Calexico or Kimya Tonight

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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

Tags: Central Village, Kimya Dawson

posted at 2:06 PM on December 7, 2004 in music | Comments (16)

Comments (16)

you made the right decision :)

maybe that's because i find Kimya/Adam/Moldy Peaches rather annoying, i dunno :)

they're humorous and all, but shit gets old fast imo.

enjoy Calexico

Posted by solace | December 7, 2004 3:26 PM

Calexico is sold out now I think...maybe there will be tix at the door tho. Kimya's opening for Tegan and Sara next month as well.

Posted by Jeff | December 7, 2004 4:15 PM

solace, have you listened to "Hidden Vagenda," Kimya's new album? Good stuff.

Calexico is definitely not sold out. Don't let Jeff scare you away. :)

kimya opening for Tegan & Sara, good news.

Posted by brooklynvegan | December 7, 2004 4:36 PM

nah, i'll check it out, but i just didn't really like the Moldy Peaches whatsoever, so hopefully it's light years ahead of their stuff :)

seeing T&S tonight, good stuff :)

Posted by solace | December 7, 2004 5:05 PM

I'm going to post a recap of Calexico, but I should say that by 9:00, Calexico was sold out. Sorry if you went and couldn't get in. Hopefully you hopped over to Knitting Factory.

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