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November 13, 2004
The Hidden Cameras @ Bowery Ballroom | Pics
The Hidden Cameras, headliners turned opener for The Arcade Fire, played a both visually and aurally powerful show at Bowery Ballroom on Thursday night (11 November 2004). Here are some photos from that event.
Arcade Fire pictures from the same night are here. More related links at the end of this post.
Related Links
More in the Monitor reviews this show
WinnerOfTheSAT reviews the show
neuman was standing right next to me
Let The Good Times Roll 'sat upstairs with the kids from Dirty on Purpose' while this was going on.
Central Village missed The Hidden Cameras, but has something to say about The Arcade Fire who went on next. (note: he spotted David Byrne, David Bowie, and Eric Clapton - all at this show)
Stereogum discusses the appearance of David Byrne at this show.
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Random
Virtual Bartender (sort of NSFW...depends what you ask for...try can, bottle, light, dance, flash, naked, boobs, ass)
Some French software developer made a unique resume...In Flash. (with sound...in English...with French accent)
Billy Harvey is the most famous man in the world (another unique use of Flash)
We're Not Sorry in reaction We're Sorry.
After 19 months of development, two name changes and more than 8 million downloads of its preview release, the Firefox browser is finally turning 1.0.
Police Taser 6-Year-Old Boy At Elementary School
Michael Moore plans a follow-up to "Fahrenheit 9/11," his hit documentary that assails President Bush over the handling of the September 11 attacks and the war on terrorism, according to a Hollywood trade paper.
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White Stripes DVD | Theater Screening
On December 7th, the White Stripes will release Under Blackpool Lights, a live DVD filmed during the band's January performance at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool, England. Select U.S. theaters will screen the film -- along with bonus scenes not available on the DVD -- on December 9th.
The NYC Screening is @ Empire 25 @ 7:00 pm.
Full Story & Screening List
More
The White Stripes Live DVD Strays From The Hits
The White Stripes - Jolene Under Blackpool Lights (XL)
NME: WATCH THE WHITE STRIPES 'JOLENE' VIDEO!
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Nirvana Box Set | Trailer
The long awaited four disc Nirvana box set comes out on November 23rd.
'81 tracks are included on the box of which 68 have never been previously issued. Material for the CD’s spans the band’s entire history from their inception and includes demos, outtakes and live recordings. The DVD shows never seen before footage of the band at rehearsals, recording studios and live shows.'
I don't know for sure, but I'd be willing to bet that most of the 'unreleased' material on the box set has been available on bootlegs for years. Even if that's true, and even if you own those bootlegs, the box set is still very cool.
Watch the Trailer Here (via TaleOfTwoCities)
Complete Track List @ 'eat emo kids for breakfast'
More News About the Box Set @:
In related news, Courtney Love Pleads Not Guilty To Assault
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November 12, 2004
Arcade Fire @ Bowery Ballroom Recap | Pics
The Arcade Fire show at Bowery Ballroom is over. Everyone was good. Dirty on Purpose were good. The Hidden Cameras and their go-go dancers (stay tuned for pics) were good. The Arcade Fire were good. By good, I mean great.
Win's brother didn't show up (Win = lead singer, brother = band member). Win said he couldn't get out of school. Anyone want to start a family squabble rumor?
They played Crown of Love (as promised last time). They played two cover songs, one of which was by Leonard Cohen.
Win's best line: "This is our first time in New York City." I think he said it just so they can laugh the next day at how many blogs and articles mention it (think "Flavor of the Month"). Well here it is. And here are three pictures. Stay tuned for more in the future.
(above pic is Hidden Cameras dude playing with Arcade Fire)
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DFA | Death From Above
DFA, the producers behind The Rapture and Black Dice, recently came out with a compilation of previously un-CD-released tracks. You may have noticed it as the 2nd to last addition to Pitchfork's best of the year.
DFA, which stands for Death From Above, is not to be confused with the other current Pitchfork fave (3rd from last added), Death From Above 1979. One's an acronym. One's got 1979 on the end. Got it?
There's actually some history there.
'After Death From Above Records (aka the DFA), approached the band to change its name, the duo responded by tacking on the legal minimum of numbers to their moniker and posting to their former web site: "FUCK DFA RECORDS FUCK JAMES MURPHY WE DECLARE JIHAD ON THEM HOLY WAR ENDING IN THIER DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT... james murphy is a selfish piece of fuck that will burn in the flames of a specially dedicated rock and roll jihad. if i had the resources i would fly a plane into his skull.' - pitchfork
If you're interested in knowing more about DFA, check out this article in the Village Voice. It's an interesting story.
Vice band, Death from Above 1979, are supposed to play Rothko on December 4th. (If there is a Rothko on December 4th)
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Satanicide in a Cingular Ad
'Starting on November 15th, keep an eye out for a
Cingular commercial starring your favorite hair band - Satanicide!
They are not only the featured performers, they did their own stunts!
Devlin & Aleister wrote the music for the commercial as well.
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The Zutons in a Levi Ad
Well, their song.
TV AD: REAL | QT WIN MED 56K | 100K | 300K | 450K
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November 11, 2004
Arcade Fire @ Mercury Lounge, NYC, CMJ | Pics
Tonight The Arcade Fire is back in NYC for their highly anticipated show @ Bowery Ballroom. The hype machine is still in full effect, as even employees of SPIN magazine are asking if anyone's got extra tickets. In fact, people will do almost anything for tix to this show. My suggestion to those wanting tix: show up and you will probably get in one way or another (having some money in your pocket will definitely help too). If you don't go, don't worry...according to Jen's interview on Gothamist, they'll be back real soon.
I posted one picture of their last (CMJ) show at Mercury Lounge right after it happened on October 13th. The pic also appeared on Gothamist. Then there were the pics from the next day at their KEXP performance (and again).
This post contains the rest of the photos from Mercury Lounge. Scroll to the end of the post for more related links.
Related Links:
Stereogum's pics & review of the same show
BohemianPlayboy was at Mercury Lounge too
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November 10, 2004
I'm Not the Only One Who's Never Seen the OC
An important announcement from Sufjan Stevens:
"My song "To Be Alone With You," from Seven Swans, will be featured on this week's episode of The O.C. on Fox (Thursday Nov. 11 @ 8/7c). Wow! While I haven't actually seen this show on TV, I've been told it's about the courageous work of AIDS relief volunteers in South Africa. So I'm really excited that my song can be part of this philanthropic project. Tune in!" -Sufjan
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Outsider Electronic Music Festival, Jr Vasquez @ Crobar Thursday
For FREE ADMISSION, e-mail Bradley Rose for guestlist: bradleyrose001@yahoo.com. Mention Brooklyn Vegan. Write the names of everyone going in the email. You will get an email back confirming ALL COMPS. on the Bradley Rose list.
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'What do Scissors Sisters, 2 Many DJs, Felix Da Housecat, Princess Superstar, Peaches, Fischerspooner, Erol Alkan, Avenue D., Boy George and Fanny Pack all have in common? They have been headliners of the festivals produced by Larry Tee in New York starting with The Electroclash Festival in 2001/2002 and The Outsider Electronic Music Festival in 2003. This years' Outsider Electronic Music Festival is going to be held at Crobar on Nov. 11th and features Whitey, The Glimmer Twins, Dead Combo, Junior Vasquez, Larry Tee, Joost Van Bellen, The Glass, Radio Slave and many, many more.'
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Meet Paul Reubens aka Pee Wee, This Tuesday
Paul Reubens will be at f.y.e. (a music/dvd store) on November 16th from 12-2 pm. f.y.e. is at 1290 6h ave. He'll be signing DVD copies of "Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special," "Pee-wee's Playhouse #1" and "Pee-wee's Playhouse #2."
<< If you're reading this Little Brooklyn (aka Brooklyn Girl) (no relation), maybe this is your chance to trade him for his domain name. >>
UPDATE: BoingBoing also posts about Pee Wee Herman
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Bowery Ballroom Concert Update
So, you've got Broken Social Scene playing two nights (with their gig opening for the Pixies at Hammerstein in between) [see previous post]. If your decision on which one to go to comes down to the opener, consider this...
Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene called Alex Lukashevsky (opening the 13th) "one of the best songwriters Canada's ever been blessed with." Alex is also a member of Deep Dark United. Listen to them here.
Raising The Fawn (opening the 15th) are part of the "family." Justin Peroff and John Crossingham, both of Broken Social Scene, are also in Raising the Fawn.
Interesting tidbit about the two Joanna Newsom, (Smog), & Weird War shows at the end of December. The three artists will will share the stage, playing round-robin style for several hours, 'thus pleasing fans of all three bands simultaneously.'
Tomorrow is The Arcade Fire. Get there early to catch Jinners' Dirty On Purpose, and The Hidden Cameras. The Hidden Cameras were actually the original headliners of the show. About a week after it was announced, they became co-headliners. I think The Arcade Fire is now the only "headliner" (like it makes a difference anyway...).
Patti Smith and her band are playing December 29th, 30th, and New Years eve. Tickets are $40 a piece for the first two nights, and $55 for New Years. They are on sale now.
Friday is Hot Snakes. Everyone was freakin out when they played Knitting Factory and Northsix recently. Haven't heard much about them since.
Sunday is Helmet. Part of me wants to go to that so bad. I used to love Helmet. It's been "sold out" for a while, but tickets are available.
On November 18th you've got Kasabian. There doesn't seem to be any hype surrounding them even though they're huge in the UK. Maybe we can't handle any more bands who are huge in the UK... In case you CAN handle more, consider that this is their only US date right now. Their album was supposedly released here yesterday, but neither Amazon or Insound has it.
November 21st: Minnie Driver. Ha.
November 23rd: Dogs Die in Hot Cars. I'm waiting to see if they can sell out Bowery Ballroom.
Not to be missed-hipster event on December 2nd - Inouk, Phoenix, Benzos, and Big City Rock.
Calexico plays December 7th. Not to be Missed.
Ted Leo is now playing two dates. December 11th & 12th.
December 16th is Joseph Arthur. He has a great voice. Listen to his CMJ KEXP performance.
Elefant, who recently played to a less-than-packed Mercury Lounge, are there on December 20th.
December 26th - 28th brings Fab Faux, the Beatles tribute band.
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Broken Social Scene 2nd Night at The Bowery
The mystery is solved. Broken Social Scene is playing Bowery Ballroom December 13th AND December 15th.
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Chin Up I'm Still Up
Just got back from Chin Up Chin Up at The Delancey. The damn show was moved from Wednesday night at Rothko to Tuesday night at Delancey. Then it was moved from 10 pm to 1 am. The 1 am part was the worst because I sold my Muse tickets to go, and it ends up I could of went to both, and I should of been sleeping in the first place. I even called Delancey to make sure the set times they posted on their website were accurate, but when I got there they had changed. oh well.
I (sleep) walked around for 3 hours in the freezing cold. It ended up being worth it. A drunk, but not too drunk, Chin Up Chin Up played (a free show) to an intimate crowd in the basement of the Delancey. They were drunk because they also had three hours to kill after finding out about the time change. They kicked ass. They're still young. They can only get better.
Here's two pics. More when I get the chance. I'm already running on no sleep and I have to be up in about 4 hours... :(
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November 9, 2004
Owen | I Do Perceive | New Album Out Today
Owen's I Do Perceive on Polyvinyl Records
Download She's a Thief (mp3) and check out Owen's new album, "I Do Perceive," today.
All Music Guide is better at reviews than me, so here it is:
'I do perceive. is the full-length follow-up to May 2004's (the ep and continues the new collaborative direction Mike Kinsella has been taking with Owen. This time, Cousin Nate Kinsella (Make Believe, Joan of Arc) lends assistance both on instrumentation and engineering, helping to create eight gorgeous cuts that are above and beyond anything Owen has done before.
I do perceive. differentiates itself from previous Owen releases. While the poetic songwriting and intricate musicianship remain, upbeat arrangements accompany each song's development culminating in an effect that is both majestic and wonderful.'
He's compared to to Onelinedrawing, Mark Kozelek, Elliot Smith, and The New Amsterdams.
Owen is playing Maxwell's in NJ on December 19th with Despistado and a whole bunch of others.
For one day only (maybe longer): download Who Found Out Who's Hair in Who's Bed? (mp3) from this site. (GET IT QUICK!)
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Also out today on Polyvinyl is a new EP by Mates of State.
AND NOT on Polyvinyl, Scissor Sisters Remixed. I hope it's good.
For more music recommendations today, try here.
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New Willy Wonka Movie | Poster
(click image to enlarge) (via Ultragrrl)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory @ IMDB
First Look: Depp as Willy Wonka
This pic is better. And this one.
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November 8, 2004
Bjorkestra @ Fez Friday
Blending Bjork's visionary techno pop with the harmonic and
improvisational elements of modern jazz,
composer/arranger/multi-instrumentalist Travis Sullivan has created a
truly unique ensemble that transcends genre and style. Comprised of
New York City's finest jazz musicians, this eighteen-piece ensemble
features full horn and rhythm sections as well as a female vocalist
performing Sullivan's arrangements that span Bjork's entire
catalogue. Individual members of the Bjorkestra have
performed/toured with the likes of Charlie Hunter, Clark Terry, The
Spam Allstars, Jessica Simpson, and the Saturday Night Live Band.
@ Fez, NYC
Doors open at 7:00; Cover is $10.
Doors open at 9:30; Cover is $10.
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Devendra Banhart @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Devendra Banhart live photos from Bowery Ballroom, NYC
(07 November 2004)
Devendra Banhart is truly an exceptional performer. I can't even begin to describe how good it is to see him live. And it's never just about him, but his entire cast of characters...openers, band members, guests, etc... Don't miss Devendra next time he comes to town.
Here are a few pictures. I hope to get more up soon.
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November 7, 2004
Goliath in Greenwood Cemetery | Part 2
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