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October 2, 2004
Onelinedrawing & Gratitude Torrents
My friend John posted two Onelinedrawing "bootlegs" I recorded, on Sharing the Groove. They were originally posted in March when I recorded them, but have been reseeded for those who missed them then.
The March 8th, 2004 recording was actually a presentation Jonah gave at the NYC Apple Store as part of their Made on a Mac series (in the same theater I sat in 2 days ago for the photobloggers event).
The March 9th, 2004 recording is Jonah as Onelinedrawing (with Ian Love of Cardia) at CBGB.
These two combined performances included a preview of the last Onelinedrawing album, Volunteers, which came out shortly thereafter.
Also on Sharing The Groove right now is Gratitude's first ever live performance - September 28th, 2004 in Orangevale, CA. (Gratitude being Jonah Matranga's latest project). I'm pretty excited to hear this one.
Links:
Jonah Matranga - A Couple Days In NYC (FLAC)
Gratitude - 2004-09-28 - Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk - FLAC
Getting Started with Bit Torrent Download
FLAC - Free Lossless Audio Codec
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Schwarzenneger Signs Anti-Foie Gras Bill Into Law
New York and California are the only places in the United States where Foie Gras is produced. Thanks to this new bill, New York is the only one left.
"Foie gras is produced by force-feeding ducks or geese up to three times per day by prying open their bills, shoving long, inflexible pipes down their throats, and pumping several pounds of feed into each bird's stomach. The process causes the birds' livers, which are eventually sold as foie gras, to become diseased and swell to up to 10 times their normal size. Some birds experience ripped-open necks and ruptured internal organs because of the intense pressure of the forced feeding. Workers are often given monetary rewards just for not "bursting" birds. The stress and pain frequently result in the birds' becoming unable to walk and being reduced to propelling themselves by pushing with their wings. "
Story:
Schwarenneger Signs Historic Anti-Foie Gras Bill Into Law
Links:
Foie Gras: Delicacy of Despair
Foie Gras: Liver Disease as a Gourmet Treat
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Friday Night To Jersey
Jersey Turnpike
Holland Tunnel
Back in NYC
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October 1, 2004
Bloc Party @ Knitting Factory - pics
Bloc Party did not dissapoint. Here are pictures from last night @ Knitting Factory, NYC (30 September 2004).
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Blue Jake Presents The Panty Protest
Bluejake of Gothamist shows off one of his pictures from the Panty Protest at the NYC Photobloggers 2 event.
He also posted his own pics of this event that he co-hosted.
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New Franz Ferdinand Video
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Scary
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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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