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December 4, 2004
Motley Crue Presale Begins Today | Fan Club
Motley Crue's reunion tour dates have been announced. Starting on February 17, 2005 in Ft Lauderdale, FL, they'll hit MSG in NYC on March 3rd.
You can get tickets starting today. One catch. You have to join their fanclub, BUT WAIT... Look at everything you get.
* Access to a great NEW Motley.com website and EXCLUSIVE content, including videos, audio and photos!
* EXCLUSIVE Motley Crue S.I.N. Fan Club T-Shirt, designed by Motley Crue!
* Your own MotleyCrue.com email address!
* Discounts in a NEW S.I.N. Fan Club online store!
* Presale access to great tickets and ticket packages, including meeting the band!
Go ahead. Join the fanclub. Get your tickets.
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One Week Till The Pixies hit NYC
The above photo was borrowed, resized, and optimized without permission from Soviet Panda. His photos from the November 12th Minneapolis show are amazing, so go check them out.
In one week from now, The Pixies (the 6th greatest band in America?) will return to NYC for an 8 show run. It will be their first concert here in a bazillion years.
Those lucky enough to have/get tickets to the opening show, will see Brooklyn's own indie superstars, TV on the Radio, open the show.
The complete list of show dates and openers:
Sat Dec 11 - Tv On the Radio opening
Sun Dec 12 - The Datsuns opening
Mon Dec 13 - Mission of Burma opening
Tue Dec 14 - Broken Social Scene opening
Wed Dec 15 - Le Tigre opening
Thu Dec 16 - Reid Paley opening
Sat Dec 18 - Mike Watt & The Second man opening (7pm show)
Sat Dec 18 - Kristin Hersh & The 50 foot wave opening (midnight show)
All eight of these shows are sold out, BUT it is extremely easy to buy and trade tickets. (Craigslist, Ebay). You have no excuse. If you are in, or around NYC, and you are not going to at least one of these shows...well then you are either broke or stupid. Keep in mind, that although I consider Hammerstein Ballroom a large venue, it is a small venue compared to where they've been playing in other cities.
Leary of "reunion" tours? Think the Pixies are too old to rock? Well, the reviews from around the world are in, and The Pixies are as good as ever.
Reunited Pixies offer unbelievable live experience
"Say to Me, Where Have You Been?": The Pixies Roar Back After 12 Years
The Pixies (Tuesday, April 13th, The Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis)
If you haven't heard the Pixies yet, the band that has influenced all bands that have come after them, maybe these downloads will help you realize what you've been missing...
Reunion Tour BitTorrent Links (FLAC & MP3)
The Pixies - Fine Line Music Cafe - 4/13/2004 (whole show as MP3s)
Nada Surf covering one of my favorites, Where is My Mind (and other assorted MP3s)
Pixies is definitely the word of the week.
Pixiesmusic.com is the site for all that is Pixies.
Previously
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free Peacable Kingdom screening tonight
sorry for the late notice on this one...
free screening of this award winning documentary, Peacable Kindom
WHEN: Saturday, December 4th, 7 p.m.
WHERE: NYU’s Kimmel Center Rm 905, 60 Washington Square South
Subway: A, C, E, F, V to West 4th
Free & open to the community. Refreshments will be served.
In Peaceable Kingdom, we hear the riveting stories of people struggling with their conscience around some of our society’s most fundamental assumptions.
An inspiring story of personal redemption, compassion, healing and hope, Peaceable Kingdom is described by many of its viewers as “a life changing experience.”
Sponsored by Students for Education on Animal Liberation &
the NYU Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
For more information about the film, visit http://www.tribeofheart.org/pk.htm
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Virtual Bubble Wrap
It works. Try it.
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What the Blog?: Literary Blogger Summit
(left to right: Maud Newton, Ron Hogan, Laila Lalami, Dennis Loy Johnson, George Murray, Michael Othofer)
Housing Works Used Book Cafe hosted this event that was taped for CSPAN's BookTV Friday evening. The panel of book bloggers talked about everything from how bloggers affect print media to how blogging can cause a lack of sleep. More at Lawrecehecht.info.
official event description:
Literary blogs have become the must-read publications for booksellers, publishers, journalists and lovers of literature from around the world. Tonight top bloggers break from the virtual world for What the Blog? The Terrifying World of Literary Websites, an on-stage talk show hosted by Dennis Loy Johnson, founder of literary blog giant MobyLives. He will be joined in discussion by webzine editors Maud Newton (www.MaudNewton.com), Ron Hogan (www.Beatrice.com), Michael Othofer (www.complete-review.com), George Murray (www.Bookninja.com) and Laila Lalami (www.MoorishGirl.com).
Related Links
'Nichelle Newsletter' was there too
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December 3, 2004
Final Step On Party in Brooklyn tonight
Tonight @ Royale in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Tony Fletcher throws his final Step On party ever.
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December 2, 2004
Rap legend EPMD @ Crobar Tonight
EPMD DJ's @ Larry Tee's weekly Disgraceland party at @ Crobar in NYC tonight. For free admission for your whole party, e-mail bradleyrose001@yahoo.com and mention BrooklynVegan.
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Pitchfork Scandal
Pitchfork is supposedly threatening to sue a print magazine that is publishing an article stating that Pitchfork accepts money for higher reviews.
I think:
1) Any review site that has ads from the bands/labels it reviews on the site can't be 100% legit.
2) It's always been pretty obvious that the ads on Pitchfork were consistent with their "best of" list. Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
3) Who really cares? If Pitchfork introduces you to good music, who cares what they do? Don't take them so seriously. When they say an album is good, they are usually correct (as "correct" as an opinion can be). Bands that are lucky/talented enough to make their "best of" list will reap the rewards. Great bands who get passed by will have to look for alternative ways of marketing themselves. Pitchfork is popular for a reason. People like the site. It's only music.
What do you think?
Story
http://heraclitussayz.blogspot.com/2004/12/pitchfork-media-scandal.html
UPDATE: Pitchfork's actual advertising revenue left on their server unprotected. Found and Posted (related to the scandal? I don't think so. via Catherine's Pita)
and a related story from the ny observer:
Pitchforkmedia.com Music Dudes Dictate Culture From Chicago (also via Catherine)
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Bloc Party Game
Blow up helicopters while listening to Bloc Party's Helicopter
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Nancy Sinatra @ Joe's Pub | pics
Nancy Sinatra played two shows at Joe's Pub in NYC last night (1st December 2004). I caught the 9:30 late show. I have a lot more photos that I'll post at a later date.
She was joined on stage by (Little) Steven Van Zandt for two songs, including the one he wrote for her new album.
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Simplebits Catches the Pixies in Montreal
Those into web design may be familiar with Simplebits. Simplebits is award winning web designer and author, Dan Cederholm from Massachusetts. Dan thought the acoustics at the Pixies concert in Montreal were "horrible." I thought it sounded unbelievable. Maybe it was his spot.
Related Link
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Largehearted Boy's 'Best Albums of 2004'
I'm not surprised that Joanna Newsom, Fiery Furnaces, The Streets, and The Mountain Goats are topping his list. I am surprised Rilo Kiley didn't make it.
Most unexpected member of his list goes to Bearsuit. I haven't heard them yet, but will make it a point to.
2004's Best Albums or Davey Goes To Eleven
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Wednesday was Commuting Hell Day
Wednesday December 1st, 2004 will go down as the scariest commuting day of my life.
I needed to get to 23rd St in Manhattan by 1:30 pm. I left Brooklyn around 12:30 after confirming that the F train derailment from the morning had been cleared up.
I got on an F, and made it to just before the West 4th stop when the train stopped in the tunnel for some time. The conductor kept announcing updates to the situation. First there was a train ahead. That changed to a "smoke situation." The "smoke situation" led to the air being shut off on the train. People started to worry. Finally the conductor said the smoke was only getting worse. We were to pull in to the station, evacuate the train and get to the surface.
We pulled in to a completely smoke-filled West 4th station. You had to hold your breath or you would cough and gag. It was my first experience with just how easy it is to succumb to smoke inhalation. Everybody from the train raced up the same stairs. As I fought my way up, I managed to get two breaths of smoke in...and lots of coughs out. Everyone was gagging. It was scary.
The smoke hadn't really reached the A train upstairs, and we were able to quickly transfer. Somehow I was only 10 minutes late to my destination. I had no idea what happened, but later found out there was a track fire that was related to the earlier derailment.
I commuted back home around 6:00. The trains were running again, but extremely slow. It took me three times longer than normal.
At 9:00 I took the subway back to Manhattan to see Nancy Sinatra at Joe's Pub. The ride there was uneventful. I stayed out for a while afterwards, and then decided to splurge. I got a taxi home. This led to EPISODE #2.
Lesson: When the first thing a taxi driver says to you is "Can you tell me which way to go. I am new," immediately remove yourself from the car.
It's a miracle that I made it home alive. My chances of survival were better in the smoke filled subway station. I don't know how someone who can not stay in a lane, stops at green lights, slows 75% to (purposely) change lanes, doesn't know right from left, and has no idea how to get from Houston St. to the Manhattan or Brooklyn Bridges (or anywhere for that matter), got a driver's and taxi license. He told me it was his 3rd day. He got silent when I asked how long he'd been driving at all.
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December 1, 2004
Le Tigre @ NYU Tomorrow, $7
Apparantly you don't have to be an NYU student to attend this $7.00 show.
Thursday, Dec 02, 2004 8:00 PM EST (7:45 PM doors) at Kimmel Center - Eisner & Lubin Auditorium
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Final Fantasy Covers Joanna Newsom | MP3
Final Fantasy is the solo violin project of Owen Pallett.
Final Fantasy is also a video game, but don't confuse the two.
Owen Pallett is also in the Hidden Cameras and Les Mouches.
Final Fantasy covers Joanna Newsom's Peach Plum Pear. Download it. Smile. I am. (mp3).
Stereogum recently wrote about Joanna Newsom and posted the original version of the same song.
Previously
Joanna Newsom playing two shows @ Bowery Ballroom
The Decemberists cover Joanna Newsom.
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BrooklynVegan Wants Your Feedback
Brooklynvegan.com (this site for those not paying attention) is undergoing a major redesign in the near future.
So that I may better serve you, the reader, please let me know ways this site can be improved. You may do so by leaving a comment on this post (anonymously if you so choose) or sending an email (contact info located on top right of screen).
Something bothering you? Want a new feature? Text hard to read? Slow to load? Prefer links to open in a new window? Confused? Not enough categories? Too many categories? Not enough pictures of Goliath? Want more mp3s? More or less posts on the homepage? etc, etc, etc.......... enquiring minds want to know. THANKS!
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Britney Spears Naked | Video
I don't know the story behind this one.
Britney's Naughty Toxic Bits // No voice - No clothes (video link)
(Stereogum fans take note.)
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Saints & Lovers | Central Village & Ultragrrl
Separated at birth? A psychic bond? Mere coincidence?
Whatever the reason may be, Central Village and Ultragrrl agree that Saints & Lovers are a NYC band to watch. After seeing them perform at the Movable Hype show, I would tend to agree.
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NYC Concert Update
According to this list, Gogol Bordello are the 38th best band in America today. According to TTIKTDA, they (he) are (is) THE best band in America today. He says their "live performances have become the stuff of legend." Catch them @ Nothsix New Years Eve.
Mates of State are headlining Bowery Ballroom on January 21st. Regina Spektor and Ida are opening.
NY blogger darlings, The Bravery, are opening for Moving Units at Bowery Ballroom on December 9th. Although barely known in the USA (especially outside of NYC), The Bravery currently have the number one (rock?) song in the UK.
Queensryche is playing The Beacon Theatre on February 3rd in two acts. Act one consists of "hits through the years" while the more exciting act 2 will be the entire production of Operation Mindcrime. The show will feature surround sound and enhanced video. Tickets are onsale Saturday at noon.
!!! will be at Mercury Lounge on December 30th.
The Constantines will be at Mercury Lounge on January 8th.
Highlights this week:
Phoenix & Inouk @ Bowery Ballroom
Eagles of Death Metal & Walking Concert @ Northsix and then CBGB
Guided by Voices @ Irving Plaza (last tour ever)
Danielson Familie & Kimya Dawson @ Northsix
Death From Above 1979 @ Rothko
Calexico @ Bowery Ballroom
& much, much, more
11 days till the Pixies take over NYC.
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The Datsuns @ Maxwells Friday
I am not sure what I think of the Datsuns. They put on a decent show opening for the Pixies in Canada Friday night, and I really liked a few of the songs. They have a great stage presence and made good use of the awesome sound system. Mostly I'm amazed at how lucky they are to have been the opener for the Pixies on nineteen of their 2004 tour dates (including December 12th in NYC). They've been playing before crowds of 10-30,000 people every night.
They opened for the Donnas last night at Webster Hall. Friday night you can catch them at Maxwells (capacity 200) with Bad Wizard and Chelsea Smile.
Free Williamsburg interviews the Datsuns
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Free Eugene Mirman Show @ Southpaw
Southpaw continues it's free comedy series, this time with a big name.
TUES. 12/7
Stand & Deliver Comedy show VOL. 3
hosted by the cupcake of comedy…
Amber Tozer
feat:
Nick Kroll / Craig Baldo / Jen Kirwin / Jessi Klein
& EUGENE MIRMAN
free to get in
8pm doors
Related Links
Stereogum: Eugene Mirman and David Cross get wasted, discuss Indie Rock
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November 30, 2004
NO FUN FEST 2005 @ The Hook
No Fun Fest 2005 is happening @ The Hook in Brooklyn from March 18-March 20.
Lineup includes Whitehouse, SUNN O))) & Total Acid Ensemble ( with guest Peter Rehberg and Lasse Marhaug), Nihilist Asault Group, and Magik Markers
TinyMixTapes: WHITEHOUSE TO PERFORM AT NO FUN FEST 2005!!!
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I'm in Love with Montreal
Although only there for less than 48 hours, my new favorite place outside of NYC is Montreal.
I spent all of Friday commuting. I went from Brooklyn to Manhattan on a subway, from Manhattan to Jersey on a bus, from Jersey to Connecticut in a car, and finally from Connecticut to Montreal in another car. The drive from Connecticut to Montreal was six hours, but we were speeding. In fact, we (well, technically not me) got a six point ticket in upstate New York for doing 87 in a 65. ouch. (see pic above.)
We arrived Friday night just in time to get from my hotel in Old Montreal to my first Pixies show ever. I estimated the crowd at 20,000 people. The venue was a hockey stadium. Tickets were general admission with first-come-first-serve access to the floor and seats. The Datsuns and the other opening band were pretty good. The Pixies were amazing. The crowd won my heart. I dislike large venues as much as the next person, but this show broke that rule. There wasn't a bad seat in the house, and the sound was unbelievable. Thousands of beautiful Canadians were dancing in unison to the sound of the Pixies.
I made new friends, explored the city, and somehow managed to get a new perspective on life that I really needed right now. I meant to take lots of pictures, but got wrapped in the nightlife and didn't have enough time during my short stay. Montreal, also known as 'sin city,' is often compared to Las Vegas and Amsterdam.
I was surprised at just how prevalent French is there. Only one hour outside of U.S., and you could swear you were in France. They call it the "Paris of North America."
I'll be back soon.
Music recommendations from my friends in Montreal
Jean Leloup - I Lost My Baby (mp3, right click & dwnld)
Nouvelle Vague - Just Can't Get Enough (Depeche Mode cover) (mp3, right click & dwnld)
I'd like to add
The Unicorns - Jellybones (video link)
Arcade Fire - Wake Up (stream)
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Green Day, JEW, Snoop | MTV New Years
'Green Day will be sending this year out in style as they perform at MTV’s New Years Eve Ball in New York.
Joining them will be Jimmy Eat World and Snoop Dogg in Times Square.'
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Trail of Dead e-card
...and you will know us by the trail of dead's new album "Worlds Apart" hits the street January 25th on Interscope Records. Check out the e-card here.
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November 29, 2004
Wax on Wax off | Karate Kid The Musical
No, I'm not kidding, and I don't think Miyagi is happy about it either.
Karate Kid the Musical is coming to the Lower East Side.
Downloads
Wax on Wax Off
My Name is Ali
The Way of the Fisting
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Be in a Motley Crue Video
Expect to see a lot of Motley Crue (Tommy Lee included) in the near future. Their comeback will include a new video, VH1 special, and reunion tour.
Is this you?
BRUNETTE, Female, Caucasian, Light Hispanic or Light Mixed Ethnicity(Exotic), 18 to 24 yrs old, Hot, great body, voluptuous. Must be able to act and must have curves. She will be in every scene of this video. Great exposure, VH1 is doing a behind the scenes show and launch for this...
If so, Apply Here to be in their new video.
Reunion tour teaser video here.
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U.K. Top 20 Albums of 2004
I love that The Darkness, Scissor Sisters, and Guns N' Roses are neighbors on this list.
01. DIDO - "Life for Rent"
02. WILL YOUNG - "Friday's Child"
03. BLACK EYED PEAS - "Elephunk"
04. KATIE MELUA - "Call off the Search"
05. MICHAEL JACKSON - "Number Ones"
06. R.E.M. - "In Time - The Best of 1988-2003"
07. NORAH JONES - "Feels Like Home"
08. KEANE - "Hopes and Fears"
09. BUSTED - "A Present for Everyone"
10. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS - "Greatest Hits"
11. THE DARKNESS - "Permission to Land"
12. SCISSOR SISTERS - "Scissor Sisters"
13. GUNS N' ROSES - "Greatest Hits"
14. USHER - "Confessions"
15. JAMIE CULLUM - "Twentysomething"
16. ANASTACIA - "Anastacia"
17. MAROON 5 - "Songs About Jane"
18. SUGABABES - "Three"
19. STREETS - "A Grand Don't Come for Free"
20. WESTLIFE - "Turnaround"
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Another Arcade Fire Bootleg
You can partly thank me for this one. After pressuring my friend John to go to the Arcade Fire show in MN for a month, he not only went, but taped it, AND posted it at The Trader's Den for download.
The Arcade Fire 2004-11-27 400 Bar Minneapolis, MN (FLAC)
He also pointed out to me the existence of the CBC Radio broadcast @ EZTorrent in FLAC format.
The Arcade Fire: Radio 3 Sessions 10/02/04
Previously
The new STG | Welcome The Traders' Den
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