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October 31, 2004
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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October 30, 2004
Kanye West Headlining Hammerstein Next Week
The New Life Project Inaugural Concert, featuring Kanye West, Common, Musiq and The X-ecutioners, is scheduled to kick off on November 5th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.
The concert, sponsored by AOL and Hot 97, will celebrate the launch of The New Life Project, an organization whose goal is to end homelessness in the United States.
Celebrities, music and entertainment executives are expected to attend the concert as a show of support.
Tickets are available at all ticketmaster outlets and online at ticketmaster.com.
More:
Kanye, Common, Musiq Unite To Fight Homelessness
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One Day Till Halloween
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October 29, 2004
Zombie Porn Banned | Free Screening Tonight in NYC
This post is Not Safe For Work (NSFW)
'There comes a point towards the beginning of "Re-Penetrator" —like when the undead stripper starts sucking off the mad scientist who's bought her back to life and spits a mouthful of fake blood all over his crotch—when you may start thinking that the folks at Burning Angel have gone too far.' (via Fleshbot)
Apparently their billing company thought so. The video was banned from their site, but you can catch it tonight for free, and get drunk for free, at RIFIFI.
More Info:
Re-Penetrator Banned as of Nov. 1st
Rififi Events
(download a Rilo Kiley song while you're there...)
Burning Angel girls spotted in a Lower East Side Bar.
I declare:
In: Burning Angel Out: Suicide Girls
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Download Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11
'Michael Moore has made several Public Statements that web sites should pirate his movie. He cares more about getting rid of Bush than making money.'
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Sounds to Make you Shiver in Stereo | Download
Bloodcurdling! Terror! Horror! In Stereo.
The old Halloween record covers are the best, but that's besides the point... This one is available for download.
Pastor McPurvis' Weekly mp3 Talent Show presents:
Sounds to Make You Shiver - Pickwick Records
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Fatboy Slim Plays "Loft Party" in November
Fatboy Slim kicks off a North American tour in support of his first album in four years, Palookaville, on November 10th in Toronto. The seven dates will take place in non-music venues or feature extravagant sets.
In Toronto, Slim's show will be staged within a recreation of his "Slash Dot Dash" video, while in Chicago, the Metro nightclub will be transformed into the Palookaville "train station." Slim's New York City gig will be more of a "loft party" (at downtown Drive-In Studios), and his L.A. gig is set for the Natural History Museum.
Fatboy Slim tour dates:
11/10: Toronto, Film Studios Toronto
11/12: Chicago, Metro
11/13: New York, Drive-In Studios
12/7: Seattle, The Premier
12/8: Los Angeles, Natural History Museum
12/10: San Francisco, Mezzanine
12/11: Dallas, Forest Theater
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Elefant Playing Mercury Lounge Wednesday
Elefant is the special guest playing an early show (7:30, doors at 7) at Mercury Lounge on November 3rd. There are no advanced tix. Get there early.
Check out some pics of Elefant at Bowery Ballroom HERE and HERE.
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Halloween in Brooklyn
There's lots to do for Halloween in Brooklyn, especially for little kids. Here's a super long list that was compiled by Lisa of SmallTown Brooklyn.
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SATURDAY
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Neighborhood Block Party in Red Hook
on Van Brunt Street (bet. Coffey & Van Dyke).
October 30th, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Halloween costume parade and contest for animals and people; live music
all day; pumpkin carving contest, face painting and apple bobbing for
the kids/wine tasting for the older folks; food, fun and frolic. Oh, and
fabulous prizes, too. Come out and play with sponsors Red Hook Pet
Provisions, LeNell's Wine and Spirits Boutique, the Red Hook Flea
Market, TKJAZZ Booking, and Eagle Pack Holistic Pet Foods.
Halloween Craft Show at the Doll and Toy Museum
Saturday, October 30, 10am - 5pm
122 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Heights
Admission Free
Special treats for kids dressed in Halloween costumes
Tel: (718) 243-0820
Halloween Owls
Sat., 12 - 3 p.m.
See live Great-horned, Screech, Barn, and Short-eared owls and learn
about these mysterious creatures that only come out at night. Free.
Audubon Center. Prospect Park
Caramel Apple Workshop @ Artez'n
Saturday, October 30th, 12-4pm
444 Atlantic Avenue (btwn Bond & Nevins)
718-596-2649
Devinely decorated or traditional and simple. Join us for some Halloween
caramel apple creations. Make one for yourself or package one up as a
gift. Bring your creativity and sweet tooth. Allow a minimum of 15
minutes, stay as long as you like. All Supplies Included. $10/apple
A.R.T./New York presents
The Fourth Annual Raising Kids and Curtains
Halloween Event : "Duppy Yard"
at South Oxford Space
Saturday, October 30th - 1pm to 2:30pm
Caribbean Cultural Theatre's show features storytelling, poetry, music
and dance. Eerie island spirits (duppies and jumbies) come alive in
this festive holiday performance.
Doors open at 1pm - Show starts at 1:30pm Free for kids of all ages.
Costume parade will follow the performance-be sure to show up all
decked out!
138 S. Oxford Street betw Atlantic Ave / Hanson Pl
C to Lafayette; G to Fulton St; 2,3,4,5,Q, B, D to Atlantic Ave
Call 718-398-3078 for more information
sbok@art-newyork.org
www.offbroadwayonline.com
6th Annual Great PUPkin Halloween Costume Contest for Dogs
Saturday, 10/30 11:30am-1:00 pm.
Ft. Greene Park, at the top of the hill, near the visitor station.
Registration for dogs starts at 11:30, and the judging starts at noon
sharp. Suggested donation entry fee is $3.00 per dog; $5.00 for 2 dogs.
Rain date is same time and place on Sunday, October 31st.
http://www.fortgreenepups.org
Fort Greene Park Conservancy presents its
Fifth Annual Halloween Festival
in historic Fort Greene Park
Saturday, October 30, 2004 from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
All events are FREE for Children and their Families!
Amidst the autumn splendor of the park's changing foliage, children will
be treated to pony rides, face painting, hay rides, games, pumpkin
decorating, and Halloween snacks. Among the featured events will be
African drumming and dancing performed by Fusha Dance Company,
storytelling provided by Salt & Pepper Mime, and a Halloween costume
parade and contest for kids beginning at 1:00 p.m. These activities will
take place on the park's main lawn near the DeKalb Avenue/Washington
Park entrance.
For more information, please contact the Fort Greene Park Conservancy at
718-222-1461, or visit our website: www.fortgreenepark.org.
PS 11 bake sale
Fort Greene Park
Saturday, October 30, 2004 from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
we'll be near the DeKalb entrance. Have a treat and support your local
school!
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
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Boo at the zoo
at the Prospect Park Zoo
Sat. & Sun., 12 - 4 p.m.
Face painting, crafts, and close encounters with the
Zoo's "spookiest" creatures. Free with admission.
http://nyzoosandaquarium.com/673255/2350111
Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Lookout hill, Prospect Park
Historic Fund Tour: Halloween at Green-Wood Cemetery
Brooklyn's king-sized cemetery is full of enough grisly stories to last
the entire weekend.
Halloween Haunted House Carroll Park
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 30 & 31, from 12 noon till 4:00 pm.
It will cost $1 per person. There will be a parade at 12 noon on Sun.,
Oct. 31. This is a major fundraiser to support the ongoing improvements
in Carroll Park, sponsored this year by SCOTTO'S WINE on Court Street.
Haunted Carousel
Sat. & Sun., 12 - 5 p.m.
Scary music and eerie creatures haunt the Carousel all weekend. $1.
Scary Stories from the Past
Sat. & Sun., 2 & 3 p.m.
Meet the old ghosts of Flatbush in haunting tales passed down from
Lefferts ancestors. Free. Lefferts Historic House.
Skeleton Scharen-Knippen Cut-Outs
Sat. & Sun., 1 - 4 p.m.
Make your own Halloween headbands using a traditional paper-cutting
artform. Free. Lefferts Historic House.
Creepy Crawly Halloween
Sat. & Sun., 12 - 5 p.m.
It's a critter-fest in Prospect Park with lots of spiders, worms, and
other creepy creatures that are sure to make your skin crawl! Creepy
crafts, live critters and hands-on experiments. For families with
children ages 3 to 12. Free. Audubon Center.
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SUNDAY
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Ghouls and Gourds Celebration
Sunday, 10/31, 10am-6pm
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
http://www.bbg.org/vis2/2004/ghoulsandgourds
The Deedle Deedle Dees
Rock band for kids
Free concert at café boo bah
On Halloween, Sunday October 31st.
11:00am - 1:00pm
298 Atlantic Avenue & Smith Street
Also free face painting. Have kids dressed in costume and get their face
painted.
To contact the Deedle Deedle Dees and find out about other shows: email
lloydmiller@mac.com
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Halloween Party
3-6:30PM-ish
at the YMCA on 9th St
Brooklyn Heights Halloween Parade
10 am
Pierrepont Street playground (Columbia Heights and Pierrepont Streets --
on the Promenade)
Carroll Park Halloween Parade
Sunday, 10/31, 12PM
organized by the Committee to Improve Carroll Park
Brooklyn Children's Museum's Annual
MONSTER MASH AND HARVEST FEST!
Sunday, October 31 from 2:00 - 7:00 PM.
The annual Monster Mash and Harvest Fest is a fiendishly fun Halloween
bash for families, with live entertainment, face painting, a haunted
house, and devilishly decorated exhibits. Children and young-at-heart
parents are invited to wear costumes and, if they dare, explore the
Horror Hospital and other scary scenes. The celebration will feature
the ever-popular Thriller Dance Party, with youngsters getting down to
this old Michael Jackson favorite. A "Scare Tactics" workshop will
teach visitors how other cultures from around the world "scare off" evil
spirits, and the Museum's animal trainers will bring out live animals
such as snakes and lizards for children to see and touch. The
celebration will also feature WBLS FM broadcasting live from their
"Happy House" from 2-4 pm with music, face painting, balloon animals,
and goodie bags for children to take home - a nice getaway for little
ones who are frightened by the spooky stuff.
1st Annual Halloween Party
at the Carroll Gardens Dog Run!
Sunday, 10/31, 2:30PM - 4:30PM.
$5 per pup fee benefits the dog run & Animal Haven Shelter. Prizes for
best tricks and costumes. Judging starts at 3:15PM
Hicks Street near Rapelye Street (south of 3rd Place).
Cobble Hill Park Halloween Parade
Sunday, 10/31, 4pm.
organized by the Friends of Cobble Hill Park
@ Congress St and Clinton.
The Shadow Puppet Theatre of Cambridge Place presents
A Clinton Hill/Fort Greene Halloween Tradition in its 6th year
"The Ghost of Nicholas Greebe"
A traditional ghost story with a funny twist!
Sunday October 31st, Shows at 5:30pm and 6:30pm
Outside 16 Cambridge Place btw Gates and Green Aves.
Short, child-friendly show fits easily into trick or treating in the
neighborhood. In Shadow Puppet Theatre, the story is toldaccompanied by
backlit, hand-drawn and hand-cut paper puppets. Cool and interesting for
adults and kids! Free!
More information and pictures at: http://www.gwart.com/halloween
4th Annual Victorian Flatbush Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 31.
Assemble at 1203 Albemarle Road at 4:00PM for special entertainment.
March begins promptly at 4:30PM. All are welcome.
Drinks and holiday treats for kids. First 100 kids get to reach in the
Halloween grab bag. Bring homemade instruments and noisemakers. Come out
and cheer on the marchers along Albemarle Road. March with the ghouls,
princesses and other crazy characters!
Annual West Midwood Halloween Parade
Sunday October 31.
Paraders should gather at 5:30PM. at the end of Glenwood Road (between
Rugby and the Q train cut). Please bring cookies,
donuts and cupcakes. Apple juice is provided. The parade starts at 6PM
and goes down Glenwood Road from the railroad cut to Westminster Road.
It then disperses into individual trick or treating throughout West
Midwood. All are invited.
DINNERTIME SCARE
BY DEEDLE DEEDLE DEES
Sunday, 10/31, 5pm - 7pm
Schnack
122 Union St between Hicks and Columbia
718-855-2879
www.schnackdog.com
Schnack's menu is the dream of every child and the nightmare of every
dieter. Vegetarian and child-size items are available.
Clinton Hill Halloween Walk
Sunday the 31st - kids pick up maps from 5pm to 6:30pm
at the Pratt-Clinton Hll Communty Garden across from Mikes Diner on
Dekalb near Washington Ave. The map typically covers houses on
Washington, Lafayette, Clinton, DeKalb, and Waverly, and places pretty
close to that basic route
* All costumed Trick-or-Treaters up to age 12 invited
* Parade Route wends through the neighborhood
* Maps to the most generous homes will be provided
PARENTS! PLEASE ACCOMPANY YOUR CHILD!
Park Slope Halloween Parade
Sunday, 10/31, 7pm.
Starts at 7th avenue and 12th street.
organized by the Park Slope Civic Council.
www.parkslopeciviccouncil.org
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Trick-or-Treating generally happens
On Halloween between 4PM and 8PM
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Don't forget to VOTE on Tuesday!!
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2004's Scariest Halloween Costumes
A Do-It-Yourself Guide to This Season's Quickest, Least Expensive, and Spooky-Ookiest Halloween Costumes...
2004's Scariest Halloween Costumes
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Two Days Till Halloween
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October 28, 2004
John Cameron Mitchell, Scissor Sisters video | X-Rated Download
John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig) directed the new Scissor Sisters video for the song 'Filthy/Gorgeous.' The video, which is not out yet, features NY drag and burlesque stars: MURRAY HILL, THE WORLD FAMOUS *BOB*, G SPOT, MONA FOOT, SWEETIE, JEFFREY DEITCH, DIRTY MARTINI, and a handful of DAZZLE DANCERS. CHARLOTTE RAE, a/k/a Mrs. Garrett from The Facts of Life even makes a cameo appearance. (information from the Village Voice)
The video, which will be edited for the likes of MTV, has an X-Rated version that you can:
DOWNLOAD A CLIP OF HERE.
Previously on brooklynvegan:
Scissor Sisters Playing Hammerstein Ballroom
John Cameron Mitchell is making "a comedy with real live sex taking place on camera
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Download Haunted Bikini & More by The Ray-O-Vacs
Here's some obscure Halloween music for you from Park Slope resident, and ex-member of The Ray-O-Vacs, Dave Kenny of the blog Dope on the Slope.
"Just in time for the barrage of B-movie monsters that are sure to invade your home in the lead-up to Halloween, I bring you the Ray-O-Vacs, surely the finest B-movie instrumentalists to be featured on this blog."
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Happy Halloween from Peta2
If disturbed by the images of dead animals, don't click here.
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The Best Halloween Costumes of All Time
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I'm thinking they should rename it The BEST Halloween Costumes of All Time. (via cityrag)
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Download Every Episode of Seinfeld
Seinfeld - Seasons 1 & 2 is released on DVD next month. Who knows when the rest of the seasons will come out?
In the meantime, download every single episode (using bittorrent).
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Broken Social Scene Tix on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Broken Social Scene at Bowery Ballroom.
(they'll set you back $50 with surcharges for two though)
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Three Days Till Halloween
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A Post About The Donnas
This post is about The Donnas because...
Those who went to Snitch Wednesday night were celebrating the release of The Donnas' new album.
Some people were lucky enough to see them at Rothko last month.
Those who would like to see them soon can catch them at Webster Hall in NYC on November 30th.
And because The Donnas were cool enough to do this public service annoucement.
Listen to some of their new album here.
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Doglion | Mini Muppets Wave 3
You can get Doglion here.
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Crobar Thursday Night
The 1st Halloween Bash featuring the fallen angels of Disgraceland @ Crobar | Thursday the 28th of October (tonight) | NYC
FREE ADMISSION UPDATE
Bradley Rose will have a walk-up comp list. Just walk in the ropes and go up to the guestlist people on the right side and tell them you're on the Bradley Rose guestlist and your whole party will be receive comps whether you're on his list or not.
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October 27, 2004
Pre-Halloween Stroll Through Prospect Park
This dog got all made up in her Halloween dress for an afternoon stroll through Prospect Park today.
(27 October 2004)
Speaking of Halloween in Prospect Park...
Prospect Park Gets Haunted
Saturday, October 30
Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival, 12 - 3 p.m.
This dog may, or may not, be in attendance.
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Joanna Newsom, Broken Social Scene | Bowery Update
What's better than one Joanna Newsom show? Two Joanna Newsom shows!
Tickets are now on sale for both nights of the Drag City Christmas party at Bowery Ballroom featuring Joanna Newsom, (Smog), and Weird War. (dress code: A sweater with a knit cap or scarf) That would be Saturday December 18th (double shot o' pixies night) and Sunday the 19th.
Tickets for the December 13th Broken Social Scene show go on sale tomorrow at noon.
Thanks to Central Village for the heads up on the tix.
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New Eminem Video | MOSH | VOTE
You should definitely watch the new Eminem Video right now (or later is ok too).
Pitchfork has a whole blah blah blah about it.
Moby likes it!
Eminem hates Bush so much, he's even gonna vote.
And, do not confuse this video with the one where he mocks Michael Jackson.
Catch Eminem SINGING on Saturday Night Live this Saturday Night. (Watch Ashlee Simpson pretend to sing last week).
What? You thought the Ashlee story was played out already? USA TODAY doesn't think so.
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A Startling Resemblance
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Muse, Zutons, Razorlight, Gratitude, Jimmy Eats World
Tickets to see these bands at Webster Hall are back on sale.
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Benefit at Barbes to Purchase New Piano
Barbes needs a new piano. Badly. Not only has our spinet seen better days, but its original owner is taking it back in a couple of weeks. We are trying to raise funds to purchase a new Piano and for that purpose are holding a benefit next monday, Nov 1st, from 7 to 10:30 or so. You can help us by attending, and enjoy some great music in the process. Hope to see you there.
"GODS ARE IN THE HOUSE"
A Benefit Concert to raise funds for a new piano for Barbès
Monday November 1st 7:00pm
Featuring :
7:00 JOEL FORRESTER (Microscopic Septet, People Like Us)
7:30 JOSHUA CAMP (One Ring Zero)
8:15 DEIDRE RODMAN (Lascivious Biddies)
8:45 ANTHONY COLEMAN (Cubanos Postizos, Sephardic Tinge)
9:30 RACHELLE GARNIEZ
$15 tickets available from the bar or at the door.
If you can't attend but wish to donate, pls make out check to Vinoli, inc - piano fund, and mail to Barbès - 376 9th st, Brooklyn, NY 11215
"God is in the House is a collection of recordings made by Art Tatum at after-hour house parties in Harlem in the forties. The legendary pianist can be heard on some of the most out-of-tune, dysfunctional pianos - yet, maybe challenged by the instruments themselves, Art Tatum often sounds at his best.
Barbès' piano, likewise, is a challenging instrument often played by extraordinary pianists who manage to transcend its flaws. Most are very polite, some of them mention Art Tatum, but all long for an instrument that wouldn't always sound like it has been drinking to excess - a sober piano that could withstand the demands of pieces by Shostakovitch, Duke Ellington - or Tom Waits......
In an effort to raise funds for a decent piano, we are holding a benefit with some of the most talented musicians and pianists we know. For what will hopefully be the last time, they will extract divine sounds out of our drunken spinet. We hope to see you there"
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Halloween Themed Vegan Dinner @ NYU
'VEGAN NIGHT HALLOWEEN THEMED THIS THURSDAY
October 28th in:
Hayden Dining Hall (located at Washington Square West between W4th St. and Washington Pl.
The hours are: 4:30-8:00 pm
It is $7.95+tax (or NYU meal plan)
and, best of all.... ALL YOU CAN EAT
So come in spooky wear if you wish and eat a whole lot of vegan food... '
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Cat Power DVD Released
Experimental filmmaker, photographer and visual artist Mark Borthwick has completed an elaborate package including a nearly 2-hour-long film of Cat Power playing solo outdoors in the countryside. Shot from a great distance in gloriously grainy color, and recorded with all the ambient sounds of nature, this film in the tradition of Warhol and Wiseman is a fascinating document.
The DVD also includes 3 nature films set to music from 'You Are Free', and a CD including a single 18-minute long unreleased song saga entitled "Willie Deadwilder," an outtake from the 'You Are Free' recording sessions.
In a slipcase with foldout digipak and 64-page perfect-bound book created and illustrated by Mark Borthwick.
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October 26, 2004
Stuff
John Peel Dies of a Heart Attack. RIP
RightRides makes the NY Press.
New York Magazine's got the scoop on Halloween in NYC. (via Gothamist)
Slayer will soak you in blood.
Which version of Ashlee do you like the best?
The cops have finally caught up with Frankenstein in Times Square.
French viewers get a gay TV channel
And last but not least, it's condom sculpting.
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21 Jump Street released on DVD
Everyone's talking about the release of the first season of The O.C. on DVD.
What about the release of the first season of 21 JumpStreet? That's what I'm talking about.
Did you know that 21 Jump Street was the first show to debut on the first night of the Fox Network's existence?
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Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley...NAKED
'In the push to perfect the songs, Lewis ended up naked in the studio at one point.'
Read more @ Kingblind
And if you need something to do when you're done thinking about that... learn how to cook Jenny's 'Tastes like Chicken' Tofu, and then check out some non-naked pictures of Rilo Kiley from one of their recent shows at Bowery Ballroom here and here.
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Yo La Tengo - 8 Days of Chanukah @ Maxwells
2 ways to spell Hannukah. 8 days of Chanukah. 8 Yo La Tengo shows (that overlap with 8 NYC Pixies shows) @ Maxwells in Hoboken. (for 8 charities I think). Should be lots of special guests.
Read about past Hannukah marathons here, here, and here.
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Robyn Hitchcock @ Sin-E Tomorrow
Just Announced: Robyn Hitchcok @ Sin-e tomorrow, October 27, 2004 - 8 pm. Tickets.
Robyn is also playing two shows in November.
The Decemberists are big Hitchcock fans. They've been known to cover him live, and supposedly recorded a song for a tribute album coming out some time in the future. Colin Meloy (singer of the Decemberists) was also known for doing Robyn covers before he was in the Decembersts. In fact, there are videos to prove it. Download them HERE.
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What Are You Going to be for Halloween?
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Lookin Out the Window
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October 25, 2004
A Poncho in Park Slope
I normally wouldn't of even noticed something like this, but after reading about this new trend, I realized there was a major photo opportunity walking right in front of me.
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Kicking Myself
...for not buying Google stock.
It was as high as $195 today. Closed $187.40. That's more than $100 a share over it's IPO price in 2 months.
Reuters: Google Soars
Is it too late? Is it too much? What do you think?
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Craziest Video
This guy goes completely sick in a Vegas parking lot (apparantly his corner). Watch it.
(I meant to post this one Friday when I saw it on Cityrag via Catchdubs, and was just reminded when I saw it again on Thighs Wide Shut)
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Wacko Jacko Mask
What are you going to be for Halloween? The Wacko Jack Mask. (via Thighs Wide Shut)
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Ashlee Owns Up
Ashlee Owns Up, Takes Responsibility For 'SNL' Lip-Synch Snafu
UPDATE: When I originally posted this link, it did not link to an article about "gastric distress." (ewwww...)
MTV changed the story.
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Halloween in NYC
Top Picks for things to do this week:
Halloween Adventure Haunted House
Any other suggestions? Leave a comment.
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Magneta Lane @ CBGB (CMJ) | Pics
Magneta Lane @ CBGB Lounge for the CMJ Paperbag Records Showcase.
(13 October 2004)
These 19 year old girls drove about 10 hours each way - Canada to NYC - to perform for about 10 people in the downstairs lounge at CBGB. They couldn't even enjoy NYC for long. After playing on the first night of CMJ, they had to drive back to Canada the next day because one of the girls had class.
More @ my recap of CMJ night one
Related Links
The Constant Lover album review
A Picture from their new video
Good things come in Paper Bags
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Ashlee Simpson
Click the image for a larger version.
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October 24, 2004
Miss New York. Carrie Tucker, Sex Tape | Video
CENSORED
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Halloween News
ABC News reports that a Washington State school plans to cancel its annual Halloween celebration this year because Halloween is Disrespectful to Witches.
British Satanists dying to fight the war on terrorism can now sigh a breath of relief. The British Armed Forces now allows devil worship.
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Watch Ashlee Simpson on SNL | Video
Ashlee Simpson pulled a Milli Vanilli (Pilatus RIP) on Saturday Night Live last night, then did an Irish jig, and then tried to blame her band (which doesn't even make sense, but might of tricked some people that couldn't rewind their TV).
Watch it HERE (via i rock i roll & jeddeth & stereogum)
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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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Goliath
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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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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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October 9, 2004
Tilly & The Wall @ Bowery Ballroom - pics
Tilly & The Wall, opening for Rilo Kiley (who they later joined onstage) @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC (7 October 2004)
Related Links:
Rilo Kiley Photos from the same night (including Tilly and The Wall)
Tilly & The Wall Official Site
Legally Download the entire Tilly album
More Tilly pics here, here, here, and here
UPDATE: Rilo & Tilly Pics from 10/8 @ Bowery Ballroom
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The Mountain Goats @ Knitting Factory - Pics
The Mountain Goats, joined on stage by John Vanderslice & band, live @ The Knitting Factory, NYC (8 October 2004)
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Out Of Order Do Note Use It
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October 8, 2004
Recent Show Reviews & Pics
Arcade Fire @ Salvation Army Citadel, September 25th, 2004 PICS
Arcade Fire @ Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield, Quebec, Canada, September 26, 04 REVIEW
Arcade Fire @ Clark Hall Pub, Canada, September 29, 2004 REVIEW
Bloc Party in California?: PICS & PICS (& previously in NYC on this site here & here)
Bright Eyes, Kevin Devine/Northsix/Sept. 23, 2004 REVIEW & MY PICS
Do Make Say Think @ Bowery Ballroom, September 24, 2004 REVIEW
Explosions in the Sky @ Northsix, Brooklyn, NY October 6, 2004 PICS
Franz Ferdinand / Roseland / Oct. 3, 2004 REVIEW & MY PICS & PICS
Keane & French Kicks @ The Showbox, September, 7 2004 REVIEW
Magneta Lane @ Paperbag Records 2nd Anniversary Party, September 30, 2004 PICS
Rilo Kiley @ Bowery Ballroom October 8, 2004 REVIEW & MY PICS
Rilo Kiley @ Knitting Factory August 4, 2004 PICS & REVIEW
The 5,6,7,8s @ Maxwells in Hoboken on October 1, 2004 PICS & REVIEW
The Decemberists/Webster Hall/Sept. 27, 2004 REVIEW & MY PICS
The Killers, Ambulance Ltd., Surferosa / Irving Plaza / Oct. 4, 2004 REVIEW & REVIEW
Wilco & the Fiery Furnaces/Radio City Music Hall/Oct. 6, 2004 REVIEW
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Rilo Kiley on Conan O Brien - Video
If you were at the Rilo Kiley show last night, you heard them talk about their nervewracking experience on Conan O' Brien two nights ago.
If you missed it on TV, you can watch it here, courtesy of RiloKiley.net (via largeheartedboy)
You also might want to download:
Rilo Kiley: 2004-09-23, San Francisco Amoeba in-store [flac]
Rilo Kiley: 2004-09-23, San Francisco [flac]
My pictures from the Bowery show last night here.
And catch them again tonight at Bowery Ballroom.
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Lazyboy - Underwear Goes Inside Your Pants
"Lazyboy is the brainchild of producers Johnny Douglas and Soren Rasted. The comedian that is doing the dialogue is Greg Giraldo."
I don't know the whole story here, but apparantly KRock is playing this "song," and that's pretty cool. Check it out.
Watch the Lazyboy video here or here.
More info here.
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Slope Street Cats Benefit Show @ Northsix Monday
This coming monday, October 11th, at NorthSix in Brooklyn, NY, the following bands:
fxxxing lion,
mommy and daddy,
SNMNMNM,
& alarmist
are playing a benefit for feral cat rescue group, slope street cats.
I've been told there will be no two-legged bunnies, but some cat decor and maybe some vegan cookies. starts at 9 pm, $8
In the meantime, take a look at Slope Street Cats' list of adoptable pets.
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NYU's Next Vegan Dinner - October 12th
I love October because it means the start of vegan dinners at NYU. With the help of SEAL, NYU turns one of their dining halls completely vegan for one dinner every month. Pizza, entrees, un-chicken nuggets, ice cream, salad, soup, etc.... All you can eat in a real school cafeteria...even if you don't go to school there (even if you're not vegan).
Here are the details for the next one:
The first vegan night is going to be next tuesday, October 12th in:
Hayden Dining Hall (located at Washington Square West between W4th St. and Washington Pl. )
The hours are: 4:30-8:00 pm
It is $7.95+tax (or NYU meal plan)
and, best of all.... ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!
And is open to the public, so come one come all and load up on
tasty vegan food...
plus come and see what SEAL is all about for our new and
improved 2004-05 year!!!
ps sorry for the short notice, our new head chef is working very
hard to accommodate for us and our needs and this first vegan night
was just a bit rushed for his schedule. ... but it is happening, and
that is what counts!!
pps. no pre menu - COME AND BE AMAZED!
These vegan dinners are part of the reason NYU was voted one of the most veggie friendly schools in the country.
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Rilo Kiley @ Bowery Ballroom - pics
These pictures: Rilo Kiley @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC (07 October 2004)
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October 7, 2004
Free John Vanderslice Gig Tonight
John Vanderslice, in town with The Mountain Goats to play Southpaw this evening, and Knitting Factory tomorrow, is playing a free show at Soundfix records (Bedford & N. 11th) in Williamsburg at 7 PM tonight.
You can catch him there, and still be at Bowery Ballroom in time to see Tilly and The Wall open for Rilo Kiley at 9 PM.
This information via Waved Rumor, who I discovered today via a posting of my Bloc Party pictures.
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Moldy Peaches Reunite...but why during CMJ???
As if there wasn't enough to do in NYC next week while CMJ is in town...the Moldy Peaches are reuniting for a benefit show on October 14th @ The Hook.
tickets are on sale.
via Productshop NYC
And speaking of Productshop, congrats goes out to them for winning The Village Voice's Best of NYC award for best local music blog.
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Free in-studio KEXP Performances
Some spots are still left for free KEXP in-studio performances during CMJ. (but not Arcade Fire, Decemberists, The Concretes, Sufjan or Sondre...grrrrr)
via Gothamist
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David Lee Roth & Juliette Lewis to Rock Tribeca
In related, but unrelated news, both Juliette Lewis & Diamond Dave (sort of, maybe) are coming to the Tribeca Rock Club in NYC.
This Saturday, 10/9/2004, is "Diamond Dave's 50th Birthday Bash!"
'David Lee Roth is turning 50. And he's STILL twice as cool as two 25 year-old verisons of Sammy Hagar and Gary Cherone COMBINED. So come on down and celbrate the man, the myth, the LEGEND with a healthy dose of VAN ROTH classics as well as some gems from the Diamond Dave solo catalog. We'll have a boatload of surprises as well as some surprise guests, and who knows, if we're lucky Diamond Dave himself will grace us with his presence!'
Unchained, a Van Halen tribute band, will be performing.
Then on Saturday November 13th, Juliette and The Licks rock Tribeca Rock. Juliette Lewis of Cape Fear, Kalifornia, and Natural Born Killers fame, is the Licks' sexy, punk-rock frontwoman.
Stream Juliette and The Licks tunes on their brand new website.
And check out these pics from various California performances.
Tickets available here.
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October 6, 2004
Bloc Party @ Tribeca Grand Hotel - pics
The Bloc Party show at Tribeca Grand wasn't as good as the one at Knitting Factory 2 nights earlier. Maybe because Knitting Factory was their first U.S. show ever. Maybe because Knitting Factory is a better venue. Maybe because they were tired from 3 nights of partying and playing in the U.S.A. (Philly the night before) Maybe because they didn't go on until two hours after they were advertised to go on. Maybe because most people had to wait on a long line to get into this 'free' party. Maybe you don't agree. Anyway, they still rocked...short set or not.
Rumor: Bloc Party signed to a major U.S. label @ Tribeca Grand.
Here are some pictures from this event (2 October 2004).
(Related links at the end of the pictures)
Related Links:
Brooklynvegan (me): Bloc Party @ Knitting Factory
Polaroid Scene: Bloc Party (& A.R.E Weapons) @ Knitting Factory & After Party pictures
Polaroid Scene: Bloc Party @ Tribeca Grand pictures
More In the Monitor: Knitting Factory Review
Witz.org: Knitting Factory Review
WireImage: Knitting Factory Pictures (via Witz)
Watch/Listen:
NME: Watch the Bloc Party Video
XFM: Stream Bloc Party on the Radio
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The Sukkah Mobile in Park Slope
Location: 7th Ave & 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
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Another Pixies Presale & Guided By Voices Add a Date
There will be a Ticketmaster presale for the Dec. 18th 7:30 Pixies show on Friday at 9 AM. Password = seven
Guided By Voices added a third show at Irving Plaza. The new date is Saturday Dec. 5th. Tickets go on sale Friday at noon via Ticketmaster.
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October 5, 2004
Pixies Presale Over - tickets on sale Saturday
The Pixiesmusic.com presale, for the December 18th shows in NYC, is over. The remaining tickets go on sale this Saturday at 11 AM via Ticketmaster.
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Razorlight, Muse, Franz, Keane Win, Elton Disses
The full list of Q Award winners:
Best New Act - RAZORLIGHT buy
Best Producer - MICK JONES (for THE LIBERTINES) buy
Best Live Act - MUSE buy
Best Video - FRANZ FERDINAND (TAKE ME OUT) buy
Q Merit Award - SHANE McGOWAN buy
Best single - JAMELIA (SEE IT IN A BOY'S EYES) buy
Q Innovation and Sound Award - HUMAN LEAGUE buy
Q Inspiration Award - PET SHOP BOYS buy
Best Album - KEANE (HOPES AND FEARS) buy
Best Act in the World Today - RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS buy
Q Classic Songwriter award - ELTON JOHN buy
Q Icon Award - U2 buy
Q Lifetime Achievement Award - ROXY MUSIC. buy
When Elton John got on stage to accept his award, he dissed Madonna for being nominated in the 'live act' category.
He said of his fellow nominee: "Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay £75 to see them should be shot. That's me off her Christmas card list. But do I give a toss? No."
Story:
Sir Elton attacks 'mime' Madonna
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October 4, 2004
Scissor Sisters Seducing Middle America
You can catch the Scissor Sisters tomorrow, the 5th of October, 2005 on....Regis and Kelly.
I have no idea when that's on. 10am?
Who thinks the Scissor Sisters won't take middle america by storm? (haven't they sort of already?)
"They sprang from the scuzzy bars of New York's East Village, blossomed in the UK, and now they're about to seduce middle America. Can Scissor Sisters survive with freshness and honesty intact? "
Read:
Sisters Under The Skin (in The Guardian) (via Coolfer)
(the article also contains a review of their NYC PS1 performance)
Buy:
Scissor Sisters
Pre-Order:
Scissor Sisters Remixed
Watch Regis and Kelly.
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RightRides Benefit Show @ Northsix
Thursday, October 7th, @ Northsix in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC
A benefit show for rightrides
Bands:
2. Lesbians on Ecstasy (alien8 recordings...home of The Unicorns)
"A live dance outfit from Montreal, Lesbians on Ecstasty steal liberally from the lesbian back catalogue to create booty shaking dance hits that maintain the politically infused edge of many early lesbian songwriters."
3. Triple M Threat
4. Shellshocked
Previous Posts on Rightrides:
Rape Attempt in Greenpoint
RightRides for Women & Trans Folks in Brooklyn (& LES/EV)
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More NYC Pixies Dates
From Manic Mess:
PIXIES ANNOUNCE TWO FINAL NEW YORK SHOWS
Reunion Tour To End With a "Double Header" in the Big Apple
PIXIES announce that they will wrap up their North American Fall Reunion Tour on Saturday, December 18 with two final concerts at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The first show is set for 7PM, and the second and absolute final date in New York and on the tour - will be a special Midnight performance. Mike Watt & The Secondmen will open the 7PM show, with 50 Foot Wave as support for the late show.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, October 9 at 11:00AM EDT at all Ticketmaster outlets, and will be priced at $42.00. pixiesmusic.com will offer pre-sale tickets starting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 5 at 12NOON EDT.
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Toys R Us
Location: Times Square, around 11pm - 3 October 2004
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Franz Ferdinand @ Roseland Again
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I went to Roseland last night(3 October 2004) just to sell my Franz Ferdinand tickets because I had too much to do, and I didn't really feel like seeing them again. I had four tickets. A friend was taking one of them. Another friend was meeting me outside to help "scalp" the other three. I only wanted face value.
I got there around 8. I figured I'd be out of there and on my way back home in 5 minutes. An hour and a half later, after having my life threatened by "professional" scalpers for competing with their business, Franz Ferdinand was going on. I still had 2 tix in hand. The best I could get at that point was $10 for both from other scalpers. In I went.
The show was pretty good, but I wasn't really feelin it. I stayed out real late the night before (Bloc Party...Tribeca Grand...pics soon), stood all the way in the back of Roseland, and needed to be home to finish some work. The friend who came with me had never heard them before though. Now they've got one new fan.
I don't have any pictures from the inside because Roseland confiscated my camera battery at the door. That never happened before. Coincidentally, that was one of the only times in recent history that I didn't bring a second battery. Luckily, I did get the battery back from Roseland security before I left. The pictures would of looked exactly the same as the last show anyway.
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October 3, 2004
Extra Tickets for Franz Ferdinand Tonight @ Roseland
I have some extra tix for Franz Ferdinand tonight @ Roseland that I will sell at face value. contact me if interested.
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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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