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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"
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"So What The Fuss" (Visually Impaired Version featuring narration by Busta Rhymes)
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Listen to the Songs
"So What The Fuss"
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"So What The Fuss" remix feat. Q-Tip
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