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December 11, 2004
Huh Who What When ?
Study links diet pills, having gay children
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Jinners Birthday Party @ Trash | Dirty on Purpose
Dirty on Purpose, Sam Champion, and Fxxxing Lion @ Trash, 8:30 pm $7
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Stream new Roger Waters Anti-War Songs
'Roger Waters, the co-founder and primary songwriter of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, has written and recorded two important new songs, "To Kill The Child" and "Leaving Beirut," the artist's first new studio recordings since a pair of rarities--a demo of his composition "Flickering Flame" and his cover of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door"--appeared on an international compilation album, Flickering Flame: The Solo Years, Vol.1, in 2002. The last new album featuring original Roger Waters compositions to be released in the U.S. was his critically-acclaimed solo outing, Amused To Death, in 1992.'
The two new songs are available for download and stream here.
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Dimebag Darrell Tribute on Headbangers Ball Tonight
Before you watch the Scissor Sisters on SNL, you can watch the Dimebag Darrell tribute on Headbangers Ball at 10 pm (MTV2).
Hopefully someone will tape both shows and post them online because I won't be near a TV tonight.
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Idiots Everywhere
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which promotes itself as a seller of clean music, deceived customers by stocking compact discs by the rock group Evanescence that contain the f-word, a lawsuit claims.
Wal-Mart Sued Over Evanescence CD Lyrics
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December 10, 2004
Scissor Sisters on Saturday Night Live Tomorrow
For those not at the first night of the Pixies in NYC tomorrow night, the recent Grammy nominated Scissor Sisters will be on SNL.
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Bloc Party Live in France Torrent
at EZTorrent:
BlocParty2004-11-07 - Paris, La Cigale - Les Inrocks Festival (FM Broadcast)
via Largeheartedboy, where you'll find links to even more torrents by bands like Wilco, Pantera, and Eagles of Death Metal...
Previously
The Bloc Party Peel Session & New Video
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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Trailer
Watch it here. (via Verbose Coma)
Previously
New Willy Wonka Movie | Poster
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Bella Lea (x-Denali) @ Knitting Factory
Bella Lea is playing Knitting Factory Saturday December 18th.
Previously
Denali Singer in New Project | Bella Lea
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Pixies Tickets for NYC Are Back on Sale
Ticketmaster has released a quantity of tickets to ALL the New York City shows!
http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/906179
via PixiesMusic.com
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Dimebag Darrell Video News Feed
Watch continuing coverage of this story here.
Also
The official Pantera site is now just one page, a page that looks exactly like the official Damageplan site.
And BBC News describes, 'Metal band Damageplan's journey'
Previously
Cityrag Captures Dimebag Darrell
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Arcade Fire NYC Dates Updated
The Arcade Fire NYC dates I posted earlier have been updated to the correct dates.
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Calexico @ Bowery Ballroom | Pics
Calexico played to a sold out crowd at Bowery Ballroom in NYC Tuesday, 7 December 2004.
Here are some photos from the event.
opener, Cordero
Related
The Hardest Working Band in Showbusiness (a review of the show)
Previously
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More in the Best of 2004 Series
We can add three more "Best of" lists to the growing roster. Perhaps in the end, we can do a "Best of Best of 2004 album lists" list.
The first one comes from Paul at The Rub. His is one of the most eclectic lists I've seen. I might have to rush some of those albums into my playlist before the end of the year. That is, if and when, I do my own list. See Paul bravely diss Rilo Kiley and express his utter disdain for Bright Eyes.
Next comes Jason from One Louder. Fiery Furnaces, Arcade Fire, The Streets, and Franz Ferdinand are reduced to honorary mentions while albums by Air, Wilco, and PJ Harvey make the cut. Dungen? I still don't get people's fascination with that one.
Lastly, ffanatical press, a non-music blog, publishes their top 10 albums of 2004.
Previously
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U2’s Brooklyn gig available from iTunes store
'Four tracks taken from U2’s recent gig in Brooklyn, NY, can now be bought from the iTunes store (USA), labelled the ‘Live from Under the Brooklyn Bridge’ EP (iTMS). The tracks are ‘All because of you’, ‘Sometimes you can’t make it on your own’, ‘I will follow’ and ‘Vertigo’ (U2log)
Get it from iTunes (will open iTunes)
Also, according to One Louder, MTV will air at least a portion of the Brooklyn show this Friday at 9 PM, EST.
Previously
U2 Under the Brooklyn Bridge Recap | Photos
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Mr Bungle Broke Up
I thought Mr Bungle broke up in like 1990. Where have I been?
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2005 Bonnaroo Dates Announced
Those who want to start preparing for their trip to TN now will be interested to know that Bonnaroo is happening June 10-12, 2005.
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Special Guests @ Rothko Dec 16th
Who will be the special guest at the Kemado Records End Of Year Bash @ Rothko on Dec. 16th? I don't know, but I can tell you who is on Kemado Records' roster:
Elefant
The Fever
Shout!
Lansing-Dreiden
Diamond Nights (not the special guest)
Could be a good one. Details:
Thu 16 - Magnum PR/Kemado Records End Of Year Bash:
Upstairs - Surprise Special Guests 12 AM, Hopewell 11 PM, Diamond Nights 10 PM, The Prids 9 PM
Downstairs - Lizzy (Fischerspooner), Justine D. (Motherfucker), Richard Fearless (Death in Vegas)
Doors 8 PM, $8
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Insound's Hanukkah Party @ Rothko
Insound presents
Turning Machine, Measles Mumps Rubella plus Special Guests Wed Dec 15th @ Rothko for the Insound Hanukkah party.
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The Arcade Fire NYC Dates Announced
When New Yorkers were asked why they read BrooklynVegan, the #1 answer by respondents was "to find out when Arcade Fire is playing in NYC again." Well readers, I finally have your answer.
In exchange for this tidbit of information, you will of course alert me the second you notice tickets go on sale. I will do the same for you.
Via more and more and much more cowbell, I present to you not one, but TWO Arcade Fire dates (and yes, one is in Brooklyn)
02.01 * New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
02.02 * Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
Previously
Arcade Fire @ Bowery Ballroom Recap & Pics
Arcade Fire @ Mercury Lounge Recap & Pics
Arcade Fire @ KEXP Recap & a few Pics
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December 9, 2004
WinnerOfTheSat Hearts the Golden Girls
Has he gone too far this time? Does the expression, "Golden Girls Porn," make you want to close the browser and never come back here?
As endorsed by Fleshbot....it's WinnerOfTheSAT.
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Cityrag Captures Dimebag Darrell
I've been accused of being unemotional. I like to believe that death is not really the end (etc...). But when I just read Cityrag's post on Dimebag Darrell (a musician she didn't even listen to), I just about cried. The picture alone....
note 1: look at the picture, then look at the picture again and notice what it says on the marquee on the top left corner.
note 2: she links back to me in that post, officialy making this an infinity post.
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The Bloc Party Peel Session & New Video
Download the Peel Session MP3s here
Watch the video for 'So Here We Are' here.
Related
An interview with Gordon Moakes of Bloc Party
Previously
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NYU Vegan
reminder: Vegan Dinner @ NYU tonight
also, an article about it.
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Damageplan Update
More Cowbell passed along this excellent link that contains the most details I've seen on the Dimebag Darrell shooting.
Previously
Dimebag Murdered, Shooting at Damageplan Show
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TV On the Radio @ Pianos Friday Night
Amnesty International Firefly Project Benefit featuring
The Witnesses / Very Special Guests / Marwood / Caulfield Sisters / Dawn Landes / Indigo Street
at Pianos NYC
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More Best of 2004 Lists
'With no clear consensus, The Onion A.V. Club's six music writers compiled Top 10 lists celebrating 49 different titles (Only Modest Mouse and Kanye West made as many as three lists), the virtues of which are expounded upon here.' (not a joke) (via black market kidneys)
Central Village also listed his top pics for 2004.
My Mean Magpie took a different approach, and listed their top 10 albums of 1994.
Amazon.com separates their best of list by editor and customer favorites.
Torr's Place lists best of and worst of. He's the first person I've seen mention Saybia. I loved their first album and was majorly disappointed by their latest. So was he.
Did you catch either of Phoenix's shows at Bowery Ballroom last week? Schwerve believes they wrote the best song in 2004.
Previously
Largehearted Boy's 'Best Albums of 2004'
Insound's Top 100 Selling CD's of 2004
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Insound's Holiday Gift Guide
10% OFF COUPON CODE ($50 OR MORE): holiday50
15% OFF COUPON CODE ($99 OR MORE): holiday99
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Kimya Dawson Added to Benefit Show Sunday
Kimya Dawson has been added to the Girls Rock N Roll Camp benefit at Knitting Factory in NYC on Sunday. Already on the roster: Ida, Aileen Kills, The 303's, The Consultants, and Ken (with Kristin Thomson of Tsunami).
Kimya is also playing tomorrow night (Fri, Dec. 10th) with The Daily Show Correspondent, comedian Samantha Bee @ Juvie Hall Sketch Comedy Theatre
24 Bond Street, btw Bowery & Lafayette
Tickets $8, through Smarttix 212-868-4444, or at the door
She's also opening for Tegan & Sara on January 12th @ Bowery Ballroom
Related
Kimya played Knitting Factory on Tuesday.
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My Site is Fast Again (?)
I think I figured out why this website was loading so damn slow. I think I fixed it. Let me know. thanks
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Cemetary Gates
Pantera, a band that made my high school years a lot more livable, holds a position high up as one of my favorite bands of all time.
Take a second to remember Dimebag Darrell, Damageplan, and anyone who's life ended too early in Ohio tonight.
lyrics to Cemetary Gates by Pantera:
The reverend he turned to me
Without a tear in his eyes
It's nothing new for him to see
I didn't ask him why
I will remember
The love our souls had
Sworn to make
Now I watch the falling rain
All my mind can see
Now is your (face)
Well I guess
You took my mouth
I gave it all away
Like the birth of a
New-found joy
This love would end in rage
And when she died
I couldn't cry
The pride within my soul
You left me incomplete
Memories now unfold.
Believe the word
I will unlock my door
And pass the
Cemetery gates
Sometimes when I'm alone
I wonder aloud
If you're watching over me
Some place far abound
I must reverse my life
I can't live in the past
Then set my soul free
Belong to me at last
Through all those
Complex years
I thought I was alone
I didn't care to look around
And make this world my own
And when she died
I should've cried and spared myself some pain...
Left me incomplete
All alone as the memories still remain
The way we were
The chance to save my soul
And my concern is now in vain
Believe the word
I will unlock my door
And pass the cemetery gates
Watch the Cemetary Gates video @ VH1
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Dimebag Murdered, Shooting at Damageplan Show
I don't know what to say. :(
Dimebag Murdered, Shooting at Damageplan Show
At Least 5 Dead, 2 Wounded In Nightclub Shooting
5 Killed In Ohio Nightclub Shooting
Dimebag Darrell (& 'at least' 4 others) RIP
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December 8, 2004
Radio 4 DJing Crobar Thursday Night
Radio 4 is DJing at Larry Tee's Disgraceland party @ Crobar in NYC Thursday night. For free admission for you and your whole party, e-mail bradleyrose001@yahoo.com and mention BrooklynVegan.
You can also catch Radio 4 playing as a band Friday night at Southpaw in Brooklyn. The Occasion and French Toast are opening. Tony Fletcher from ijamming is also DJing.
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BlogTorrent | BitTorrent for the Masses
BitTorrent has already revolutionized the P2P world. Now anyone with access to a web server (aka bloggers) can host their own BitTorrent server with the amazing new free software called BlogTorrent.
If you don't know what BitTorrent is yet, or if you think you know what it is, but haven't yet tried it, TRY IT NOW! You're being left behind.
For PC users, all you have to do is install this and then if you want to make your life easier, install this too. The first one is a juiced up version of the original bitTorrent client. The second one lets you download multiple torrents at once in ONE PROGRAM. You'll eventually see what I mean. Note: You need both for the second one to work. Once installed, you can click on a .torrent file on any site, and you will start downloading the stuff.
BitTorrent only works if you continue to share the file you downloaded after you are finished with the download, so as they say, "Keep your window open" when you are finished. When you have 100% of the files in the torrent, you are then a "seed." You'll notice every bitTorrent file comes with statistics on how many seeds, and how many leeches there are. A "leech" is someone with less than 100% of the file. Once you are a seed, stay a seed (keep your program open so people can continue to download off you). Without seeds, no one else can download. I shouldn't explain this because others have already done so. Try here for more info.
So as I was saying, BlogTorrent lets blogs be Torrent Trackers (servers basically). The other day we saw the launch of the More Cowbell BlogTorrent Tracker. Go there to download his Indie Christmas Mix (seen previously).
Today I present the BrooklynVegan BlogTorrent Tracker. I'm seeding a short video clip of the Arcade Fire at Bowery Ballroom to test it out. Let me know if you have any problems downloading. (by the way, you don't actually need any other torrent software to get started downloading from BlogTorrent. They will install a basic BitTorrent client on your computer the first time you use it if you choose. Theres more explanation over there)
Elsewhere
Previously
The Arcade Fire @ Bowery Ballroom
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Help Save Pale Male's Nest
'A famous red-tailed hawk known as Pale Male who built his nest above a cornice of an apartment building overlooking Central Park and was the subject of a documentary movie -- was evicted.
The nest where Pale Male and his companions had resided since 1993 was removed along with the metal spikes that provided support for the nest and protected it from the wind. (CNN)
Help Save Pale Male. The official Pale Male website suggests calling 311. Apparantly they had more information, but were forced to remove it from their site. hmmm. There's a vigil going on at the building (927 Fifth Ave) right now I think.
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Pixies Discs: The Twelve Final Shows
The twelve final Pixies shows, which includes all eight NYC shows are being recorded and packaged as limited edition silver (not CD-R) CDs.
'Only 1,000 discs will be made of ten of the shows and 2,500 will be made of the show in Boston and the final show in NYC.
Each double-disc comes in limited-edition digipak packaging.'
For the low, low price of only $300 you can own all twelve of these valuable collector items. Who needs to eat? Seriously though, for only $25, a single one would probably make a great Christmas present...especially for someone who was at one of those shows.
The second disc in the series is the December 7th show in Washington DC. Read DCist's review of that show here.
Previously
Three Days Till the Pixies Hit NYC
One Week Till the Pixies Hit NYC
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Jay Z, President & CEO
Island Def Jam Music Group has acquired the 50% it did not
already own in Roc-A-Fella, its joint venture with Jay-Z,
Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Additionally, as
expected, Jay-Z has been named president/CEO of
Def Jam Recordings.
IDJ Buys Roc-A-Fella; Jay-Z Named Def Jam Chief
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Watch Br Danielson Live from Amsterdam
Br Danielson will be performing live from Amsterdam over the Internet today at 5:20 pm EST (approx 35 minutes from when I'm posting this).
Related
Danielson recently performed at Northsix
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Streaming Joanna Newsom Videos
Thank me later.
watch joanna newsom in session at the ica
Previously
Joanna Newsom on the cover of Venus
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NYC Concert Update
Those going to Yo La Tengo @ Maxwells tonight get a special Hannukah gift. Calexico (who I just got home from seeing at Bowery Ballroom) are the opener.
Me First and the Gimme Gimme Gimmes are playing Irving Plaza on January 9th. This show deserves it's own post. If you don't know who they are, go find out, cause you'll probably want to go. I won't be surprised if it sells out either.
December 16th at Knitting Factory is the Kiki & Herb CD preview party. Expect a performance by Herb and lots of celebrities.
The Onion Holiday party featuring Todd Barry and French Kicks is sold out, but Todd Barry, David Cross, Jon Benjamin, and special guests TBA @ Pianos on December 30th is not. That's because there are no advanced tickets.
Black Sheep plays The Lions Den on December 18th.
Raekwon plays The Lions Den on December 23rd.
John Mayer (who recently played Housing Works...crazy) is playing Webster Hall on December 28th and 29th.
Tickets are on sale for !!!'s two shows at Mercury Lounge on December 30th.
CocoRosie & Tilly and the Wall (pics) have been announced as the openers for Bright Eyes at The Town Hall on January 25th and 26th. I couldn't ask for a better show.
Murphy's Law is playing Continental New Years Eve. Should be crazy.
Thurston Moore plays Tonic with Jim O'Rourke on December 18th and Knitting Factory on February 6th.
Those that didn't qualify for the Motley Crue presale can get tickets for their March 3rd show at MSG starting this Saturday at 9am.
Duran Duran is back again again. At MSG April 13th. Tickets on sale Monday Dec. 13th.
The "Taste of Chaos" tour featuring The Used, Senses Fail, Underoath, My Chemical Romance, and Killswitch Engage hits Hammerstein Ballroom on February 24th.
And last, but not least, Ashlee Simpson will be gracing us with her presence at Hammerstein Ballroom on March 16th.
Previously
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2004 College Music Awards | The Walkmen
The 2004 College Music Awards award ceremony will take place at Irving Plaza on December 16th. The Walkmen are headlining. Other acts not announced, but there will be 'special guests.'
Nominees include:
BAND OF THE YEAR: Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday, Something Corporate, Wilco, and Modest Mouse.
BEST MALE ROCK ARTIST: Ben Kweller, Ben Folds, Jason Mraz, Gavin DeGraw, and Damien Rice.
BEST FEMALE ROCK ARTIST: Liz Phair, Norah Jones, Bjork, PJ Harvey, and Nellie McKay.
BEST ALBUM: Ocean Avenue – Yellowcard, Feels Like Home – Norah Jones, Where You Want To Be – Taking Back Sunday, Good News for People Who Love Bad News - Modest Mouse, and Franz Ferdinand – Franz Ferdinand.
HIP-HOP AWARD: Kanye West, The Roots, Dizzee Rascal, The Black Eyed Peas, and Danger Mouse.
Plus, they'll announce their ICON award winner.
I have no idea who the special guests will be. If it's any of those nominees, then good for The Walkmen since they're being called the headliner.
This is open to the public, and tickets are only $10.
More Info at thecollegemusicawards.com
Related
The Walkmen recently played Webster hall.
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The Zutons Open for Everyone, I mean Keane
The Zutons will be opening for Keane at their upcoming Hammerstein Ballroom gig.
Last time The Zutons were in NYC they played a private show at the Museum of Modern Art. Before that it was opening for MUSE at Webster Hall. Before that it was with The Thrills at Irving Plaza. Their first NYC show was just in August, and took place at Mercury Lounge.
Previously
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3 Days Till the Pixies Hit NYC
In the meantime, this audience (not the best) recording of their December 5th show in NJ should tide you over (FLAC)
From the Village Voice:
'When asked how the band's return after 12 years feels, Black Francis (or Frank Black, the guy who led the Catholics following the Pixies' breakup; or Charles Michael Kittredge Thompson IV, as he was named at birth) says, "It feels triumphant in the sense of like, 'Wow, people really did like us.' But it felt triumphant the first time around. We were a successful band, we had lots of roadies working for us, we made money, we recorded records, we went on tour, we played plenty of sold-out shows, and we didn't have day jobs." '
the rest of the story: Back 'n' Black
Previously
One Week Till The Pixies hit NYC
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December 7, 2004
Guided By Voices Have Come and Gone
(image (c) 2004, Matthew Stecker)
I never really listened to Guided By Voices. It's not that I don't like them. I just never got in to them when they were making themselves legends. At this point I'm suffering from hard-to-start-liking-a-band-thats-been-around-forever-syndrome.
One symptom of HTSLABTBAF Syndrome is the feeling of having 'missed out'.
I definitely believe that good music is timeless, but even timeless music is not the same at a later time. It's hard to argue that the Pixies didn't make good music. But can an 18 year old Pixies fan understand what it was like to hear the Pixies before Nirvana ever existed? Will they still love the Pixies? Yes (the ages of reunion tour concert goers has proved that). Will they understand? No (ok, maybe)
Another reason for suffering from the syndrome is all the good new music that appears everyday. It seems impossible to keep up with everything, even if you're an obsessive-music-blogging-type. Result: too busy checking out the new stuff to 'bother' with the old stuff (especially if you can't even see them live anymore).
Maybe one day I'll change my mind (recover from said syndrome) and start educating myself GBV style. Sonic Youth was another one, that I have since recovered from. And if and when I do recover, I'll probably regret that I wasn't one of the thousands that experienced their last three NYC Shows ever (till the reunion) this past weekend at Irving Plaza.
Luckily for those interested, others are telling the story.
Catherine's 'impossible to link directly to a post' Pita covered all three nights
pics from friday, saturday, and sunday (via catherine)
PowerPop: The Cult of the Cult
NYTimes: A Band That Built Its Cult Fan by Fan, Not Hit by Hit
fluxblog: A Miracle Cure For My Sorrow
Productshop: Someone tell me why
joyw: tears of sadness, tears of joy
Ambition, Impatience, and Sloth: GBV RIP
Newsday: Intoxicating indie legends bid farewell
TRIVIA
Where did largehearted boy get the name for his blog?
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Download GBV here (just don't let me hear it)
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What to get me for Christmas?
I guess I'll take that DVD. I already have the other two.
Happy Hannukah by the way.
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Grammy Nominations Announced | Yay to Scissor Sisters
CONGRATULATIONS TO SCISSOR SISTERS! (nominated in the 'Best Dance Recording' category)
'With 10 nominations, including one for best new artist, Kanye West leads the field for the 47th annual Grammy Awards. Other multiple nominees include Alicia Keys and Usher, who are tied with eight, the late Ray Charles with seven, Green Day with six, and Norah Jones, Loretta Lynn, Prince and engineer Al Schmitt each with five.
The prestigious album of the year will be decided between West's "The College Dropout" (Roc A Fella), Charles' "Genius Loves Company" (Concord), Usher's "Confessions" (Arista), Keys' "The Diary of Alicia Keys" (J) and Green Day's "American Idiot" (Reprise).'
Billboard: Kanye West Leads Grammy Nominees
Also
Full text list of all nominees
Ultragrrrl (who I saw on some VH1 show that was playing on a TV inside chickpea Saturday night) is freaking out because the Killers got nominated for three grammys. She forgot to mention that Franz Ferdinand were also nominated for at least three.
U2Log celebrates U2's nomination, Country Music says congrats to Loretta Lynn, and although happy for Maroon 5, Maroon5biggestFan is a bit upset with the Academy.
Lastly, Jake Novak lists the Top 5 Least Popular Grammy Awards.
I would like to say congrats to Bjork for breaking through to the other side (again and again) (nominated in 'alternative' and 'mainstream?' categories), Prince for getting nominated even though no one realized he put out an album, and the academy for admitting that Evanescence belongs in the same category as Hoobastank,
Also congrats to Modest Mouse, Franz Ferdinand, PJ Harvey, Wilco, The Beastie Boys, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, The Shins (nominated for 'best recording package' whatever that means), and Scissor Sisters(one more time).
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Calexico or Kimya Tonight
Tonight presents two great show options @ two of my favorite NYC venues.
1) Calexico @ Bowery Ballroom
'Calexico, a Tucson collective of musicians focused around Joey Burns and John Convertino, forged an eclectic identity through their exploration of Southwestern culture. Composer Ennio Morricone's spaghetti Westerns as well as Portuguese fado; Afro-Peruvian music; and '50s and '60s jazz, country, and surf music all factored into Calexico's music.' (mtv)
2) Kimya Dawson @ Knitting Factory
'Singer/songwriter Kimya Dawson is best known as part of the New York City anti-folk outfit the Moldy Peaches. In 2002, Dawson released her debut solo album, I'm Sorry That Sometimes I'm Mean, a collection of spare tunes sung to an acoustic guitar and Dawson's voice, which breaks with hurt over tales of abuse and longing....' (All Music)
It's unfortunate that I can't be two places at the same time. Calexico promises to be an amazing show by an amazing group who doesn't come around that often. Kimya lives here in NYC, so Calexico wins this one.
I thought Calexico would of sold out Bowery Ballroom no problem. Apparantly not. I know I reference the blogger's 'Top 40 bands in America list' a lot, but it's just too convenient...You'll find Calexico at # 12, almost hidden between Bruce Springsteen & Sonic Youth.
Here are some live reviews.
BBC: "Like a Soundtrack to 1000 Westerns"
Calexico - Live @ Shepherds Bush Empire
LIVE REVIEW · Calexico - Feast of Wire (Toronto)
Elsewhere
Central Village suggests Buck 65, another option for tonight
Previously
Calexico Coming to Bowery Ballroom
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Bright Eyes & More | Streams @ NPR
NPR's website contains a plethora of streams for your listening pleasure. Their latest episode of "All Songs Considered" features Bright Eyes. Past episodes feature Bjork, John Lennon, Interpol, and more.
Streams here:
Previously
Bright Eyes @ Town Hall in January
New Bright Eyes Making History & Sounds Good
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Vegan Dinner @ NYU Thursday (Dec 9th)
Thursday, December 9, 2004. Winter Wonderland Vegan NIGHT.
As always, 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)
ALL YOU CAN EAT
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December 6, 2004
Does an Album Ever Trap You?
I just want to leave and get to LIT in time for the $1.00 drinks from 9-10. then again...Bud and watered down well vodka...yuck, but regardless - I can't stop listening to the new (future) Bloc Party album. Does an album ever trap you? My other one is Joanna Newsom.
I will leave soon. I promise. Looking forward to checking out Fireworks Go Up and redheadphone. Besides good music, it's also the Heeb magazine hannukah bash. (most likely not Vegan) Latkas for everyone. More info at Flavorpill. c u there.
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Free Fiona
Free Fiona is the international campaign to Sony Music/Epic Records for the release of Fiona Apple's third album, Extraordinary Machine. Despite its completion in early 2003, Sony/Epic has withheld the release because...
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December 5, 2004
Joanna Newsom on the cover of Venus
Definitely one of the most beautiful magazine covers I've ever seen...
The new issue of Venus also features an interview with Sondre Lerche by The Modern Age.
Related
Joanna Newsom - Sprout and the Bean video
Joanna Newsom in Stockholm - photos
Previously
Joanna Newsom playing at Bowery Ballroom
Sondre Lerche @ Southpaw - pics
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The Decemberists @ Pure Volume
Pure Volume is a site that lets bands post songs for download and stream. The site, which caters mostly to punk & emo bands, has become real popular since the demise of MP3.com.
I always assumed that the actual band or label signed up for pages at Pure Volume. That's probably true most of the time, but the sign up process must not have many checks in place. I say that because I find it hard to believe that it was the Decemberists who created their page.
What's really weird about it is not just that the three posted songs are unreleased/bootlegs, but they also happen to be the exact three MP3's I posted on this site. That includes the version of Sporting Life I recorded in Atlanta.
The Decemberists @ Pure Volume
Related
Motion City Soundtrack @ Pure Volume
Author, and lead singer of The Decemberists, Colin Meloy is touring solo. (via more cowbell & central village)
Previously
The Decemberists' Bandit Queen
The Decemberists' Sporting Life
The Decemberists cover Joanna Newsom
Stream all CMJ KEXP Performances -- More Pics
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Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
'For over ten years, Ted Leo has been one of the most progressive forces in East Coast independent music, with a unique combination of punk and folk, soul and hardcore, and tradition and experimentation.' (all music guide)
Currently touring in support of their new album, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists hit Ithaca, NY last night. The report from my brother is that they rocked to a sold out crowd at Cornell University . Whoever books the shows up there has good taste. It was less than a month ago that Arcade Fire played in the same room. That's pretty good for a town that gets skipped by 99% of touring bands.
My brother, who loved the show, was amazed at how much Ted reminded him of Aaron Scott, the vocalist of another band he likes called Marathon. (listen to Marathon here)
Like Aaron Scott who now lives in NY, Ted Leo is from New Jersey. That would be the reason the NY Post named their article on Ted in today's paper, Jersey Boy.
"It's a little distasteful to me the way 'The O.C.' makes and breaks band. It feels cheap," Leo says.
Read the rest of that article here.
And as the article points out, Ted will play Bowery Ballroom in NYC on December 11th and 12th. The 11th is sold out, but tickets are still available for the 12th.
Are Ted Leo and the Pharmacists really the greatest band in American today? Reviews of Shake the Streets are mixed. Bloggers love it. So does Tiny Mix Tapes, Splendid, and POPMatters. Pitchfork, cokemachineglow, and Stylus Magazine on the other hand, think it's good, but doesn't live up to the hype.
Before seeing them live and deciding for yourself, you can download and listen at the following locations:
Lots of mp3s at Ted's official site.
MP3's @ Lookout Records (their record label)
Stream Ted's NYC KEXP Performance
Previously
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