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May 31, 2005
Special Show @ Rothko Just Announced
Thursday, June 2nd: Special show at Rothko just announced,featuring:
The Mark Gardener (Ride) Revue with Calla, Soft and Kevin Devine.
This was not listed on my list of shows in NYC this week.
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The Blood Brothers @ Spirit, NYC | Pics
"There aren't many bands doing what the Blood Brothers are doing right now. In fact, maybe none. The Seattle group have found a way to fuse indie and metal so seamlessly, it's hard to tell which you're listening to.
Their latest record, Crimes, was released last fall on V2, giving the Brothers a huge promotional boost following their indie hit, "Burn, Piano Island, Burn." The album is a full-on assault, from the "Nightclubbing"-like swagger of the title track to the death metal disco of "Love Rhymes With Hideous Car Wreck."" - Chart Attack
These photos from the Blood Brothers show May 24th, 2005 @ Club Spirit in NYC.
LISTEN TO CRIMES. More on this show @ Tale of Two Cities and @ Central Village and @ FOTOJENYK
Previously
The Blood Brothers are on the Internet Archive
Pictures of Danzig at the same venue
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Single Frame @ Pianos, NYC | Pics
Friday night (May 27th, 2005), I caught Single Frame @ Pianos in NYC. Live video for the show supplied by SuperAlright! who also did the video for There's an Exact Copy of this is in the Basement.
The band is from Austin, Texas. Upcoming shows in NYC include June 1st @ Club 17, June 3rd @ Tommy's Tavern, and June 9th @ The Delancey. Full tour schedule also at their website.
Reviews of Body/End Basement (their new album) at Pitchfork (which they didn't like as much as their last album) & Tiny Mix Tapes. LISTEN TO THE WHOLE THING. You can buy it at Insound.
PrefixBlog was at the same show and wrote up a very positive review. The opener they refer to shrieking into his microphone in the middle of the floor was the Wind-Up Bird. One Louder (who has an MP3 in their right side bar) has a higher opinion of him. I didn't mind him. There's a very favorable review of his album @ Pitchfork. I left before the Dirty Projectors played.
Melody Nelson was at (and hosted) their show at Rothko.
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Liza Minelli & Michael Bolton | Free Shows in Coney Island
The Siren Festival isn't the only free concert that happens in Coney Island over the summer. The 2005 schedule has yet to be announced, but I've learned that the annual Seaside Summer Concert series in Asser Levy Seaside Park (across from the aquarium) in Coney Island (Brooklyn, NY) will feature free shows by Liza Minelli and Michael Bolton this summer. Liza is either in June or July, and Michael is on August 18th. Call your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and make a day of it.
Liza Minelli just performed in Vienna for AIDS charity
New-look Bolton causes stir at Piarco
Trinidad says Bolton rocks!
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What's Happening in NYC This Week?
Finally. My list of upcoming NYC shows for this week is up on Gothamist.
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Village Voice Siren Festival 2005 Line-up Update
According to a press release Gothamist received, "scheduled performers include Spoon, Mates Of State, Brendan Benson, VHS Or Beta, Dungen, Q And Not U, and The Dears, with many more to be announced."
So for those following along, the only surprises here are Mates of State and Dungen (plus Spoon is confirmed). That's good news. It's not often we get to see Dungen (though I couldn't really get into their album last year), Mates of State is fun, and Spoon rocks.
Related...
Coney Island's Future: Flashy, Pink, Anodyne!
Plane Crashes in Coney Island
A Spoon-ful Of Success
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Amsterjam @ Randall's Island August 20th
"A few years ago, mash-ups - eye-opening musical juxtapositions created by D.J.'s blending pieces from different songs - were the latest underground sensation. Then, last fall, Jay-Z, and Linkin Park released a collaborative album, "Collision Course," and the mash-up went mainstream. Now a new festival, AmsterJam, is coming to Randalls Island on Aug. 20 to celebrate the form with a roster of incongruous big-ticket pairings. Snoop Dogg will rap with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the band 311 will play with the rapper Fat Joe, and the band Garbage will perform with Mos Def; a pairing of "two major Latin artists" is also promised. The curator of the event is Bootsy Collins, the legendary funk bassist who is something of a stylistic mash-up himself. Tickets go on sale Friday through Ticketmaster."
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May 30, 2005
Darfur | (& Lindsay Lohan & Natalie Portman naked)
"The impact on people of the two-year conflict in Sudan's western region of Darfur has been described as the world's worst humanitarian crisis by the United Nations.
Some two million people are estimated to now live in camps, having fled their homes and at least 180,000 are thought to have died during the crisis. Sudan's government and the pro-government Arab militias are accused of war crimes against the region's black African population, although the UN has stopped short of terming it a genocide."
Q&A: Sudan's Darfur conflict
Washington’s silence over Darfur
Sudan arrests aid agency head after rapes report
Save Darfur
Darfur: A Genocide We Can Stop
I didn't lie...
Natalie Portman Naked
Lindsay Lohan Nude (sort of)
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Coldplay Wants to be Better Than Mozart
"Martin told the Daily Star: “You want to be able to hold your head up high in a room with Paul McCartney and Bono.”
“We’re trying to get to the very highest level. We want to be better than Mozart"
Chris Martin: Coldplay Want To Better Mozart (via Thighs Wide Shut)
Why Paul McCartney is Cool
Paul McCartney pushing meat-free world
Oasis To Be Joined Onstage By Paul McCartney At Live Aid 2
Bono Says the Pope is a Comedian
Bono Surprises Fans at Boston Bookstore
U2's Bono: Apple 'more creative than a lot of rock bands'
Bono to Condi -- All I Want is You to aid Third World
"Moazart Effect" Scientist Gordon Shaw Has Died at Age 72
Rilo Kiley opening for Coldplay
U2 vs Coldplay... continued | X&Y
U2 vs. Coldplay | NYC Small (& Big) Shows Wrap-Up
Coldplay Visits NYC, plays SNL, Tours
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May 28, 2005
Other Passengers @ Mercury Lounge, NYC
These photos from Other Passengers' May 19th, 2005 show at Mercury Lounge in NYC. Read their Gothamist interview. Tomorrow (May 29th, 2005) they play "Rock and Roll Brunch" in Williamsburg. Check out their show page for more info.
"If you think that the doom and gloom, post-punk NYC scene has devolved into nothing but a string of bland Interpol-imitators, you need a heavy dose of Other Passengers’ tense and twisting style of indie-rock. Gripping in its eerie darkness, exciting in its motley group of influences, Other Passengers’ sound is something that any fan of glowering, atmospheric post-punk should hear." - Delusions of Adequacy
Other Passengers New EP & More Good Local Music
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Youth Group | Skeleton Jar | Is Your Heart Dead?
"Skeleton Jar is sweet and dear and genuine in a world stolen by cynics. Put simply, Youth Group gets it. If you don't love them your heart is dead."
Chris Walla
Death Cab For Cutie
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"One of the best groups of 2005 is Youth Group. This Australian four piece will finally be coming to the states to tour behind their Epitaph Records debut. Here are the dates"
Jason
ProductshopNYC.com
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"This is their second album, but the first to be released in the U.S. Don't hold it against them that their bassist is in The Vines, they sound nothing like them!"
Torr
Torr
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Download 2 MP3s & watch a Video @ Epitaph
Stream 3 songs @ their official website
Buy their CD @ Insound
See you @ The Delancey on June 11th and/or Mercury Lounge on June 15th.
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Free Acoustic Futureheads Show in NYC
"Stop by all NY Metro Swatch Stores now to get your free passes to a private acoustic show by the Futureheads on June 6th. Catch the band live later that night at Webster Hall."
Last time they were here they played a private acoustic show @ SPIN magazine's offices: Video | Pics
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Louis XIV Porn | Suicide Girls Video
Louis XIV is one of those bands everyone hates (except the people paying to fill up large venues to see them play). How long does it take to go from cool to uncool?
If you don't like them, but you like naked Suicide Girls, then you'll still want to watch their new video for the song "Paper Doll". (Not Safe for Work)
Thoughts?
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MTV Responds to NIN | Foo Fighters Take Spot
MTV SAY...
"While we respect Nine Inch Nails' point of view, we were uncomfortable with their performance being built around a partisan political statement. When we discussed our discomfort with the band, their choice was to unfortunately pull out of the Movie Awards."
"Foo Fighters step in to perform instead."
Nine Inch Nails Drop Out Of MTV Movie Awards Over Bush Dispute
Listen to the new Foo Fighters single, "Best of You"
REAL LOW | REAL HIGH | WIN LOW | WIN HIGH
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Rare Mixes from the Mid 80's | MP3s
BROADCASTING TO THE WORLD FROM A SMALL BEDROOM IN RUISLIP IT'S...
MASTERMIX.ORG
RARE MIXES MASTERMIXES REMIXES BOOTLEGS AND PIRATE RADIO FROM THE MID 80s
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May 27, 2005
Rilo Kiley opening for Coldplay
Rilo Kiley plays their 2nd of two shows at Webster Hall in NYC tonight (May 27th). They'll be back in September on a much larger stage - Madison Square Garden. All Coldplay/Rilo tour dates below...
Tue 08/30/05 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
Wed 08/31/05 Columbus, OH Germain Amphitheater
Thu 09/01/05 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Six Flags P.A.C.
Sat 09/03/05 Holmdel, NJ P.N.C. Bank Arts Center
Tue 09/06/05 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Fri 09/09/05 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amp. Charlotte
Sat 09/10/05 Raleigh, NC Alltel Pavilion @ Walnut Creek
Tue 09/13/05 West Palm Beach, FL Sound Advice Amphitheatre
Wed 09/14/05 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre @ State Fairgrds.
Fri 09/16/05 Pelham, AL Verizon Wireless Music Center
Sat 09/17/05 Maryland Heights, MO UMB Bank Pavilion
Sun 09/18/05 Antioch, TN Starwood Amphitheatre
Tue 09/20/05 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
Wed 09/21/05 Bonner Springs, KS Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Fri 09/23/05 Dallas, TX Smirnoff Music Centre Ril
Sat 09/24/05 The Woodlands, TX C.W. Mitchell Pavilion
Wed 09/28/05 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
Thu 09/29/05 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Virginia Bch. Amp.
Fri 09/30/05 Bristow, VA Nissan Pavilion
Rilo Kiley | Live MP3s & Stuff
U2 vs Coldplay... continued | X&Y
U2 vs. Coldplay | NYC Small (& Big) Shows Wrap-Up
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Eat Pussy, Not Cow | T-Shirts
Yes, I'm blushing.
eat pussy, not cow T-Shirts & Hoodies by Nora from Brooklyn
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New Fugees Album | More "Guerilla Performances"
"The Fugees -- Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill and Pras -- are plotting their first album since 1996's blockbuster The Score, according to rapper Pras. "We're working on it," he told Rolling Stone. "Clef and Lauryn's putting tracks together while I drop my solo album [June 14th's Win, Lose or Draw]." "
"Pras says more guerilla performances are in the works. "We're just gonna appear," he promises. "It's gonna be like, boom! The Fugees!""
Like Boom!...
The Fugees Eye Reunion
Maybe they'll appear @ The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
Ladybug Mecca Solo & New Digable Planets Album
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NIN Censored | Cancel MTV Awards | Tour with QOTSA
"NINE INCH NAILS have cancelled their previously announced appearance at the "2005 MTV Movie Awards", which will be taped on June 4.
"We were set to perform 'The Hand That Feeds' with an unmolested straightforward image of George W. Bush as the backdrop," NIN mainman Trent Reznor writes on the group's web site. "Apparently the image of our President is as offensive to MTV as it is to me.
"See you on tour this fall when we return to play in America.""
Nine Inch Nails, Queens tour together
NIN's Trent Reznor Suing Manager
Nine Inch Nails @ Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC | Pics
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Happy Birthday Miles Davis
Miles Davis (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991), one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the twentieth century, was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.
NPR Celebrates Miles Davis on his Birthday
Still more Miles ahead
Miles Davis 1926 - 1991
The Official Miles Davis Website
PBS Biography of Miles Davis
Miles Davis @ Wikipedia
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2005 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
"The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival is an all-day outdoor event celebrating Hip Hop music and culture in New York's most beautiful borough. Brought to you by Room Service, Seven Heads, and The Brooklyn Brewery."
When: Saturday, June 18th
Where: The Brooklyn Brewery (Williamsburg, BKNY)
Who's Playing So Far: Brand Nubian, Little Brother, Rhymefest, Leela James
The BHF will also highlight an appearance from Jackson Brown who will be creating a live piece the day of the show.
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The 2005 NY Press Summer Guide
Here's a sampling of the 2005 NY Press Summer Guide...
Best brooklyn nature trip
"Please stand up. Running late one day from Carroll Gardens to Park Slope, we stumbled on a truly romantic wooden bridge spanning the Canal on Carroll between Bond and Third. We had always assumed (in best hipster-asshole fashion) there was nothing between the two neighborhoods. Though we'd glimpsed the Canal from the Smith & 9th F/G stop before, this was a revelation, replete with the childhood frisson of discovering the sewage-treatment plant's secret entrance. Further investigation revealed that the Canal was formed in the 19th century out of a bunch of creeks, went on to facilitate Brooklyn's heavy industry, and was eventually rendered obsolete by the BQE..."
Best free concert series for deviled eggs and a box of wine
"Life is good. At most outdoor concerts, we catch more elbows than notes and see more haircuts than bands. Then there's the ever present danger of spilling our $7 Bud—or having a dollar's worth of someone else's land on our lap. So taking in a night of music on the sprawling knoll of Prospect Park is a welcome change of pace. The atmosphere is relaxed and the crowd ranges from scenester to oldster, all sitting on blankets in front their pic-a-nic baskets. People pass around sleeves of crackers, chunks of Gouda and, because cans and bottles are banned, that trusty box of Franzia table red...."
Best Reason to Visit Coney Island ASAP
Because it's your last chance
"Sad. At the end of the summer, thanks to some shortsighted city planners and no-sighted developers, everything you love about gritty old Coney Island is going to be swept away. A few token landmarks may be spared for the sake of postcard sales—the Cyclone, the Wonder Wheel—but you can say goodbye to the souvenir shops that rent beach chairs, the fried clam stands, the Boardwalk Nathan's and—god help us all—Ruby's Bar. And with them the characters who made Coney what it is—namely, one of the last bastions of rabid individuality left in New York."
I could of sworn they were gonna say because of the Village Voice's annual Siren Festival.
The 2005 NY Press Summer Guide
NY Press Death Watch
NY Press Publisher Chris Rohland Resigns
After The Rohland: Searching For A New NYPress Publisher
52 Funniest Things About the Death of the Pope
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The Decemberists @ Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
The Decemberists show @ Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY last night (May 26th, 2005) was so, so good. It was their last show on this tour to support Picaresque.
From their entrance on stage in traditional Polish costumes (Warsaw is actually a Polish club & they lent them the clothes) to the Petra Haden solo number to the Colin vs Chris "Richie Sambora" Funk guitar battle to to the entire crowd sitting and shushing on Colin's command to the special surprise rendition of the Tain to close the show, the show was high energy and amazing.
Were you there? Leave reviews in the comments.
Previously
The Decemberists @ NYU | Pics | Part 1
Colin Meloy & Janeane Garofalo
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May 26, 2005
NYC Venue Humor from Oh My Rockness & TOTC
I'm trying to think of something funny to say about Roseland's expensive ticket prices, crappy loud sound system, expensive beer, long distance from Brooklyn, and ridculously early show times.
In the meantime, read Tale of Two Cities' 'copy & paste' of Oh My Rockness' User's Guide to Select NYC Venues.
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Ladybug Mecca Solo & New Digable Planets Album
"You may remember her soft-as-silk flow during her days with Digable Planets, when "Rebirth of Slick" (Cool Like Dat) was a favorite during Hip Hop's zenith. Ladybug Mecca has been in the process of developing her first solo album, "Trip the Light Fantastic" and has recently reunited with her former group members to drop a third Digable Planets album.
Ladybug's new release is set for June 28, she was recently on a European reunion tour with Digable Planets for the entire month of Feb, also performing twice with DB at the Winter Music Conference and in Los Angeles at El Rey."
"...Ladybug speaks on what's been happening since the last Digable Planets album and more in our interview."
Listen to a Ladybug's first single on her official site.
She plays Knitting Factory in NYC TOMORROW (May 27th). Not sold out.
Tickets for Digable Planets are not sold out yet either.
NPR talks about the Reuniting
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iGuy | not a Star Wars Action Figure
Since we're on the topic of iPods, I couldn't resist posting a picture of iGuy.
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Ditch iTunes, Use Winamp for your iPod
People that will make fun of you about this type of thing make fun of me all the time. I hate iTunes, and I love Winamp (classic skin only). I only use iTunes to sync my iPod (against my will). I listen to all my music in Winamp. There's been this iPod plug-in for Winamp for a while, but apparently it just got good.
"IPod users are raving about a plug-in that makes the Winamp digital jukebox a better way to manage the iPod than Apple's iTunes. The plug-in, called ml_iPod, allows iPod users to bypass iTunes and manage music collections in Winamp instead. The iPod is supposed to work with iTunes only. A new version of the software was released Monday."
THANK YOU MAKER OF THIS.
""A lot of the feedback I get is people thanking me for freeing them from iTunes," said Fisher. "It shows the dissatisfaction people have with iTunes.""
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Music For Robots Release CD | Party Tonight
Music blog "Music For Robots" is releasing a CD tomorrow (may 27th). Tonight (May 26th) is the party at Knitting Factory...
"tonight! the release party for the music for robots: vol. 1 CD, which goes on sale tomorrow online, or can be purchased from a robot tonight at the show! live performances at the Knitting Factory from MFR favorites:
El Ten Eleven (all the way from LA!)
Hysterics
Seems So Bright
Shush Shush
The Bluffs (see them this Thursday @ the Delancy as well!)
The Subjects
doors at 8:00 pm tonight, tickets are 10$ (that's less than two bucks a band!) and can be [purchased online] or at the Knit's box office. new shirts and CDs for sale, awesome bands to hang out with, and more hours of music than you put in at work today. be there! "
Coolfer: Bloggers to Release CD
Pitchfork: Music for Robots to Release Compilation
Music for Robots Vol. 1
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Chuck Klosterman Defines Music Genres
"...reading rock magazines must be very confusing to people who only listen to rock music casually. Whenever journalists write about music, we always operate under the assumption that certain genres are self-evident and that placing a given band into one of those categories serves an expository purpose. Just as often, an artist will be described as a synthesis of two equally obscure subgenres, and we’re all supposed to do the sonic math ourselves. However, this only helps the informed; that kind of description is useful to those who have already conquered the rock lexicon. What we need is a glossary of terms so we can all share an equal playing field."
SPIN: The Rock Lexicon (Difficult-to-define musical genres explained in a concise and accessible way for the curious yet inexpert listener.)
Also...
Gothamist Interviews Chuck Klosterman
Sex, Drugs, & Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman
Klosterman Gets Around? (sex advice from music critics)
Sasha Frere Jones to labels: Give me CDs/MP3s/vinyl or don't bother
Anti-Folk | The Rock Snob's Definition
The Rock Snob's Dictionary : An Essential Lexicon of Rockological Knowledge
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Indie Comedians | As Seen in the NY Post
The cover of the "New York Pulse" (inside the NY Post) today features NYC's indie comedians ("Alt-mockers"). These are the very comedians you often see covered on this blog, the Apiary, Gothamist, and...well every other blog. Jessi Klein (pictured) and Paul Sheer, who performed in Gothamist's Laughable Hype show two weeks ago, are pictured. Bobby Tisdale & Eugene Mirman, the stars of Piano's recent Invite Them Up taping, are there too.
The article begins...
"Here's how a young comic in New York City can tell if they're funny: The Shins ask you to be their opening act. You go to a Bright Eyes show and Conor Oberst's fans mob you. Wilco's Jeff Tweedy races down to see your act - right after he's played a sold-out show at the Garden - and quotes your own material to your face. You're sitting at home, watching 'The O.C.' and Seth Cohen name-checks your show."
Read it: Clowning from the Underground
NOTE: It's a NY Post link so you have to register. It's not that hard.
Also...
Gawker Reports on the Post's Failing Registration System
Eugene Mirman & David Cross get wasted, discuss Indie Rock
Recap: Neil Hamburger and Pleaseeasaur @ Pianos 5/13/05 - 2nd Show
Aziz moved from 7 to 6 in a google search for "Aziz"
The Campaign to Raise Aziz's Google Ranking
Eugene Mirman Updates His Stuff, Tours
The New York Underground Comedy Festival
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Stream the New Sleater Kinney | The Woods
Pitchfork gave Sleater Kinney's new album a 9.0 yesterday. You can listen to the whole thing courtesy of Sub Pop. Buy it from Insound.
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Mos Def & Talib Kweli Support Tupac's Godmother @ City Hall
"Mos Def and Talib Kweli got together on Wednesday (May 25) not for another Black Star album, but to raise awareness about exiled political activist Assata Shakur. They gathered at City Hall with R&B singer/musician Martin Luther and City Councilman Charles Barron to demand the federal government drop the $1 million bounty on Shakur's head and remove her from the domestic terrorist watch list."
MTV: Mos Def, Talib Kweli Fight For Exiled Political Activist
HipHopDX: Black Star Reunited?
Black America Web: NY Politicians, Black Activists Rally in Support of Assata Shakur
NY Daily News: Council rebuff for cop killer
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May 25, 2005
New White Stripes Video | Blue Orchid
It's small, but you can watch the video for Blue Orchid or download some MP3s or just continue streaming the whole album (video link via Thighs)
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Bad Hair Day
Above photos courtesy of...
10 worst album covers of all time
And in related news, Phil Spector kills, has a fro...
Phil Spector's Hair
More hairiness @ Pink is the New Blog
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A Whole Lot Of MP3 Mashups to Download
Nirvana vs. Michael Jackson
Stevie Wonder vs. Destiny's Child
Beastie Boys vs. Andrew WK
Cardigans vs. Jamelia
Dandy Warhols vs. Beastie Boys
Green Day vs. Nelly
Hives vs. Madonna
Barry White vs. Marvin Gaye
the list goes on and on... I counted 102 MP3s to Download
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The Flaming Lips | The Fearless Freaks
The Fearless Freaks is a new movie about The Flaming Lips. It came out on DVD last week, and it's playing in a few theaters. From Amazon...
"Equal parts punk and psychedelia, the Flaming Lips emerged from Oklahoma City as one of the most bracing bands of the late 1980's. The Fearless Freaks documents their rise from Butthole Surfers-imitating noisemakers to grand poobahs of orchestral pop masterpieces. Filmmaker Bradley Beesely had the good fortune of living in the same neighborhood as lead Lip Wayne Coyne, who quickly enlisted his buddy to document his band's many concerts and assorted exploits." ....more
According to the movie's official website, it premiered at SXSW. And as detailed in Flavorpill (and thank you Gawker for reminding me to post this), you can see the movie at the Pioneer Theater on E. 3rd St. in NYC from tonight (May 25th, 2005) till Tuesday (May 31st, 2005).
The Village Voice has a review, and so do a lot of people who mostly like it.
Previously
The Flaming Lips @ Gotham Hall, NYC | Pics
A Letter from the Flaming Lips to NYC
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Siren vs. Intonation | (& Exclusive Initial Siren Lineup)
The Village Voice Siren Festival and Pitchfork's Intonation festival are both happening on July 16th.
Not only can you see Tortoise, Death From Above 1979, The Go! Team, Broken Social Scene, Four Tet, Magnolia Electric Company, AC Newman, Beans Featuring The Holy Fuck, The M’s, Head of Femur, Will Oldham, Jean Grae, The Decemberists, Les Savy Fav, The Wrens, Deerhoof, Andrew Bird, Out Hud, Xiu Xiu AND Dungen for the $22 TWO DAY PASS (less than I paid to see the Decemberists alone at Warsaw this Thursday), BUT people are also saying Thunderbirds are Now! and The Hold Steady (I really thought we were gonna get them) are also on the bill for Bitchfork's Intonation Music Festival.
The Village Voice still hasn't announced who's playing Siren (probably because there's no bands left to book), but we've managed to compile a list of confirmed/unconfirmed/rumored bands:
Spoon, Quintron, The Dears, Q and not U, VHS or Beta, Ambulance Ltd.
Possible players: The Arcade Fire & Dinosaur Jr.
How much is a plane ticket to Chicago?
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Tricia Romano Interviews the Motherfucker Crew
Monday is memorial day. That means Sunday night is a Motherf*cker party in NYC. No bands on the bill for their 5th anniversary celebration, but Carlos D of Interpol is DJing (and transsexual Amanda Lepore is performing). Tricia Romano got together with Johnny T, Georgie Seville, Justine D, and Michael T for an interview. Here are some highlights...
JT: We only do Mofos on specific dates so the bands have to work around our schedule and it's hard to get everything organized a few months in advance. I'm still working on getting the Strokes. That will hopefully happen soon.
JD: The first Fischerspooner. Please, no more, no more "Emerge"! Not at my party, girl!
MT: Odd, I never thought we were going to alter the course of nightlife. You've mentioned a lot of fads—we never considered ourselves a fad. Maybe that's why we're still around.
Read the full interview (with questions)
Last time I went to Motherf*cker I saw Bloc Party
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Vegetarians are Gay, Vegans are Transsexual
Sloane Crosley, who couldn't hack it as a vegan and now eats fish, reminds me of what a freak I am...
"...being a vegetarian in this city is not unlike being gay. Vegetarian restaurants and options abound. I have the same number of veggie friends as I do gay friends. Because it's so common and sometimes even hip to be a vegetarian, it's become socially acceptable to poke fun of us. Being a vegan, of course, is more like the dietary equivalent of being a transsexual. Acceptance isn't quite as contagious as it should be."
Village Voice: Where's the Beef?
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May 24, 2005
Upcoming Shows & Fun Facts!
Pre-sale not so necessary. Tickets are still on sale for both of Billy Corgan's expensive shows @ Webster Hall on June 27th & 28th.
I knew Mindless Self Indulgence fans were fanatical. You can buy tickets to all three of their July shows @ Webster Hall, or just get the three day pass.
Keren Ann @ Webster Hall is not going to be a good experience. She's opening for Gomez on June 21st. Tix on sale & check previous post for more Keren Ann tour dates.
I'm loving the new Spoon album. Tickets are still on sale for their June 9th show @ Webster Hall. (or you can just wait to see them at Siren)
Feist is finally headlining Bowery Ballroom. Sadly I'm not that excited after seeing her @ Joe's Pub and then opening for British Sea Power (review & pics on my to-do pile)
You can't go wrong with Kimya Dawson @ Northsix on June 14th (at least I think so)
Just because Jay Farrar went solo doesn't mean Sun Volt broke up. They're releasing their first album in 7 years on July 12th, and to celebrate they'll play Bowery Ballroom on the same day (on sale Wed. @ noon). By the way, that's 2 days before they play South Street Seaport for free.
ANOTHER Bravery show. Jeez. this time @ Webster Hall on July 13th (tix on sale Wed. @ noon)
In other News...Franz Ferdinand Frontman Escapes Nut Allergy Death
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MC5 Kick out the Jams @ Northsix
One day before their Central Park Summerstage performance (w/ Sun Ra Arkestra & DJ Spooky) on July 30th, MC5 will stop @ Northsix in Brooklyn, NY to perform their groundbreaking album, Kick out the Jams, in its entirety. Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses), Lisa Kekaula (BellRays, Basement Jaxx), and Mark Arm (Mudhoney) will be playing with DKT/MC5 (they changed their name from MC5 to DKT/MC5 since they don't have all the original members I believe). Tickets are on sale.
The rest of their tour dates are in Europe (so far).
Last year MC5 released a DVD. You can stream their song "Sister Ann" @ Epitonic.
Keep reading to find out why you should know who MC5 are...
"Alongside their Detroit-area brethren the Stooges, MC5 essentially laid the foundations for the emergence of punk; deafeningly loud and uncompromisingly intense, the group's politics were ultimately as crucial as their music, their revolutionary sloganeering and anti-establishment outrage crystallizing the counterculture movement at its most volatile and threatening. Under the guidance of svengali John Sinclair (the infamous founder of the radical White Panther Party), MC5 celebrated the holy trinity of sex, drugs, and rock & roll, their incendiary live sets offering a defiantly bacchanalian counterpoint to the peace-and-love reveries of their hippie contemporaries. Although corporate censorship, label interference, and legal hassles combined to cripple the band's hopes of mainstream notoriety, both their sound and their sensibility remain seminal influences on successive generations of artists." ...continued at MP3.com
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Dirty on Purpose Video Shoot, Shows & new CD
Dirty on Purpose have a new record. The CD release party is June 18th @ Mercury Lounge with Bishop Allen, The End of the World, and Chloroform. (poster)
They'll be at Southpaw on July 20th with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah & special guests for the 2nd anniversary of Vicious. (more tour dates at their website)
They're also shooting a video in NYC and they need your help (both filming and starring). Keep reading for the details (and more links)...
"We are going to shoot a music video for "All New Friends," and we need your help! The shoot is going to take place on June 5th (Location TBA in New York). We have to gather about 30 video cameras and 30 people willing to help shoot the video. We would really appreciate your help!
One interesting aspect of the video is that our director is one of the creators of "Greg the Bunny," that tv show that bombed on FOX, but is coming back to its original home at IFC this next season. So you get to meet him, and he's a really cool, friendly guy!
We'll provide beer and food for everyone willing to partake -- and it will be tons of fun! If you know people who have cameras and are willing to donate or partake in the fun, please forward this. If you want to participate in the video, please email me at info@dirtyonpurpose.com with the subject line "Music Video". Please include your name and phone number."
Related
Gothamist interviewed Dirty on Purpose
Mystery & Misery on Dirty on Purpose
Jenyk.com photos of DOP
3Hive on DOP
Oh My Rockness on DOP
Torr on DOP
TTIKTDA on DOP
Pictures of DOP at Sin-e
Music for Robots on DOP
the Deli interviewed DOP
Loose Record interviewed DOP
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May 23, 2005
Nouvelle Vague Tour Dates | CMJ 2005
We don't even know who's playing Siren yet, but we've got our first CMJ show confirmation. Nouvelle Vague are returning to NYC for three shows in September. At least one of them is billed as CMJ. All tour dates and more stuff below...
SAT 9/10 NEW YORK, NY Joe's Pub
SUN 9/11 PHILADELPHIA, PA World Café
MON 9/12 BOSTON, MA Paradise
TUES 9/13 NEW YORK, NY Joe's Pub
WED 9/14 NEW YORK, NY Canal Room - CMJ
THU 9/15 MONTREAL, PQ La Tulipe
FRI 9/16 TORONTO, ON Rivoli
SAT 9/17 CHICAGO, IL Schuba's
SUN 9/18 CHICAGO, IL Hothouse
WED 9/21 SEATTLE, WA Chop Suey
THU 9/22 PORTLAND, OR Holocene
SAT 9/24 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Bimbo's
SUN 9/25 LOS ANGELES, CA Tangier
MON 9/26 LOS ANGELES, CA Tangier
Their label is running a promotion where if you email iwant@luakabop.com and ask for a free song, they'll send you "a special code redeemable for a free download of the Nouvelle Vague version of the Clash's "Guns of Brixton" from the Apple Itunes store." (I have no idea if they spam you after that or what)
Previously
I missed to Nouvelle Vague to (not) go to see LOA
Keren Ann & Nouvelle Vague | The French are Coming
Nouvelle Vague | Reviews, Shows, etc...
I'm in Love with Montreal (NV MP3)
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This Week's Music Picks Up @ Gothamist
My weekly list of shows happening in NYC this week has been posted at Gothamist.
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U2 vs Coldplay... continued | X&Y
Entertainment Magazine asks the question, "Is Coldplay the next U2?" (photo to the left)
Conservative Revolution, upset at Chris Martin's recent EMI statements, says that Coldplay Sucks.
The Guardian calls Coldplay the biggest band on the planet. (via Coolfer)
I suppose X&Y will be the blockbuster Capitol is hoping for.
Stereogum reports that the album will be streaming on MTV.com this week (not there yet). VH1 Storytellers airs June 8th.
Prefix Blog has the video from Coldplay's Saturday Night Live appearance.
Paltrow and Martin Give Apple a vegan feast
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May 22, 2005
Sex Advice from Music Critics (& new White Stripes)
What is the quickest way to get a music critic in bed
Send them the new White Stripes advance LP.
Do all music critics fuck each other?
Only if your last name is Klosterman.
Nerve.com: Sex Advice from Music Critics
&
clap clap blog (a music critic) blogs his own answers
Also...
Sex Advice from Star Wars Fans
Sex Advice from Bloggers
Sex Advice from Role Players
Sex Advice from Publicists
Sex Advice from Stand-Up Comedians
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U2 vs. Coldplay | NYC Small (& Big) Shows Wrap-Up
Coldplay & U2 were both in NYC last week. Both played some small shows for lucky fans and TV cameras. U2 played (and filmed at) a small club on the Lower East Side (in Manhattan), some stadiums (in NJ and Manhattan), and appeared on Good Morning America. Coldplay filmed for VH1 in Brooklyn, for AOL Music in Manhattan, and for Saturday Night Live (also in Manhattan).
U2
"U2 have taken a break from their sell-out US tour to provide backing to revered crooner LEONARD COHEN in a tiny Manhattan, New York club.
The group were filmed recording Cohen classic TOWER OF SONG at erotic cabaret lounge The Slipper Room yesterday (19MAY05) for an upcoming documentary about the torch singer"
U2 Sign Up as Leonard Cohen's Backing Band
U2Log has pictures
Billboard reviews a stadium show: U2 / May 17, 2005 / East Rutherford, N.J. (Continental Airlines Arena)
And it ends up the U2 performance on Good Morning America Friday morning was filmed in Chicago. ABC News has that story.
Coldplay
I started the Coldplay story the other day (with a link to a review of the VH1 Storytellers show at BAM @ Stereogum).
The Modern Age also went to the BAM show.
And The Modern Age was at the Beacon Theatre show which was being taped for AOL Music.
Productshop was there too.
Fashionably Late has photos @ Flickr
Then Coldplay played SNL last night. "...it seems they decided to play only the traditional two sets instead of the five we were led to believe we would see. Coldplay performed their instant smash-hit single, Speed Of Sound, and followed it up with Fix You" - Nothing Much
Someone already posted MP3s FROM THAT PERFORMANCE.
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Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players Off Broadway
"For years, the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players have brought a bit of vaudeville comedy into the art-rock community. But, this summer, the indie trio will invite music fans back into the theater world. Beginning June 22, the group will stage a summer residency at New York's off-broadway Lambs Theatre. The family band will perform at the theater on June 22-25, 28 &29 and July 6,7, 15,16, 22,23, 28 and 30. The Trachtenburg's will also play sporadic dates across the country, including performances in Charleston, SC (6/2-4), Pittsburgh, PA (6/6), Alexandria, VA (6/30) and Winnipeg, MB (7/9-10) before launching an extensive European tour this fall."
Tickets will be available at Telecharge.
They're also playing Tonic on May 26th with Corn Mo.
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Maximo Park Touring | Playing Tonic twice
If you read my post about Maximo Park, you know I probably won't be at either of the shows they're playing @ Tonic in June (strange choice of venue though, and if they follow the path of the Bravery, Killers, and Kaiser Chiefs, probably the last time they'll play somewhere in NYC that small. What do u think?). Here are all their summer 2005 tour dates.
UPDATE: Stereogum posted a Maximo Park MP3
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Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright Tour | play Prospect Park
You can see all of the tour dates for the Odd Men Out tour featuring Ben Folds and Rufus Waiwright (with full bands) (and I believe Ben Lee opening) @ Rufus' tour date section.
Tickets are on sale for the August 4th show in Prospect Park (Brooklyn, NY). You can not pay and sit in the park around the bandshell, but they put up a big fence that stops you from seeing anything (That's how I "watched" Belle & Sebastian two years ago).
The rest of the concerts in Prospect Park are free.
UPDATE: Information Leafblower has a Rufus MP3 for download
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May 21, 2005
Scott Weiland Sings Country | Video
Scott Weiland asks his dad why he left him in the cold in his new country song he performed on Carson Daly the other night. Scroll down to May 20th's news on this Velvet Revolver site to find the audio and video.
His shirtless outfit is the LA rock star version of the one Bright Eyes wore on Leno. (which you can now watch on ifilm)
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Eels Touring, New Album, & KCRW Stream
Blinking Lights And Other Revelations is the new critically acclaimed album by Eels.
They recently played Morning Becomes Eclectic. You can watch or listen to that.
On June 30th, 2005 they're playing Town Hall in NYC (tickets not on sale yet). Before that they're playing a bunch of other places.
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May 20, 2005
The Indie Yuppie Phenomenon
So the NY Post ran this article about "Indie Yuppies" today (requires registration now!! grrr)
Here are some quotes (I added the links):
"The strain was first identified a few weeks ago by Vice Records label manager Adam Shore, who derided what he called the newly created "indie-yuppie establishment" in an interview with the Columbia Spectator."
"Shore's original comments were picked up by Scott Lapatine, who runs the heavily trafficked music blog stereogum.com."
"In other words, you must be an active, contributing member of society who considers your iTunes library an extension of yourself and who turns up for work at 10 a.m. - though you may be hung over from last night's secret Gang of Four show at the Tribeca Grand Hotel."
""I was like, 'Oh, my God! That's me!'" says entrant Tanya Manchini, a 31-year-old editor from Hoboken (who admits she was relieved the Nine Inch Nails show she saw on Monday night ended early)."
You'll have to read the article for the rest.
Sterogum reacts and announces the winner to the contest.
Central Village answers the indie yuppie quiz.
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The Hold Steady Video Shoot | CD Release Picture
Above photo of The Hold Steady @ Bowery Ballroom in NYC last night (May 19th, 2005). It was their CD release party, and Craig's smile (aimed at his wife) sums up the extraordinary show, but more on that later.
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The Hold Steady are shooting a video for "Your Little Hoodrat Friend" this Saturday (May 21st, 2005) @ The Church St. Boxing Gym located @ 25 Park Place between Church & Broadway (in Manhattan). It's from 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Everyone is invited. Wear street clothes. Food will be provided.
One week later they're performing @ Sound Fix Records in Brooklyn
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May 19, 2005
Lisa Marie Presley & Marky Ramone @ City Hall, NYC | Pics
LISA MARIE PRESLEY & MARKY RAMONE
Lisa Marie Presley gave a free J&R Music World sponsored performance @ 5 PM today (May 19th, 2005) @ City Hall Park in NYC. After the show she signed her new CD at the J&R right next door. The whole thing had to do with Shop 4 Class, an organization that raises money to buy books for New York City schools. I was surprised at the respectably long 45 minute set Lisa played.
A FAN
In honor of Joey Ramone's birthday (also today), Marky Ramone (here's an interview) played drums with the Lisa Marie & band for the last song: a cover of the Ramones' "Here Today Gone Tomorrow." According to Marky, Johnny's (or was it Joey's?) wife was in the audience. I assume Lisa will be joining them at Irving Plaza tonight for Joey's (RIP) official birthday party.
LISA ROCKS CITY HALL
That makes it two times in nine days that I saw Lisa Marie in concert.
All that other stuff Blabbermouth said would happen, didn't. (Maybe it's happening at Irving)
In the meantime, her mother (wife of the late Elvis) is on a book tour.
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Last 4 Days of the Tank | Tim Robbins, Bishop Allen
The letter...
"Dear Friends,
We are in the last 4 days of The Tank's existence on 42nd Street. After this Saturday night we close up shop, and begin moving out so that The Man can bulldoze the entire block sometime in early June.
We are excited about our summer home, The Tank at Chashama on W37th Street, but for now we are focused on squeezing every last drop of goodness out of the home that has been so very good to us for the last two years.
Please come by sometime this week and say goodbye. Sit in the courtyard, have a beer, walk around our creepy, dank basement, comment on how sticky the floors are and how ragged the couches have become, or just catch a really amazing show and help fund our future endevours. We've got three amazing nights worth drawing your
attention to.
Thursday May 19 - 6pm - midnight - $5
Unforced Urges
BBQ @ 6pm, bands throughout the night with:
6:45. ocdj....computer digi jams...www.ocdj.org
7:25---orion---cello heart songs
8:00:--gutterhelmet---accordian drums sputter bust duo
8:30---steve cooper ensemble---massive outporing of creative improv and contextual jumping
9:05-secret salamander---best tunes from dashan..
http://myspace.com/secretsalamander
9:40--grosk---from new haven CT. mixed bag of rock between sterolab and stooges..
10:25-lisa li---herman dune's sis, fun songs
11.00--Sah---on tour from near Michigan...trio rock
11:40 purple organ---the longest haired dude there, will hit you the
heaviest with his guitar, rig and voice setup
12:15-oh death----stomp and holler ---once we're all drunk it'll be even better..
Friday May 20 - 7pm - $10
AIR AMERICA: THE MAJORITY REPORT
with JANEANE GAROFALO and SAM SEDER
Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder broadcast live from The Tank on its
penultimate night of programming. The Majority Report, which broadcast live from The Tank during the Republican National Convention, returns for one last shout out before a live studio audience.
Special Guest: Tim Robbins
Saturday May 21 - 9pm - Dawn - $10($5 after 1am)
The Wrecking Ball
Please join us for our final night ever on 42nd street. We will laugh. We will cry. We will break shit. We will personally get super fucking drunk.
With Tank Favorites:
Bishop Allen
We Are Scientists
The Teeth
DJ Orion
Previously
Air America Live @ The Tank (before it closes)
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Team Sleep | New Album | 2nd NY Show Added
As Stereogum pointed out (with an MP3 to download too) the other day, you can stream the new Team Sleep album @ AOL Music. More to listen to at their website. Team Sleep is Chino Moreno (the singer) from the Deftones' side project.
"This CD has been talked about for years, and has been squeduled for release so many times over the last 4 years that some thought it would never come out. After an album of demos leaked onto the internet years ago, people realised how brilliant this would be if these demos were finilized. But what was rapidly becoming a dream to interested fans finally became a reality this year, when its final release date was set, and Team Sleep finally released their self-titled debut album." - Ultimate Guitar review of Team Sleep
The Deftones headlined Roseland last time they were in NYC. You can see Team Sleep @ Knitting Factory on Wed. May 25th, 2005. The first show was announced and sold out long ago, so it's a good thing they added a 2nd late show that still has tickets.
You can buy the album @ Amazon, and read more about Team Sleep in this MTV article.
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2005 NYC River to River Festival Concert Schedule
I've been posting some of these shows as I found out about them. Now they've finally posted the official schedule:
Downtown NYC River to River Festival 2005 (all free shows)
I also pulled out a bunch of the good ones. Keep reading for the list...
July 4th: Yo La Tengo and Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks
July 7th: Clem Snide
July 8th: The Double with Cass McCombs
July 12th: The Fab Faux
July 14th: Son Volt with Dr. Dog
July 14th: Calexico
July 21st: M. Ward
July 28th: Robert Earl Keen
Aug 3rd: Chris Smither with Thea Gilmore
Aug 3rd: Ronnie Spector with The Uptown Horn
Aug 4th: McCoy Tyner
Aug 10th: Devotchka and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Aug 10th: Little Anthony and the Imperials
Aug 19th: Tarantula A.D.
Aug 25th: Sugar Hill Gang
Aug 26th: I Am Kloot
Not on the schedule: They Might Be Giants on June 11th as previously posted (I think it is still happening though) or The Fiery Furnaces on July 27th (probably will happen too). They generally keep announcing the shows as the summer goes on
Previously
Summerstage Schedule
Free Lisa Marie Presley & Marky Ramone show in NYC Thursday
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Soundtracks | Skating, D.R.I., The Arcade Fire & Star Wars
Productshop points out the lack of classic skater bands like D.R.I. and Suicidal Tendencies (Two of my favorite bands at one point in my life) on the soundtrack for (skate board movie) Lords of Dogtown. ("Anyway, you probably know that they're turning the brilliant documentary, Dogtown & Z-Boys, on the early skateboarding scene into a shitty looking teen flick, Lords of Dogtown, with Mischa Barton."). He then compares the soundtrack from the original to the remake.
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It just so happens that D.R.I. WILL be appearing on some upcoming soundtracks, one of which happens to be skater related:
"In case ya didn't see or hear, D.R.I. has a song on the new 'Backyard Wrestling 2' video game from Eidos Entertainment. Very kool game! And probably the best wrestling game and soundtrack ever."
"We are also expecting to have a song on the new 'Tony Hawk Underground' video game, and a new surfer movie called 'Bruce the Movie'."
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Speaking of soundtracks, I'll take this opportunity to finally link to the info on the new Six Feet Under soundtrack everyone's been talking about (new Arcade Fire & Interpol, Death Cab, etc...)
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The new Stars Wars movie (Revenge of the Sith) came out today, but the soundtrack's been out for weeks. Here's a review (of the soundtrack). Have you seen the movie? Is it good? It's supposed to be, but I'm having trouble believing it's possible after the last two.
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Maybe the movie coming out based on Kurt Cobain will have a good soundtrack.
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Anniemix - Annie Touring | NYC, Chicago, California
The tour is called Anniemix. It's Annie and Timo Kaukolampi, both on turntables and electronics, with live vocals.
Tour Dates...
June 28 New York Hiro Ballroom
June 29 New York Scenic
June 30 Chicago Sonotheque
July 1 San Francisco Mighty
July 2 Los Angeles tbc
July 3 Los Angeles Standard Downtown Rooftop
July 5 Los Angeles Cinespace
Previously
Annie Doesn't Read Stereogum or Fluxblog (but should)
Annie Update
Annie @ Tribeca Grand, NYC | Pics
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PopMatters: Magneta Lane vs. Thunderbirds Are Now!
PopMatters recently published reviews of two bands I've been following...
Thunderbirds Are Now! | Justamustache
"There is a certain joy to be derived from the sheer energy alone of Justamustache. Like chowing down on your favorite sugar-coated cereal on Saturday morning and watching a constant stream of poorly dubbed Japanese cartoons, this thing bounces off the walls demanding your attention." - full review (5/10) (but it at Insound)
Magneta Lane | The Constant Lover
"And if you're thinking it, you're right -- it's not fair for a male critic to put the burden of feminism on a young band just because they're chicks who sing from "a woman's perspective"." (huh who what?) - full review (6/10) (buy it at Insound)
More (as in more than above) Positive PopMatters reviews:
Architecture In Helsinki | In Case we Die (9/10) (buy it at Insound)
Various Artists | 4 Women No Cry (9/10) (buy it at Amazon)
Eels | Blinking Lights and Other Revelations (9/10) (buy it at Amazon)
Aimee Mann | The Forgotten Arm (9/10) (buy it at Amazon)
Previously
Thunderbirds are Now! live Reviews
Magneta Lane's The Constant Lover Released in the U.S.A.
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33Hz @ Virgin Record Store, NYC | Pics
On Wednesday May 11th, 2005 I happened to be in the Union Square area of NYC around 6 PM, so I stopped by Virgin Records to catch the in-store performance by Brooklyn's 33Hz. (I missed the Spoon in-store in the same spot the day before)
"In 2001, Benny Lowe (vocals, guitar), Tim Wagner (keyboards), Gabe Moon (drums) and Rafe Terrizzi (bass, keyboards, vocals) collaborated to form a 70’s inspired future-rock ensemble. Pulling influence from their various musical backgrounds as well as their collaborative influences of 70’s glam rock and 80’s dance music, 33hz was able to forge a sound that is reminiscent of their inspiration of Chic, Steely Dan, Prince and Michael Jackson."
Their self-titled new album came out on April 26th. You can LISTEN TO SOME OF IT ON THEIR MYSPACE PAGE, and if you're in NYC you can see them live @ Rothko Friday night (May 20th, 2005)
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The Boredoms | Seadrum/House Of Sun Album Stream
Back in March, we heard that the Boredoms signed with VICE Records...
"Defying the age-old tradition which says that freaky people who mellow over time have to put on suits and go to work for The Man, Japan's Boredoms have followed their own path, from anally-obsessed noise monsters to tribal-drumming hippies."
And they're playing some shows...
"Live Boredoms shows these days carry on the rhythmic vibe with three drummers (Yoshimi, ATR, and Yojiro) backing up eternal frontman Eye Yamataka."
05-17 Los Angeles, CA - Knitting Factory
05-19 San Francisco, CA - The Independent
05-21 Chicago, IL - Logan Square Auditorium
05-23 Victoriaville, Quebec - Festival Actuelle
05-25 New York City, NY - Bowery Ballroom
Jim Rourke (who's also playing at the Kitchen while he's here) opens the sold out Bowery show in NYC this Wednesday. According to someone seeking a ticket to the show via a duel Craigslist ad and blog post (with MP3s)...
"Prior to the Boredom's show there will be a concrete poetry reading and pedal effects jam session at Thurston Moore's loft. I can bring one, and only ONE of you proles with me (in exchange for two tickets of course). Several luminaries will be in attendance, Lou Reed and Arto Lindsay (so sick of seeing those two), LaMonte Young's older, wiser, brother Phineas, semiotician Gilberto Egreyes, and that one creepy experimental filmmaker who always stares at his fingernail beds." :-)
Insound says that "Of all the artists in Japan's thriving noise-music community, the Boredoms undoubtedly had the most fun." And Insound is where you can get a copy of Seadrum/House Of Sun (the new album on VICE).
VICE is where you can LISTEN TO THE 2 TRACK ALBUM ("On this record, two lengthy tracks manage a paradoxical blending of peaceful waves of sound with intense, churning rhythmic moments.")
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May 18, 2005
2005 Central Park SummerStage Schedule
The full summer 2005 schedule for Central Park Summerstage has been posted.
We already knew about the shows that cost money. Hot free ones include M.I.A. & Diplo, Tegan & Sara, Ron Sexsmith, Femi Kuti, Brazilian Girls, MC5, Patti Smith, and Coheed & Cambria.
thx One Louder
Previously
Save The Rhinos Summerstage Show | The Roots, De La Soul, MF Doom
East River Music Project | May Show Announced
Celebrate Brooklyn Prospect Park Concerts Announced
U2 performing | Good Morning America Concert Series
Dinosaur Jr. Tour | Central Park show on Sale
Even More Summer Concerts | Dinosaur Jr.
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I Sang Karaoke with Cory Branan | Lucero
(At least 2 years ago, maybe 3) About ten of us went to karaoke in one of those private karaoke rooms you can rent for someone's birthday. I hadn't heard of Cory Branan the singer until I asked my friend of a friend if he happened to sing for a living. It couldn't be possible that this guy was just really good at karaoke. He told me he did, and that he was in town to play Letterman and Mercury Lounge. After karaoke I told him I'd check out the show at "the Merc," but I never did.
(starstruck) I followed his career for a few weeks. Then I mostly forgot about it. Then I heard his name in a Lucero song. Ends up they're friends. I was a fan of Lucero's last album, though I didn't love them live when they opened for the Weakerthans @ Bowery Ballroom.
Lucero & Cory Branan play Bowery Ballroom in NYC on June 7th, 2005. All tour dates here.
Lucero's new album (Nobody's Darlings) comes out May 24th
Scenestars profiles Cory Branan with an MP3 for download
You can also hear Cory on Myspace
Lucero has a video
SPIN profiled Lucero today.
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Eugene Mirman Updates His Stuff, Tours
Eugene Mirman has a special voice because it makes me laugh no matter what he says. I just have to imagine him reading his latest e-mail update (which isn't hard becacuse he often reads letters on stage as part of his act) and I start cracking up.
He just updated his website with lots of new videos, so go watch him if you haven't heard/seen him yet. Then continue reading for his latest news and tour dates (including some with the Hold Steady)....
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DEAR FRIENDS, FANS, AND BYSTANDERS…
Hi. It’s me, comedian and website mogul Eugene Mirman. I’ve come with news! (Feel free to pass this news on, especially those of you who are connectors.) If you would like to be removed from this list, it’s very easy. Just click on the link at the bottom. (Be careful — there are two links — one removes you from this list, and the other calls an ex and tells them you still love them.) These e-mails will be sent rarely. Thanks and enjoy…
A few announcements:
I have updated my website and added new songs, videos, and wonders. Go to www.eugenemirman.com and see.
I have released a well-regarded comedy CD/DVD.
I will be appearing this summer for the month of August in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
I am doing a national tour in late MAY and JUNE. Come by or let your friends in those cities know about the shows. (Look below for details.)
About my CD/DVD:
“The Absurd Night Club Comedy Of Eugene Mirman.”
My debut CD of standup, with a bonus DVD of four short films. You can get it in stores, online (Amazon.com, etc), or download it from iTunes. Here’s a few nice things people said about it:
“Best Albums Of 2004”
— Time Out NY and The Onion
“We couldn’t stop laughing (so hard we were crying.)”
— Gothamist.com
“Eugene Mirman is the funniest man on the planet. That’s not true. But he is really f**king funny.”
— The Stranger
My tour:
EUGENE MIRMAN AND FRIENDS US TOUR
With special guest Langhorne Slim
(“The new folk” — Spin Magazine)
and
I’ll be joined by different comedians and musicians in different cities, including: Jon Benjamin, Brendon Small, Andy Blitz, Ron Lynch, Paul F. Tompkins, Leo Allen, Mike Birbiglia, S, Aquaduct, The Hold Steady and special surprises. (See who will be with me in your town, or within 200 miles, below):
MAY 17 , TUESDAY
NORTHAMPTON, MA
Iron Horse
www.nbotickets.com
MAY 26 , THURSDAY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Northstar Bar
www.northstarbar.com
With Langhorne Slim, The Hold Steady
MAY 27, FRIDAY
LANCASTER, PA
The Lizzard Lounge
www.chameleonclub.net
With Langhorne Slim, The Hold Steady
MAY 31, TUESDAY
ATLANTA, GA
The Earl
www.badearl.com
With Langhorne Slim and guests.
JUNE 1, WEDNESDAY
JACKSON, MS
George Street Grocery
www.georgestreetgrocery.net
With Langhorne Slim and guests.
JUNE 2, THURSDAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Twiropa
twiropa.musictoday.com
With Langhorne Slim, Jon Benjamin (From Home Movies and Dr. Katz)
JUNE 3, FRIDAY
HOUSTON, TX
Mary Jane's Fat Cat
www.clubfatcat.com
With Langhorne Slim and Andy Blitz (Writer/performer from Conan O’Brien)
JUNE 4, SATURDAY
AUSTIN, TX
Emo's
www.emosaustin.com
With Langhorne Slim and Andy Blitz (Writer/performer from Conan O’Brien)
JUNE 7, TUESDAY
PHOENIX, AZ
Modified
www.modified.org
With Langhorne Slim and guests.
JUNE 8, WEDNESDAY
LOS ANGELES, CA
Spaceland
www.clubspaceland.com
With Langhorne Slim, Brendon Small (From Home Movies), Paul F. Tompkins (From Mr. Show), and Ron Lynch (From Home Movies).
JUNE 9, THURSDAY
SAN FRANSISCO, CA
Bottom of the Hill
www.bottomofthehill.com
With Langhorne Slim and guests.
JUNE 11, SATURDAY
SEATTLE, WA
Crocodile Café
www.thecrocodile.com
With Langhorne Slim, Brendon Small (From Home Movies).
JUNE 12, SUNDAY
PORTLAND, OR
The Doug Fir
www.dougfirlounge.com
With Langhorne Slim, Brendon Small (From Home Movies)
JUNE 15, WEDNESDAY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
7th Street Entry
www.first-avenue.com
With Langhorne Slim and Leo Allen (Half of Slovin and Allen and writer for SNL).
JUNE 16, THURSDAY
CHICAGO, IL
Subterranean
www.subt.net
With Langhorne Slim and Leo Allen (Half of Slovin and Allen and writer for SNL).
JUNE 17, FRIDAY
DETROIT, MI
Magic Stick
www.majesticdetroit.com
With Langhorne Slim and Leo Allen (Half of Slovin and Allen and writer for SNL).
JUNE 18, SATURDAY
CLEVELAND HIEGHTS, OH
Grog Shop
www.grogshop.gs
With Langhorne Slim and Leo Allen (Half of Slovin and Allen and writer for SNL).
JUNE 20, MONDAY
CAMBRIDGE, MA
The Middle East (Upstairs)
www.mideastclub.com
With Langhorne Slim, Mike Birbiglia (Letterman, Comedy Central Presents), and Leo Allen (Half of Slovin and Allen and writer for SNL).
JUNE 21, TUESDAY
CAMBRIDGE, MA
The Middle East (Upstairs)
www.mideastclub.com
With Langhorne Slim, Mike Birbiglia (Letterman, Comedy Central Presents), and Leo Allen (Half of Slovin and Allen and writer for SNL).
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
AUGUST 2 – 28 (previews 2 and 3)
No show August 16th
Belly Button, Venue 61
9 PM
To book tickets call 0870 745 3083 or visit
www.smirnoffunderbelly.co.uk.
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Previously
Aziz Ansari likes NIN, performs @ Laughable Hype Tonight
Invite Them Up Pics | The Apiary
Monday Night | Red Wine Boys, Yo La Tengo, The Go! Team
Tinkle 2004 @ Pianos, NYC | Wilco | Pics
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Free Lisa Marie Presley & Marky Ramone show in NYC Thursday
J&R Music World advertises it this way....
"SHOP 4 CLASS KICKOFF CONCERT | THURSDAY MAY 19, 5 PM
Free Live Performance by Lisa Marie Presley in NYC City Hall Park
Followed by an Autograph Signing at the J&R Pop Store
Blabbermouth adds...
"Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone will be performing with Lisa Marie Presley in the park at the City Hall in New York City on Thursday (May 19) at 5 p.m. They will be playing the RAMONES song "Here Today Gone Tommorrow". Then from there, Marky will do "The Blank Generation" with former bandmate/guitar player Ivan Julian, and "Love Comes in Spurts" from the punk album the "The Blank Generation". Also scheduled to be performed: "My Baby, Baby I Love You", "She Talks to Rainbows", and a JOHNNY THUNDERS song, "Can't Put Your Arms around a Memory""
I just saw Lisa Marie at the Supper Club
Joey Ramone's Birthday Party @ Irving Plaza is Thursday too.
Lisa Marie was at Johnny Ramone's Funeral
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Built to Spill vs. Gang of Four
Old-school Built to Spill just played four sold-out shows in NYC. Older-school Gang of Four plays their third of three NYC shows tonight (followed by a DJ gig @ the afterparty)
I didn't go to any of the BTS shows, but did make it to the GOF one @ Tribeca Grand last night (two thumbs up). Here's what they're saying...
Built to Spill
"Now, there's inebriated, there's drunk, there's wasted, and then there was this girl - hovering in that "How is it possible that she's still standing upright?" zone."
- Tale of Two Cities
"They just don't make them like built to spill anymore. so good at irving last night."
- Catherine's Pita
"Last night stood out instantly when the band came out five strong - two extra guitarists instead of just one, the first time I'd seen that."
- One Louder
Gang of Four
"Together they walloped the crowd with their bass-thumping sound. Even the pink-haired mohawked guy upfront was dancing all over."
- Waved Rumor
"An incredible show. I mean really, really fantastic. I've seen some pretty great shows recently, but this one was enjoyable straight through."
- Extrawack
"They were great!"
- Central Village
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Billy Corgan pre-sale has Begun
Password: BILLY
Washington DC - June 24th
New York - June 27th
New York - June 28th
Dallas - July 8th
All other shows
Billy Corgan Touring | Playing Webster Hall
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The Hold Steady In-Store Performance @ Sound Fix
The Hold Steady are performing for free @ Sound Fix Records in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Saturday May 28th @ 3 PM.
All upcoming Sound Fix in-stores:
Saturday, May 21, 4pm: The Zincs
Saturday, May 28, 3pm: The Hold Steady
Sunday, May 29, 4pm: Artanker Convoy
Saturday, June 4, 4pm: Sondre Lerche
Sasha Frere Jones recently profiled The Hold Steady and The Mountain Goats in the New Yorker.
Pitchfork just published an interview.
Tomorrow night (Thursday May 19th, 2005) The Hold Steady headline Bowery Ballroom.
Previously
Sasha Frere Jones was @ The Gang of Four show
Sondre Lerche Moved to Brooklyn | In-Store Performance
The Hold Steady are Really Popular
Hold Steady | Separation Sunday | Hoodrat
The Hold Steady Tour | NYC Special Guest
The Mountain Goats | Dialudid
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Gang of Four After-Party @ Lit | Andy Gill DJing
Melody Nelson presents ATOMIQUE @ Lit in NYC every Wednesday tonight. Gang of Four play their third of three NYC shows tonight at Irving Plaza. ATOMIQUE is hosting the after-party with a a special DJ set by Gang of Four guitarist/vocalist Andy Gill (2nd picture down, guy on the left). It's also a listening party for the new Oasis album. Andy Gill was added last minute, so don't get scared if you don't see him on the flyer.
Previously
I was @ the 2nd Gang of Four show in NYC
Gang of Four Interview | On Bloc Party, Futureheads, etc...
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Gang of Four @ Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC | Pics
Photos of Gang of Four @ Tribeca Grand Hotel (after show show) in NYC (May 17th, 2005)
Sasha Frere Jones staring down the barrel of a guitar...
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Gothamist's Laughable Hype | Pics
Comedians Rob Huebel (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Inconsiderate Cell Phone Guy), Nick Kroll, Jessi Klein, Paul Scheer (Best Week Ever), & Aziz Ansari @ Tonic, NYC - May 17th, 2005.
Notes:
* All the comedians were really funny
* To make up for past indiscretions, Nick Kroll's bullet point is before Aziz's
* Aziz Ansari is a badass
More picutres of the same group pose @ The Apiary, Daily Refill & Gothamist
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May 17, 2005
Maximo Park
On March 9th, 2005 I talked about Maximo Park after hearing they were playing their first U.S. show ever at Rothko in NYC on March 15th. I did go to the show, but never wrote a word about it until now. The Rothko show was dubbed a pre-SXSW pep rally and Ultragrrrl and Karen were DJing in cheerleading outfits. As Maximo Park took the stage, the cheerleaders cheered, "When I say Maximo. You say Park. When I say Maximo, etc...). The house was full to over-capacity. The band took the stage and said something about their excellent introduction to American Culture (referring to the cheer), and of course something about how happy they were to be there. I stayed for most of their set. Honestly, I got bored. It seemed at that moment that the whole British dance-rock-new-wave-revival-whatever-you-feel-like-calling-it thing was officially tired (it's a feeling others get when they think of the Killers and the Bravery I think).
Jeddeth liked the show, but agreed that Maximo Park sounded like the rest of the pack. He points out Coolfer's "Same, but Different" post.
I did like opener Hot Chip a lot though. Music For Robots liked both bands a lot.
From NYC Maximo Park headed to Austin, Texas where they played the infamous SXSW party located in the house of blogger Ben Brown. I'm sure they played more shows in Texas too.
Since then the hype has been building. They are/were playing a lot of festivals. They lost their bag. They topped NME's "Chart".
Today they officially entered the hipster hall of fame.
I'll give them another try. I still need to listen to the album. YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE WHOLE ALBUM AT NME. What do you think?
Buy a Certain Trigger @ Insound
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Aziz Ansari likes NIN, performs @ Laughable Hype Tonight
Since first hearing about Aziz when he posted the video of his M.I.A. skit with Eugene Mirman, it seems like it's been all about Aziz.
Aziz talked about the secret Beck show.
Aziz was at the secret Beck show.
I saw Aziz perform with Eugene Mirman & Bobby Tisdale (and he was actually really funny, which was a relief)
Last night, Aziz was at Nine Inch Nails (ane he even posted a picture of my pants!). I was there too.
TONIGHT (May 17th, 2005) Aziz performs with other good comedians @ Gothamist's Movable/Laughable Hype show @ Tonic.
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Note: Currently Aziz Ansari ranks #7 in a google search for "Aziz". He is #1 for a search of "Aziz Ansari," but I think he should be the #1 "Aziz," so if you have a website and you like Aziz, link the word "Aziz" to his website.
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Magneta Lane's The Constant Lover Released in the U.S.A.
Magneta Lane's The Constant Lover EP has been out in Canada for almost a year. Today it finally got a U.S. release. Their first full length will be out some time in the fall, and we'll get a proper U.S. tour around then. In the meantime Canadians can catch them on tour with Sloan.
Previously
Listen to Magneta Lane @ Myspace
Magneta Lane 7" | 250 copy Limited Edition
Pitchfork Likes Magneta Lane
Magneta Lane @ CBGB (CMJ) | Pics
Magneta Lane - Yeah Yeah Yeah
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Celebrities @ Shows via Gawker
"Saw Chris Rock tonight at the Nine Inch Nails show at Hammerstein Ballroom. He was rockin' out and singing along. Also saw shiny-headed former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield there, but does he count as a celebrity?"
Nine Inch Nails @ Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Matt Pinfield is also a fan of Benzos (see Tuesday night)
"Last night at the Fischerspooner show at the Canal Room, who walks up to the VIP table next to me but David Byrne. I almost passed out. He looked great, silver hair all spiky and cool, all-black outfit, attractive brunette with him who didn't seem to have fake breasts or a fake tan. The hipsters all ignored him- not sure if that means they didn't recognize him or that they were just too fucking indie rock to acknowledge his presence. I hate hipsters."
Fischerspooner @ Canal Room, NYC | Pics
Not on Gawker, but I also heard that David Bowie was at NIN.
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Coldplay Visits NYC, plays SNL, Tours
If I realized people could actually win tickets to the private Coldplay performance happening tonight at the Beacon Theatre in NYC, I would've posted the info when it first surfaced. Last night the band played the Brooklyn Academy of Music for VH1 Storytellers. Saturday night they're the musical guest on Saturday Night Live (with host Lindsay Lohan) (they play 5 songs I think I read).
In August they go on tour (August 7th in Camden, Sept 3rd @ PNC, Sept 6th @ MSG). MTV has more of the same story.
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NIN's Trent Reznor Suing Manager
"Despite earning millions, rock star" Bruce Springsteen (with black hair), I mean Scott Bakula on steroids, I mean "Trent Reznor was shocked to learn he had just $400,000 (£217,000) in cash, the singer told a US court on Monday. The Nine Inch Nails frontman is suing manager John Malm over claims that he duped him into signing a bad contract."
Nine Inch Nails star sues manager
Nine Inch Nails Rocked Hammerstein last night
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Nine Inch Nails @ Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Nine Inch Nails kicked my ass. I didn't bring my camera, but Jeff Central Village was kind enough to hand me his as I entered the pit (and sell me a ticket at face value, but not this one). He is my hero right now. Below photos from Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC on May 16th, 2005. The rest of the pics @ Central Village.
Bouncer in front of the stage grabbing a crowd surfer...
This is what happened to my pants...
Jen Daily Refill was also there
Productshop went the first night
Previously
Nine Inch Nails | With Teeth reviews
Nine Inch Nails | With Teeth leak
New Nine Inch Nails Video | The Hand That Feeds
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May 16, 2005
Rilo Kiley | Live MP3s & Stuff
Largehearted Boy points us to Rilo Kiley's Coachella performance in MP3 format.
Those of us in NYC have two chances to see Rilo Kiley next week at Webster Hall. May 26th & 27th. Portastic and The Brunettes (who also recently played with the Shins in the same venue) open the show. The rest of the dates.
Add Jenny Lewis to the list of female singers being referred to as a chanteuse lately. (see Keren Ann & Emiliana Torrini post)
Filter has the video for Portion for Foxes.
We've known Jenny was going solo for a while. Rolling Stone has an update. (also see past post of live Jenny solo MP3s)
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Digable Planets Tickets on Sale
Tickets are on sale for Digable Planets' July 7th show at Irving Plaza in NYC (and other shows across the country). As previously mentioned, they're back together and touring.
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This Week's Music Picks @ Gothamist
See what's happening in NYC this week.
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Thunderbirds are Now! live Reviews
Above photo of Thunderbirds are Now! from the Knitting Factory show on May 12th. I posted three more pictures that night. Here are some reviews from across the Internet...
"This show was perfect. Perfect venue (dark, dank, low-ceilinged basement), perfect audience (sardine-packed math rockers and tight-pants-hardcore kids), perfect length (30 minutes), perfect temperature (tropical), perfect smell (body odor + beer), perfect band."
- Thunderbirds Are Now! / Knitting Factory Old Office / May 12, 2005
"Okay so these guys were fucking awesome, really good live show, because they play like its the last song for every song"
- Thunderbirds Are Now! 05/12/05 The Knit
"Before an audience that could not have been over 50 heads, TAN! plied open our mouths and shoved down ear-splitting hooks, well-placed synth beeps and blips, and one of the most entertaining stage shows I’ve seen at the Ottobar."
- Thunderbirds Are Now! at the Ottobar | 5.14.2005
"They were pretty energetic, with echoes of Pixies, new wave(via the cool keyboards), and maybe just a bit of the Detroit garage rock aesthetic. One thing I realized about Sneaky Dees during the Thunderbirds Are Now! set was how spring-y the floor is in the venue."
- Thunderbirds Are Now! @ Sneaky Dees(Toronto, Ontario), May 6, 2005
"All of the guys in the band go nuts, but the keyboardist / vocalist Scott Allen goes completely bonkers. He went into the crowd a few times and did the spastic dance against the crowd. It was awesome."
- Thunderbirds Are Now! My Ears Are Shot! (with video)
"They’ll probably play in a larger place, to more people, then. Tonight though, they’ve managed to remind me what live music should be, to make me feel that Music itself is doing just fine, and I can’t wait for more people to feel this way."
- Supermarionation (Thunderbirds Are Now!, Knitting Factory Old Office)
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May 15, 2005
Loose Record is Coming
"At Loose Record our focus is clear. Music matters. More importantly live music. Loose Record is your online reference point for a Loose live music experience. Gone are the lofty reviews and confusing content. We aim to deliver concise live reviews, previews and news that will lead audiophiles and weekend warriors in the right direction. Loose Records understands the necessity of community within the scene. For this reason, we include interviews, album reviews and a wealth of information hoping to keep you informed and off the couch."
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50 Cent Banned Commercial | Video & Other News
In case you missed it a month ago..."Sports firm Reebok has pulled a TV ad after a mother whose son was shot dead complained it glamorised gun crime." (full story)
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And in other news....
50 Cent Avoiding Jail Time for Abuse
Songwriter Sues Britney Spears
Sharpton & Co. Call for Universal Boycott
Springsteen Too Hot for Starbucks
Hyundai customers say 'no' to Howard Stern?
Government review could undermine NPR
The next great indecency threat
Large scale protests by Sikhs against new bollywood film
Police bar protest album release in Zimbabwe
Performance Artists Arrested in Rangoon
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Stevie Wonder Video w/ Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip Remix
"Stevie Wonder once again is making music history by implementing a landmark music video innovation for his new song "So What The Fuss." For the first time in music history, the new clip contains a second, descriptive audio track, recorded by hip hop star Busta Rhymes, to be made accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. Two versions of the video have been released; The first is be a traditional music video, serviced to music channels; and the second version will be accompanied with the ground breaking video description technique, which airs on all SAP-accessible Television channels."
Watch the Videos
"So What The Fuss"
Real | WindowsMedia
"So What The Fuss" (Visually Impaired Version featuring narration by Busta Rhymes)
Real | WindowsMedia
Listen to the Songs
"So What The Fuss"
Real | WindowsMedia
"So What The Fuss" remix feat. Q-Tip
Real | WindowsMedia
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May 14, 2005
Billy Corgan presale
You can sign up for Billy Corgan's email list on his MySpace page. Doing so will get you the May 18th pre-sale information you need to get tickets for his upcoming solo tour.
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ Mercury Lounge | Pics
It was February 14th, 2005 and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah opened for The Kaiser Chiefs at Mercury Lounge. Quickly becoming local superstars, CYHSY channel Talking Heads at some of the hottest shows in NYC almost every week. Just over a year old, they've already played Lit, Pianos (including a residency), Mercury Lounge, Rothko, Sin-e, Crash Mansion (with the Fever), Northsix (with Ambulance Ltd), Maxwell's (with Rye Coalition), the 500 capacity Bowery Ballroom (with Radio 4), and more.
I recommend you download the MP3s they've posted on their website. The same MP3s are linked at Mystery & Misery.
Their first CD comes out soon, and they'll play The Delancey in NYC to celebrate the occasion on June 9th. Those in Alliston, MA can catch them on May 28th @ Great Scott.
Andrew Katchen profiled them for the NY Daily News (and rightfully gave CYHSY fan I Rock I Roll a plug)
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MTV Invades Mercury Lounge | The Vitamen & Giraffes
MTV was filming some new show called "Can't Get a Date" at Mercury Lounge in NYC last Saturday (May 7th, 2005). Jeff Hanson, Dante DeCaro, Saints & Lovers, The Giraffes, and The Vitamen were on the bill that night. According to one of the crew members, The Vitamen was somehow tied in to why they were there.
Speaking of The Giraffes and MTV: you really need to watch their new video. (Windows Media) (not on MTV) (don't watch if you don't like "sexy metal" and violence)
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Peter Steele Dead?
I really hope this Friday the 13th redesign of Type O Negative's official website is a joke (possibly even by a hacker). Their website's been missing for a few weeks actually. The last strange pink incarnation can be seen in Google's cache.
Type O postponed their tour this past fall due to Peter's failing health. They never said exactly what was wrong with him. Then this.
Probably a joke. Maybe a hacker. Not really funny.
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May 13, 2005
Fischerspooner @ Canal Room, NYC | Pics
To celebrate the release of Odyssey (their new album), Fischerspooner are playing four Thursday night residency shows @ Canal Room in NYC. These photos are from the first of the four events (Thursday May 5th, 2005). As of this post, there are two more left to go and then they go on tour.
Lara from www.fuckyoucaseyspooner.com... reviewed the same show. (via Arjan)
Previously
Stream the new entire new Fischerspooner album
Music Mashup | Fischerspooner, Iron & Wine, Nancy Sinatra, etc...
Disco Punk Mix
Intimate Fischerspooner Shows, New Album
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Rolling Stones for $350 (more than Gang of Four)
If you thought the $50 price of the "secret" Gang of Four show at Tribeca Grand was high, compare it to the $350 price of one Rolling Stones ticket.
Previously
Gang of Four add midnight Tribeca Grand show
Gang of Four Interview | On Bloc Party, Futureheads, etc...
Gang of Four reissue Entertainment
The Rolling Stones played Outside in NYC
Sondre Lerche playing FREE show
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Gang of Four add midnight Tribeca Grand show
"Due to Popular demand, and two back to back sold out shows in NYC, the Gang of Four announce an exclusive late night performance at the Tribeca Grand on Tuesday May 17 after midnight. A very limited amount of tickets will be available for purchase."
Tickets are $50.00, and can be purchased at Insound (if that doesn't work, try Gangoffour.us ($55).
2 ticket maximum per person
ID and Credit Card used for purchase must be presented at Will Call. Tickets are NON transferable.
Will Call is located at the:Tribeca Grand, 2 Avenue of the Americas
No Refunds/ All sales Final
DJS for night: Justine D (Motherfucker) DJ JDH (Fixed/Insound)"
thx Manic Mess
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Sondre Lerche Moved to Brooklyn | In-Store Performance
Sound Fix Records reports...
"On Saturday, May 21, the Zincs are paying us a visit. Their new album on Thrill Jockey, "Zimmer," has been one of the more pleasant surprises of the year: a gorgeous CD of dark, melodic indie pop. Artanker Convoy brings their furious, funky jams to Sound Fix on Sunday, May 29. These guys have one of the best live acts around; don't miss it.
Then ... the great Sondre Lerche! We adored last year's "Two-Way Monologue," a delightful album of lush, hook-laden pop. The Norwegian heartthrob just moved to Williamsburg, so let's all give him a warm welcome for what promises to be a special solo set."
I saw Sondre play in Brooklyn once
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Gang of Four Interview | On Bloc Party, Futureheads, etc...
Rolling Stone interviews Gang of Four...
What do you think of new bands, like the Futureheads and Bloc Party, and their connection to your sound?
I think "respect." If writers want to say these bands are good -- and they're great -- but they're borrowing from Gang of Four, I mean, that's cool. I suppose I'm a little pissed that some of these bands are just borrowing freely from us. It's a difficult equation for me: Do I come down on any one band's side? Because there's tons of them! I think our integrity, our credibility, has remained intact. And if that's attached to these new bands, that's fine.
I think the live Gang of Four is the big differentiator, and, of course, the lyrics. There's nothing remotely close to us when it comes to being socially, politically and lyrically aggressive pains in the ass. Jon King was so amazing at writing those lyrics that hit the nail on the head every time about your everyday life, and I'm not hearing that in any of these new bands.
Tour Dates:
5/12: Chicago, Metro
5/13: Detroit, The Majestic
5/14: Toronto, Phoenix
5/16: Boston, Avalon
5/17: New York, Irving Plaza
5/18: New York, Irving Plaza
5/20: Washington, DC, 9:30 Club
5/21: Philadelphia, Theatre of Living Arts
Previously
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Mike Neuman's Friday the 13th Post | Hello Nurse, Gang of Four, Tattoo Convention
My name is Mike Neuman, and I am your guest-blogger for today. I am neither vegan, nor am I from Brooklyn, so I hope you'll accept me.
So today is Friday the 13th, and I have taken it upon myself to plan your entire day for you! You can thank me later. First thing's first. Pre-order Gang of Four's classic debut album, "Entertainment!" .It first came out in 1979/1980, depending on what country you live in. It was re-released in 1995 and quickly went out of print again. Now it's back again, this time with bonus live tracks. I can say without hesitation that this is one of the best albums of all time. Don't believe me? Pitchfork gave it a 9.5. Also check out Rolling Stone's original review of the album, way back in 1980. They are playing Irving Plaza on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Tickets are sold out, but if you hit Craigslist hard enough, you can probably score a pair.
OK, so got the CD pre-ordered and some sketchy dude is selling you Gang of Four tickets? Great, let's move along.
In honor of Friday the 13th, Bowery Tattoo will be giving tattooing people for only THIRTEEN DOLLARS! The catch? The only thing they will tattoo on you is the number "13". That's right, tomorrow after 1 PM, you can go into Bowery Tattoo and get a nice "13" tattooed on you for only 13 bucks! Mom will love it!
So in case getting meaningless numbers tattooed onto your body for life doesn't do it for you, you're in luck! The 8th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention is at Roseland all weekend long. Tickets are kind of pricey. $18 for the day, or $50 for all 3 days. But seriously, if you want to get tattooed, you can usually get great work from great artists from all over the world for much cheaper then you normally could.
Speaking of Roseland, apparently Weezer played there last night. I wasn't there, and you weren't either. The Green Album, Maladroit, and now Make Believe. Sorry Rivers, but three strikes and you're out. "But Mike" you ask, "now who is going to quench my thirst for power-pop?" Well I'm glad you asked, because the excellent Hello Nurse, a local indie rock/power-pop 4-piece, are playing tonight at Crash Mansion. There is no cover before 11, and there is an open bar from 9 to 10. It's 21+.
Hello Nurse MP3's (SAVE EM, DON'T STREAM EM)
My Ally
Token Summer
Dollar Signs and Liars
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(editor's note: The GoStation, Morning Theft, the Murdochs, and "Coke Dick" (The Madison Strays) are also playing Crash Mansion tonight. go!)
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Mastodon on Signing to a Major Label
Mastodon (who I saw at Bowery Ballroom last night) signed to Warner Brothers Records last month after "three major labels battled over them for more than six months."
They told MTV...
""It's a big step for a band like us that doesn't really have any radio hits or ... any plans to write any radio hits or anything like that," drummer Brann Dailor explained.
"We wanted to make sure that [Warner Bros.] knew that," guitarist Bill Kelliher added. "We told them, 'We're not going to change into a Backstreet Boys or anything like that.' We're not going to change our sound. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.""
Mastodon don't plan to write any radio hits for their major-label debut.
(also at above link: "Glenn Danzig is organizing his own summer metal festival (think of it as Ozzfest lite).")
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"Last Days" movie Inspired by Kurt Cobain
"A film inspired by the final days of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain gets its world premiere at Cannes on Friday. Last Days, by former Palme d'Or winning director Gus Van Sant, portrays the inner turmoil that engulfs a troubled musician in the final days of his life."
Nirvana death inspires new film
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Mastodon & Thunderbirds are Now! | Thursday night Pics
I told you I was gonna try and go to both Mastodon @ Bowery Ballroom (above) & Thunderbirds Are Now! @ Knitting Factory (below) last night (Thursday, May 12th, 2005). And I just barely did. My ears hurt. Good night.
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The Mountain Goats | Dialudid
"So, The Sunset Tree has finally dropped, and now I need to say something about it, because it's probably the best album of the year so far."
-says TTIKTDA who offers Dialudid (Marrtronix Version) for download
Chromewaves reviews the Toronto show
Sixeyes pointed out a slideshow of the album recording session
esmeseed offers a review and another track.
Previously
The Mountain Goats eat Vegetarian Paradise | The Sunset Tree
Download or stream the Mountain Goats' show at Knitting Factory last march
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May 12, 2005
Kentucky Fried Chicken / Cruelty | Protest on 14th
I ran into some some people protesting Kentucky Fried Chicken while walking on 14th St. near 2nd Ave. in NYC yesterday afternoon (May 11th, 2005).
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Jared Leto playing Mercury Lounge | Celebs Rockin
Jared Leto aka Jordan Catalano aka Harry Goldfarb aka Gwen Stefani's ex-boyfriend is in a band called 30 Seconds to Mars. They have an album coming out in August, and they're on tour. On May 24th, 2005 they play Mercury Lounge in NYC at 7:30. No advanced tickets which sux for those wanting to cash in on this one. (thx Manic Mess for the tip)
In other news...
Will Smith Smith violates an immutable celebrity-universe law
(CBGB Supporter) Juliette Lewis is about to rock Bowery Ballroom
Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band (I'm serious) are playing Bowery Ballroom (for $50 and a good cause)
The Bacon Brothers have a fansite
Russell Crowe's bitter bandmates reveal ugly rows with star
Koch Records to release (American Idol) Constantine Maroulis' band's album on May 10
Add your links to the comments...
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Play Rock & Roll Jeopardy
"This-is-Rock-&-Roll-JEOPARDY!
America's Favorite Quiz Show® has a rockin' new twist! Get ready to test your music skills with Rock & Roll JEOPARDY! Just like the television show, select a category and a dollar amount to reveal the hidden clue. Respond with the correct question and you win the money; otherwise, your bank will take a hit. There's a clue for every music lover, so play now and rock on!"
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More Sufjan Stevens Illinois MP3s
Catbirdseat posted two MP3s from Sufjan Steven's next album, Illinois.
Anyone who's seen Sufjan live (at least in NYC) over the past 1-2 years already knows the song Chicago. Pitchfork reviewed the track and posted it for download.
I posted yesterday that Sufjan announced tour dates (including two in NYC that are on sale)
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Kings of Leon & Secret Machines Tour Dates
Kings of Leon and The Secret Machines are touring together. They play Roseland Ballroom in NYC on August 8th, 2005 (not on sale yet). All tour dates here
Kings of Leon also open for U2 this month at Madison Square Garden and Continental Arena.
Kings of Leon shows @ ticketmaster
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Billy Corgan Touring | Playing Webster Hall
Billy Corgan (he used to sing for the Smashing Pumpkins and then Zwan) is going on tour this summer. He plays Webster Hall in NYC on June 27th and 28th (tix not on sale yet).
His debut solo album, The Future Embrace, comes out on June 21st (one day before his U.S. leg of the tour begins. All tour dates below...
Wed 06/01/05 Lisbon, POR Aula Magna
Sat 06/04/05 Barcelona, SPA Apollo
Mon 06/06/05 Milan, ITA Alcatraz
Wed 06/08/05 Ghent, BEL Vooruit
Thu 06/09/05 Amsterdam, NET Paradiso
Fri 06/10/05 Paris, FRA La Cigale
Sat 06/11/05 Cologne, GER Live Music Hall
Wed 06/15/05 London, UK The Forum
Thu 06/16/05 London, UK The Forum
Fri 06/17/05 Dublin, IRE Ambassador Theatre
Wed 06/22/05 Atlanta, GA Earthlink Live
Fri 06/24/05 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Sat 06/25/05 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Mon 06/27/05 New York, NY Webster Hall
Tue 06/28/05 New York, NY Webster Hall
Thu 06/30/05 Boston, MA Avalon
Sat 07/02/05 Toronto, ON The Carlu
Tue 07/05/05 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
Wed 07/06/05 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
Thu 07/07/05 Saint Louis, MO The Pageant
Fri 07/08/05 Dallas, TX Gypsy Tea Room / Ballroom
Mon 07/11/05 San Diego, CA SOMA
Tue 07/12/05 Los Angeles, CA Music Box At The Fonda
Wed 07/13/05 Los Angeles, CA Music Box At The Fonda
Fri 07/15/05 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Sat 07/16/05 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Mon 07/18/05 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre
Tue 07/19/05 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Rolling Stone has some more info
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Since You've Been Gone | Kidzbop Video
Fluxblog writes...
"Wormseye Films' video for the Kidz Bop version of Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" might be the most joycore thing that I've ever seen. I can barely contain my enthusiasm for this video. It's beautiful, clever, cute, inspiring and joyous. It's the most satisfying piece of cinematic art that I've seen this year aside from Arrested Development . Here is a list of twenty things that I love about the clip....
Stereogum and Fluxblog both posted links to the video.
This is the same song that Ted Leo covers.
Kelly Clarkson is playing Central Park Summerstage.
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Antony & The Johnsons Live MP3s & New Video
The other day I linked to the streaming performance Antony and the Johnsons gave to XFM radio. Today you can download MP3s of the same show at Nervous Acid.
NME has the video for Hope There's Someone.
Antony & The Johnsons are also up for a MOJO award.
Previously
Antony, Andrew Bird, Daniel Johnston | Video documentary
More Pics from the Antony Show @ Bowery
Antony | The Reviews are In
Antony & The Johnsons @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
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Blonde Redhead playing NYC Film Festival Tonight
As posted on the Bicycle Film Festival Website...
"SOME TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE AT BOX OFFICE ONE HALF HOUR BEFORE SCREENING!!!
BLONDE REDHEAD PLAYING OPENING NIGHT PARTY!!!
JORGEN LETH HERE TO PRESENT "A SUNDAY IN HELL" PROGRAM 16
We are totally enthusiastic to present the Fifth Annual Bicycle Film Festival. The film program is amazing. We have a lot of fun stuff planned as well. Our Parties will include great talent such as Blonde Redhead, Ted Shred, and Blockhead.
Come to the BIKE PARADE taking off from Madison Square Park on Sat. May 14th at 1:00 followed by the street party with BMX demos, Bike Polo at 2nd Ave and 2nd St. hosted by TrackStar.
Ride your bike over get it valet parked and have a good time.
Thanks to all the Filmmakers, Bikers, and Sponsors that help make this awesome event happen.
Brendt Barbur
Director"
thx Gothamist.
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Save The Rhinos Summerstage Show | The Roots, De La Soul, MF Doom
Marc Ecko Presents...Save the Rhinos," a benefit concert starring The Roots, De La Soul, MF Doom and other surprise guests. Held rain or shine on Tuesday, June 28th at the Central Park SummerStage, the event merges one of today's greatest live acts, The Roots, with the group that pioneered their eclectic mix of rap, funk, pop and soul, De La Soul. Doors open at 6pm and the first performance begins at 6:30pm. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the International Rhino Foundation as part of Marc Ecko and *ecko unltd's multi-year financial commitment and overall partnership effort to double the populations of the Indian, Black, and Sumatran rhinos, three of the planet's most endangered species.
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The Tofu Hut's Famous list of MP3 Blogs
Both Boing Boing and Largeheated Boy also point to Tofu Hut's excellent list of MP3 Blogs.
Previously
Pitchfork was an MP3 Blog for a Day (every Friday actually)
NYC's East Side / Downtown | MP3s
Tofu Hut and I both like Feist
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Bill Gates Says iPods will Die
""I don't think the success of the iPod can continue in the long term, however good Apple may be," the former chairman of Microsoft, the world's biggest maker of computer software, was quoted as telling German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in an interview published Thursday.
"I think you can draw parallels here with the computer — here, too, Apple was once extremely strong with its Macintosh and graphic user interface, like with the iPod today, and then lost its position.""
Gates Says IPod Success Won't Last
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The FCC and the New Puritanism
"TV networks faced a record $7.9 million in regulatory fines this year, and the 1st Amendment hits just keep on coming. This past Veteran's Day, 66 ABC affiliates refused to air Saving Private Ryan for fear of public outcries over violence and language. PBS also saw many of its stations pull an episode of Postcards with Buster because it included a child with two "mommies". Perhaps no single incident incited more angry pontification than the 15 November 2004 edition of Monday Night Football."
The FCC and the New Puritanism
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May 11, 2005
Love is Stronger Than Death (Lisa Marie Presley & Angela McCluskey)
A LISA MARIE PRESLEY FAN @ THE SUPPER CLUB IN NYC
Spending eight hours a week compiling shows happening in NYC for no money has a few benefits. I get the occasional free ticket to a show like Lisa Marie Presley and Angela McCluskey at the Supper Club (May 10th, 2005). Would I want to go to this show if it wasn't free? Yeah (I'm completely in love with Angela McCluskey). Would I actually spend the $32.50 + ticketbastard charges to go to Times Square on a Tuesday evening to see this show? No.
Above picture of one of Lisa's biggest fans.
Last time I saw Angela Mcluskey @ the no-longer-in-existence Fez, Craig Wedren sang backup on "Love is Stronger Than Death." Last night it was the song Angela chose to close her set. I found out today it was originally by The The, and I'm loving the original as much as I love the cover.
Download the cover version & read/see a full show review @ Daily Refill.
Download the original @ art is the new religion.
Craig Wedren (who I did not see in attendance this time, but was at the comedy show I recently went to) is currently working on the music for the Stella TV show on Comedy Central.
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Nine Inch Nails | With Teeth
"Current yet sounding potentially classic already (this one improves with each listen), Reznor forces himself further into the mainstream with With Teeth—but on his own terms. The words “triumphant return” are apt." A- says Stylus
"With Teeth finds Trent Reznor moving forward by coming to terms with what he hath wrought. This head like a hole's come a long way, baby." 6.5 says Pitchfork
"For better or worse, Reznor's legacy was decided many moons ago, and though it isn't likely to win back parts of his fanbase that felt shunned by The Fragile, it's a commendable start to earning him a new one." 69% says Cokemachineglow
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The Rolling Stones played Outside in NYC
And I missed it...
Cityrag reports on the event that was posted on Gothamist and Productshop.
Photos and audio at a Rolling Stones site.
The Stones are going on tour. Tickets went on sale today for their September 15th show @ Giants Stadium in NJ.
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The Mars Volta @ Roseland Ballroom, NYC | Pics
I am eternally grateful to my friend for inviting me to The Mars Volta @ Roseland Ballroom on Thursday May 5th, 2005 (Cinco de Mayo! & the first of two nights they were playing there to commemorate that very holiday). Did it hurt that I wasn't going to New Order @ the nearby Hammerstein Ballroom (that I had tickets to)? At first. Am I happy with my decision? Very much so. The show rocked. I predict stadium-sized success for The Mars Volta. In fact, any venue smaller than a stadium is too small for the awesome (and very, very loud) sounds they manage to produce.
"No prog performance would be complete without some self-indulgent noodling, and unfortunately, the Mars Volta are all too fond of this practice." - Amy Phillips for Newsday
Admittedly, their "noodling" did get boring at first (I wondered if I was going to like the show during the first 20 minutes), but I actually grew to like it more and more as time went on. What seemed a little boring at first, completely swept me away with it by the end. I definitely don't agree with her statement that "The Mars Volta had become a reminder of why progressive rock died in the first place." The sold-out-two-nights-in-a-row 3000-3500 person capacity crowd didn't agree either. All I heard was loud applause.
"here we are with the only prog band that matters (Radiohead doesn’t count). The only band big enough for people to care if they make an album composed out of one song seventy-six minutes long (it’s actually broken up into, alternately, five suites on the record’s tracklisting and twelve tracks on the actual CD, but who’s counting when you’re sitting in your room with your buddies and sharing a joint and listening to this thing, eh?)." - Stylus on Frances the Mute
buy Mars Volta stuff @ Insound
"Unlike its '70s forbearers, who were steamrollered under the onslaught of punk, the Mars Volta have been embraced by the Mohawks-and-skateboards set, which turned out in force for the second of two sold-out nights at the Roseland Ballroom on Friday." - Amy Phillips
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Sufjan Stevens Summer Tour | NYC Dates
As reported on Pitchfork and More Cowbell the other day, Sufjan Stevens is touring this summer in support of his new album Illinois. The revealed tour dates are in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona, so I didn't rush to post them.
Then today I found out Sufjan is playing August 19th and 20th at Bowery Ballroom in NYC, and that tickets go on sale today at noon. Up until now, Sufjan has stuck to the smaller venues (Southpaw, Mercury Lounge, Knitting Factory, etc...) (not counting the Plug Awards at Webster Hall). I want to believe that two nights in a row at Bowery is the natural progression on his rise to fame mixed with the anticipated popularity of his next album, but I realize I can't discount the popularity he must have received from his association with the OC.
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May 10, 2005
Watch the Futureheads @ SPIN show
The Futureheads performed @ SPIN magazine's offices on April 26th, 2005.
I was there and took pictures and now you can watch the whole thing on SPIN's site.
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Spoon vs Weezer
Pitchfork gives Weezer just above a zero.
Tiny Mix Tapes gives Spoon a perfect score.
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Spoon will be at the NYC Union Square Virgin Megastore today @ 6:00 PM
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May 9, 2005
East River Music Project | May Show Announced
For the past few summers the East River Music Project have thrown a few free concerts in the East River Amphitheater in Manhattan (go East on Houston until you reach the river, and it's right around there). Cat Power, Ted Leo, Blood on the Wall, White Magic, Sea Ray, The Natural History, and Parts & Labor are some of the groups who played there. The first show of Summer 2005 has been announced:
May 21st, 2005: cause co-motion!, greenpot bluepot, parts & labor, the evens (starring ian mckaye of fugazi fame)
2-6 PM | FREE
Thanks to Manic Mess for the tip.
Previously
Cat Power @ the East River Amphitheater | Pics
NYC's East Side / Downtown | MP3s
Celebrate Brooklyn Prospect Park Concerts Announced
U2 performing | Good Morning America Concert Series
Summerstage Tickets on Sale
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This Week's Music Picks @ Gothamist
If you're wondering what shows are happening in NYC this week, I just posted the weekly roundup at Gothamist.
I'm upset (relatively speaking) that Thunderbirds! Are Now and Mastodon are both Thursday. I'm thinking Mastodon wins, though I'll go to both if the set times allow it.
Previously
Thunderbirds are Now! Rock, Tour & Play Knitting Factory
Mastodon Touring
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May 8, 2005
Bunky "BaBa" Video
Bunky has a video for BaBa on their site.
Bunky | Born to Be a Motorcycle
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Sting is Playing Irving Plaza Saturday
Sting is playing Jones Beach (BIG) on Friday AND IRVING PLAZA (small) ON SATURDAY. It's a private industry show being taped for something. A few (relatively) lucky Sting.com readers got ("in order to reduce the possibility of scalping, the tickets will be issued at will-call from a location yet to be announced") tickets for $50 each. If you have $500, this guy will take you. This person is selling too.
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Deli Magazine | Covering the NYC Music Scene
One thing I'm horrible at is covering the local NYC music scene. It's not that I don't want to. I just need more hours in a day.
Bands/Performers like Man in Gray, Dirty on Purpose, Other Passengers, Saints & Lovers, Asobi Seksu, Valeze, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Langhorne Slim, Hello Nurse, and Morning Theft don't get nearly enough coverage.
Luckily there is The Deli Magazine. They're doing a fine job at it. They have a print magazine too.
Jenyk.com does a good job as well.
Previously
Valeze @ Rothko, NYC | Pics
Other Passengers New EP & More Good Local Music
Other Passengers @ Plaid
Saints & Lovers | Central Village & Ultragrrl
The Hold Steady are Really Popular
The Bravery Diss (Headliner) Duran Duran
Mike Doughty @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
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May 7, 2005
The Pharcyde playing The Hook
The Pharcyde are playing The Hook in Brooklyn on Friday May 13th. Weird. Tickets are on sale.
Watch the video for Passing Me By
Digable Planets are playing soon too.
De La Soul is playing Bonnaroo
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Tony Conrad, The Kitchen & Jim O'Rourke
According to Jim O'Rourke's Drag City site, he's playing with the Boredoms on May 25th at Knitting Factory and with Tony Conrad on May 24th at The Kitchen. The truth is that he and the Boredoms are playing Bowery Ballroom on May 25th (sold out), and that I have no idea if he's actually playing at the May 24th thing. More details on that after some quotes...
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"Tony Conrad, best known for playing violin with the Theatre of Eternal Music in the early sixties, and for his more recent violin-centred compositions, admits that his introduction to his instrument was mostly negative." - from an Interview with Tony Conrad
"Violin player Tony Conrad was one of the pioneers of New York minimalism, of microtonal music and of "deep listening". He worked in 1962 on Lamonte Young's "Dream Music" project with the likes of John Cale and Angus MacLise (both future Velvet Underground)." - from a biography of Tony Conrad
"I don't know a better way to describe Chicago (the city not the band) guitarist Jim O'Rourke than to say that he's a gadfly. Here's a young guy who's had his hand in everything, working with or producing or remixing the likes of Sonic Youth, John Fahey, Faust, Tortoise, Tony Conrad, Barbara Manning, Red Crayola, Guided By Voices and... well, it'd be easier to tell you who he HASN'T worked with" - from an interview with Jim O'Rourke
"Well, I have them, and yes, they are amazing, and they have cemented my opinion that Tony Conrad is a genius. Just listen to 4 violins 1964 to get an idea what these repressed recordings sound like." - Jim on Tony
"Founded in 1971 by video artists Woody and Steina Vasulka, The Kitchen is internationally known as a leading center for video, music, dance, performance, new media and literature. The first institution to focus exclusively on cutting-edge, multidisciplinary works, it has been a powerful force in shaping the cultural landscape of this country. Over the last thirty years The Kitchen has documented every one of its performances with video and/or audiotape." - from the Amazon album description for "From The Kitchen Archives - New Music New York 1979" featuring Tony Conrad, Philip Glass, and others
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On May 18th and 24th (2005), the Kitchen is hosting special Tony Conrad events (performance/video). Jim O'Rourke is listed as the curator. Keep reading for exact details...
Tony Conrad
Ten Years Alive on the Infinite Plain
Quadranga (U.S. Premiere) & three recent video works
Ten Years Alive on the Infinite Plain: May 18 (Wed) 8-11pm $10
Quadranga (U.S. Premiere) & three recent video works: May 24 (Tue) 8pm $10
Curated by Andrew Lampert and Jim O’Rourke
Co-organized with Anthology Film Archives
One of the pioneers of structural filmmaking, video art, and minimalist music, Tony Conrad restages his 1972 performance-installation at The Kitchen, Ten Years Alive on the Infinite Plain. This “minimalist spectacle” features a projected film loop of black and white images, alongside a stellar group of string players in an appeal for the need for peace in a time of war. Quadranga (2004) is a trio for amplified strings that rewrites the musical form of the popular Afro-Latin dance the Charanga. Preceding this performance will be the screening of three recent video works--Grading Tips for Teachers (2001), Hart (2001) and Tony’s Oscular Pets (2003) -that humorously echo Conrad’s ongoing engagement with themes of discipline and control.
Related Conrad film, video, and lecture events will be held from May 19th-22nd at Anthology Film Archives. Please consult www.anthologyfilmarchives.org for more information.
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Project Save CBGB & OMFUG
Three days ago I posted an article that reported CBGB was definitely closing. Today I found out there's an organization working to Save CBGB.
Project Save CBGB & OMFUG is "the official Project Save CBGB site based in New York City." (as seen in the NY Post and on Stereogum yesterday)
According to a press release on the site, "Jonathan Demme, Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye, Deborah Harry of Blondie, Juliette Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Tommy Ramone, Charlotte Lesher (mother of the late Joey Ramone), Arturo Vega (artistic director for the Ramones), Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads, Richard Lloyd of Television, Little Steven, Legs McNeill, Richard Hell, Fab 5 Freddy, Seymour Stein of Sire Records, Cheetah Chrome of the Dead Boys, Bob Gruen, the Bullys, Richard H.D. Manitoba, Dennis McNamara, Daniel Wolff, John Holstrom of Punk Magazine, John Foxworthy of Garage Radio, cultural sociologist Dr. Donna Gaines, Rockefeller University Professor Dr. Sanford Simon, an entrepreneur and survivor of spina bifida, and a teacher in Honol" are all working to save CBGB.
Part of the plan is to give CBGB landmark status.
What Does Joey Ramone's mother say?
Supporter Juliette Lewis is on tour with the Licks. Tickets are on sale for their May 28th show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC. I was at their last NYC show.
Supporter Fab 5 Freddy makes an appearance at The Brooklyn Museum tonight (May 7th)
Supporter Deborah Harry recently made an appearance with Kelly Osbourne at Charm School.
Life of Agony are playing CBGB in June.
Despite these efforts, CBGB still might move to Vegas.
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The Junior Boys @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Above and below photos are both of the Junior Boys playing at Bowery Ballroom on Thursday May 5th, 2005. "They formed somewhere around 1999 in Hamilton, Canada, the same town that brought us Manitoba and Kieran '4Tet' Hebden’s text label." Manitoba is now Caribou, and that's who they were opening for along with 4Tet and the Russian Futurists.
One Louder thought they were great. Me too. Their CD is good too. (you can hear them on their official site)
They also recently remixed Billie Holiday for Verve Remixed, Vol. 3
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Life of Agony Headline Tour Dates & Video
Two days ago I posted that Life of Agony are playing CBGB. It's actually one of three small local headlining shows.
Tues 06/14/05 CBGB's New York NY
Wed 06/15/05 Downtown Farmingdale NY
Thurs 06/16/05 Maxwells Hoboken NJ
Maxwells will be nuts. Tickets are on sale.
LOA also has a new video that you can watch at their site. Those who know them will be amused at their major-label pretty-boy heavy-on-the-album-production makeover.
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System of a Down | Small Venue Tour & SNL
System of a Down is on Saturday Night Live tonight (Paula Abdul too). Then Monday they play Irving Plaza in NYC before going on a tour of much larger venues with The Mars Volta. Tickets for the Irving show go on sale Sunday at noon at the Irving box office only (or you can win them on 92.3 KRock I think).
More info about this, the Mars Volta tour, and small shows in Philly and DC at their official site.
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Coheed & Cambria Playing Bowery & Irving Plaza
Thursday July 21st : Bowery Ballroom w/Special Guests
Tickets are on sale.
Friday July 22nd : Irving Plaza
"An Evening with Coheed and Cambria" : 2 sets, one electric & one acoustic, No other bands
Tickets
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Ozzfest Tix on sale Today
Ozzfest Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.
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Jean-Michael Basquiat | Museum, Website & Fab 5 Freddy
Through June 5th, 2005, the Brooklyn Museum has a special "exhibition of Jean-Michel Basquiat's paintings, works on paper, and sculptures." The exhibition will eventually move to the MOCA in LA (California) and the MFA in Houston (Texas).
Those in NYC can go see it free tonight (Saturday May 7th, 2005) as part of the museum's First Saturdays program. (If you didn't already know, the museum has a big free party (with musicians) every first saturday of the month.)
Tonight's First Saturday is especially cool. On the bill:
- Sridhar Shanmugam’s ensemble performs music and dance from South India.
- Haitian-American violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain performs a mix of classical, jazz, and hip-hop, inspired by paintings in Basquiat.
- Fab 5 Freddy, hip-hop Renaissance man, connects his friend Basquiat’s work to the 1980s music scene.
- Fab 5 Freddy hosts a dance party of Basquiat’s favorite new wave, hip-hop, and pop, featuring DJ B. Dub and other friends of the artist.
- DJ Sintalentos spins soul, funk, and hip-hop.
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Those everywhere can learn about Basquiat and check out the collection on a special website.
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New Tenacious D | Dio, Dave Grohl, Meat Loaf, Rob Zombie
According to Tenacious D:
"Yes the rumors are true....Tenacious D has begun recording new music for their upcoming film PICK OF DESTINY. John King is the producer behind the board and dont be surprised if there are a few special guests on the album as well. We will keep you posted on some studio reports and perhaps some pictures from the studio as well. Stay tuned!"
And According to Ain't it Cool News:
"saw the DIO signed to be in the greatest film ever annointed the greatest film ever to be constructed. Ronnie James Dio will be one of those on the way to Tenacious D's epic climb to the top of Olympus to rule Rock-N-Roll from up on high! And they will rock the balls of mankind numb!"
TenaciousJoes.com adds some rumors:
DIRECTOR: Liam Lynch
WRITERS: Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Liam Lynch
CAST: Jack Black, Kyle Gass, JR "Lee" Reed
RUMORED: Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Meat Loaf,
Dave Grohl, Rob Zombie, Ronnie James Dio
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Ben Stiller
In case you were sleeping in 2001, Tenacious D put out one of the greatest CD's of all time followed by a must-have DVD in 2003.
Watch the video for Wonder Boy: RealVideo | Windows Media: 56K | 100K | 300K
Tons of audio and video at their official site.
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May 5, 2005
The Mountain Goats eat Vegetarian Paradise | The Sunset Tree
Today's am/pm newspaper had an interview with John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats. He said his favorite things about NYC are the restaurant Vegetarian Paradise #2 ("I seriously have dreams of going there, they are so amazing"), The Strand (bookstore), and the Lush store (for shampoo).
John, I also recommend Red Bamboo. It's right next store (same owners even...I think)
Largehearted Boy tells us what John likes to read.
The new Mountain Goats CD ("The Sunset Tree") was released on April 26th.
They/He plays Knitting Factory tonight, and Northsix in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Previously
The Mountain Goats @ Knitting Factory - Pics
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Celebrate Brooklyn Prospect Park Concerts Announced
Stars are on the bill with the New Pornographers and the Sadies. That means they're playing Central Park and Prospect Park in the same summer. A few other good shows on there (Ozomatli, Soulive, Antibalas)... I still need to look closer. Didn't see a Hal Wilner...
2005 Celebrate Brooklyn Performance Schedule
(as not seen on Tale of Two Cities)
Stereogum recently posted a new New Pornographers track.
Previously
Who is Playing Siren Fest? | Not at Coachella
Even More Summer Concerts | Dinosaur Jr.
Summerstage Tickets on sale
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The Hold Steady are Really Popular
Pitchfork gave Separation Sunday an 8.7 today (which is even .7 higher than their last album).
The Village Voice declares them Brooklyn's best band
I declare Separation Sunday my latest addiction.
Yesterday I posted more links and MP3s.
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Dead Can Dance @ Radio City | Presale
Tickets for some of the upcoming U.S. Dead Can Dance shows are on sale at Ticketmaster.
The presale password for the show at Radio City Music Hall on October 8th is "NEWYORK"
Thx Dan!!
Previously
Dead Can Dance | Touring, Live CDs, & New Songs
Dead Can Dance Reuniting!
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Watch and Listen | Antony, M.I.A., etc..
Listen to a performance by Antony & The Johnsons @ XFM
Watch or Listen to M.I.A. on Morning Becomes Eclectic
Watch or Listen to Aimee Mann on Morning Becomes Eclectic
Watch or Listen to M83 on Morning Becomes Eclectic
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May 4, 2005
Air America Live @ The Tank (before it closes)
As previously reported, The Tank (a club in NYC) is going to close. Before they do:
Air America: The Majority Report with Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder
Friday May 20 - 7pm - $10
Broadcasting live from the tank....
And lots more. Keep reading....
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Ladies and Gentlemen,
first off we would like to thank all of you who came out last week for the Bent 2005 Circuit Bending Festival. The lineup was outstanding, the workshops were awesome, and the general vibe and community that came together really made it tremendously worthwhile. We miss you all already!
But we must move on. We have exactly...17 days left at our 42nd street home. Come June 1st we will be saddling up the tank ponies and moving ourselves down to 208 W 37th street, where the good people of Chashama have been kind enough to make room for us for the summer. In the meantime, lots of great programming lined up for the next few weeks, so here are some highlights:
Bitshifter, Bubblyfish, Glomag, and Nullsleep
Thursday May 5th - 10pm - $5
Quite possibly the last night of gameboy music on 42nd street ever....Please dont miss this allstar lineup of nyc's premiere gameboy musicians.
Plus come at 8pm and see film maker Jem Cohen present rare films with live music from Coraline.
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The Tank Silent Art Auction + Deathmask
Saturday May 7 - 630pm-930pm(auction) 10pm (deathmask)
$10 (which is put towards your bid on art!)
Come help the tank raise some money and go home with some cool art at the same time. Artists who have presented at the tank over the years have graciously donated pieces for this silent auction.
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Unforced Urges + BBQ!
Thursday May 19 - 6pm-midnight - $5
Matt Mottel brings us one last 6+ band extravaganza on 42nd. Come early for the hotdogs, stay late for the booze (and the music...)
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Air America: The Majority Report with Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder
Friday May 20 - 7pm - $10
Broadcasting live from the tank....
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THE WRECKING BALL
Saturday May 21 - 9pm - dawn - $10
The last event ever at the tank. please come help us party as hard as possible. Tank favorites We Are Scientists and Bishop Allen will close out this space for good.
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Booking the summer....
We are currently beginning to book the summer. If you are interested in putting together a show, please get in touch.
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Thanks.
Mike Rosenthal
Daniel Greenfeld
The Tank
432 W 42nd Street
between 9th and 10th aves
212-563-6269
Previously
Colin Meloy on Air America
Save The Tank?
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Pixies Presales & Dates & Openers & Stuff
PixiesMusic.com reports...
"Starting tomorrow, Thursday, May 5th, at 12PM, Pre-sale tickets will be available for the June 7 Indianapolis, the June 12 Raleigh, and the June 14 Jones Beach shows. Check the Live page for more information"
"So who's going to be touring with the Pixies this summer? Well no official announcement has been made just yet, but PIXIESMUSIC has learned that Bloc Party will be playing some shows, the Violent Femmes opening at Red Rocks in Colorado, and Interpol and LCD Soundsystem taking the stage at Jones Beach on Long Island, NY. Keep checking back for the full tour lineup!"
Here is the current 2005 Summer Tour:
26-May roseland theater
portland, or
27-May roseland theater
portland, or
28-May sasquatch! festival, gorge amphitheatre
george, wa
30-May warfield theater
san francisco, ca
31-May civic auditorium
san jose, ca
2-Jun the wiltern lg
los angeles, ca
3-Jun the wiltern lg
los angeles, ca
5-Jun red rocks
morrison, co
7-Jun murat theatre
indianapolis, in
8-Jun cmj hall of fame
cleveland, oh
8-Jun scene pavillion
cleveland, oh
9-Jun chevrolet amphitheatre at station square
pittsburgh, pa
11-Jun music midtown festival
atlanta, ga
12-Jun the ritz
raleigh, nc
13-Jun merriweather post pavillion
washington, dc
14-Jun jones beach
wantagh, ny
15-Jun agannis arena
boston, ma
23-Jul lollapalooza
chicago, il
17-Aug paredes de coura festival
paredes de coura, portugal
23-Aug landsdowne road
dublin, ireland
25-Aug festival rock en seine
domaine national de saint-cloud, france
26-Aug carling weekend: reading festival
reading, england
27-Aug carling weekend: leeds festival
leeds, england
28-Aug t on the fringe
edinburgh, scotland
Thanks PIXIESMUSIC.COM
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M.I.A. on Kimmel & Bright Eyes on Leno Videos
By now you've probably seen the Bright Eyes video. It's been posted in the comments of my highly controversial post (although not as controversial as this one or this one) for a while.
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According to a commenter in my last M.I.A. post, "I also love M.I.A., but she was terrible on Jimmy Kimmel." Here's a link to download the video.
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CBGB to DEFINITELY Close??
We've been following the possible closing of CBGB for a while. No one has said anything about the club definitely closing yet. So what does the Georgia State University Newspaper know that we don't know?
"Now, due to the inability of the owner to pay $38,000 a month in rent while still maintaining the reasonable beer and ticket prices and giving untried acts a shot at the spotlight, CBGB’s will shut down at the end of February or the beginning of March. No exact date has been announced for a final show, perhaps intentionally"
In the meantime, Life of Agony is playing there.
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Life of Agony Playing CBGB
After being sorely disappointed because I missed them as the opener for Mudvayne, I have something to be excited about again:
Life of Agony @ CBGB (!!!!), June 14th, 2005. Tickets are $20.
jukeboxgraduate saw Patti Smith @ CBGB
Previously
RIP Bryan Ottoson of American Head Charge
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Hold Steady | Separation Sunday | Hoodrat
Who can tell me how many times Craig Finn says "Hoodrat" on the new Hold Steady album?
According to from Rap to Rehab, the definition of "hoodrat" is: "Female, generally sexually promiscuous, and not upwardly mobile 'Homies in the hood labeled her as a hoodrat'"
If you haven't heard Separation Sunday yet, I highly recommend you change that fact.
LISTEN:
Your Little Hoodrat friend (mp3) (as seen on their official website)
Stevie Nix (just click the link) (from the Village Voice)
The Village Voice reports:
The Gospel According to the Hold Steady
Sacraments of the Scene
Previously
The Hold Steady Tour | NYC Special Guest
The Hold Steady @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
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Invite Them Up Pics | The Apiary
I'd like to introduce the newest source of information on the NYC comedy scene: The Apiary
Below photos from last night's (May 3rd 2005) 'Invite Them Up' Comedy Central taping at Pianos in NYC. More photos when I get the chance. For now, read more about it at the Apiary here and here and at Daily Refill and at Gothamist.
Eugene Mirman and Bobby Tisdale
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Pixies + Interpol + LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem at Jones Beach is weird. Tickets on sale Saturday. (thx Matt!)
Previously
LCD Soundsystem @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
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May 3, 2005
Cream Reunion Shows
"Drummer Ginger Baker of the Legendary supergroup Cream performs during a concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London May 2, 2005. The band, which formed in 1966, is due to play another three gigs later this week."
Reviewers hail Cream reunion concert at London's Royal Albert Hall
Clapton weeps at Cream reunion concert
Diminished version of their former selves, but very, very good
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M.I.A. | Remixes, Audio, TV Appearance
M.I.A. is on Jimmy Kimmel tonight.
Listen to fan-made M.I.A. remixes
Download M.I.A. vocal tracks to make your own remixes (or just because)
Listen to Galang: Real | Windows
See Diplo and RJD2 on a boat (NYC, August 5th)
And as previously noted, tickets for M.I.A.'s NYC shows are back on sale.
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Bright Eyes on Leno
In case you missed it, Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) just played Leno dressed like a cowboy (very Jack White). He sang (bleeped curses and all) the anti-Bush "When the President Talks to God." Joey TOTC, who also alerted me to the show, pointed out that Leno is a serious republican.
Within minutes there were two comments on a three month old post...
AGAINST: "He is f*cking stupid, and I am a democrat. This guy is clearly confused about the majority of if not all of the issues. I saw him on Leno and literally laughed my ass off at how idiotic he was."
FOR: "The Best Song I have ever heard... I thought he was very clear with what he was saying... I'm a Democrat, and i think Conor captured what most democrats have been feeling for the past 5 years in a great song..."
1) Who has a photo or video I can post?
2) What do you think? (and I mostly mean about that outfit)
Download that song and more at Saddle Creek's website.
Previously
Stream a Bright Eyes performance
Bright Eyes Covers Feist | MP3
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May 2, 2005
Jon Brion @ Tonic, NYC | Pics (& lots of Links)
Jon Brion played two shows (early and late) at Tonic in NYC on April 27th, 2005. I was lucky enough to make it to the late show and get these photos.
'Amazing, Amazing, Amazing' is how to describe a Jon Brion show. People living in Los Angeles get to see him almost every Friday night at Largo. Thanks to the Tribeca Film Festival, where he also spoke, New York got to experience his magic. He's a musical genius that can sing and play every instrument. He even has a musical sense of humor. The crowd was cracking up during his comical opening rendition of "Stairway to Heaven."
"Brion is quite possibly the ultimate one-man band. A virtuosic musician, he used live tape loops to capture each individual instrument's part as he played it, layering drums, piano, bass and rhythm guitar one at a time before stepping up to the microphone to actually sing the song. Everything about Brion's performance was effortless, from his frenetic guitar solos to his piano ballads to his astounding repertoire of cover songs." - Daily Bruin
Someone posted three (kind of rough) live streaming Jon Brion videos:
1) video of Jon Brion as Tom Waits doing Radiohead
2) A one man band (video 1)
3) A one man band (video 2)
We heard Prince, David Bowie, Velvet Underground, Led Zeppelin, Brian Eno and other covers, as well as originals from his 2001 solo album, Meaningless.
The Village Broadsheet scored an interview with Brion a few days before the NY shows. It's full of good stuff, but I'll just copy and paste this bit...
"A week prior to our interview, he was in London (at Abbey Road! Abbey fucking Road!!), working on his own recordings. Exciting news for all of us Brion fans, who have been clammoring for a proper vocal album from the man since 2001, when his brilliant debut Meaningless crept its way into our headphones and heads. Between his soundtrack work (I Heart Huckabees, Magnolia), productions for other artists (Fiona Apple, Rhett Miller, Aimee Mann), and boffo studio musician gigs (Macy Gray and many others), it’s easy to forget that Brion is a first-rate performer in his own right. As he put it, “I’ve had a high quality of distraction in my recent history.” You ain’t just whistlin’ Dixie, brother."
Good news. He promised he'd be going on tour (but said don't call it a "tour") this year. He even hinted at a week long residency in NYC. Be excited.
He's been involved with many, many recordings.
The Onion inerviewed him two years ago.
Jon is producing Kanye West's next album
He produced Fiona Apple's unreleased album.
Pitchfork's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Soundtrack Review
Pitchfork's I Heart Huckabees Soundtrack Review
Stylus' Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Soundtrack review
Unfortunately for Jon, his guitar broke in half after falling on the stage. Fortunately for us it was one of the highlights of the show. He played an entire song with the broken guitar. Note the strings hanging down in the following picture:
the Punch Drunk Love Soundtrack
lots of toys:
Did I mention Fran Lebowitz was in the audience?
Previously
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The Decemberists @ NYU | Pics | Part 1
I've seen the Decemberists so many times in so many different venues. I was lucky enough to see their first NYC appearance ever at Knitting Factory in May 2003. I followed them to Mercury Lounge, Luxx (now Trash), Bowery Ballroom, and Webster Hall. I had tickets to see them at Maxwells, but never used them (family emergency). I saw them in the NYC KEXP studios, and I saw them while I was in Atlanta, Georgia (at the Echo Lounge). I saw Colin play some solo shows at Fez. Last week (April 28th, 2005) I saw them at NYU's Kimmel Center.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'm making it to the sold out Irving Plaza show this Thursday, though I plan on checking them out at Warsaw in Brooklyn in May.
This is the first of at least two photosets from the NYI show. I'll call this one "The many faces of Colin Meloy."
Colin Meloy's Early Work to Be Released
Colin Meloy Appeared on Air America Radio
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Colin Meloy & Janeane Garofalo
I didn't see Stereogum's post about Colin Meloy's scheduled appearance on Air America until about five minutes before the show ended. I heard about a minute of talking, and "Eli the Barrow Boy." Looking forward to the MP3s when they appear.
Above photo posted about a minute later (which was about a minute ago) on the Majority Report Radio Blog.
Previously
Colin Meloy Solo @ Fez in a Blizzard | Pics
The Decemberists | 16 Military Wives Video
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This Week's NYC Music Picks are Up
You'll find some stuff in my Gothamist post today that I haven't had a chance to talk about here yet. The big one is Caribou, and the tickets still available for those shows. The other one is Jeff Hanson, and the fact that he's playing at 7:30 PM at Mercury Lounge on Saturday.
Stream an old Caribou performance
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Roots Manuva @ Knitting Factory Saturday
I thought buying my ticket for Roots Manuva 2.5 months ago was a good move. Ends up I should have waited. Tickets are still on sale.
"Step 1: Start with the Voice. As the leading practitioner of U.K. rap, Roots Manuva (a.k.a. Rodney Smith) singlehandedly made British hip-hop credible – way before the Streets and Dizzee Rascal hit."
"Step 5: See Roots Manuva Live. Four out of five beat doctors agree that the current show (featuring live backing band The Manuvadelics) is “The Shiznit” (ex. F). Last year they rocked massive crowds at the Reading, Leeds, and Montreux Jazz festivals across the pond. Soon, Manuva will be appearing on a stage somewhat near you (only five North American dates, sorry!). However, this does present an opportunity to experience Roots Manuva thoroughly."
All tour dates:
May 1 @ Coachella
May 3 - Chicago @ Empty Bottle
May 5 - Toronto @ Lee's Palace
May 6 - Montreal @ La Tulipe
May 7 - New York City @ Knitting Factory
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May 1, 2005
Brooklyn: Coney Island & Neil Diamond
"The amusements of Coney Island are humming again, fewer than in their prime last century but certainly with a lively carny buzz, complete with freak show. Coaster buffs adore the Cyclone, and they should."
"Lundy's. The Lundy brothers are long gone (there's an interesting story there; you won't read it here), and it's had a ride bumpier than the Cyclone's—but the restaurant, its raw bar and its pure Brooklynism have survived.
Neil Diamond, I'm told, was a regular here. Woody Allen's picture with the owners is on the wall."
Brooklyn: A city that isn't stands on its own
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Neil Diamond plays MSG in NYC on August 18th, 2005. He's touring all over the place. Tickets are on sale. Internet Presale Password = Brooklyn
Neil Diamond is teaming with Rick Rubin.
Who's playing the Coney Island Siren Festival (on July 16th)?
Def Leppard & Bryan Adams are going on tour. They play Coney Island on July 9th.
The Big Summer Classic tour features The String Cheese Incident, Keller Williams, Michael Frenti & Spearhead, Yonder Mountain String Band, Umphry's McGee, and New Monsoon. They stop in Coney Island on July 21st.
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The Freakin Ligers are playing Bowery Ballroom
According to the Anti-Liger Alliance, Ligers are "half lion, half tiger, all terror." According to Bowery Ballroom, the Ligers are headlining a show there on Friday May 20th. Let's face it. The Ligers are not a band. If they do exist, they aren't headlining Bowery Ballroom on a Friday night. This one has secret show written all over it.
According to Let the Good Times Roll, "The special guest who is slated to perform at NY2LON gig at The Bowery Ballroom is none other than the Ligers. You’ll love it. Just go."
My question is whether I'll love it more than Andrew Bird @ Knitting Factory, Porcupine Tree at Iving Plaza, Angels of Light @ Northsix, and Psychic TV at The Hook. Oh the dilemmas.
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Pre-Order Annie Anniemal | As Seen in the NY Times
Annie's Anniemal is finally getting a U.S. releaes on June 7th. Pre-order it from Insound now.
You may know Annie from the NY Times...
"In the meantime, Annie may soon discover a downside to being American indie rockers' favorite pop princess. Hipsters who hailed her when she was obscure singer from an exotic Northern land may recoil if and when she starts jostling for "TRL" airtime with the Simpson sisters. But Annie has a decent handle on the fickleness and absurdities of pop taste.
"It's weird when people tell me that they like me but would never listen to Kylie Minogue or Britney. I'm not quite sure why, but I'm seen as, you know, somehow cool. My music is the pop that they're allowed to like." She smiles. "At least for the moment." "
Previously
Annie Doesn't Read Stereogum or Fluxblog (but should)
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Man Killed Outside Bowery Ballroom
"Lam had been closing up the shop at 7:30 p.m. Friday when he emerged to see a young man sprawled faceup four paces away. The young man wore what turned out to be a white Yankees jersey, but the logo was obscured by the big bloodstain spreading across the front.
"Tall kid, good-looking kid, young kid," Lam recalled. "Moving a little bit, you know. I see him feeling pain. He's very, very hurt. Shaking."
Someone from the Bowery Ballroom was already there and was calling 911 from a cell phone. Lam had heard no gunshot and decided the young man must have been stabbed."
What can't be repaired AND Downtown death mystery AND Lower E. Side Horror
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Ed Harcourt @ Pianos, NYC | Pics
Ed Harcourt recently finished a small east coast tour in small venues to support his new album (Strangers). I went to the April 20th, 2005 show at Pianos in NYC. Ed is a talented guy, but I was stuck in the way back, so I ended up listening to most of the show from the upstairs room where they play the performance from downstairs for free. It was OK. Not my favorite performer, but someone I definitely took the opportunity to see when someone offered me their extra ticket for free.
Tiny Mix Tapes gave Strangers a 3/5. PopMatters liked it more than that.
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