.
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Who Was Arrested at the RNC?
A lot of people got arrested. Here are some famous (and not so famous) ones.
Emmanuel Goldstein, the editor in chief of 2600: The Hacker Quarterly was arrested.
Mike from Satan's Laundromat went to jail.
BikesAgainstBush creator, and protest bike inventor, Joshua Kinberg, was arrested.
Actress Rosario Dawson and Director Stephen Marshall were arrested.
Yusuke Banno, an ex-Arizona Wildcat, and Phoenix Anarchist, was arrested.
And Yale junior, Thomas Frampton, went to jail.
UPDATE: I just noticed that Cityrag also published a story on RNC arrests yesterday. Check it out.
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September 7, 2004
Free NY Jewish Music & Heritage Festival
Sept. 12 is the 350th anniversary of the first Jewish settlers landing in Lower Manhattan. To honor this historic date, 10 of the best Jewish bands around will perform with a daylong, free concert. Performers scheduled to appear include Andy Statman Trio, the New Orleans Klezmer Band, Blue Fringe, Moshav Band, Matisyahu and many more. 12:00 pm. South Street Seaport, Pier 17
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RightRides for Women & Trans Folks in Brooklyn (& LES/EV)
There have been a few brutal assaults against women in the
williamsburg/greenpoint (brooklyn) area recently. In reaction to this one in particular, party-going residents have banned together to help their community.
One woman, Oraia, started a cheap taxi service for women and "trans folks" needing rides home from bars in Williamsburg and Greenpoint between the hours of 12:00-4:30 am. They can use your help, or maybe you can use theirs.
Here is a message from Oraia, dated Sept. 3rd, in it's entirety:
hello all
here is the RightRides dispatch number: 718-964-7781 and we're doing a
RightRides test run tomorrow (sat. 9/4) evening from 12am-4:30 am. we only have one car so far, so please keep in mind that we'll be there as soon as we can! we're also trying to focus on just the Williamsburg/Greenpoint and LES/EV areas until we get more volunteer drivers with street legal cars. hopefully we'll have volunteers on bikes to help out too. so you know, magnet signs will go on cars and tshirts will be printed soon to distinguish volunteers. this service is for ladies and trans folks should know they can contact us as well to get home safe.
we're also looking for more organizers (or fundraising lawyers who also write grants!) and the next meeting is on thursday 9/9 at the read cafe (bedford bet. N.8+N.9) at 9pm. we've got benefit concerts in the works(to offset legal fees to start a non profit and to pay for volunteer's gasoline) as well as self-defense workshops, and people contacting the local police stations about what is really happening (not just stats) so we can post it here and get that information out to the community and tons more.
be aware and be safe,
Oraia
718-964-7781---> RightRides dispatch!
www.rightrides.org ---> new website soon!
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"Devendra Banhart Readies N. American Tour, New LP," Antony
Devendra will be back at Bowery Ballroom on November 7th. His new album (which has already leaked) comes out later this month.
More tour dates and story at TinyMixTapes.
If you don't already own Rejoicing in the Hands, you should.
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Last time Devendra played at Bowery Ballroom, Antony opened for him. I like Antony a lot, especially the song called "Cripple and The Starfish" which was just posted on Pitchfork for legal download.
Download:
Cripple and The Starfish by Antony
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Goliath Chillin' on the Roof Deck
Goliath keeps warm at a chilly roof deck BBQ on Labor Day eve.
photos by liquidjeezus
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September 6, 2004
GOP in NYC - Feeds from the Counter Convention
It's been an exciting week with the RNC here in NYC. Some of the best coverage/pictures came from the independent media. Here are a few links that will keep you busy for a while:
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A Vegan Cookbook For Your iPod
"PodGourmet Vegan Edition is an iPod based vegan recipe database with 277 select recipes."
Link:
PodGourmet Vegan Edition
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More NYC Shows you might not know about yet
Frog Eyes @ Rothko on 10/2/04
Hope of the States @ Maxwells on 10/9/04
American Music Club at Knitting Factory on 10/13/04
Dios Malos (formerly Dios) @ SOB's on 10/14/04 AND
Dio, (the reason they're now called Dios Malos), @ the Beacon Theatre on 10/02/04
The Concretes @ Bowery Ballroom on 10/14/04
Hope of the States @ ?? on 10/14/04
Trail of Dead, Mates of State & Aesop Rock @ Bowery Ballroom on 10/15/04.
Trail of Dead @ Warsaw on 10/16/04
Mates of State & Elf Power @ Maxwells on 10/16/04
Sondre Lerche @ Maxwells on 10/20/04
Death Cab for Cutie and Pretty Girls Make Graves @ Roseland 10/22/04
Bad Religion @ Webster Hall on 10/28/04
Robyn Hitchcock @ Southpaw on 11/13/04
Robyn Hitchcock @ Maxwells on 11/14/04
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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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