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October 23, 2004
No Bush in 04 | Videos
John Stewart on Crossfire. Ann Coulter getting pied.
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog at Spin Alley.
These, and a ton of other funny (and not funny) videos, HERE
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October 22, 2004
Har Mar Superstar CMJ pics | AOL Interview
Har Mar Superstar pictures from CMJ Day 2 @ Coral Room (14 October 2004).
AOL Interviews Har Mar. Reprinted without permission.
Do you consider NYC home?
I do consider NYC home in a sense. I've never properly had residence there, but I've spent a lot of time hanging around. I'm sure I'll live there some day soon. I have tons of friends there and know it like the back of my hand.
What's your favorite place to play in the city, and why?
I think the Bowery Ballroom is a great place to play because it's an intimate venue and you can escape to the basement bar if the band on stage is crap.
Do you have any hangouts? Favorite bars or restaurants?
I hang around the Lower East Side and the East Village a lot, so I always find myself at Max Fish, 2A, and eventually the Mars Bar when I'm drunk enough to not be put off by the overwhelming scent of piss and vomit. I like to get groups of friends together to drink sangria and eat pasta at Max. That place has the best food.
What's the first place you'd send a friend who's visiting the city?
I would send 'em into Manhattan and just tell them to walk. That's the only way to take in the city. There wouldn't be a specific place in mind. I would just say take in the vibe and feel what NYC is all about... weird people doing their thing.
One more photo in my CMJ Day 2 recap.
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Gowanus Artists Studio Tour | This Weekend
picture by Gowanus Artist, Joni Sternbach
You are invited to the 7th Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour. This fall we are featuring over 80 visual artists working in one of the city's most vibrant creative communities here in South Brooklyn. Participants open their studio doors for FREE to the public on Saturday and Sunday, October 23 and 24, 2004, 1:00 to 6:00 PM.
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Craigslist Perv Busted
'A Brooklyn man was busted yesterday for using the popular Craig's List Web site to entice underage girls to have sex with him, authorities said.'
Thank god this guy is off the street. Craigslist can now go back to being the wholesome place it really is.
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Thai Vegetarian? Festival
'The annual Vegetarian Festival in Phuket is famed for acts of self mutilation by devotees who believe they are possessed.'
You see. You didn't know that besides vegetables, we also eat bikes.
Warning: Don't click here if the thought of someone with a very thick power drill piercing their tongue makes you sick.
via Vegan Porn
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October 21, 2004
Joanna Newsom back in NYC
Joanna Newsom @ Mercury Lounge | 22 June 2004
Joanna Newsom will be back at Bowery Ballroom on December 18th with (Smog) and Weird War. Tickets are not on sale yet.
That's definitely the best December concert news since Broken Social Scene announced they'll be playing Bowery Ballroom on December 13th...or is it the 15th?
And don't forget the previous best December concert news. The Pixies are playing Hammerstein Ballroom, December 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 & 18 again. (Broken Social Scene opening the 14th)
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Dogs Die in Hot Cars & other UK band show dates
Dogs Die in Hot Cars are headlining a US tour which includes Bowery Ballroom in NYC on November 23rd.
Tickets have quietly gone on sale.
Other UK acts to see in November include:
The Futureheads @ Canal Room, NYC on November 3rd (tix not on sale yet that I know of)
The Futureheads @ Maxwells on November 6th
Razorlight (opening for Jimmy Eat World) @ Webster Hall on November 8th (get there early for Gratitude) (tickets available at the door)
Muse and The Zutons @ Webster Hall on November 9th (tickets available at the door)
Robyn Hitchcock @ Southpaw on November 13th
Robyn Hitchcock @ Maxwells on November 14th
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The Vegan Vixens
Someone called me this morning to tell me that the Vegan Vixens were on Howard Stern. I missed it, so luckily they've got a website full of pics, videos, and info.
'What happens when a bunch of sexy vegan girls get together? A whole lot of laughs, partying and good times. But when you watch them together in this hilarious half hour TV show, you will also learn a lot about our planet and the animals we share it with.'
Check out The Vegan Vixen Show.
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Brooklyn Fire Proof | Califone, Bro Danielson
arwork by Devendra Banhart
Califone and Bro. Danielson will be playing an art gallery opening party in Williamsburg on October 29th. The art gallery features work by Devendra Banhart, Daniel Smith, Tim Rutili, and others.
Details
Naked Duck Gallery and Brooklyn Fire Proof, Inc.
Art Opening and Reception 7:00 - 9:00 PM Friday October 29, 2004
October 29 - November 21, 2004
Live Music Venue at Brooklyn Fire Proof, Inc. 10:00 PM Friday October 29. $10.00 cash admission at door (Brooklyn Fire Proof, Inc.). Advanced tix available at Other Music.
Featured Artists
Devendra Banhart (Solo, Angels of Light)
Daniel Smith (Danielson Famile)
Tim Rutili (Califone, Red Red Meat)
Jad Fair (Half Japanese, Solo)
David Pajo (Papa M, Will Oldham)
Jessica Billey (Mekons, Boxhead Ensemble)
Loren Connors (Solo, Jim O'Rourke)
Jon Langford (Mekons, Waco Brothers)
Mike Pride (Sonny Simmons, Anthony Braxton)
Tara Jane O’Neil (Solo, Retsin)
More Info @ Brooklyn Fire Proof
In related news:
Vetiver plays Tonic on October 30th.
Devendra Banhart plays Bowery Ballroom on November 7th.
Danielson's Friend Sufjan Stevens plays Southpaw on November 13th
Sufjan is featured in an animation.
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David Kilgour @ Mercury Lounge | pics
Insound's weekly newsletter had the following to say yesterday:
'Still recovering. Still celebrating. 168 hours. It's gotta be like a record or something. CMJ starts on Wednesday a week ago at the Merge showcase. Got there early to see David Kilgour backed by Yo La Tengo. It was historic. And nobody was there. And that depressed me. So I had a drink. The rest is sort of a blur.'
Actually Insound, I was also there. I even have some pictures to prove it. (13 October 2004)
David Kilgour first started playing guitar as a teenager in the late 70’s. When he and his brother Hamish decided to form a band, they called themselves The Clean. The rest, as they say, is rock n’ roll history.
The Clean went on to become one of the most popular and most respected bands in New Zealand, and their legend as one of the founders of one of underground music’s most influential “scenes” quickly spread to all corners of the globe. David proceeded to form and play with other bands such as Stephen and the Great Unwashed, as The Clean drifted in and out of activity over the next 20 years.
In 1992, Kilgour struck out on his own and recorded his first solo CD, Here Come The Cars, which received much critical acclaim. Two more solo LPs followed, Sugar Mouth in 1994 and David Kilgour and The Heavy Eights in 1997. In late 2000, after one of their many hiatuses, The Clean reformed to record their triumphant new album Getaway. All along the way, over the course of two decades, David has come to be known as one of the most respected and admired songwriters of his generation.
Frozen Orange is David Kilgour's second record for Merge, and it is every bit as wonderful as A Feather in the Engine and stacks up well against his best work with the Clean. Kilgour has been making smart, melodic, and interesting indie for more years than anyone would care to add up, and unlike many indie rockers who seem to be merely shuffling along because the music is now their career, Kilgour is creating some of his best music yet. (-All Music Guide)
Buy
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October 20, 2004
Misshapes Takes Over Crobar | UltraGrrrl, Le Tigre
This Thursday night, October 21st, Misshapes takes over Disgraceland @ Crobar.
Le Tigre album release party (CD Giveaways), OPEN BAR 11-midnight, UltraGrrrl, etc...
FOR FREE ADMISSION, e-mail Bradley: bradleyrose001@yahoo.com by 9 pm Thursday night (with the names of everyone going), and mention BROOKLYN VEGAN. Your entire party will be comped.
Crobar is a Manhattan super-club in Chelsea that opened in December 2003 after the success of it's sister location in South Beach.
Disgraceland (Thursday nights at Crobar) is Larry Tee's new party. Larry Tee's last party was Berliniamsburg at Luxx in Williamsburg. Many of you probably remember it. It put electroclash on the map.
Misshapes is the weekly Saturday night hipster party @ Luke & Leroy in the West Village. Chances are if you read this blog, and live in or near NYC, you've heard of Misshapes by now.
Le Tigre has been described as a "pro-queer feminist electro-punk band." They're headlining Irving Plaza Halloween AND November 1st AND opening for The Pixies at Hammerstein Ballroom in December.
Put them all together and you get the party tomorrow night.
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The Missle Dick Chicks in DUMBO | pics
The Missle Dick Chicks invaded the DUMBO Art Festival this past Saturday (16 October 2004).
Talk loudly and carry a big dick.
Do unto others as you would bomb
others trying to do unto you.
A bomb, in time, saves 9.
A country bribed is an ally earned.
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Download The Greatest Halloween Mixes Ever
OK, I can't actually vouch for how good they are because I just looked at them, but there are A LOT of songs, and it's free. (via Boing Boing)
In all, there are actually five CDS:
Ghouls with Attitude Volumes 1 & 2
The Munsters, Boris Karloff, or The Ghouls
Once you download them, you can listen to them on your IPOD like George Bush at the Debate (also via Boing Boing):
by the way, you can still get your own FREE IPOD
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Kennedys Moving to Park Slope?
'Rumors that the Kennedy clan were boxing up their Park Avenue abode for Brooklyn were met yesterday with a stony "no comment" at the offices of both Caroline's literary agent and husband Edwin's Sixth Avenue design firm.
But the nay-saying wasn't enough to tame the unbridled enthusiasm of Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, who enthused: "Brooklyn, home to everyone from everywhere, is proud to be the new home of the Kennedys. Park Slope: It ain't Cape Cod, but it's starting to look a lot like Camelot."'
Story:
Newday: Kennedys Moving to Park Slope?
Newsday: Park Slope Prospects?
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Sondre Lerche @ Southpaw - pics
Sondre Lerche (pronounced Sondra Lair Kay) of Norway played an extremely packed Southpaw in Brooklyn last night (20 October 2004). I've been to packed shows at Southpaw before (The Unicorns & Mogwai). This was more packed.
I missed The Golden Republic, which is unfortunate because I thoroughly enjoyed them as Sondre's backing band. In fact, my advice to Sondre is to stick with the band format. He played about half solo, and half with the band. Me liked the band. I believe the cheering crowd agreed.
Sondre is an entertainer. His between song banter is reminiscent of the classic lounge act. He's the Nordic Frank Sinatra, telling jokes and wooing the ladies. And I think he has the potential to go in that direction if he wants to, although it probably goes over much better in Norway in his native language. Sometimes, with his less-than-perfect command of the English language, I wasn't sure if the (tough Brooklyn.... grrr) crowd was laughing with him, or at him.
Luckily for Sondre, no matter what is going wrong on stage, there will always be the girls in the audience screaming about getting naked and how much they love him.
Listen to Sondre Lerche's recent KEXP performance.
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October 19, 2004
NY Horror Film Festival
Tomorrow marks the beginning of the annual NYC Horror Film Festival. The festival includes five days of horror film competition, and an opening night party at Don Hills.
The party is open to the public, and only costs $10.00.
'10 Shorts Films, 7 Live Bands, Complementary Beer & Wine (8-9), Celebrity Guests, T-Shirts & DVD giveaway's, Party Bags.
Kick Off Party at Don Hill's (Wednesday, October 20, 7:00p) Simply put, is the horror event of the year. Last year over 300 hundred attendees partied the night away at Don Hill's to usher in the festival. With short film screenings, live bands, and a one-hour of free beer & wine (8-9) at the world famous rock bar Don Hill's (511 Greenwich St. NYC) our party is the ultimate rockin' Halloween event.
($10 cover at door - 21 and over')
Bands:
MONTY LOVE
BUTT SEX JIHAD
SECRET CERVIX
VULGARAS
FOLK FICTION
THE DEAD BEETLES
SASQUATCH & THE SICK-A-BILLYS
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12 Days till Halloween
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Canoeing The Gowanus Canal - pictures
A big thanks to the weather gods for supplying perfect canoeing weather on Saturday. And a bigger thanks to the Gowanus Dredgers for supplying the opportunity.
'The Gowanus Canal extends through the neighborhoods of Carroll Gardens, Park Slope and Red Hook. Built in the 19th century to accommodate barge traffic, the canal’s banks still reflect its industrial heritage.'
'Nearby buildings date back to the Revolutionary War, but today much of the canal is lined with concrete plants, warehouses, and parking lots that limit access to the water’s edge.'
'Very few remaining industries still use the canal for barge traffic. Today, as neighborhoods around the canal grow, residents are looking at the infamous waterway in a new light.'
'Since the mid-1800s, the Gowanus Canal has been heavily polluted. In the late 20th century, poor environmental conditions were exacerbated when the propeller in the flushing tunnel broke, leaving the canal's water essentially stagnant.'
In 1999, after years of advocacy by local officials and residents, the tunnel was repaired and 2,000 tons of contaminated sediments were dredged from the bottom of the canal. These efforts led to immediate water quality improvements and sparked, perhaps for the first time in 50 years, interest in recreational access.
The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to providing waterfront access and education to the public. We are located on the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York and run programs on the shorelines of Gowanus, Red Hook and DUMBO.
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Nancy Sinatra to Play Joe's Pub
Nancy Sinatra is playing Joe's Pub in NYC, on December 1st, 2004 (7 & 9:30). Tickets are $30, and on sale at Telecharge.
Nancy, who recently performed at Little Steven's Garage Festival, is making a comeback. "This heavily styled songstress scored major mid-'60s success with hit movies like Elvis's Speedway and hit songs like "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," "Sugar Town," and the smooth "Somethin' Stupid" with dad Frank." [quote from swingin chicks]
Her new, self-titled, album was released on September 28, 2004.
"A better album title would have been 'Nancy Sinatra & Friends,' as the 64-year-old singer collaborates with fans such as Morrissey, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, Sonic Youth's Jim O'Rourke and Thurston Moore, Jon Spencer, Pete Yorn and U2."
Records like Nancy Sinatra, which take a pop icon, surround her with current admirers for collaborators, and hope for a sound both modern and classic, are quite often disasters and almost never live up to even the most grudging of high hopes. Well, thanks to this (and Loretta Lynn's Van Lear Rose), you can toss that theory out the window, because Nancy Sinatra is a resounding success.
Read
Concert Review: Nancy Sinatra
Under the influence of Nancy Sinatra
Morrissey Promises Nancy Sinatra A Ride On The Charts
Purchase
Download the new single - Let Me Kiss You - from iTunes
Download the new single - Ain't No Easy Way - from iTunes
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October 18, 2004
Stream all CMJ KEXP Performances -- More Pics
Sufjan Stevens
The Decemberists
The Arcade Fire
KEXP is quick. All their NYC in-studio performances from last week are now available online. You can stream the shows by Adem, Arcade Fire, Joseph Arthur, Bobby Bare Jr., Richard Buckner, The Concretes, The Decemberists, DeVotchKa, Nicolai Dunger, Sondre Lerche, Magnet, Radio 4, Radio Nationals, Sea Ray, Sons and Daughters, Sufjan Stevens, and Ted Leo. There's a photo gallery there too.
Link:
KEXP in NYC
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CMJ Reviews & Pics Continued
SPIN
Sondre Lerche, The Concretes, and The Golden Republic on Night Two of CMJ Fest
Decemberists, Donnas, Kicks Kickoff CMJ Music Marathon
the Village Broadsheet
CMJ WEEKEND WRAPUP-Ex Members of Our Favorite Bands and The Quintessential Sensitive Scottsman
PopMatters
PopMatters takes to the streets of New York once again for the annual CMJ Music Marathon
Newsday
Jamming the hopeful note back into rock
Aeki Tuesday
Sparta, Q and U, Stiffed, and more
Jinners
Knife Skills, Dirty on Purpose, etc... (plus win Bowery Arcade Fire tix)
Central Village
Coolfer's Happy Hour, Dogs Die in Hot Cars, Hope of the States...
Earlash
CMJ Daily Journal
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13 Days till Halloween
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RightRides Update
With another rape in Williamsburg, the mission of RightRides becomes more and more relevant, but they need your help to get going.
Here's a word-for-word message that's been circulating:
Subject: RightRides.org - calling all cars!
Last night, Teri Muroff and I met the RightRides women, Oraia and Consuelo. They are FABULOUS and very well organized for a small startup program. They already have a ton of volunteers but alas, no one has a car! If you know someone who'd be willing to lend their car, and/or volunteer with their car, please pass this email round and round!
There's a website which will tell you all about this important initiative which will help Greenpoint and Williamsburg women feel a little bit safer when going home (particularly late at night), and has all the contact info you need:
If you'd like to meet Oraia and Consuelo, come to the 94th Precinct Community Council meeting this Monday/October 18 at 7:30pm, at the Greenpoint Savings Bank on Calyer Street, off Manhattan Ave. They'll also make a presentation at the CB1 meeting on November 9 but please, if you already know you're interested, get in touch with them before then.
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CMJ: The End
I have nothing more to report on CMJ. What you read in my last post was it.
Friday night I gave in to my body, the rainy weather, and my general lack of interest in seeing any more shows. I stayed home, cleaned, and caught up on sleep.
By Saturday I had completely lost interest in CMJ. Instead I went canoeing on the Gowanus Canal, walked around the DUMBO arts festival, and later went to a party with people who thought CMJ was a dental condition. I did end the night in a Lower East Side bar, possibly surrounded by strung out music execs from the Midwest, but that doesn't count.
As the day progresses, I hope to get some more posts up here.
In the meantime:
Gothamist: CMJ Review: Night 3 starting the Thermals
the Village Broadsheet: CMJ FIRST FLIGHT-Brian Wilson And Four Blocks of Steel-Framed Hell
NY TImes (requires registration):
A Draining Week in the Indie-Music Spotlight (thanks Central Village)
Catherine's Pita: She was probably standing right next to me at Har Mar Superstar
More in the Monitor: A whole bunch of reviews...(Tegan and Sara played the Apple Store?)
neuman: The Decemberists @ Bowery Ballroom pics
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