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October 15, 2004
CMJ Continued
CMJ continues... along with the deterioration of my health.
I started Day 2 back at the Museum of Television and Radio for The Arcade Fire live on KEXP. KEXP's staff removed all the chairs, and packed seven band members, one dj, a lot of equipment, and as many fans as possible into the fairly compact studio.
The Arcade Fire
Just because they were on a radio station didn't mean The Arcade Fire were gonna (yes...'gonna') tune down their performance. Audience members were climbed on, band members choked each other, and valuable, framed posters were used as drums (which the museum asked them to stop). Their five song set, set the museum on fire (that pun goes out to Win's father). They had played all five of the songs the night before, but this time they sounded even better for whatever reason.
From KEXP I headed southwest to the mermaid-less Coral Room for, possibly the kitschiest event of CMJ, Baby and Har Mar Superstar.
Baby
Har Mar Superstar
Baby put on a killer show (100 times better than the last time I saw them at Mercury Lounge), and Har Mar rocked the house. He knows how to work the ladies.
After Har Mar, I headed further south to CB's Gallery where the night ended perfectly with an extremely powerful, emotional set by Jonah Matranga (previously Onelinedrawing, front man of Gratitude).
Jonah Matranga
I'm not too excited about tonight's prospects. The Sufjan show seems good, but I've seen him too many times, and to see all the bands, you need to be at Mercury Lounge for about seven hours. If you have any recommendations, please let me know.
I'll definitely be skipping all afternoon events again. If you're looking for something to do:
Blanche, Brendan Benson and Buck 65 play Housing Works Cafe at 2:00 pm.
Trail of Dead & The Concretes are DJing The Fader party which includes a bunch of bands, also at 2:00 pm.
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October 14, 2004
CMJ So Far
I'm finding it extremely difficult to work, sleep, and blog during CMJ, so I probably won't have a lot of posts this week. I have a ton of pictures to post, so consider this a preview of what's to come.
Tuesday night was the pre-CMJ Syndicate Party at Downtime. It was sponsored by Cartoon Network and Revolver magazine. That means there were lots of cartoons playing, posters of cartoons, and free Revolver magazines. The lineup included Gratitude, The Features, MC Lars, and Murder by Death. I wanted to see The Features and Gratitude. Luckily they were the first two to play.
The Features:
Gratitude:
Wednesday I spent part of the day in KEXP's studio. I caught Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists, and the tail-end of Ted Leo.
Ted Leo:
Sufjan Stevens:
The Decemberists:
Yes I do work. So it was back to work after KEXP, and then to CBGBs at 9 to catch Magneta Lane. Magneta Lane was playing in CBs downstairs at 9 (actually almost 10), and Gratitude was playing CBGB upstairs at 11:45 (actually about 12). Arcade Fire played at Mercury Lounge at 1:00 (actually 1:30?). Thanks to fairly short sets by all involved, the timing couldn't of been more perfect.
Magneta Lane:
Gratitude:
Arcade Fire:
It was one of the most amazing musical days I've ever had, but I'm deaf and exhausted, so I'm going to skip all daytime events today. For those looking for something to do this afternoon, you have your choice:
1) The Raveonettes are playing at the Delancey (3 pm)
2) Maplewood and Saul Williams are playing the Fader party (4 pm)
3) Mellowdrone is playing the private Addvice party at Parkside Lounge (4 pm)
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October 13, 2004
Listen to KEXP
Experience CMJ from home or work. Listen to KEXP live.
Remaining live in-studio performaces & interviews from The Museum of TV & Radio in NYC:
Joseph Arthur @ 4 pm today.
Bobby Bare Jr @ 5 pm tomorrow.
Adem @ 6:30 pm tomorrow.
Arcade Fire @ 8:00 pm tomorrow.
Nicolai Dunger @ 4:15 pm Friday.
The Concretes @ 5:30 pm Friday.
Sondre Lerche @ 6:30 pm Friday.
Radio 4 @ 8:00 pm Friday.
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CMJ Day 0: Gratitude @ Downtime
I'm way too tired to post anymore right now. Stay Tuned.
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Canoe The Gowanus Canal
Oktoberfest 10/16
Ahoy Gowanus Dredgers and Deckhands,
This Saturday 10/16 (rain date 10/17) is the third annual Oktoberfest on the Gowanus Canal and the final event of our 2004 season. Stop by 11am-5pm for free self-guided canoe tours (2nd St. off Bond St.) or bring your boat(or something that floats) for the 4pm "Race Whut Ye Brung" Gowanus Regatta
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Scissor Sisters Playing Hammerstein Ballroom
Scissor Sisters continue to amaze. One day after the Pixies end their eight show run, Scissor Sisters will play Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. That would be December 19th, 2004 for those who haven't got the Pixies dates memorized. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 15th , but you can buy them now HERE.
Complete U.S. Tour info:
11/29 THE ROXY – ATLANTA, GA
11/30 HOUSE OF BLUES – ORLANDO, FL
12/4 HOUSE OF BLUES – NEW ORLEANS, LA
12/5 LA ZONA ROSA – AUSTIN, TX
12/6 MEREDIAN – HOUSTON, TX
12/8 GYPSY TEA ROOM – DALLAS, TX
12/9 GRANADA – LAWRENCE, KS
12/10 THE QUEST – MINNEAPOLIS, MN
12/12 THE VIC – CHICAGO, IL
12/13 HOUSE OF BLUES – CLEVELAND, OH
12/15 EGYPTIAN ROOM – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
12/16 THE DAME – LEXINGTON, KY
12/19 HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM – NYC, NY
Scissor Sisters Remixed [EP] was released yesterday.
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October 12, 2004
Random Stuff
Reminder: Tonight, NYU turns it's cafeteria vegan (open to the public).
Gratitude IS opening for Jimmy Eats World at Webster Hall now.
Dogs Die in Hot Cars are the "special guest" opening for Music and Hope of the States @ Webster Hall on Thursday (via manic mess)
Gawker has been shut down due to a credit card screw up (via manic mess)
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Rilo Kiley @ Bowery Ballroom - pics Part 2
Here's a second set of Rilo Kiley pictures from Bowery Ballroom, NYC (7 October 2004)
Download (right click/save) Rilo Kiley performing Such Great Heights live 10/09/04 in Philadelphia
(a Postal Service tune) (courtesty of RiloKiley.net) (via jeddeth)
(as seen on the ordering of noise into codes)
More related links at the end of the pictures.
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More:
Rilo Kiley @ Bowery Ballroom - pics Part 1
Tilly & The Wall opening for Rilo - pics
i'll take care of everything else: review and more
Someone else's pics from the next night @ Bowery
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Fader CMJ events
FADER REC ROOM
176 Orchard Street (btw Houston & Stanton)
opens at noon everyday - space limited to capacity
**Everyday at 5:01pm, Levi's will be doing 501 giveaways**
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
2-4pm:
UNKLE, Never Never Land Listening Party
4pm - on:
Eskimo Joe
Modey Lemon
Engine Down
The Peels
Shout Out Louds
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
2-4pm:
The MUSIC, Welcome to North Listening Party
4pm on:
Maplewood
The Crimea
Saul Williams
Lovedrug
The Comas
*Special guest DJ, Steve Aoki (Dim Mak Records)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
2-4pm: Mos Def, The New Danger Listening Party
3pm on:
Matisyahu
The Organ
Read Yellow
Rag City Dolls
Autolux
Trail of Dead Listening Party, with DJ set from TOD
*Special guest DJs, The Concretes
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
2pm-on:
Radio Vago
Giant Drag
Idiot Pilot
Son, Ambulance
The Double
Among Natives
Inouk
*Special guest DJs, The FADER crew + DIPLO
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The Decemberists appearing on The John McEnroe Show
Catch The Decemberists perform live today (12 October 2004) on The John McEnroe show on CNBC at 10 pm EST/PST.
Hopefully they'll play The Sporting Life.
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iTunes Exclusives
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Fred Schneider of the B52’s to host “Cats & the City”
New York, N.Y. - Fred Schneider, lead singer of the B52’s, will host the “Cats & the City” Art Exhibit on Mon., Nov. 1st, 7-10 p.m, at the historic National Arts Club on Gramercy Park South which will benefit Neighborhood Cats and the Humane Society of New York. The multi-media exhibit will feature artwork by painters Peter Max and Martha Szabo, photographers Valerie Shaff and Kim Levin and cartoonists Patrick McDonnell (“Mutts”) and Dan Piraro (“Bizarro”). The Silent Auction will include cat dishes hand-painted by Fred Schneider, actress Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Dan Piraro and other celebrities.
At 8 p.m. the “Feral Friends” Awards Ceremony will honor those individuals and organizations who have made a difference for NY City felines: Feral Friends Honorees: Founder of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals Jane Hoffman, “Animal Mukti Free Spay/Neuter Clinic” Founders Sharon Gannon, David Life & Jivamukti Yoga Center, HSNY Veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Higgins, DVM and Humane Achievement Honorees: Animal Activist Mary Max, Cat Therapist
Carole Wilbourn, NY Correction Department Commissioner Martin Horn and volunteers Joseph Pastore and Carol Zelman.
Other highlights of the evening include both Silent and Live Auctions, Vegan Hors d’ Oeuvres and an Open Wine/Beer Bar. Tickets are $125. per person and can be purchased at (866) 468-7619, www.ticketweb.com or send a check or money order to: Neighborhood Cats, 2565 Broadway, No. 555, New York, NY 10025
Attire is semi-formal.
All proceeds from the event will go to Neighborhood Cats and the Humane Society of New York’s "Animal Mukti Free Spay/Neuter Clinic."
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October 11, 2004
Reading: Digital Photography Hacks
The latest addition to my 'Hacks' collection, O'Reilly's Digital Photography Hacks, is a worthwhile addition to your library if you own a digital camera.
From the Publisher:
"With exquisite, full-color photos throughout, the book presents a collection of tips, tricks, and techniques for photographers ready to move beyond the basics. And if you don't have the latest in digital camera photography, this book will show you how to extend the life and functionality of your existing camera. All the hacks in the book are platform-agnostic, designed for use on both Mac on Windows-based computers. You'll find 100 proven techniques in the areas of: Daytime and nighttime photo secrets Flash magic Digital camera attachments The computer connection Photoshop magic Fun photo projects Camera phone tricks This book is for the photographer you are now, and the one you want to be. Digital Photography Hacks is for the creative adventurer who resides in each of us. "
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Scandinavian Pop Events
Manhattan User Guide's got the lowdown on a week filled with Scandinavian pop stars playing in NYC.
Singer-Songwriter Teitur plays The Bitter End and Joe's Pub. Surferosa is at Don Hill's tomorrow, and Sondre Lerche is playing a whole bunch of shows, some of which aren't mentioned in their article.
They also left out MAGNET from Norway, who are playing 6 shows this week.
Read:
Sondre Lerche's complete show listing
Magnet's complete show listing
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Bob Log III & The Town Bikes @ Southpaw - pics
Bob Log III accompanied by The Town Bikes @ Southpaw in Brooklyn, NY
(09 October 2004)
makin a boob scotch:
Related Links:
Delusion of Adequacy Review of Log Bomb
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Life of Agony sign with Epic Records
'LIFE OF AGONY proudly announce their signing to EPIC RECORDS. The band is very excited about being part of the EPIC family alongside labelmates AUDIOSLAVE, CHEVELLE & OZZY OSBOURNE (among many others). Ben Goldman, Senior Vice President of A&R for Epic Records, signed the group on the strength of their 4 song demo featuring songs such as "Love To Let U Down," "The Day he Died," "Justified," & "The Calm That Disturbs You." The group plans to enter the recording studio before year's end with a producer to be named shortly. A tentative release date is scheduled for early 2005.'
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20 Days Till Halloween
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Ramones NYC Benefit Concert Recap
Did anyone go to the Ramones benefit concert at Spirit on Saturday night? How was it?
NME reports that..
'The event featured performances by The Strokes, Blondie, and Sonic Youth, and guest appearances by Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and Joan Jett among others.
Rock-loving celebrities like Sean Lennon, Vincent Gallo and Drew Barrymore also came out to honour the Ramones’ legacy and to support the cause.'
Links:
NME: STROKES PLAY FOR THE RAMONES
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BMG CMJ PrE-view station (stream free music)
Listen to The Hidden Cameras, Kevin Devine, Dogs Die in Hot Cars, Northstar, Magnet, Blanche and Tegan & Sara.
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Three Afternoon CMJ Shows To Hit
1) Mellowdrone & ? (possibly a private party) @ Parkside Lounge on October 14th @ 4 pm
2) Dios Malos (formerly Dios) w/Crimea, Magnet, Grizzly Bear, Oxford Collapse, Chinese Stars @ Rothko on October 16th @ 4 pm (doors 2 pm)
3) Brendan Benson (acoustic) w/ w/Blanch, Jim White, and Buck 65 @ Housing Works on October 15th @ 2 pm
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October 10, 2004
Three Weeks Until Halloween
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Free IPOD Status
I need one more person to sign up for their own free IPOD (and complete all requirements), and then I'll get mine.
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