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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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