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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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