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June 30, 2005
Nada Surf playing next Housing Works Benefit Show
The next "Live From Home" Housing Works benefit concert is July 15th. Nada Surf, Tara Angell, & The Last Town Chorus are on the bill. Tickets are $25. (thx David)
The last Housing Works show was Antigone Rising & The Redwalls. Here's a review.
Here's pictures from Mike Doughty's show there.
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Jaymay @ The Living Room, NYC | Pics
Jaymay is making a lot of noise in the NYC anti-folk scene lately. "Early comparisons have been made to Regina Spektor." These photos are from her final residency show at The Living Room in NYC on May 30th, 2005 in NYC.
Coolfer reports on major label interest.
Gothamist interviewed her.
Gothamist (me) talked about her again.
Central Village saw her play.
Largehearted Boy likes her.
Gopster saw her play.
Blog Soup interviewed her.
Aeki Tuesday saw her.
Tonight (Thursday June 30th, 2005) Jaymay plays Tonic in NYC as part of the Deli's 3rd issue launch party. Nikole Atkins, Langhorne Slim, Sylvie Lewis, and The Jealous Girlfriends are also on the bill. It's a great show if you want to check out some of the more popular mellow artists playing music in NYC.
Download Jaymay songs at her website.
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Random Music Stuff
The link I posted to the Young Manhattanite story about Nike and Minor Threat yesterday was broken, so check it out if you missed it.
NikeThreat motivated people to crate their own corporate sponsored album cover blends. Here are the results (via HeartonaStick)
My David Byrne concert experience is now updated with a summary/review.
The Clap Your Hands Say Yeah backlash has started. Jason from One Louder is not impressed. (via Coolfer)
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Saul Williams Mixtape Download
I like Saul Williams. Don't count him out at Siren this year. He just released a mixtape by none other than blogger and Gothamist Movable Hype DJ Nick Catchdubs.
Cathdubs writes:
"I mixed it together after watching Saul absolutely kill live performances at SXSW and other spots; it's an attempt to translate that energy - and get more people to check him out - by recontextualizing the record. "Poetry Funds Terrorism" (ha ha) was the working title, but Saul wanted to go with "Real Niggery, Vol 1" in the end. Keep an eye out for unofficial official copies somewhere near you, but in the meantime, you can download the mix here:"
Saul Williams (.sit)
Saul Williams (.zip)
Saul also has a new video for "Black Stacey"
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CBGB The Book | by David Byrne, Hilly Kristal
Though "CBGB and OMFUG : Thirty Years from the Home of Underground Rock" doesn't actually come out until July 1st, I've already seen it on the shelf at both Barnes & Noble and Virgin. It's full of really great CBGB photos, old and new. Everyone from the Ramones to Har Mar Superstar are featured inside. There's an afterward written by David Byrne and an intro by owner Hilly Kristal.
Previously
Best thing about CBGB Closing | Concerts!
David Byrne @ Central Park Summerstage, NYC | Pics
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Best thing about CBGB Closing | Concerts!
"CBGBs Announces Month Long Drive to Secure Lease
Dead Boys, Gorilla Biscuits, Living Color and Others to Play Benefit Shows in August"
"These concerts will be a mix of old and new bands from many genres of the underground! Everything from reuniting 70’s punk legends the Dead Boys (last time ever) to modern punk bands Against Me, and Thursday will be lending their support to Save CBGBs. Other acts include: Living Color, Gorilla Biscuits, Sick of it All, Adrenalin OD, The Liars, Channel 3, Today Is The Day, Circle of Dead Children, Rana, Circle Jerks, and music legend Warren Haynes with Government Mule. English punk bands Peter and the Test Tube Babies, Anti-Nowhere League, Sham 69 and Conflict will all be coming to the US just for these special benefits! More of your favorite bands from the past and present to be announced soon."
The Press Release (via ProductShop)
My opinion on Saving CBGB
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Chin Up Chin Up vs. Voxtrot
Chin Up Chin Up are releasing an "expanded re-release of their self-titled debut EP" on August 9th. The track list includes songs off We Should Have Lived Like We Were Skyscrapers, some remixed, some acoustic, and some other stuff.
Download Two Songs
For All the Tanning Salons in Texas (MP3)
Fuck You, Elton John (MP3)
First MP3 found at Flameshovel records which also has the complete tracklist.
Second MP3 linked on sixeyes who has MP3s from other bands too.
Chin Up Chin Up are back in NYC to play Insound's pre-Siren Fest Party at Rothko on July 15th. The Ponys, Be Your Own Pet, and Rahim are also on that bill. Tickets are $5.00. Other tour dates here.
Voxtrot has an EP coming out on July 5th. You can order it on their website.
Download One Song
The Start of Something (MP3)
That's not the first time I posted that song (though this one might be a higher quality version), but and it's still catchy. Voxtrot is back in NYC to play Magnetic Field in Brooklyn on August 11th and Rothko on August 12th. All tour dates here.
Previously
Chin Up Chin Up @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | Pics
Voxtrot | Rothko Saturday
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David Byrne @ Central Park Summerstage, NYC | Pics
David Byrne, The Tosca Strings, and McCullough Sons of Thunder played Central Park Summerstage in NYC on Wednesday June 29th, 2005. Here are the photos.
Watching David play outside in the pouring rain just added to the awesome experience, especially since at least two his songs mentioned rain, and he joked that the rain comes from New Jersey.
People say Clap Your Hands Say Yeah sound like Talking Heads. I decided at times during David's set that Alec Ounsworth does sound like him sometimes, but that David does a much better Talking Heads. He proved that during his renditions of "Psycho Killer," "Road to Nowhere," "What a Day," "Life During Wartime," "This Must be the Place (Naive Melody)." The few minutes that "Naive Melody" live lasted were some of my favorite minutes since being alive. Lots of "hi yo" screaming. (better than last time I saw him play it).
David also sounds like a lot of other things including an amazing opera singer. He also did a Jimi Hendrix cover, played the song he wrote with Thievery Corporation (on their album), and did some stuff off soundtracks. (someone feel free to post the set list or link to a live recording).
I was pumped during the 30 minute god-praising illness-healing set of shout band McCullough Sons of Thunder from Harlem that followed David's 90 minute set. Part of my excitement was in imagining how David was going to integrate his encore with the eccentric horn players. I yelled "fuck you" when the stereotypical Summerstage announcer guy came on after the last McCulllough song and thanked us for coming. Apparently I wasn't the only one let down. The Phantasy Tour message board is full of disgruntled concert goers who claim that McCullough was supposed to be the first opener, but were thrown on last because they got rained out earlier. They played right up to Summerstage's 10:00 curfew.
Summerstage charges $6.00 for a can of beer.
Overall, SO GOOD. I would pay to see it again. Two thumbs up.
Pink Martini played before David. They were great too.
Previously
Reviews from the Hollywood Bowl show a few days earlier
David Byrne Loves PowerPoint
David Byrne Played with The Arcade Fire
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Annie Anniemal Anniemix @ Scenic, NYC | Pics
Annie is on her Anniemix tour in support of Anniemal. These are the photos from her performance at Club Scenic in NYC on Wednesday June 29th, 2005. She went on a little after midnight. I wasn't expecting anything special after the poor reviews from the show the night before, and therefore was not disappointed. No, she can't sing as well as she does on album, but she's still fun. Oh well. She should be promoted more in dance clubs, and less to rock fans.
Here are the photos from her first show in NYC.
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June 29, 2005
Minor Threat Won, Nike Negative Three
Pitchfork and others gave the whole Minor Threat Nike controversy enough coverage, but after reading a great piece on Young Manhattanite, I motivated to write this post and expand even further on Nike's recent losses.
NIKE 0: "It's amazing to me how so many smart people simply don't get it, are defending Nike, and making sweeping generalizations about what "punk" is." [Young Manhattanite]
NIKE -1: Nike pretends to come to CBGBs rescue. [me]
NIKE -2: "If you weren't aware, the NIKEiD studio on Elizabeth St. is invitation only, despite looking like a regular retail shoe boutique from the outside." [Tale of Two Cities]
NIKE -3: "Then the blogger contest started and I got more pissed off." [jen beckman]
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New Pornographers & National tix On Sale
Tickets went on sale (ALREADY?!?!) for the two New Pornographers / Destroyer / Immaculate Machine shows at Webster Hall IN OCTOBER. (thx drewo)
Here are all the New Porn tour dates.
Tickets to the National show at Bowery Ballroom on September 9th have been on sale for at least a week. So far this NYC show is the only U.S. date listed on their website, and an opener hasn't been announced. Pitchfork may have given us a hint on more dates and the opener: "In September they will play throughout the U.S. opening for the National."
The National recently played two sold-out nights (one with Pela) at Mercury Lounge in NYC. Salon music blogger Thomas Bartlett was there. He said "the National took to the stage and proceeded to completely blow my mind with as thrilling and transcendent a rock show as I have ever seen."
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Digable Planets & David Byrne
How are Digable Planets tickets not sold out?
I wish I had bittorrent access right now because I'd download and listen to David Byrne's show from Saratoga last week (via LHB) and the reformed Digable Planets show from DNA Lounge in San Francisco (that they played 10 days ago).
Consolation is the live David Byrne show in Central Park tonight where he'll hopefully play Talking Heads songs again.
Coincedentally(?), there's a free screening of Stop Making Sense ("Jonathan Demme's innovative 1984 concert film of The Talking Heads") tonight in Washington Square Park @ 8:30 PM. (via an e-mail from Central Village)
Previously
David Byrne says some musicians should not perform live (like Annie maybe?)
Ladybug Mecca Solo & New Digable Planets Album
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100 Greatest Pop Songs since 1963 | Windows Media Download
Here are the top 10 "greatest pop songs since 1963, determined by experts at MTV and Rolling Stone magazine":
01 The Beatles - yesterday
02 Rolling Stones - Satisfaction
03 Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
04 Madonna - Like A Virgin
05 Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
06 the Beatles-I Want To Hold Your Hand
07 Aretha Franklin - Respect
08 U2 - With or Without You
09 the Jackson - I Want You Back
10 Backstreet boys - I Want It That Way
Here are the top 100 and you can download every single one of them (WMA Format). Backstreet Boys #10?
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Sleater Kinney reviews, videos, & stuff | Art Brut
Sleater Kinney played Roseland Ballroom in NYC the other night. This is the text message I got from someone leaving the show: "SLEATER KINNEY WERE UNREAL! THEY PLAYED DANZIGS MOTHER!"
One Louder confirms the Mother playing and more with their review and photos. Fluxblog says the show was frustrating. Yahoo news reviewed another recent show.
Sleater Kinney played Letterman last night. Prefix has the video.
Central Village points out that Clap Your Hands Say Yeah & Sleater Kinney are tied for first place with matching 9.0's this year at Pitchfork. Many people agree (in the comments) that Sleater Kinney put out one of the best albums this year.
I've still got it (The Woods) in rotation (listening to it right now even). Status = I love it, but it has yet to hook (addict) me. Art Brut and the new White Stripes are in the same category (its sort of like I need to remind myself to listen to these great albums instead of the albums reminding me).
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Photos from Billy Corgan @ Webster Hall in NYC
According to Wes, "The best thing about the night was the beautiful stage filling white wall that blasted pixelated light imagery into the room from behind the band. It looked gorgeous."
SPIN has the pictures.
Central Village has a review.
Previously
Billy Corgan plays WH | Drummer rejoins Smashing Pumpkins
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Chuck Klosterman | Killing Yourself to Live, Mix Tape & top 10 things
"Killing Yourself To Live is a chronicle of Chuck Klosterman's epic road trip to visit rock and roll death sites. Like every good road book, along the journey he learns as much about rock and roll as he does about himself. Klosterman's pointed music references and pop culture insights make the book a quick, but fulfilling read."
Check out the book at Amazon.
And look at the mix tape Largehearted Boy had Chuck suggest to accompany the book.
In Chuck's latest SPIN magazine column, he contrasts SPIN's list of the top 100 albums of the past 20 years with 10 other things that mattered.
And...
Chuck Klosterman Defines Music Genres
Sex Advice from Music Critics
Chuck Klosterman's 21 CDs From The Past 3 Years
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs : A Low Culture Manifesto
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New Music from the Unicorns (sort of) | Islands | MP3s
Nick Diamonds and J'aime from the Unicorns are in a new "pop project" called Islands, and you can download two songs here.
Previously:
Alden Penner (ex-Unicorns) Art School DropOut 7-inch
Unicorns broke up
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Annie @ Hiro Ballroom, NYC
I never made it to the show. How was it?
UPDATE 2: Caryn & Amy of More in the Monitor were not impressed
caryn: Well, she was singing. Badly, I might add. During Me Plus One she was literally croaking.
amy: i think it was piping in vocals for her to sing along to
amy: the absolute worst part was during the verse in heartbeat thought
amy: she sang completely off-key
amy: and then she just skipped the second verse
UPDATE: An interview with Annie in a San Francisco paper (via LHB)
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June 28, 2005
New Pornographers @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
The New Pornographers from Canada played in front of a crowd of approximately 8000 people Saturday (June 25th, 2005) night in Brooklyn, NY. The Sadies (who I missed) and Stars opened the free "Canada Day" concert held at the Prospect Park bandshell.
The New Pornographers played the much smaller Maxwell's in NJ a few days earlier, and will be back in NYC in October. Unlike this time (and I'm not complaining), they should have Neko with them then.
The Village Voice reviewed the show on their new music blog.
Fluxblog was there and has the setlist.
Gopster posted great pics of the same show at Flickr
Reintonation has a review.
"Twin Cinema" hasn't even been released yet, and many are already proclaiming it one of their favorite albums of the year.
Here are the pictures of Stars.
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Man Killed in a Mosh Pit
"Four people were stabbed and one killed during a Corrosion of Conformity show at the Masquerade in Tampa last night. A man was pronounced dead of his wounds at Tampa General early Friday morning, while a woman remains in critical condition, according to Tampa police.
The altercation began around 11:30 last night, in the mosh pit during the North Carolina punk/metal band's set. According to police, a disagreement between two female fans somehow resulted in one man fatally stabbing another."
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Apple | iTunes adds podcasts, adds color screen, WINS
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday updated its iTunes digital music service to add the ability to download audio shows called podcasts, and said all of its new high-end iPods will come with color screens"
Apple updates iTunes music system, adds podcast
Also..
Grokster case: Winners and losers (Apple is a winner)
Supreme Court and p2p: Apple to be the major beneficiary?
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Stars @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
Stars from Canada played their biggest show ever Saturday (June 25th, 2005) night in Brooklyn, NY. The Sadies played before Stars, and The New Pornographers headlined the free "Canada Day" concert that was held at the Prospect Park bandshell.
Previously
New Pornographers @ Maxwell's Report, Pic & More Tour Dates
Stars @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | Pics
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Billy Corgan plays WH | Drummer rejoins Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan played his first of two shows at Webster Hall in NYC last night.
Cassandra wrote in her livejournal...
"Saw Billy Corgan tonight in NYC and it was so incredibly amazing. I was so very, very, painfully close to personally meeting him, until the guards basically shoved him into the van and drove away. However, since it was quite a small venue (Webster Hall) we were very close to the stage. I got about a dozen pictures. He winked at me...at ME. I realize at times like these how much of a crazy rock-n-roll fan girl I really am. I'll have to write more soon about some of the other details of the show. :)"
Did he wink at you? Is Webster Hall small? How was it?
He plays again tonight.
Watch a video of his recent performance on Letterman.
Smashing Pumpkins Drummer On Reunion: 'I'm In, And I'm Excited'
Corgan to reform Smashing Pumpkins | Head to explode
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My opinion on Saving CBGB
I am against destroying the building, but I don't care if CBGB closes. Sometimes I want it to close when I see ads for products and events claiming to raise funds for it's survival. None of them are very convincing. That's the reason you never saw me mention the 'Save CBGB' chocolate bar. That's the reason I posted information about the "Nike Run Hit Wonder Tour" in Central Park, but didn't even bother to post again when I found out it was a "run for CBGB."
Jersey Beat said it nicely: "The ad in the Village Voice doesn't say what the money raised by the race will go towards... CB's escalated rent? Bribes to the landlord? Hilly's 401K?"
If rock stars want to save CBGB, they should just SAVE IT. Give lots of money. Play lots of shows. Fire the owner. No NIKE runs. No chocolate bars.
Gawker: Save CBGB, One Shin Splint at a Time
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Jay-Z & Grokster | Bob Dylan & Starbucks
BBC: Jay-Z hails file-sharing decision
Coolfer: Starbucks Shifts Serious Morissette Units
BBC: Dylan signs coffee chain CD deal
Previously
Jay-Z <3 The Killers, Louis XIV, and The Bravery
Grokster Ruling Links
File-Sharing Case Worries Indie Artists
Bob Dylan @ Yogi Berra Stadium, NJ | Pics & Review
Alanis albums pulled in Canada over Starbucks deal | Listen
Starbucks & Music
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Random Music Stuff
I'm still gonna compile the top albums from the comments so keep throwing lists (& links to lists) in there.
When I politely asked Eleanor Friedberger of the Fiery Furnaces if I could take a picture of her and her boyfriend as they stood outside Webster Hall, she politely said "no." She was looking like a model. Now she is a model. (via One Louder via shesbitter). Too bad she's not playing River to River this summer.
Nic Harcourt of of Morning Becomes Eclectic was interviewed by the NY Times. Watch him interview Feist, Petra Haden, and more.
Central Village has a list of recommended shows for the month of July. I have a list of recommended shows for this week.
Sixeyes points to a stream of Broken Social Scene's Jason Collett's new CD. Feist, Stars, and other Broken Social Scenestars appear on the album. I missed Feist on Saturday to go to the Mermaid Parade and then Prospect Park to see Stars. (pictures coming). Hollywood Reporter says it was a good show.
Check out Cloud Cult and the singer of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
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Cloud Cult | Advice From the Happy Hippopotamus
After reading that Amy Phillips' cried at the recent Cloud Cult show at Sin-e, I cried that I missed it. Actually first I got the album. Then I cried because it's now one of my favorite CD's of the year.
Pitchfork gave Advice From the Happy Hippopotamus an 8.3, yet kept it off it's list of best new music. Why? I'm not sure. They gave LCD Soundsystem an 8.2, and that's on the list. "Over an intimidatingly vast 25 tracks melding folk, electronics, Arcade Fire emo, and quasi-hippie hoobajoo, Cloud Cult gird their ambition with solid tunes." [Pitchfork]
Splendid said, "Singer/songwriter Craig Minowa must be eternally thankful for his ability to craft a solid rock opera the likes of Advice From The Happy Hippopotamus."
For more praise and description read the review Amy wrote for City Pages in Minneapolis/St. Paul. (where the band is from)
You need to hear this album from beginning to end, but in the meantime....
DOWNLOAD
Living on the Outside of Your Skin (MP3)
Car Crash (MP3)
Tour dates & stuff @ their official site. Buy the album at Amazon.
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Alec Ounsworth of CYHSY Solo | MP3s
Haven't had enough Clap Your Hands Say Yeah yet? Good.
Vocalist Alec Ounsworth, who recently told Pitchfork that he was from Philadelphia (not NYC like the rest of the band), plays solo too. You can check out his website to where you'll find eight MP3s to download (including a CYHSY song).
Then you'll find one more MP3 right here. (now you've got 9)
July 26th, 2005 he's playing Pianos in NYC.
This post brought to you courtesy of Yeti Don't Dance.
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June 27, 2005
2005 Coney Island Mermaid Parade Pictures
I missed most of the Mermaid Parade this year in Coney Island (Brooklyn, NY), but that's ok because the fun goes on for the rest of the day. Here are a few photos I took. (Saturday June 25th, 2005)
The ratio of photographers to mermaids was probably 4:1, so it's not surprising that tons of pictures of this event all over the Internet. Here are some more NSFW links...
2157 more photos at Flickr (as seen on Boing Boing)
Gothamist's coverage
BlueJake's pictures.
Joe's NYC's pictures.
Forgotten NY's pictures.
NYC Photo's pictures.
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Next up: Siren where more madness will ensue.
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Hip-Hop's Overwhelmingly White Audience
This article in the Village Voice complements my Gothamist post today perfectly.
"Armed with messages of Black political resistance, Black pride, and opposition to militarization and corporatization, designed in part to counter the commercial hip-hop party-and-bullshit madness dumbing down the nation's youth, hip-hop's lyrical descendants of the "fight the power" golden era today are booking concerts in record numbers—far beyond anything imaginable by their predecessors. Problem is, they can hardly find a Black face in the audience."
Black-conscious hip-hop deals with an overwhelmingly white live audience
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Grokster Ruling Links
Boing Boing is covering this thing pretty closely.
* Grokster press-conference audio
* Notes on RIAA/MPAA press conference
* Hilary Rosen: Killing Napster didn't bring market control
* Grokster decision in .torrent
* Pro-Grokster press conference notes
* Blogs on today's SCOTUS rulings; Xeni on Grokster on NPR, CNN
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David Byrne & The Arcade Fire @ The Hollywood Bowl
David Byrne played the Hollywood Bowl last night with the Arcade Fire.
"David Byrne sang Psycho Killer last night. He sang a bunch of Talking Heads songs, which thrilled me to no end. Burning Down the House was accompanied by a marching band. And The Arcade Fire (one of the opening acts, along with the fabulous Si Se), joined him on stage for my favorite song in the world, This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)." [Gayle Brandeis]
"Backed by the Texas-based Tosca Strings. Impassioned, funky, magnificent. Arcade Fire opened, and Byrne teamed up with them during his set -- then unleashed San Francisco's Extra Action Marching Band on the crowd and jammed with them for a few numbers towards the end. Closed with a samba-tinged cover of Beyonce's "Crazy" that climaxed in a squirming heap of dry-humping, baton-twirling, bethonged marching band members, center stage." [Boing Boing]
That would be the second time David joined the Arcade Fire on stage.
No Arcade Fire Wednesday in NYC, but you can still see David Byrne.
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This week's NYC Shows Posted
Tons of good hip-hop this week. Madlib, the Roots, De La Soul, MF Doom, Jean Grae, etc... David Byrne in Central Park. July 4th with Stephen Malkmus and Yo La Tengo. Annie is back. So is Team Sleep. That stuff and more in my weekly Gothamist post. (yes, I decided to post it...)
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Stream Longwave's There's a Fire
There's a Fire is the new album by Longwave. Stream the whole thing at Myspace.
See them for free at the Union Square Virgin Megastore on Tuesday (June 28th, 2005) and headlining at Bowery Ballroom Wednesday night (with Benzos).
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Grokster loses Copyright Case
Bad new for file sharing...
"The U.S. Supreme Court released a unanimous decision today (June 27) in the MGM Studios vs. Grokster case in favor of the entertainment industry, reversing the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion.
The court held that developers of software violate federal copyright law when they provide computer users with the means to share unauthorized movie and music files from the Internet."
Court Sides With Biz In Grokster Case
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Final Siren Festival Lineup Announced
The final Siren festival lineup has finally been announced. Saul Williams & Detachment Kit were the last two performers added.
The press release:
"New York, NY (June 27, 2005) The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative newsweekly, is excited to announce the addition of Saul Williams, Ambulance LTD, Diamond Nights, Morningwood, Be Your Own Pet, Nine Black Alps and Detachment Kit to the line-up for The Village Voice SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL™ at Coney Island on Saturday, July 16th from 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m. These just announced bands join scheduled performers performers Spoon, Mates Of State, Brendan Benson, Dungen, VHS Or Beta, Q And Not U, and The Dears. Plus Tommie Sunshine and The Notorious SHOUT! DJs will be spinning throughout the day." (THX Chris)
I guess Quintron dropped off. Their tour date page changed 7/16 from "Siren Festival" to "???."
If you don't want to go, Dungen & Tarantula in Mercury Lounge is a possible alternative. Then there's always the Intonation Festival in Chicago. And though Arcade Fire isn't playing, they will be in NYC two months later for CMJ.
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New Hudson River Rocks Schedule
The lineups for the "Hudson River Rocks" concert series in NYC keep changing. Here's the latest schedule of free shows at Pier 54 (all start at 7pm):
July 7 - The Von Bondies, World Leader Pretend and Dan Dyer
July 21 - The Donnas & Rock & Roll Soldier (no more Morningwood. what else is new?)
August 4 - Celebration of Louisiana Music - Make it Funky:
Los Hombres Calentes, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Movie: Make it Funky
Check out the full schedule for movies, dancing, and whatever else they do there. (thx Sean)
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Fiery Furnaces OUT, Daniel Lanois IN @ River to River
I expressed some hope that the Fiery Furnaces would still be playing a free show for the NYC River to River festival on July 27th when I originally posted the schedule. We now know, that will not be happening. From the River to River schedule:
Hudson River Festival: Daniel Lanois
Date: 07/27/2005
Time: 7pm
Description: Grammy®-award winner David Lanois, called “the most important record producer to emerge in the 80’s” by Rolling Stone, has drawn international praise for his work with U2, Peter Gabriel and Bob Dylan. Musically, he has shown a flair for delicate, atmospheric touches, both in producing material for other musicians and in his own projects as a composer and recording artist. NOTE: while the Fiery Furnaces' were originally scheduled to perform on this date, their cancellation of their summer tour included The River to River Festival at Rockefeller Park.
(did they call him David?) (thx Mark)
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Hot Snakes Pre-Sale for California & NYC
August 7 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
August 8 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah
August 9 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
Tickets for the above three Hot Snakes shows can be purchased with a "reduced ticketing service charge" through June 30 at 9 AM local time at hotsnakes.frontgatetickets.com. After that, they'll go on sale on Ticketweb or whatever.
Popmatters has a review of a show Hot Snakes played at Bowery in 2002.
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Watch & Listen: Feist, White Stripes, Petra Haden...
Watch or Listen to Feist on Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Watch or Listen to Petra Haden and Mike Watt on Morning Becomes Eclectic
Listen to Aimee Mann on Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Watch or Listen to Missy Higgins on Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Stream the Six Feet Under Soundtrack (featuring new Arcade Fire & Stuff)
In the MP3 where Ted Leo covers Kelly Clarkson, he also throws in a bit of Maps by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (MP3).
NPR talks to the White Stripes.
The Fader also has exclusive White Stripes interview clips.
NPR also has an entire bloc party concert as an MP3
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah sound like _____
Everyone talks about who Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) sound like (most popular comparison = the Talking Heads). I care more about liking their music than who they sound like, BUT interestingly (to me) while at the Bob Dylan concert on Friday (with CYHSY fresh in my head) I was thinking, "wow, I never realized how much Dylan there is in CYHSY." So while catching up on Pitchfork news today I thought it was interesting to see this:
"Ounsworth says his own personal influences lately have been Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, the Beach Boys, the Heavenly Gospel Singers, Neil Young, Tom Waits, and Bob Dylan. "I've been listening to them all a lot lately and they've seeped in for sure. These aren't just my personal influences lately but have always been. Dylan is one of the few people I go out of my way to see live these days. I saw Jonathan Richman a little while ago, too."
And when asked about Talking Heads he said with a laugh, "I've heard the Talking Heads before. That's that band from the 80s, right?"
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Discuss Album, Tour
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Bob Dylan @ Yogi Berra Stadium, NJ | Pics & Review
(as I was saying) Friday (June 24th, 2005) I saw Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson @ Yogi Berra stadium in Montclair, NJ. Here are the photos of Bob (who can still rock it). The rest of the text in this post was written by guest show reviewer Lupe Constantine.
Seeing Willie Nelson was a bit like opening a carton of milk dated 1975 and finding its contents unevenly spoiled. This is peculiar when comparing him to his contemporaries who have redefined themselves, tried out new sounds, or changed in some fundamental way... CONTINUED BELOW
His voice still sounds almost exactly the same, perhaps because he never wrote a song or covered one in a key unnatural to him. Close your eyes, blotting out the grey where there once was red or the sort of Matryoshka-like way his body juts out, and you’re back in the seventies. Almost, but not quite—there is that spoiled quality, it’s just so surprising that most of him is ok. His show is rehearsed and, at times, tiresome, dominated by songs he’s played countless times in exactly the same way. At some point I was quite sure I was at some community festival and someone on stage was doing his best Willie Nelson impression. When he played his new song, a standard blues with some lyrics about not being Superman I was embarrassed for him, especially because this was the song he played most enthusiastically. Where’s Daniel Lanois when you need him? One has to wonder if, when he is naked, his pony tail ever gets stuck in his butt-crack. His band, especially his piano playing sister (playing a real piano), at times, sounded amazing. They perfectly suited his relaxed country-blues style. However, the occasional collapsing musical transition made me wonder if Willie sacrificed quality to nepotism. Everyone seemed to be related. I imagined the stadium imploding from a pretentious bomb when the young guitarist with a crooked beret on his head sang some standard blues number, a slow one, peppered with uninspired and sometimes flat-out bad solo fillers between sung phrases. Also the drummer seemed to be hitting his sticks against a coffee can and a stack of newspapers. But, man, when he played “On the Road Again” and I closed my eyes, I could almost imagine what my great grandparents saw in the kooky hippie.
After Willie finished his set and wobbled off the stage, the stadium lights turned on for twenty minutes making the bundled crowd sweaty and ripe. I scanned the crowd, noting the dramatic variations in the audience: age, background, reason for living… The one thing everyone had in common, besides finding a parking spot, was that they were white.
Then the lights were turned off and Bob Dylan and band took the stage. Dylan has reinvented himself. It comes out of necessity, a sense of showmanship and even artistry. His voice, which went South sometime in the early nineties, sounds cankered, you can hear the death-rattle in every line he sings. He now plays the keyboard throughout the entire set and he plays it exactly the same way he used to play the guitar, with rhythmic, simple triads and odd repetitive melodies. He waves his body back and forth as he plays. Dylan decimated Willie. Not only his band, but the entire sound system seemed engineered for this particular feat. I wondered if maybe Willie would come out and play a song with Dylan and I was actually scared by this thought—I could perfectly imagine Willie coming out and beginning a song and then being twirled into the sky like Dorothy being swept away by the tornado. Power, dynamics, sophistication, nuance; these are all words I would use to describe the way Dylan has architected his new sound. And make no mistake, it is Dylan in control here, he pokes and prods his musicians constantly throughout the show, sometimes verbally other times with the commanding nod of a super executive. The songs are barely recognizable anymore; he has stylized them to make up for his aging disabilities. Everyone knows the words and so he chooses to enunciate them with the drummers marching rhythms, the guitarists note-perfect renditions of the melodies, his own melodic harmonica playing, or the crowd’s singing of the songs true melodies, like unpaid back-up singers. His set is never the same from night to night. This is an example of how to get old. When he pompoused himself in the center of the stage, nary a bow, hardly a word, and stuck his hands out like a Vegas whale about to throw dice, I smiled, glad to have seen this incredible showman once more.
Hoboken Rock City also reviewed this show.
Previously
The pictures of Willie
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June 26, 2005
Aziz Ansari wins Best Male Comic @ the ECNY Awards
Thursday June 23rd, 2005 was the Emerging Comics of New York (ECNY) award ceremony. Brooklynvegan regular Aziz Ansari took the title of "Best Male Standup Comedian." (Who's not a celebrity now?) Other winners include familiar (or not familiar) names like Jessi Klein & Nick Kroll, Heather Lawless (a search for Heather's website only came up with Aziz's), and comedy website channel102.net.
Catch Aziz in July at his one man show.
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June 25, 2005
Willie Nelson @ Yogi Berra Stadium, NJ | Pics
Yesterday (Friday, June 24th, 2005) I took a road trip to NJ which included a show by Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan @ Yogi Berra Stadium @ Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ.
Willie opened for Bob at the packed stadium. I was on the ground. The bleachers were full too. Here are the photos of Willie.
"These musicians have been with Willie a long time, and along with his two sons, one on drums & one on electric guitar, this is TRULY a family band on the road." - from a review of the June 4th show.
BlogCritics has a review of the Dodd Memorial Stadium show.
Willie Nelson is releasing a reggae album.
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You Can't Even Get a NY Band Name Right
The other day I accidentally wrote "Radio 1" was playing with Ted Leo instead of "Radio 4." (both BBC radio stations).
This post is dedicated to the anonymous commenter who wrote, "Are you even going to correct your typo in the entry? That's just lame that you can't even get a NY band name right."
Also...
Radio 1
Radio 4
Radio 4 the band
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June 24, 2005
CommonTunes | Free MP3 Downloads
CommonTunes is "a community directory of freely available music." Top downloads right now include ice cream truck music (yes, great to screw with kids or mayor bloomberg), Beethoven, Bright Eyes, and the free CD Wired magazine gave away a while back.
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It's Gay Pride Weekend in NYC
Official: The Parade & Outdoor dance parties
Voice: To March or Not to March
Voice: Cattyshack opening in Park Slope
Voice: Tricia Romano's Club Crawl
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M.I.A. vs. Missy Elliot | The Cookbook
"M.I.A.'s poppin' up all over the place. She's rumored to be on Kanye's upcoming Late Registration, but while we're waiting for that album to be finished, we've got news that's equally, if not more, exciting: M.I.A. has a guest spot on the last track of the new Missy Elliott joint, The Cookbook. The cut, "Bad Man", also features Vybz Cartel and was produced by Missy herself." - Pitchfork
* I previously reported that Missy was at one of M.I.A.'s recent shows in NYC (M.I.A. supposedly acted surprised)
* Coolfer points out that an iTunes pre-order of the album comes with a free video!
* According to MP3.com, M.I.A is similar to Missy Elliot, Neneh Cherry, and Ms. Dynamite.
* Missy admits being high at a press conference.
* Tommy Lee (probably high) in new Missy video
* M.I.A. put out one of my favorite albums this year.
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June 23, 2005
genre: indie-yuppie ?
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RSVP to see Annie @ Hiro Ballroom in NYC for free
Annie is playing Hiro Ballroom (same place I saw Beck) in NYC for free on June 28th. RSVP REQUIRED.
Here's the info on her other NYC show the same week, and pictures from her last NYC show, and all her tour dates and a recent interview.
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Foie Gras is for the Uninformed (aka Gothamist)
I'm not much of an activist, but Foie Gras is disgusting, uber-cruel, & pointless, and Gothamist writing something positive about it ("our favorite foie gras dish in the city was blah blah blah") has me wondering if I'll submit a post next week. On the other hand, I know first hand that Gothamist doesn't really edit much (if any... which I think is a good thing) of it's contributor's content (therefore making the post the sole responsibility of it's author...even if it does have the standard Gothamist "we" lingo), and I believe in free speech (and my ability to trackback their post with this response), and I know that some people are just uninformed about the reality that is foie gras. Everyone makes mistakes.
RELATED:
Gawker on Gothamist's Pay Rates
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Ted Leo @ Maxwell's this Monday | MP3
Ted Leo is playing with Radio 4 this Monday at (the very small) Maxwell's in Hoboken and tickets are still on sale. You can also catch him on Sunday at the much larger Irving Plaza in Manhattan (sold out).
And for those who still don't have Ted's cover of Kelly Clarkson:
DOWNLOAD: Ted Leo - Since You've Been Gone (MP3)
Previously
Since You've Been Gone | Kidzbop Video
Ted Leo sounds like Tiny Tim, says Howard Stern
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1970's NYC Nightlife photos (& 2000's too)
(NSFW) BoingBoing (via Fleshbot) pointed at this gallery of 1970's NYC nightlife photographs. (NSFW)
The photos were mostly in this book.
For photos of 90's(DUH. I still think it's the 90's) current NYC nightlife, try Last Night's Party (NSFW)
Previously
In interview with the Cobra Snake
Last Night's Party documents the Killers
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MTV, VHI to Show Much of Live 8 Concert
"NEW YORK - MTV and VH1 will telecast eight hours of the Live 8 concerts on July 2, the networks said Wednesday. The performances, featuring artists U2, Coldplay, Madonna, Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Z and Destiny's Child among many others, are being held in eight cities to raise awareness of poverty in Africa."
MTV, VHI to Show Much of Live 8 Concert
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Four More New Pornographers MP3s
"I know Sean is all enthusiastic about it, but thus far I am underwhelmed by the recently leaked Twin Cinema"
That said, The Big Ticket posted four older New Pornographers tracks for download.
Previously: Last night's show report
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Busting Stoners & Cancer Patients
Because the government has nothing better to do...
"SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Federal drug agents launched a crackdown on medical marijuana providers in California Wednesday, raiding more than 20 dispensaries and charging two people"
In NYC, the police are thinking of shifting their emphasis from potheads to "major busts." "The Narcotics Division has made 4,305 marijuana arrests through June 19." Gothamist reports.
NORML's mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to achieve the repeal of marijuana prohibition so that the responsible use of cannabis by adults is no longer subject to penalty.
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Coldplay vs. Radiohead (for world's sexiest Vegetarian)
"Forget the album charts or the hard fought ‘Biggest Band In The World’ title, some of the world’s most famous musicians, including Thom Yorke, Chris Martin and Anthony Kiedis, are up against each other for the title of World's Sexiest Vegetarian."
Coldplay vs. Radiohead for World's Sexiest Vegetarian
Last year Andre 3000 (Outkast) and Alicia Silverstone won
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Be in a Head Automatica Video (in NYC)
Head Automatica (Daryl Palumbo from Glassjaw and Dan the Automator) are currently on tour. They play Bowery Ballroom in NYC on June 27th. They're filming a video one day earlier. You can be in it AND get paid $75. Here are the details:
"hey kids
i'm helping out with this music video for HEAD AUTOMATICA
looking for about 20 or less extras that must be:
18-24 age range (no one younger or much older)
good-looking, stylish, hip, rock n roll MALE and FEMALE
if you are interested you must submit your photo with your NAME and PHONE NUMBER
ONLY submit if you are available on Sunday, JUNE 26th, 2005
the pay is $75 cash
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
e-mail your photos to THEFDUPUNK AT aol.com with subject "HEAD AUTOMATICA" video
remember you must be: Available on June 26th - shoots in NYC"
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New Pornographers @ Maxwell's Report, Pic & More Tour Dates
The New Pornographers played Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ last night (Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005). I wasn't there. Neither was Neko.
Gopster was there, and they reported:
bad news: kathryn is not neko.
good news: damn good album preview. they played a craplod of songs from their past two albums. ac newman still sounds like ac newman. kurt was awesome. still a great show.
Wassanova was there too, and that's where I got the above photo.
Solace (More Cowbell) wasn't there because he lives in Minneapolis, but he told us that besides tonight's 2nd show at Maxwell's and the free show in Prospect Park Saturday night, the Pornographers will be back in NYC at Webster Hall on October 12th and 13th.
Stereogum posted another track from the new album that comes out in August.
All Tour Dates...
Wed 6/22/05 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell's
Thu 6/23/05 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell's
Fri 6/24/05 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
Sat 6/25/05 Brooklyn, NY Celebrate Brooklyn
Sun 6/26/05 Northampton, MA Pearl Street Nightclub
Fri 9/23/05 Vancouver BC Commodore Ballroom *
Sat 9/24/05 Seattle, WA Showbox *
Tue 9/27/05 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club *
Wed 9/28/05 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club *
Thu 9/29/05 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda Theater *
Sat 10/1/05 Tuscon, AZ Solar Culture *
Fri 10/7/05 Newport, KY Southgate House *
Sat 10/8/05 Kalamazoo, MI Club Soda *
Thu 10/11/05 Boston, MA The Roxy *
Wed 10/12/05 New York, NY Webster Hall *
Thu 10/13/05 New York, NY Webster Hall *
Sat 10/15/05 Washington, DC 9:30 Club *
Thu 10/20/05 Chicago, IL Metro *
* Destroyer supports
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Hysterics Playing the Bitter End Tonight
Hysterics are the high-school-aged band that helped get the Music for Robots music blog in the NY Times.
They're playing tonight (Thursday, June 23rd, 2005) at the Bitter End in NYC (7 PM sharp).
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah vs. Kelly Osbourne
Stylus gave Clap Your Hands Say Yeah a respectable B+.
Stylus gave Kelly Osbourne an A-
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"I'm not always sure where my music choices come from, nor can I understand why I'm so adamant to analyze and defend them. Many music enthusiasts get downright ugly if you even hint at showing disregard for something they love, yet I guess that's just a distinct trait of those who take their music seriously."
Tiny Mix Tapes gives Clap Your Hands Say Yeah a 4.5/5.0
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Kelly Osbourne | Sleeping in the Nothing
"So who cares if music snobs call her a fraud? When the new wave is this hot, there's always room at the disco for another high-drama diva overcoming her demons" - The Village Voice
Stylus declares "Sleeping in the Nothing" the CD of the week with an A- rating...
"Having already wrenched pathos and heart-stopping pop-rock product out of Pink, Courtney Love, Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani, Perry’s finally found her perfect combination of blank slate and 48-font tabloid headline in metal’s faithless, famous-for-being-famous princess."
"Regardless of your thoughts on the young Osbourne, this will be on several "guilty pleasures" lists come year-end." - liveDaily
Stream songs on Kelly's website.
Buy Sleeping in the Nothing at Amazon
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June 22, 2005
Press Gazette interviews Conor Michaels of NME
"Barely three years after taking the helm at New Musical Express, editor Conor McNicholas has given the title a more tabloid feel and rejuvenated its readership. But, he tells Alyson Fixter, it hasn't been an easy ride
"I'VE NEVER been called a twat so many times in my life," says Conor McNicholas. "I've been painted as this bogeyman figure. But there's no grand conspiracy, there's nothing to hide."
These don't sound like the words of a man who's just won the industry's Editor of the Year award and been credited with turning around the fortunes of 53-year-old music weekly New Musical Express. But for the editor of a legendary music magazine like NME, there's a far more demanding, critical and, well, emotional audience to please than his fellow hacks."
The Moment You Wonder if You're Cool Enough, You've Had it
(via Young Mod Soldiers)
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DJ Sammy Jo Added! Sold Out
Copy and Pasted from Mercury Lounge...
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PORTION CONTROL
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DJ Sammy Jo
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
SOLD OUT!
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New Pornographers -Neko +Kathryn, this tour
"Vancouver-based indie rockers the New Pornographers will release their third album, Twin Cinema, on August 23rd. Fans will get a taste of new tunes, and a reworked lineup, on a mini-tour this month. While the band enjoys a large arsenal of players -- sometimes upwards of eight -- the newest member has a familial connection: Kathryn Calder, who sings and plays piano, is also frontman A.C. Newman's niece.
"Neko [Case] can't make the June shows, so Kathryn's going to be the girl," Newman says. "So we're going to be kind of like the Fiery Furnaces -- the relatives band [laughs].""
Indie rockers will preview "Cinema" on tour (Thx Colleen)
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Tix on sale for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ Merc
The new reality is that these tickets will sell out (even if Scissor Sisters weren't headlining - JUST A GUESS).
Here's pics from another time they played Mercury Lounge.
Yes, I love them (both).
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White Stripes PreSale Started | 3 NYC dates?
Pre-sale tickets for the White Stripes are on sale on their website. Still only one NYC date listed, but expect two more. Tickets for the NYC show officially go on sale Saturday.
Thanks Heartonastick (who has some kick ass pics)
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My 5 favorite albums of 2005 (so far)
Here are my five favorite albums that came out between January 1st, 2005 and June 21st, 2005 (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER).
1. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Buy it: Insound
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2. Bloc Party | Silent Alarm
Buy it: Insound | Amazon
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Bloc Party @ Bowery BallroomBloc Party was hot, Webster hall was not, NYC | Pics
3. M.I.A. | Arular
Buy it: Insound | Amazon
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M.I.A., Nick Catchdubs, Tale of Two Cities
M.I.A. & Diplo at Knitting Factory, NYC | Pics
The Decemberists | Picaresque & M.I.A. | Arular
M.I.A. (no Diplo) @ S.O.B.'s, NYC | Pics
Watch & Listen | M.I.A, Gang of Four, Sleater Kinney...
4. Antony & The Johnsons | I am a Bird Now
Buy it: Insound | Amazon
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Antony & The Johnsons @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
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More Pics from the Antony Show @ Bowery
Brooks featuring Antony on Vocals | MP3
5. The Hold Steady | Separation Sunday
Buy it: Insound | Amazon
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The Hold Steady vs. The Fame
There are lots of runner-ups, but I'll save them for another day. Sometimes I get confused about release dates because of where the album first came out. Like is Feist this year or last year? What about Annie? And of course I still have a stack of 2005 albums on my to-listen-to list.
Put your best-of list, hate-mail, and what-not in the comments.
(and just for the record, I actually wrote this post yesterday... :-)... PITCHFORK GIVES CYHSY a 9.0 )
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The Brilliance interviews the Cobra Snake
INTERVIEWER > How awesome is Bloc Party!?!?! I think they're great OMG WTF!!
Mark the Cobra Snake > bloc party is good.. ive been talking photos of them for like 6 months and its been so fun.. they are amazing people and musicans.. they have been working really had and its great that people are starting to know whats up... i really owe a lot to bloc party.. they let me stay with them everywhere from england and japan to texas....
Interview! > Mark The Cobra Snake!
Bloc Party was hot, Webster hall was not, NYC | Pics
Highlights from the Cobra Snake w/ Har Mar Superstar
Last Nights Party vs The Cobra Snake
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Lyndsay Lohan dating singer of Elefant?
"June 21, 2005 -- SHE'S already dated bubble-gum popster Aaron Carter, and now it looks like Lindsay Lohan has been hooking up with a bona fide rocker. Our snitches say the 18-year-old superstar has been discreetly dating Diego Garcia, hunky lead singer of local buzz band Elefant. Garcia, an Argentinian-born Brown grad, is known for his onstage lothario act. While opening for stellastarr* at the Bowery Ballroom a while back, he told the sold-out crowd, "I have now impregnated each and every one of you.""
UPDATE: Lohan says it's not true
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June 21, 2005
Thunderbirds are Now! Tour Dates | @ Bowery Ballroom
Thunderbirds are Now! just announced a whole bunch of August tour dates including August 26th at Bowery Ballroom in NYC with labelmate Les Savy Fav (and one of Oh My Rockness' favorite new bands, Rahim). Many say Thunderbirds are a copy of Les Savy. Now you can compare them in the same night.
Tickets for the NYC show on sale Wed. June 22nd.
All Tour Dates...
6-21: San Diego, CA at Casbah*
6-23: Phoenix, AZ at Modified Arts*
6-24: Albuquerque, NM at LaunchPad*
6-25: Denver, CO at Hi Dive*
6-26: Lincoln, NE at 9th St. Basement (without Enon)
6-27: Omaha, NB at Sokol Hall
6-28: Kansas City, MO at The Brick
6-29: St. Louis, MO at Hi-Pointe
6-30: North Manchester, IN at The Firehouse
* also with Sparrow (featuring Jason Zumpano from Zumpano)
7-4: Detroit, MI at Tastefest w/ Javelins, the Recital & In Leiu Of
7-17: Chicago, IL at Union Park for Pitchfork's Intonation Festival w/ The Decemberists, Les Savy Fav, the Wrens, Deerhoof, Andrew Bird, Out Hud, Xiu Xiu & Dungen (we play @ 1:00 p.m.)
7-20: Chicago, IL at Bottum Lounge w/ Enon
7-21: Cincinnati, OH at Southgate House w/ Enon
7-22: Akron, OH at Lime Spider w/ Enon
August East Coast Tour
8-18: Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
8-19: Lansing, MI - Mac's Bar
8-20: Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
8-21: St. Louis, MO - Hi-Pointe
8-22: Newport, KY - Southgate House
8-23: Columbus, OH - Little Bros.
8-24: Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
8-25: Philadelphia, PA - Khyber
8-26: New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom w/ Les Savy Fav & Rahim
8-27: Boston, MA - TT The Bears
8-28: Buffalo, NY - Showplace Theater
8-29: Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
Previously
Thunderbirds Are Now! Tour Diary
PopMatters: Magneta Lane vs. Thunderbirds Are Now!
Thunderbirds are Now! live Reviews
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Black Mountain opening for the Hold Steady
In case you were wondering which Hold Steady show to go to in August at Bowery Ballroom, Black Mountain are opening the first one (8/5).
To Black Mountain or not to Black Mountain?
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Siren Festival Lineup updated again
Two more acts announced for Siren:
1) Be Your Own Pet
2) Nine Black Alps
Nine Black Alps are from the UK. Here's their NME page
Be Your Own Pet's NME page is not as populated.
Be Your Own Pet is a Rolling Stone artist to watch
And Splendid says that "Be Your Own Pet are so badass and so young that it wouldn't be a surprise if a group of aging rockers paid decent money to have them silenced, as any band that's this good at this age makes everyone else in the scene look bad."
The Village Voice says that more Siren acts will be announced. They still haven't announced Quintron. Quintron + Nine Black Alps + Be Your Own Pet + everyone else they already announced = 13 acts so far. Probably one more we don't know about.
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Lots of Live Spoon for Download | Webster Hall, etc...
Spoon is on the Internet Archive. That means you can download live shows in MP3 and FLAC (lossless) formats for free. Both recent shows from Webster Hall in NYC, and their Virgin Megastore appearance, are on there.
Spoon live at Virgin Megastore (Union Square) (FLAC only)
Spoon live at Webster Hall June 8th, 2005 (FLAC only)
Spoon live at Webster Hall June 9th, 2005 (FLAC only)
Spoon live at Gothic Theater June 14th, 2005 (MP3, Stream, and FLAC)
All Spoon shows at the archive
FLAC software
The pictures of Spoon at Webster Hall
LargeHearged Boy for more stuff to download
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The Hold Steady Live Acoustic MP3
"A full studio version of "Modesto" is available on the Crisp Songs Vol. 1 compilation, which can be downloaded via iTunes. This stripped-down version showcases a somber, reflective Craig Finn, backed by what certainly sounds like an accordion."
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Corgan to reform Smashing Pumpkins | Head to explode
BIG HEAD BILLY (on the cover of his new album)
COINCEDENTALLY on the day his new solo album is released (today), Billy Corgan put full page ads in Chicago newspapers announcing his plans to reform Smashing Pumpkins.
""the bald-headed Corgan said, "I want my band back, and my songs, and my dreams.""
It's officially time to start picking on Billy Corgan who recently told Pitchfork, "For someone who's had the level of success I've had, there's been very little critical review of my work, which is pretty fascinating."
Rocker Corgan to reform Smashing Pumpkins
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Richard Hell Tells Story | CD & Book | Tour Dates
Rhino Records will release Spurts: The Richard Hell Story on August 2nd, a twenty-one-track overview of Hell's career in pioneering New York bands Television, the Heartbreakers and the Voidoids.
"I've wanted to compile these songs for a long time," says Hell. "Now I can walk away and not look back."
One of New York's original punk rockers revisits the Seventies on "Spurts"
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Richard will be making quite a few appearances in the early summer and in the fall in support of his new novel, Godlike, which will be in stores in July. (thank you Mike Neuman for the heads up) The schedule of these dates is as follows:
CLEVELAND, OH, Sat Jun 11, time TBA, free to CMJ and R & R Hall attendees
90 minute public interview conducted by Warren Zanes at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in association with the CMJ festival
LONDON, ENGLAND, Sat Jun 18, time 8pm, £12.50 GBP
solo full scale reading and book signing in the Purcell Room of the South Bank Centre as part of the Meltdown Festival, curated this year by Patti Smith (0870 401 8181)
NEW YORK, NY, Wed Jun 29, 7pm,
short reading and book signing at Barnes and Noble bookstore, 4 Astor Place (212 420-1322)
NEW YORK, NY, Thu Sep 8, 7pm
short reading and book signing at McNally Robinson booksellers, 52 Prince St. (212 274-1160)
SEATTLE, WA, Wed Sep 21, 7:30pm, $7, $5 members
solo full scale reading and book signing at Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (206 322-7030)
PORTLAND, OR, Fri Sep 23, 7:30pm
short reading and book signing at Powell's bookstore, 1005 W. Burnside (503 228-0540)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Tue Sep 27, time TBA
full scale reading at Make-Out Room (possible other reader to be announced), 3225 22nd St. (415 647-2888)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Thu Sep 29, 7pm
short reading and book signing at City Lights bookstore, 261 Columbus Ave. (415 362-8193)
VENICE, CA, Sat Oct 1, time TBA
full scale reading and book signing at Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd. (310 822-3006)
NEW YORK, NY, Wed Oct 26, 8pm, $8, $7 students and seniors, $5 members
full scale reading and book signing at St. Mark's Poetry Project, 131 E. 10th St. (212 674-0910)
Read an interview with Richard Hell by BookSlut
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Radio
BBC: Radio 1 set for US audience
MoveOn: Help save public broadcasting!
Wired: Radio Sets Eyes on Podcast Profit
ipod army: KEXP and The Death of Radio
Old Time Radio: Free OTR Show Downloads
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You look like David Bowie @ Movable Hype 3.0
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH @ KNITTING FACTORY
* Movable Hype lived up to the Hype (though perhaps the Fame did not)
* David Bowie was there (in the balcony) to see Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) (as confirmed by Jen before she went to sleep)
* A lot of people were in attendance to see CYHSY (including members of The Cloud Room). Knitting Factory was almost at capacity.
* A lot of those people were complaining after CYHSY played...complaining they didn't play long enough.
* A bunch of people left after CYHSY. They missed an awesome performance by Ghostland Observatory from Austin, TX. To quote Dr Jimmy, "Ghostland Observatory was FUCKING AMAZING!!!!"
* You have two more chances to see Ghostland in NYC this week (including @ The Delancey with DJ Nora). The guy can really sing, and they rock phat beats (and tight white pants) (Central Village has MP3s).
* Do you have this album yet?????????
UPDATE: Gothamist posts it's own recap
GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY @ KNITTING FACTORY
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Feist NYC In-Store Performance Saturday
This NYC Borders in-store sort of makes up for having to miss Feist at Bowery Ballroom in order to go to the New Pornographers/Stars show in Prospect Park this Saturday...
"Join French-Canadian chanteuse Feist for a live performance and CD signing for her solo debut and latest effort, Let It Die. Lending her talents with everyone from Kings of Convenience to Peaches, Feist leaves no border un-crossed and delivers her unique and touching solo work firsthand. Come see for yourself why this is a critical fave and have your copy signed by this talent." (via the Underground Fairy)
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Jim O'Rourke Playing The Stone Tonight
A recent article in the L Magazine accused blogs of ignoring the Stone (John Zorn's new club in Alphabet City). I thought, "no we didn't."
Jim O'Rourke is playing there tonight. 8 & 10.
Brazilian Girls is tonight too.
Yeah I know. Neither of those are in my Gothamist post.
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June 20, 2005
Where are they Now? | Radiohead, Strokes, Franz, Depeche, etc...
Depeche Mode announced 2006 tour dates.
Smasking Pumpkins' Billy Corgan released a solo album.
The Strokes are putting the finishing touches on their 3rd album.
Franz Ferdinand are in NYC finishing their new album.
Radiohead confirms report of new album.
White Stripes will be in Coney Island.
Pavement's Stephen Malkmus will be in Battery Park.
Neutral Milk Hotel's Jeff Magnum joined the circus and wants to make a movie about snails.
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Annie to work with Scissor Sisters?
Annie + Scissor Sisters = True Love
Pitchfork: Have you had time to write new material for the next record?
Annie: I already started writing, like six tracks that I think that are gonna be something. I haven't been in the studio but I've been writing melodies. I hope that I can go into the studio in early August. I was thinking I maybe work with the Scissor Sisters on one track. I'm not sure, I'm open to lots of things. And I think this Dean McWho--
Pitchfork: Juan Maclean?
Annie: Yeah! He was maybe asking if I can do something. That would be great!
Pitchfork's Interview with Annie
Annie to play club Scenic opening in NYC | Tix
Scissor Sisters playing Mercury Lounge
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This Week's NYC Shows Posted
Tonight is Movable Hype. I love Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's new album. What genius booked Feist the same night as New Pornographers, Sadies, and Stars' free show in Prospect Park? Gonna have to miss Mary Timony too. Emiliana Torrini is back in town. That stuff and more in this week's music picks posted at Gothamist (and before noon too!).
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SPIN's top ten albums | 1985-2005
SPIN magazine says these are the top ten albums of the last 20 years. What do you think?
1 Radiohead - OK Computer
2 Public Enemy - It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back
3 Nirvana - Nevermind
4 Pavement - Slanted And Enchanted
5 The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
6 Pixies - Surfer Rosa
7 De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising
8 Prince - Sign O' The Times
9 PJ Harvey - Rid Of Me
10 NWA - Straight Outta Compton
Compare that to the list of 30 perfect scores by Pitchfork. (they both like Pavement & Radiohead))
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White Stripes playing Coney Island (not Siren) w/ The Shins
According to the White Stripes' official website, they're playing Keyspan Park in Coney Island (Brooklyn, NY) on Saturday September 24th with Brendan Benson & The Shins (via Central Village). What the website doesn't say is that they're ALSO playing September 25th at the same venue. Tickets not on sale yet.
More tour dates @ The White Stripes' site.
Coney Island Madness | Mermaids, Mookie, & the Hole Family
Is Jack White really Married? Do We Care?
Jack White Marries Model From Stripes' 'Blue Orchid' Video
The Shins @ Webster Hall, NYC | Pics
Brendan Benson is also playing Coney Island for Siren
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June 19, 2005
The Long Blondes @ Tribeca Grand Saturday | Free
The Long Blondes from the UK are playing a free show at Tribeca Grand in NYC on Saturday night June 25th. Free with rsvp to getrad@igetrvng.com.
NME has a Long Blondes video.
XFM has streaming audio.
Under Exposed has live photos.
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Pitchfork's Tens & Zeroes
Whatevs did the research and found 30 perfect tens and 9 zeroes at Pitchfork. (via OneLouder)
You might hate Pitchfork, but their ratings have real life effects...
"Josh Rosenfeld, co-owner of Seattle-based Barsuk Records, says one Texas record store initially refused to stock one of his releases, Travis Morrison's 2004 release Travistan," because it received a 0.0 review from Pitchfork."
(maybe that's why you hate them)
Jen says that Pitchfork also gave Monday night's Gothamist Movable Hype show featuring Clap Your Hands Say Yeah a 10. I would agree with that rating (and not just because they don't pay me to work there).
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Rogue Wave @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
I watched Rogue Wave play to a half-full Bowery Ballroom on Friday night June 17th, 2005. I heard they were good, but I was kind of bored. This review of their Mercury Lounge show matches my sentiments almost exactly (including leaving before they finished)
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Matisyahu Tour Dates, PreSale, Documentary, & a Remix
Matisyahu starts his Fall 2005 in NYC @ Webster Halll on September 8th (all tour dates below). You can register for the ticket presale @ Matisyahu's website where you'll also find a dub remix of "Warrior" by Bill Laswell.
I highly recommend this show after seeing Matisyahu @ Irving Plaza in April.
Watch a short documentary about Matisyahu
Check out photos of Matisyahu @ Bonnaroo and Matisyahu in the studio with P.O.D.
All Tour Dates...
Sat 07/09/05 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live
Sun 07/10/05 New York, NY Randalls Island
Mon 07/11/05 Wakefield, RI Ocean Mist
Tue 07/12/05 New Haven, CT Toad's Place
Wed 07/13/05 Virginia Beach, VA Jewish Mother
Thu 07/14/05 Masontown, WV Marvin's Mountaintop
appearing with Trey Anastasio
Thu 08/04/05 Boston, MA Bank Of America Pavilion
Sun 08/07/05 Cleveland, OH Tower City Amphitheater
Tue 08/09/05 Indianapolis, IN White River Park
Wed 08/10/05 Chicago, IL Northerly Island Amphitheater
Thu 08/11/05 Saint Louis, MO Fox Theatre
Sat 08/20/05 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
appearing with "moe.down"
Sun 09/04/05 Turin, NY Snow Ridge Ski Area
Fall 2005 Tour
Thu 09/08/05 New York, NY Webster Hall
Tue 09/20/05 Portland, OR Aladdin Theater
Wed 09/21/05 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
Thu 09/22/05 West Hollywood, CA House Of Blues
Sat 09/24/05 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
Sun 09/25/05 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
Mon 09/26/05 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
Tue 09/27/05 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
Wed 09/28/05 Memphis, TN Hi-Tone
Thu 09/29/05 Nashville, TN Exit / In
Sat 10/01/05 Bloomington, IN Bluebird Nightclub
Previously
Matisyahu @ Irving Plaza, NYC | Pics
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June 18, 2005
Star Wars | Grocery Store Wars Video
the jean genie pointed me to this video recreation of Star Wars featuring Obie Wan Cannoli.
Brought back memories of the Meatrix.
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Brooks featuring Antony on Vocals | MP3
"Back when Brooks — Andrew James Brooks — bedded down with Antony and cut his cut "A Little Bit of Time," the enthusiasm for such was probably limited to homo-masochists, bondage enthusiasts, and Nurse With Wound devotees, an array of fans who're likely one and the same. Yet, with the star of Saint Antony rising, having him on wax is like catching him on the wax, rising into the night sky. And, so, it'd be no surprise if even the venerable Magic & Accident empire — presided over by our hero Herbert — took Brooks back to the production line and restickered this here compact disc with a "featuring Antony of Antony & The Johnsons" proclamation stuck on front." -neumu
MP3 DOWNLOAD: A Little Bit of Time
Previously
Antony on the New CocoRosie Album | MP3
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So much for the VERY special guest
The tickets you purchased for Very Special Guests at
Pianos NYC on Wednesday, June 22 are refundable
due to a line-up change.
Unless you specifically elect to receive a refund in advance,
your tickets will be honored.
The new line-up is:
The Hong Kong
Aloke
PAGODA
Saints & Lovers
To obtain a refund, you must:
1) Notify us within 48 hours before the new event date, either by e-mail to
info@ticketweb.com, or by telephone at 1-866-777-8932.
2) Mail your tickets to:
TicketWeb Refunds
P.O. Box 77250
San Francisco, CA 94103
If you did not receive tickets via mail, you must send your sale confirmation number to refunds@ticketweb.com.
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June 17, 2005
Untold Story of Mondo Kim's Raid
"...All the other employees were released from there [sic] cells before me, i had a panic attack that was prompted by all this stress, not eating (jail is not really vegan friendly)..."
"...They have all our customers' files, and they could be doing something with that for all we know. Patriot Act stuff. You know, all the people who rent porno here and wanna run for office, stuff like that..."
"...One employee, speaking under conditions of anonymity, believes Sony-Columbia record executives were among the dozen or so police officers who executed the raid..."
"...And they left grease all over the floor from their pizza..."
"...We are serving the poor, young, very experimental artists nationwide—I should say the world wide..."
Untold Story of Mondo Kim's Raid
Previously: Mixtape Crackdown Sends a Mixed Message | Mondo Kim's
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Bonnaroo Downloads from LHB | M. Ward w/ Jenny Lewis
Largehearted Boy is compiling a list of live recordings available for download from Bonnarroo. I'm particularly interested in M. Ward's set featuring Jenny Lewis from Rilo Kiley on two songs (she also lent vocals to his latest album). They're all lossless FLAC format. If anyone finds the MP3s, let me know (sorry purists).
M. Ward is playing the NYC River to River Festival and the Newport Folk Festival this summer.
Watch M. Ward play for the BBC
M Ward @ Knitting Factory | Pics | Joanna Newsom Cover
Fred Armisen hearts Joanna Newsom | Does Bonnaroo
Rilo Kiley | Live MP3s & Stuff
Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley solo | MP3s
Autopsy Awaited in Bonnaroo Fan's Death
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Coney Island Madness | Mermaids, Mookie, & the Hole Family
Boing Boing: Bad Grammar & Spelling at Coney Island
Tale of Two Cities: Flirting with Disaster on Coney Island (Mookie Wilson vs. Siren Festival)
Gothamist: New Signs at Coney Island
At ConeyIsland.com...
The annual Mermaid Parade is on June 25th
The Saturday night film series
The Coney Island Sideshow
Burlesque at the Beach
Right here...
Updated 2005 Siren Festival Line-up
Liza Minelli & Michael Bolton | Free Shows in Coney Island
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Michael Jackson's Sugar Daddy award (& other stuff) For Sale
Item # 447: Jackson 5 "Sugar Daddy" Sales Award
Category: Michael Jackson, - Record Awards
Starting Bid: $600.00
Description: 1971. "Sugar Daddy" peaked at #10 on the Billboard singles chart on January 22, 1972 and spent eight weeks in the top forty.
This item and more can be yours at the It's Only Rock 'N Roll 'Rock, Pop, Bruce & The Beatles' online auction.
UPDATE: Triumph the Insult Dog meets Michael Jackson supporters
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Motley Crue & Meatloaf rejected by Live 8
"Major acts such as Meat Loaf, Motley Crue and Status Quo, who opened Live Aid at Wembley Stadium 20 years ago, are among those who have been rejected by Harvey Goldsmith, the promoter. He said: "We simply don't have room for them."
While acts such as Travis and Snow Patrol will play Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 6 June - the first day of the G8 summit at Gleneagles - the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and the Spice Girls are unlikely to appear."
Bands told 'Thanks, but no thanks' by Live 8
Quo: We're Desperate to Play Live 8
Johannesburg, Tokyo & Toronto Get Live 8 Concerts
50 Cent Off Philadelphia Live 8 Bill
Destiny's Child, Linkin Park added to Live 8 concert in Philadelphia
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Life of Agony @ Maxwell's, NJ | Pics by JP
Life of Agony played another sold out show at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ last night (June 16th, 2005). I would of loved to have been there, but I wasn't. JP was there though, and he sent me these photos.
I was at the show at CBGB two nights earlier.
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Lady Miss Kier @ Luke & Leroy, NYC | Pic
DJ LADY MISS KIER @ LUKE & LEROY
On Friday June 3rd I stopped by Luke & Leroy (home of Misshapes) to check out a DJ set by Lady Miss Kier (Dee-Lite). Once upon a time I saw Dee-Lite play at City Gardens in Trenton, NJ, and many years ago I used to see her out in NYC all the time (way more than I now see David Byrne). It's been a while. Anyway, I can't tell you if she was good DJ or not. I can't remember, but I think I was dancing (and I think it was her DJing at the time).
You can see her again this Thursday, June 23rd, 2005, @ Larry Tee's Distortion Disko "gay pride spectacular" party at Duvet (21st between 5th & 6th - NYC). We're going to dance. We're going to dance. And have some fun.
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June 16, 2005
Watch & Listen | M Ward, Keren Ann, Beck, Bloc Party...
Listen to Bloc Party live in Washington DC on NPR (literally playing live as I post this)
Watch or Listen to Keren Ann on KCRW (same lineup as the recent Southpaw show)
Watch or Listen to Martha Wainwright on KCRW
Watch or Listen to M. Ward on the BBC
Watch or Listen to Beck on the BBC
Watch & Listen | M.I.A, Gang of Four, Sleater Kinney...
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Fred Armisen hearts Joanna Newsom | Does Bonnaroo
USA TODAY: What bands are you going to check out while you're there?
Fred Armisen: Joanna Newsom. I'm blown away by her CD. I saw her once in New York. If the festival was just her, I would still go. I think she's one of the greatest ever. Her lyrics, they're incredible. And also to watch someone play the harp that well is, um, it makes you happy to be alive.
Tents, sneakers and Saddam: Fred Armisen talks Bonnaroo
Also...
Stereogum reports on Bonnaroo for VH1
Lots of great photos @ The Outer Edges
CNN: Bonnaroo pulls 80,000
Previously
Fred Armisen @ Pianos | Pics
Joanna Newsom News | Hal Willner, (Smog)
Joanna Newsom Pocket Remix | MP3
Joanna Newsom News | Stream| Download | Read
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Mixtape Crackdown Sends a Mixed Message | Mondo Kim's
"Late on the night of May 13, a hip-hop promoter named Justo Faison died in a car crash in Virginia. And last week, on June 8, the East Village record and video shop Mondo Kim's was raided by the New York Police Department. What do these two stories have in common? Here's a hint: it's cheap, popular and illegal."
Mixtape Crackdown Sends a Mixed Message
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Nancy Reagan Bruised
You think I'm kidding? I read it on the front page.
She was bruised during vacation and then resumed her vacation. Thank god she's ok. In related news, the bruise I got on my arm at the LOA show is healing nicely and action needed to end atrocities in Sudan.
Also...
Hobbyists meet at Holiday Inn for Vermont State Stamp Show
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Annie to play club Scenic opening in NYC | Tix
Annie is playing the opening night of the new club Scenic in NYC on June 29th. Tickets are on sale.
"Scenic, a new bar, club and live music venue will open in June at 25 Ave B (former home of Guernica and the famed Save the Robots). Founded by a team of seasoned New York club professionals including former Knitting Factory (NYC and L.A.) and Wetlands Managers. The 2 level space will feature a locals eating and drinking establishment, presenting top DJ talent on the upper level (150 cap). The lower level (150 cap) will feature the best multi-genre live musical entertainment NYC has to offer along with late night DJ performances."
"Both levels will be outfitted with a new state of the art sound system designed and installed by world renowned boutique audio manufacturer Production Services of Wales UK.
It is our mission to provide a comfortable environment, which combinesthe best elements of all types of live music, DJ culture and performance along with a locals friendly bar that will accommodate all."
Previously
The Voice Reviews Annie Anniemal
Anniemix - Annie Touring | NYC, Chicago, California
Annie @ Tribeca Grand, NYC | Pics
Save the Robots --> Guernica --> Live Music
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Bloc Party was hot, Webster hall was not, NYC | Pics
Despite all the Webster Hall controversy (mostly the temperature) yesterday, Wednesday (June 15th, 2005) night's show reconfirmed why I love Bloc Party so much. I left Webster Hall drenched in sweat, but NOT from the temperature inside the club; From dancing. I was very comfortable in the club (note: the cold front that came to NYC on Wednesday obviously helped).
They only have one full length album, yet I feel like I watched a band playing all their hits. Every song is as exciting as the next. I've been listening to "Silent Alarm" for almost seven months, and I still love it. This was the sixth time I saw them live (I'm trying to break Cobra Snake's record), and I'd probably rank it as the second best. Roxy ruled.
Highlights from the show in list format:
* Kele (singer) made a point to tell the crowd they were better than the night before (again)
* From where I was standing, the crowd was good
* They said they'd be back in September (Roseland? Hammerstein?)
* They kicked major ass
* They played TWO encores (4 songs, then 2 songs). Half the crowd was gone for the second one.
* They played two new songs. They were good.
* Kele & the Matt (drummer) both stage dove.
* Fireworks or something went off over the drums during the encore
* Kele dedicated a song to a singer of another band in attendance who helped them get started (hint: Franz Ferdinand...as also seen at Spoon in the same venue)
Coolfer liked the show too.
PrefixBlog has a review and videos.
One Louder for more review and pics.
Previously
Mike Neuman's Bloc Party Review | Dear Webster Hall
Bloc Party @ The Bowery, Green Day @ Pianos
Bloc Party @ Tribeca Grand Hotel - pics
Bloc Party @ Knitting Factory - pics
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New York to sign bill allowing ticket scalping
"ALBANY, N.Y. -- A revised bill legalizing limited ticket scalping for venues with 6,000 seats or more will be signed into law by Gov. George Pataki, the governor's office said Wednesday.
An earlier version of the bill passed by the state Legislature this month would have allowed scalpers to sell tickets without price restrictions. Supporters said that would lead to lower prices as sellers competed for business and more tickets became available."
Newsday: Gov. Pataki to sign bill allowing ticket scalping
NY Times: Deal Lets Ticket Scalpers Take More Off the Top at Large Events
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Nublu 3rd Anniversary Party w/ Brazilian Girls
"Nublu isn't just the name of the bar--it's also the name of owner Ilhan Ersahin's record label. You'll often find him jamming here with his bands Wax Poetic and Lovetrio. Many of the DJs are also his friends, so there's an informal vibe that, coupled with the smooth electronic and world music, oozes mellowness." - Citysearch
Brazilian Girls got their start at Nublu. You'll know them as the band that made one of Coolfer's favorite albums of the year, who headlined Irving Plaza on June 1st, and who are playing Summerstage on July 17th. Nick Harcourt from KCRW called them "one of the most exciting discoveries of the year."
Naturally, Brazilian Girls want to help the people that got them started celebrate their third anniversary:
Mon June 20th: butch morris conducts the nublu orchestra
Tue June 21st: brazilian girls with kudu
Wed June 22nd: wax poetic with elodie o
Thu June 23rd: mauro refosco's forro in the dark with bato's gypsy boogie
Fri June 24th: love trio in dub feat. u-roy
Sat June 25th: our theory feat. erik truffaz with i led three lives
Sun June 26th: real live show feat. bato with idub
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June 15, 2005
Mike Neuman's Bloc Party Review | Dear Webster Hall
Before you read Manhattan carnivore Mike Neuman's disgruntled review of last night's Bloc Party show at Webster Hall (June 14th, 2005), keep in mind that some people do like the venue (see comments).
Photo courtesy of hseikaly who said, "imagine hot, humid, stagnant air over a large mass of people and you can't move. it was lovely."
Dear Webster Hall,
You suck. Please stop hosting shows of good bands, because you are going to ruin their live-show reputation. Last night at Webster Hall was the last straw.
I am never going there again! I walked in about 25 minutes before Bloc Party came on. And about 20 minutes before Bloc Party went on... I was drenched. It is so fucking hot inside of Webster Hall, that it made Coachella 2004 look like... some much colder... concert.
Bloc Party finally came on... and you couldn't hear anything except for drums. All I heard was drums for the first 3 songs. Webster Hall is known for it's terrible sound, but this was simply incredible. How was it that no wise-ass audience members were screaming at the sound guys and guitar techs? Oh I know why... because I think only 25% of the audience knew who the fucking band was!
Now this I can't blame on Webster Hall. The crowd was fucking terrible last night. Terrible. There was no dancing, no movement at all. The band obviously knew it, and were making comments about it throughout the show. Now I LOVE to judge people I don't know, but I usually don't do it on a public forum. Usually I just save it for my friends. But most of the kids at last night's show look like they would've been much more comfortable at a Hoobastank concert. "But why do you care what the audience is like?" Because the audience sucks, and then it affects the band, and the band doesn't play as well. It always happen. If the crowd sucks, the band is going to suck.
Ok, ok. Bloc Party certainly did not suck last night. They certainly played well, and it truly wasn't their fault that I didn't enjoy the show. It was the venue and crowd that sucked. I'm sure if last night's exact show was transported to say... Bowery Ballroom, with a different crowd, then it would've been a lot better.
Also, mark my words. One day that floor of Webster Hall is going to fucking collapse and kill a lot of people. It was like standing on a trampoline last night. That Israeli wedding-hall floor collapse video from a few years ago kept replaying in my mind during the show.
So, Webster Hall, stick with doing what you're good at. Hosting "Wet Willie" contests.
Sincerely,
Mike Neuman
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Editor's Note: Despite his letter, Mike Neuman will be attending Bloc Party at Webster Hall AGAIN tonight.
Twilight Garden says Bloc Party ruled, but Webster Hall was hell
Previously
Gawker said the show full of retarded NYU kids
I was at Life of Agony while Mike was at Bloc Party (I win)
Mike told me that he saw the Cobra Snake there
Mike's right. Webster Hall might not be sturdy
Have Bloc Party jumped the shark?
Bloc Party's 2nd night @ Bowery was way better than the first
There's no place like Bloc Party @ Roxy
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Megapussi & Ta Det Lugnt
From Central Village...
"First, one week following Bridget Jones Diarrhea are playing a set with DJ Sammy Jo for $15, another unknown band called Megapussi will be playing with them as well. Same cost, same day of the week. Jay Goodtimes hinted at how this could become a residency, so it's a safe bet that this is the same band. I'm assuming that this will be the Scissor Sisters. Buy tickets here."
Central Village also has info. on a Dungen show at Mercury Lounge the same day as Siren Festival.
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Everyone's talking about Cassettes
Boing Boing: Cassette DJ
NY Times: A Cassette Deck for your PC (via LHB)
Village Voice: Cassette Snob Makes First iPod Mix
NPR: The Mix Tape: Art and Artifact
Gizmodo: Cassette Tape iPod Case
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Bloc Party, Coldplay, Spoon
Gothamist Interviewed Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (who I'm listening to in my headphones as I write this)
Gakwer says the Bloc Party show at Webster Hall last night was full of "retarded NYU kids." (I sold my tickets to go to LOA)
Gakwer notes that the NYTimes made it OK for journalists to hate Coldplay. (They'll never beat U2 now)
Rolling Stone has a video for Spoon's "I turn my camera on." (via Chromewaves via Catbirdseat) (good song, stream the whole album)
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Life of Agony @ CBGB, NYC | Pics
The first time I saw Life of Agony (LOA), they were opening for Type O Negative at (the now closed) Lamour in Brooklyn approximately 13 years ago. Type O Negative weren't "goth" yet. Life of Agony only had a demo out (and I guess Sal was drumming for both bands).
They still have as much, if not more, energy as they did over a decade ago. They're aging better than me. Long story short, seeing LOA play (the soon to close) CBGB last night (June 14th, 2005) was awesome - guaranteed to make my list of top ten shows this year.
(It would of been more exciting had it not been the sixth time I saw them since they reunited in 2003 - Irving, Irving, Birch Hill, Birch Hill, Birch Hill, Starland Ballroom).
The show coincided with the release of, Broken Valley (stream it), their new album on Epic Records. It was also bassist Alan Roberts' wedding anniversary.
Johnny Kelly of Type O Negative & Danzig (and Sal's former drum tech) was at the show AND worked as Sal's drum tech. (must humble guy ever). Regulars like the girl from FUSE TV, Keith's uncle, Sal's wife, other relatives, and Rob Mastrianni from Next Tribe (Keith's solo guitarist) were also in attendance.
Previously
Life of Agony, new album streams, & stuff
Project Save CBGB & OMFUG
Danzig/Misfits w/ Johnny Kelly @ Spirit, NYC | Pics
Life of Agony Headline Tour Dates & Video
Mudvayne (not LOA) @ Roseland, NYC | Pics
Life of Agony sign with Epic Records
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Newport Folk Fest 2005 | Pixies Acoustic
The Newport Folk Fest in Newport, Rhode Island is happening August 6th & 7th, 2005.
Lineup:
Pixies Acoustic
Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Bright Eyes
M Ward
Richard Thompson
Patty Griffin
Ray Lamontagne
Jim James
Emmylou Harris
and more
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Hudson River Rocks 2005 Schedule
July 7: Dan Dyer & World Leader Pretend
July 21: The Donnas & Morningwood
August 4: "Celebration of Louisiana Music" - Big Sam's Funky Nation, Los Hombres Calientes, & Michael Murphy's Make it Funky
These are free events @ Hudson River Park in NYC.
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June 14, 2005
Nellie McKay, Lisa Loeb, & Fancy Fannypack | Upcoming Benefit Shows
* Nellie "Queen of Benefits" McKay has two benefit shows coming up.
1. The first one (which was yesterday, so I guess it's not coming up) costs between $300 & $20,000 (not bad) a ticket, includes performances by the cast of Hurlyburly & Avenue Q, some dancing, and singing by John Cullum.
2. The second one is tomorrow (June 15th). It's at the CUNY Graduate Center and only costs $15.
More Info at Nellie's site
* Lisa Loeb. I was just talking about her. What are the chances? Tomorrow (June 15th) Lisa is performing at B.B. Kings between 6-8:30 PM to benefit Safe Space. This one will only set you back $150. (Or you can see her two days later.)
* "Jason Loewenstein (of Sebadoh), Northern State, Supagroup, and DJs Eugene Hutz (of Gogol Bordello), Fancy (of Fannypack), and Tommie Sunshine to perform at Village Voice Union Strike Fund Benefit!"
* Regina Spektor is playing a benefit show too.
* And so are Antigone Rising.
* And the Roots, De La Soul & MF Doom
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Ebay to ban Live 8 Ticket Sales, not Conan O'Brien Indie Rocker Pins
Online auction site eBay will remove sales of Live 8 tickets, after Bob Geldof called it a disgrace.
No plans on removing any white acts from Live 8 though. In fact, more added.
The Apiary says Conan O'Brien Indie Rocker Pins make anyone look totally cool.
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Luna Lounge's Efficient Destruction
from Gawker...
"Lower East Side favorite Luna Lounge closed its doors on Saturday night and, by Sunday morning, the music venue was but a hungover memory. A quick stop by yesterday evening reveals that they're not wasting any time tearing the place down -- good thing, too, 'cause Ludlow Street needs those fabulous new condos, like, stat."
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The Death of the Killers? Bloc Party Next? | Bjork
Pauline Millard from The Simon writes...
"Any music fan worth their salt can remember June 2004 when The Killers' album, Hot Fuss, was all the rage, at least it was south of 14th Street. Even a year later I can still put it on and just let it rip, no skipping songs or turning it off after the fifth track. I remember going to their show at the Bowery Ballroom on August 16th..."
"...That's why I get mad when I hear The Killers' played at yuppie watering holes with names like, "The Mad River Grille" and on Top 40 radio stations like Z-100, which manages to ruin every great song."
"...Naturally someone is going to pipe up and tell me not to be such a whiner, that the point of music, and what these artists hope to achieve, is to reach the masses..."
"...I shrugged, changed into my flat shoes and headed home, where I turned on my Bloc Party CD. Surely it was safe to listen to them, at least for another year."
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Speaking of the Killers, I'm sure you already heard about the secret show (the one I thought was happening back when)
I wish Bjork would play some secret shows. Maybe to promote her new soundtrack.
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the Who | Played Gotham Hall | will play Live 8
They DIDN'T lied. Last night's show by the Who at Gotham Hall was not their only U.S. 2005 date.
Veteran rockers will join U2, Coldplay and Pink Floyd in London
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July 4th: Joan Jett in Jersey, Malkmus-Tengo in NYC
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are playing a free concert in Pennsauken, NJ with Blue Oyster Cult on July 4th, 2005.
Alternatively, Stephen Malkmus, Yo La Tengo, and Laura Cantrell are playing in Battery Park (NYC).
Joan Jett is also playing in Central Park for that Nike running thing.
Stephen Malkmus just played a sold out show at Irving Plaza.
Yo La Tengo is going to play a live score for a movie in MA (like they did at Lincoln Center)
Laura Cantrell has a new album coming out
Blue Oyster Cult still exists!
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Life of Agony, new album streams, & stuff
Quick LOA history lesson: Life of Agony (from Brooklyn) made some of the best hardcore/rock/heavy albums ever (in my opinion of course). Their singer Keith Caputo has an awesome voice. They broke up, did separate things including a solo career by Keith, and then reunited for two shows at Irving Plaza in 2003. June 2005: They're playing three special small shows in this area (CBGB tonight!) to celebrate the release of their new album (their first new material in a zillion years). Their new album has a major label K*Rocky (NY rock radio station) nu-metal overproduced sort of sound now which sux, but I can't help but still be happy to have LOA again.
Vampire Magazine says...
"It takes some time to fully grasp the beauty of "Broken Valley", but once you have grasped it, this gem keeps on growing and growing. "Broken Valley" is hard on its way to become my second favourite Life of Agony record, with, naturally, "River Runs Red" on number one."
Stream the new Life of Agony album (Broken Valley) at AOL Music where you can also stream albums by:
* Foo Fighters
* Funeral for a Friend
* Indigo Girls
* Kraftwerk (pitchfork review)
* David Meade
* Lizz Wright (if you like her, she's playing free in NYC tonight)
* Fat Joe
* Batman Begins Soundtrack
...and more
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Alanis albums pulled in Canada over Starbucks deal | Listen
Alanis Morissette plays Radio City Music Hall Wednesday night. Someone told me she may have performed a secret show in a Starbucks somewhere in the city last night. Did she?
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"Reuters - Canadian music retailer HMV Canada on Monday pulled all of Alanis Morissette's albums from its shelves in protest at her exclusive agreement to sell an acoustic version of her 1995 hit album "Jagged Little Pill" in North American Starbuck stores for six weeks."
Alanis albums pulled in Canada over Starbucks deal
Preview the new album @ Myspace
And...
Someone help Gordon
Alanis gives "Ironic" a gay-friendly makeover
Review: Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill (acoustic)
Rolling Stone: Alanis Lets Fans Pick
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Kaiser Chiefs Invade the Subway
Have you seen these MSN music signs on the subway? This one is Kaiser Chiefs. I've also seen Brazilian Girls.
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Bridget Jones' Diarrhea
God I hate that name... Central Village pointed me to this Loose Record post by Good Times Roll:
"Wait, there was a point here… Oh yes, the point is, there is a special secret band (a la The Ligers) playing the Mercury Lounge this July. They are doing a residency, but only one show is currently up on their web calendar, (this was my understanding, but don't sleep on these tickets, because I could be wrong). Anyway, I'm not going to 'cut' to the chase, but the hint is they are Gay, Danceable and Super Fun. They can play venues 10 times the size of the Mercury Lounge. If you can't figure it out from there then you need a shot in your nonexistent nuts. I can lead you to whiskey, but you have to drink it. They are playing under the moniker Bridgette Jones' Diarrhea. Tickets are available on Ticketweb, but hustle up because they will sell out soon. This is a perfect reason to break a summer sweat."
ALREADY SOLD OUT, but as Central Village suggests, try the box office.
(and note: all links above added by me, and I actually do not know who the secret band is...THOUGH I HOPE I'M RIGHT)
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Memorial Day Concert in Green-Wood Cemetery | Pics
The Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY is secretly one of New York City's greatest parks. Famous residents of Greenwood include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Leonard Bernstein, and the inventor of the sewing machine. They held a concert by the Goldman Memorial Band on Memorial Day 2005.
Sometimes I like to bring my dog there.
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Psycho White Kid Rapping | Video
Catherine's Pita pointed me to this awesome video of 'Psycho White Kid Rapping.' (not safe LANGUAGE for work)
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June 13, 2005
Michael Jackson is Guilty Innocent
"Michael Jackson found innocent on all 10 counts in his child molestation trial. Details soon."
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This Week's NYC Shows
Lots of free summer shows this week, Bloc Party is here, the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival is this weekend, and lots more stuff in my weekly Gothamist post.
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Thunderbirds Are Now! Tour Diary
"We soon hopped in the van and navigated our way through the congested streets of Brooklyn, over the Williamsburg Bridge, and eventually into the posh Manhattan quarters that house New York's famous Knitting Factory, where we were to perform on the smallest of the venue's three floors, the Old Office. We had a photo shoot scheduled with Sup Magazine, so we met up with the photographer for a whirlwind of a session. Photographer Jesse was either totally obliterated when he showed up, or just naturally clumsy and boisterous, but he was dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, so we were totally down with him from the start."
Pitchfork: Thunderbirds Are Now!: The Tour Diary (Part I)
And...
Thunderbirds are Now! live Reviews
Mastodon & Thunderbirds are Now! | Thursday night Pics
PopMatters: Magneta Lane vs. Thunderbirds Are Now!
Thunderbirds are Now! Rock, Tour & Play Knitting Factory
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Watch & Listen | M.I.A, Gang of Four, Sleater Kinney...
Listen to Gang of Four perform live for KEXP.
Listen to Sleater Kinney perform live for KEXP.
Listen to the Raveonettes perform live for KEXP.
Listen to Thievery Corporation perform live for KEXP.
Listen to M.I.A. perform live for KEXP.
Listen to M.I.A. perform live on Morning Becomes Eclectic
Keren Ann will peform on Morning Becomes Eclectic on June 15th.
Listen to a Magnetic Fields concert from Carnegie Hall. (Central Village was there)
Bloc Party's June 16th concert will also be streamed on NPR.
Watch the new Ladytron video.
Stream new albums by The Tears, The Magic Numbers, Nine Black Alps, & Sons & Daughters.
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John Waters Signing @ Virgin Megastore Tomorrow
John Waters will be at the Union Square Virgin Megastore in NYC signing copies of A Dirty Shame (DVD) on Tuesday June 14th @ 6:30 PM. (expect to buy the DVD if you want to meet him).
and in related news from Gawker Stalker...
"tuesday (6/7) i was at metro pictures and overheard someone laughing at the mike kelly collages. i turn to see that it is john waters. he approached the front desk most likely to inquire about purchasing one of the perverse pieces. he was carrying a rainbow striped bag."
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Lisa Loeb w/ Comedian Sara Schaefer Friday
Thanks to The Apiary for passing this one on...
"This summer, we will be doing two special "taping" shows in June and July - we have awesome guests. On June 17, we welcome Chris Genoa & Lisa Loeb (yes, really!), and on July 15, we welcome Ed Helms, so please come check it out and support!"
Check Sara Schaefer's web presence for more details on her obsession with Lisa Loeb.
Also...
The Apiary: Sara Schaefer is Obsessed with Whom?
Gothamist: Sara Schaefer (is Obsessed With You)
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Roger Waters & Pink Floyd Reunite | Live 8
"LONDON -- Pink Floyd's classic lineup will play at July's London Live 8 concert, band members' first performance together in more than 20 years, event organizers said Sunday.
Guitarist David Gilmour, drummer Nick Mason, bassist Roger Waters and keyboard player Richard Wright have not performed on stage together since Waters split after a band spat in the 1980s."
Pink Floyd reunites for Live 8
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Party Crasher Alert | The Who playing Gotham Hall Tonight
"Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope, an innovative national goodwill program, is making June 13th a true Day of Hope in New York City as it holds its fourth annual celebrity gala to benefit children and families."
"The program will also recognize the ongoing charitable efforts of sports legends Magic Johnson, Joe Torre, Boomer Esiason, and Arnold Palmer, and music superstar Jon Bon Jovi. Legendary rock band The Who, featuring Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, will make their only U.S. appearance for 2005 to raise money for the roster of charities benefited by Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope.
The sold-out event will take place at Gotham Hall in New York City. TV stars Regis and Joy Philbin will once again host the annual gala fundraiser, which will feature a star-studded roster of celebrities from the worlds of sports, entertainment and politics."
Also found this...
"This live concert is limited to 450 guests and will also be web simulcast at www.Samsung.com for fans and friends of Four Seasons Of Hope to enjoy around the globe. To view the video from last years dinner please visit our web site at www.FourSeasonsOfHope.com.
In March, The Flaming Lips played Gotham Hall for Mazda.
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June 12, 2005
Regina Spektor playing Benefit @ Tonic
In case you missed her recent show at Radio City Music Hall, or her amazing show at Bowery Ballroom before that (my camera was broken, and I never finished writing my review. It was really, really good), or even if you were at those shows (no clue why I'm wording it like this), you can see Regina Spektor at Tonic on July 27th. It's a benefit show for PAX. What's PAX? I have no clue, but it's a small venue like she used to play before she became a major label big shot. She deserves it of course. Go if you can afford it.
Tickets are $25 and on sale.
Download Regina Spektor's "Us"
Buy her CD @ Insound
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Highlights from the Cobra Snake w/ Har Mar Superstar
The Cobra Snake obviously hangs out with Har Mar Superstar and Bloc Party a lot.
Har Mar Superstar on line to see Star Wars
Bloc Party at a Virgin Mobile event
Har Mar Superstar backstage @ Bloc Party's Kimmel appearance
Courtney Love @ an M.I.A. show
Har Mar Superstar playing Las Vegas
Previously
Har Mar Superstar Touring and More
Har Mar Superstar CMJ pics | AOL Interview
M.I.A. (no Diplo) @ S.O.B.'s, NYC | Pics
Last Nights Party vs The Cobra Snake
DFA 1979 covers VICE labelmate Bloc Party | Listen
Bloc Party is the Best Motherf*ckin Band in the World
Bloc Party @ The Bowery, Green Day @ Pianos
Bloc Party @ Tribeca Grand Hotel - pics
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Youth Group in NYC This Week
Thanks Sweet Blasphemy for reminding me of the Youth Group shows happening this week.
The Delancey one already happened. The Bar 13 one starts in an hour (11:30 - Sunday night). Wednesday June 15th is Mercury Lounge.
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Download an entire M.O.D. album for Free
"I would like to thank the Nuclear Ass Staff for their tireless efforts and unwavering support in the Non Promotion of M.O.D's latest record "The Rebel You Love To Hate" I would further like to state they did such a wonderful job in their non promotion that I have decided to give away the record for free in recognition of a job not done."
Enjoy,
Billy Milano and MOD
M.O.D. plays Knitting Factory in NYC on June 28th. More tour dates at their site.
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An Audio Guide to Emo | MP3s
"If someone has sent you the link to this page, then it's most likely because you are one of the many netizens who doesn't know what emo is and more importantly, thinks they do. The emo people are one of the most discriminated against online, causing us to retreat to our live journals and myspace in fear."
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Autopsy Awaited in Bonnaroo Fan's Death
"MANCHESTER, Tenn. -- Authorities are still awaiting the autopsy results of a man who died at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, but witnesses said he seemed to suffer from a medical disorder called sleep apnea."
Autopsy Awaited in Bonnaroo Fan's Death
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Keren Ann @ Southpaw (6/2005), Brooklyn, NY | Pics
Keren Ann played another excellent show at Southpaw in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday June 9th, 2005. This time it was just her, her guitar, a guitarist, and her keyboardist. If you haven't heard her yet, stream a few songs off her latest album.
Today (June 12th) she's at Bonnaroo. Check her site for more tour dates including an appearance on Morning Becomes Eclectic June 15th, Bowery Ballroom on July 20th, and CBS Saturday Early show on July 23rd. The show she was supposed to play with Gomez at Webster Hall (which was originally going to be at Beacon Theatre) was cancelled (good. wrong venue for her. especially as an opener).
Dayna Kurtz is opening the Bowery show. Dayna has been opening for and performing with Tarantula, as well as opening for Antony & The Johnsons on some recent tour dates. Listen to Dayna @ NPR.
Previously
Keren Ann & Nouvelle Vague | The French are Coming
Keren Ann @ Joe's Pub | Nolita Record Release | Pics
Keren Ann Live Downloads | Upcoming Shows
Keren Ann @ Tonic, NYC | Pics
Keren Ann @ Southpaw | Pics
Keren Ann | Not Going Anywhere | Nolita
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June 11, 2005
Liz Phair Acoustic Tour | 2 Shows @ Joe's Pub
"Indie-rocker-turned-pop-rocker Liz Phair will road-test some new songs during a series of acoustic club dates set for July and August. According to an announcement on her official website, Phair's setlists for the nine-city tour will also feature material from her first four albums. She's expected to release a new album in September." -liveDaily
She's at Joe's Pub in NYC on August 1st and 2nd. Tickets are on sale. (via One Louder)
A few other dates in other cities are on sale at Ticketmaster.
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Be in a Music Documentary (in NYC)
"We're shooting a music documentary on Thursday, June 16th & we're
looking for individuals & groups who are passionate about music.
We're looking for people from all walks of life: from DJs & musicians
to the average person on the street."
"Whether you're outrageous, average, nerdy, hip, punk, whatever -- as
long you can talk about music you love on camera -- we want you!
The location will be in NYC & there will be a small fee paid for about
2 hours of your time."
For more info, e-mail: sugartown AT gmail DOT com
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Antony on the New CocoRosie Album | MP3
ANTONY ON STAGE WITH COCOROSIE @ BOWERY BALLROOM
CocoRosie's new album comes out on September 13th, 2005. It's called Noah's Ark, and Antony sings on the song "Beautiful Boyz." (The track was also on a promo CD that came out in 2004). If you were at an Antony / CocoRosie show earlier this year, you saw it performed live.
Download the beauuuutiful song at Black Balloon
And don't forget to get your tickets to see Antony @ Town Hall in July.
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June 10, 2005
Are Morningwood the VERY Special Guests?
Saints & Lovers are opening the Aloke/Pagoda show advertising VERY SPECIAL guests. A peak at at their tour dates reveals:
"06.22.05 Pianos, NYC | With Morningwood and very special guests | Click here for advance tickets"
Morningwood isn't on the bill. You do the math.
I love Morningwood, but for $10 (+ charges) more than the other Aloke/Pagoda shows, I was thinking it might be Oasis (playing MSG the same night).
Speaking of secret lineups, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah ARE the previously unannounced band at the Gothamist show.
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Kim's Video Raided, Employees Arrested
"After reports of a raid, it turns out that employees at the Mondo Kim's on St. Mark's was were arrested for making illegal CDs and DVDs in a back room."
THAT REALLY SUX
Gothamist: St. Mark's Kim's Raided
Gawker: Kim’s Video Invaded By The 5-0
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Sufjan Stevens adds 3rd Night @ Bowery Ballroom
Sufjan Stevens is now playing Bowery Ballroom in NYC on August 19th, 20th, AND 21st. Tickets are not on sale for the third date yet, but the first two are still on sale.
1. His new Illinois album is not even out until July 5th. (although the record label is sending out orders anyway. see comments)
2. See what the OC can do.
3. Thank you Sufjan for not playing Webster Hall!
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NPR: Spinning Brand Synergy in Music Videos
"In the 1980s, music videos could propel a song to the top of the charts. But today's new bands often stand a better chance of getting exposure on The OC than on MTV. And fans seem not to be missing what once seemed destined to be a staple of television.
In recent years, record labels have been reluctant to finance a high-budget video -- unless a deal can be worked out. The process, called co-branding, is not product placement. Co-branding happens when a product and a star become inseparable."
Listen To & Read the whole story @ NPR
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DFA 1979 covers VICE labelmate Bloc Party | Listen
Death From Above 1979 posted an exclusive cover of Bloc Party's "Luno" on their MySpace page.
DFA 1979 and Bloc Party are both on VICE Records. (thx Joey for the tip)
Bloc Party is playing Webster Hall in NYC June 14th and 15th (Tuesday and Wednesday).
Live Review: Bloc Party in San Francisco
Death From Above 1979 To Release Three Versions Of Next Album
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Missy Elliot & Matt Damon @ M.I.A. | Diplo Definitely Done
More M.I.A. show celebrity sightings have surfaced. According to Manic Mess, Aziz Ansari and David Byrne weren't the only celebs in the house @ S.O.B.'s. Matt Damon was also keepin' it real.
Travis from bigstereo at the Boston show (and took pics). He was lucky enough to speak to M.I.A. outside. She told him that Missy Elliot was at one of the NYC shows, and that "Diplo isn’t with the show anymore." (I wonder if he'll be removed from the Summerstage bill)
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'Rock School' Movie Pulled from Release
""Rock School", the documentary about the real-life "School Of Rock", has closed after just one weekend on a handful of screens. Sources told Launch Radio Networks that after a very light box office, Newmarket Films opted to cancel the remaining nationwide openings with no word about whether they'll be rescheduled."
"Rock School" Pulled from Release
Also...
The New York Premiere of "Rock School" (@ CBGB)
Repetitive but fun: That's 'Rock School'
'Rock School' Kids Tell Off Their Teacher
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Protect your iPod from Pickpockets & Sorcerers
We all know by now that iPod theft is a major problem (in NYC at least). It was widely reported that iPod theft on the subway is on the rise (as in more than before iPods existed). The NYPD published a pamphlet to help protect us.
For the common sense-impaired:
* STAY ALERT
* KEEP YOUR iPOD OUT OF SIGHT
* DON'T STAY BY TRAIN DOORS WHEN USING ELECTRONIC DEVICES
* BE ALERT FOR PICKPOCKETS WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC
* CHANGE THE EARPIECE COLOR WHEN RIDING IN PUBLIC
Thanks to Emdashes for the info (via Boing Boing)
And for those traveling with their iPods through Middle Earth (no subways there - just big swords), you'll need THIS.
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Art Brut | Bang Bang Rock and Roll
Bang Bang Rock and Roll by Art Brut will be released in the U.S.A. on June 21st, 2005.
THEY LIKE IT
Pitchfork's Best New Music: an 8.9
Stylus: A-
Tiny Mix Tapes: 4.5 / 5.0
Fluxblog posted an MP3 for download
Buy Bang Bang Rock and Roll @ insound
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Upcoming NYC Free In-Store Performances
@ Sound Fix in Williamsburg:
Sat June 11th, 4PM - Benzos
Sun June 12th, 4PM - Head of Femur
Head of Femur is also playing with Architecture in Helsinki Sunday @ Knitting Factory and Monday @ Northsix.
@ Other Music in Manhattan:
Mon June 13th, 8PM - Four Tet (info @ One Louder)
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Common (the rapper) says Go Vegetarian
Common, Russell Simmons, Pharrell, The Pharcyde, Missy Elliot, The Roots, Ziggy Marley, Dick Gregory, Persia White, and other artists say to go Vegetarian.
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The Arcade Fire is so CMJ 2004
Pitchfork reported today that the Arcade Fire will play CMJ 2005 in NYC on September 14th. Their CMJ 2004 show at Mercury Lounge was the performance that (supposedly) got everyone talking - confirmation that their 9.7 was in fact deserved. (Was it?)
The Pitchfork story also mentions a bunch of stuff about singles and videos and reissues and stuff (though unfortunately no mention of a Siren Festival performance).
Daily Refill posted the new Arcade Fire song for download.
Coldplay called The Arcade Fire their favorite new band. (thx DrJimmy)
Nouvelle Vague is also confirmed for CMJ 2005.
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June 9, 2005
Lady Sovereign playing NYC
"Straight outta the British Garage scene with the likes of Dizzee Rascal and hanging out with Mike Skinner of the streets, Lady Sovereign comes to NYC for the first time at the Knitting Factory. A talented MC in her own right, this chick is coming ready to talk shit about you to your face, call herself a "white midget", and then challenge you to say otherwise."
Her first NYC Appearance: July 13th, 2005 @ Knitting Factory. TIX ARE ON SALE
(and this will sell out just like M.I.A. did when she played Knitting Factory)
Lady Sovreign appears on the VICE Records' Grime compilation Run the Road. Listen to it.
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CMJ Brooklyn Battle of the Bands Recap
On Sunday (June 5th, 2005) I went to the CMJ Battle of the Bands at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, but only stayed for the first two competing bands. Luckily my onsite correspondent had an update waiting for me when I returned home later that evening (that I took 5 days to post)...
"Somehow I stuck it out till the end... the winner was Jessie Diamond and the Thousand, with Faith and Paul Brill as runner-ups. Jessie was the tall blonde in the halter top and short shorts who was enthusiastically dancing to all the other sets. No doubt earned some points with the judges for that, at least the Vice dude. She could sing pretty great, though, too. But the whistler was a total letdown. We thought he'd do like, bird calls and country fair shit, but instead he just whistled along to karaoke tracks of "Sir Duke" and "Summertime" - he even stopped whistling and just SANG for a bit of Summertime!"
The New York Sun has more coverage of this event.
And according to Gawker, Jennifer Connelly (who lives in the neighborhood) was there.
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DJ Cosmo Baker Free Monthly Mix | MP3
DJ Cosmo Baker of The Rub (and much much more) started posting a free monthly MP3 mix for download.
"This month's mix is "LOVE BREAK" and is a selection of some of my favorite slow and groovy throwback R&B and soul joints. To me this is the perfect music to be cruising in your drop on a sunny day, or to be laying back next to the one you love and just "keeping cool"... so now you're catching my drift."
MP3s (just click the links)
Love Break Part 1
Love Break Part 2
Cosmo is DJing @ Plan B on 10th St. in Manhattan tonight (June 9th). Check his site for all dates.
Full Track List below...
TITLE: DJ COSMO BAKER "LOVE BREAK."
LOVE BREAK PT. 1 TRACK LIST
01: Love Break Introduction
02: Samuel Jonathan Johnston "My Music"
03: Tom Brock "There's Nothing In This World That Can Stop Me From Loving You"
04: The Dramatics "In The Rain"
05: William Bell "I Forgot To Be Your Lover"
06: William Bell & Mavis Staples "Strung Out"
07: Nina Simone "Baltimore"
08: Gwen McCrae "Let's Straighten It Out"
09: L.T.D. "Love Song"
10: The Isley Brothers "Hello It's Me"
11: The Meters "Wichita Lineman"
12: Eddie Kendricks "If You Let Me"
13: Al Green "Light My Fire"
14: Heatwave "Stay Of A Story"
LOVE BREAK PT. 2 TRACK LIST
15: Curtis Mayfield "The Makings Of You"
16: Marvin Gaye "Come Live With Me Angel"
17: Gene Chandler "Tomorrow I may Not Feel The Same"
18: The Dells "Does Anybody Even Know I'm Here"
19: Ethel Beatty "It's Your Love"
18: Aretha Franklin "With Everything I Feel In Me"
19: Joe Simon "Before The Night Is Over"
18: David Ruffin "Common Man"
19: Z.Z. Hill "That Ain't The Way You Make Love"
20: The Jackson 5 "We Got A Good Thing Going"
21: The Isley Brothers "Here We Go Again"
22: Madeline Bell "Make That Move"
23: Milton Wright "Keep It Up"
24: Odyssey "Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love"
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Moby opens a second Teany Cafe
It was Gawker that actually brought this to my attention...
"I followed Billy Joel and his wife down Prince Street for a bit on Saturday 6/4. I assumed that he was going to show her where Mr. Caccitore's down on Sullivan Street once was, but instead he went into the new teany."
Now Moby at the bar is a friend of mine. OK, I won't go there.
The new (Moby owned tea house and cafe) Teany is inside McNally Robinson bookstore at 50 Prince St. in Manhattan. The other one is on 90 Rivington St.
More celebrity sightings at Gawker
Rocker Moby expands his range with a cookbook - but not cooking
Vegan Man Moby on 16 years of meatless living
The Teany book at Amazon
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Spoon @ Webster Hall, NYC | Pics
Spoon played their first of two shows at Webster Hall in NYC on Wednesday June 8th, 2005.
You can stream their entire new album ("Gimme Fiction") on Merge's website. Tiny Mix Tapes gave it a perfect score. Chromewaves reviewed the Toronto show.
In the audience
Eleanor Friedberger of the Fiery Furnaces (who played in the same venue in April) was there with her boyfriend Alex Kapranos from Franz Ferdinand (who played there in June 2004). So was Daniel Kessler from Interpol (don't think they ever played there).
Spoon are playing the Siren festival in July
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June 8, 2005
The Hold Steady vs. The Fame
MAY 4TH, 2005 VILLAGE VOICE | JUNE 1ST, 2005 NY PRESS
Last month, the Village Voice put a band on their cover for the first time ever (I think I read/heard that). Less than a month later, the NY Press (the other free weekly NYC alternative newspaper) decorated its cover with a band of its own.
SEE THEM LIVE
* The Hold Steady are playing Starland Ballroom in NJ on June 26th, Conan O'Brien on July 19th, and Bowery Ballroom in NYC on August 5th and 6th. All tour dates here.
* The Fame are playing Gothamist's next Movable Hype show at Knitting Factory in NYC on June 20th. (Also on that hot bill are Ghostland Obervatory, Man in Gray, DJ Nick Catchdubs, a "special guest" to be announced soon)
READ MORE
Village Voice: The Hold Steady
NY Press: The Fame
Coolfer: The Next Wave Part II
The Modern Age: The Fame and Misfortune
Hold Steady | Separation Sunday | Hoodrat
The Hold Steady Video Shoot | CD Release Picture
The Hold Steady @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
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East River Music Project | June Show Announced
Saturday June 25th, 2-6 PM (free) @ The East River Amphiteater in NYC
- grizzly bear
- soft circle
- miighty flashlight
- pajo
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Aziz Ansari sees M.I.A. | M.I.A. doesn't see Aziz
The M.I.A. show was apparently packed with celebrities last night. In addition to David Byrne (who was deciding if M.I.A. should perform or not), NYC comedian Aziz Ansari was also in the house.
He writes...
"At one point in the show, I go to use the bathroom. During this part of the show, M.I.A. tells her DJ to stop the current track mid-song. Bewildered, the DJ does. M.I.A. takes the mic and says, "Is comedian Aziz Ansari here tonight?" Someone in the crowd yells, "Who is that?" M.I.A. responds, "I'm talking about Aziz Ansari, the guy that hosts Crash Test, the new weekly standup show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Mondays at 11.""
Read the rest of his review at his site.
Aziz also likes Nine Inch Nails and Beck.
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David Byrne says some musicians should not perform
"Sometimes their recorded music is so good and innovative you wonder why they think they have to be a performer too. They don’t." - David Byrne (on his blog) (via Prefixblog & Boing Boing)
David Byrne definitely likes M.I.A. on record. I wonder what he thought of her performance last night. We know he thinks the Arcade Fire should perform.
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Britt Daniel DJing Spoon Afterparty @ Lit Tonight
Spoon play their first of two nights in a row @ Webster Hall in NYC tonight. Spoon frontman Britt Daniel is guest DJing the the official Melody Nelson hosted Atomique after-party at Lit. Open bar between 11 and 12 for ticket stub/wristband holders.
Download an Atomique Mix by Eamon Harmin & Melody Nelson
LIVE: Spoon Too Cool For Humidity
Spoon will be back in July to headline the Village Voice Siren Festival
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M.I.A. (no Diplo) @ S.O.B.'s, NYC | Pics
These photos from M.I.A.'s show at S.O.B.'s in NYC on Tuesday, June 7th, 2005.
A list of stuff about this show:
1. Diplo was not the DJ. He was also playing Rothko the same night, though I would be surprised if he cancelled one to do the other. MIA said something like, "My DJ Diplo is missing."
2. The DJ was DJ Marlboro?
3. The backup/second singer is key. She's really good.
4. The back to back combination of Bucky Done Gone and Galang was one of my best concert experiences of the year.
5. David Byrne was there.
Previously
Watch and Listen | Antony, M.I.A., etc..
M.I.A. | Remixes, Audio, TV Appearance
FannyPack : The Streetrope Invasion | M.I.A.
Unreleased M.I.A., Mixes, Diplo & More | MP3s
M.I.A. vs Super Mario Brothers | MP3
The Decemberists | Picaresque & M.I.A. | Arular
Blogging M.I.A. | Sri Lankan Hip-Hop Mix
M.I.A. & Arcade Fire Concert Recap
M.I.A. & Diplo at Knitting Factory, NYC | Pics
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Sigur Ros 2005 Tour Dates
Sigur Ros will be at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on September 12th and 13th. All dates below...
UK
july 08 glasgow - academy
july 09 manchester - lowry theatre
july 10 london - somerset house
France
july 12 paris - olympia
Netherlands
july 13 amsterdam - paradiso
Belgium
july 14 brussels - cirque royal
Denmark
july 16 copenhagen - vega main hall
Germany
july 17 hamburg - stadtpark
july 19 frankfurt - jahrhunderthalle
july 20 berlin - columbiahalle
july 22 munchen -circus krone
Switzerland
july 23 nyon - paleo festival
Italy
july 25 roma - cavea auditorium
july 26 milano - villa arconati
Japan
july 31 fuji rock festival
Australia
august 03 hamer hall melbourne
august 04 the enmore sydney
august 05 the tivoli brisbane
USA
august 09 Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu
september 06 Atlanta Symphony Hall
september 07 Carolina Theatre, Durham
september 09 Tower Theater, Philadelphia
september 11 The Music Center at Strathmore, Maryland
september 12 Beacon Theatre, New York
september 13 Beacon Theatre, New York
september 15 The Opera House, Boston
september 16 Théâtre Maisonneuve, Montreal
september 18 Ottawa (venue to follow)
september 19 Massey Hall, Toronto
september 20 The Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor
september 21 Chicago Theatre
september 23 Orpheum Theatre, Madison
september 24 State Theatre, Minneapolis
september 27 Orpheum, Vancouver
september 28 Paramount Theatre, Seattle
september 29 Roseland Theatre, Portland
october 01 Paramount Theatre, Oakland
october 03 Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego
october 05 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
october 06 The Joint, Las Vegas
thx chris for the heads up
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