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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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