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August 31, 2005
Blondie @ CBGB Rally in the Park, NYC | pics
Blondie, one of the top bands to ever come out of CBGB, co-headlined the "CBGB Forever" rally/benefit in Washington Square Park today (Aug 31, 2005). Earlier in the month, Debbie Harry played a solo show at CBGB for the same cause.
It wasn't really a reunion. In fact, it wasn't that long ago that I saw them at MSG after they put out a new album. OK, it was six years ago, but according to their gigography, the last show they played as Blondie was in 2004.
Their sixth show ever was at CBGB. They were called the Stillettoes then. Total they played CBGB 36 times, the last of which was on May 7, 1978 (assuming the gigography is correct).
* Some Talking Heads introduced them.
* The Bouncing Souls played before them.
* Everlast and Little Steven spoke after them.
Previously
Deborah Harry & The Jazz Passengers @ Ace of Clubs | Tickets
CBGB Rally Info: Talking Heads, Henry Rollins & a webcast
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Bouncing Souls @ CBGB Rally in the park, NYC | pics
Punk rock in the park. The Bouncing Souls played the CBGB Benefit Rally in Washington Square Park today (Aug 31, 2005).
Just one day earlier they played at CBGB for the same cause.
Previously
Everlast & Little Steven Van Zandt @ CBGB Rally, NYC | pics
Bouncing Souls Playing CBGB | Tix on Sale | Exploited
Protest War w/ Bouncing Souls, Ted Leo & Thievery Corporation
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Everlast & Little Steven Van Zandt @ CBGB Rally, NYC | pics
Jump around. Everlast joined Steve Van Zandt on stage to introduce the surprise headliner at the CBGB Rally in Washington Square Park today. (Aug. 31, 2005)
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Talking Heads @ CBGB Rally in the park, NYC | pics
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Talking Heads @ CBGB Rally in the park, NYC | pics
Calm down. It was just Chris Franz & Tina Weymouth showing their support at the "CBGB Forever" rally in Washington Square Park by introducing Blondie (who did perform).
Previously
CBGB Forever
Talking Heads' Chris Franz & Tina Weymouth Speaking
Mike Bloomberg for CBGB
Sham 69 Clashes with Sex Pistol on the way to CBGB
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CBGB Forever
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Doveman @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics
Doveman opened the show that included The Silent League, The King of France, and Alec Ounsworth & The Pelican Picnic at Mercury Lounge last night (Aug 30, 2005). Last time I saw them, they had a real piano. At this show, just a keyboard. Next time, a real piano again. There's nothing else I need to say because Yeti Don't Dance wrote a beautiful review.
Previously
Pictures of Alec Ounsworth at the same show
Doveman, Cloud Cult, Dave Deporis, & Aziz Ansari playing BMJ
Doveman @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
David Byrne & Sixeyes heart Doveman
the sixeyes Interview with Doveman
Doveman | The Acrobat
Salon Audiofile's Summer Playlist | MP3s | Doveman
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Bono, Sachs speaking at NYU | Tickets
"Glucksman Ireland House - New York University (NYU), a leading Irish-American academic institution, today announced that two of the world's leading campaigners for the eradication of poverty and third world debt -- best selling international author Professor Jeffrey Sachs and U2's Bono -- will present its inaugural Moynihan Lecture on October 5th. Bono will introduce Professor Sachs...
The inaugural lecture, which is named in honor of the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, will take place at the Jack H. Skirball Centre for The Performing Arts at New York University. In excess of 800 people are expected to be in attendance.
Columbia University's Professor Sachs is the author of the best selling book The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time. He is internationally renowned for advising governments in Latin America, Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Asia and Africa on economic reforms and for his work with international agencies to promote poverty reduction, disease control, and debt reduction of poor countries. He was recently named among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
The lecture will be introduced by musician and political activist, U2's Bono, who also wrote the foreword for Professor Sachs' landmark book. Bono first became involved in issues affecting Africa as part of the Live Aid response to the Ethiopian famine in 1984. He has actively supported Amnesty, Greenpeace and the Jubilee 2000 'Drop the Debt' movement. Bono's intensive lobbying of politicians all over the world recently helped force a promise from wealthy nations to cancel $100 billion worth of poor countries' debt.
The lecture series has been established by Glucksman Ireland House to commemorate the renowned Senator's contribution to political and economic affairs around the world throughout a remarkable and admired political career. The late Senator Moynihan is recognized as has having been one of the foremost political thinkers of his generation and one of the leading influences on political life in the United States during the 20th century.
Loretta Brennan Gluckman, founder and Chairperson of Glucksman Ireland House, said: "Senator Moynihan was an exceptional statesman, scholar and Irish-American and a standard bearer for making a positive difference. His contribution to the academic world and his legacy is an inspiration to all, irrespective of their political beliefs. He was a great man, a great thinker, a man of great principle, a great American and a great Irishman. We are proud to have this opportunity to honor his memory in such an appropriate manner with the generous participation of Bono and Professor Sachs -- two people who in their own right are helping to define the world we live in today and shape the world we will live in tomorrow. "
Tickets for the event will go on sale August 30th by calling or visiting the Shagan Box Office at 566 LaGuardia Place (Washington Square South), +1 212 992-8484, Tue-Sat 12noon-6pm; or Ticket Central at 416 West 42nd Street (Between 9th and 10th Avenue), +1 212 279 4300. Daily 12noon-8pm. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu. The lecture will take place at the Jack H. Skirball Center for Performing Arts, NYU at 566 LaGuardia Place on the south side of Washington Square Park on October 5th 2005. The program begins at 6pm.
About Professor Jeffrey Sachs
Jeffrey D. Sachs is the Director of The Earth Institute, Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development, and Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University. He is also Director of the UN Millennium Project and Special Advisor to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the Millennium Development Goals, the internationally agreed goals to reduce extreme poverty, disease, and hunger by the year 2015. He is the author of hundreds of scholarly articles and many books. Sachs was recently elected to the Institute of Medicine and is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. Prior to joining Columbia, Sachs spent over twenty years at Harvard University, most recently as Director of the Center for International Development. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Sachs received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees at Harvard University.
About Bono
In addition to his other efforts to eradicate world debt and poverty, in 2002, Bono established DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, and Africa) and has been campaigning for a greater worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic devastating Africa. To raise awareness of the AIDS emergency, Bono traveled in Africa with US politicians, and traveled through America with African AIDS activists. Recent promises from the US have resulted in 230,000 Africans receiving life-saving anti-retroviral AIDS treatment. This year, U2 have championed the One Campaign to Make Poverty History, helping to sign up over a million Americans in four months." [Yahoo News]
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Alec Ounsworth & The Pelican Picnic @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics
Last night's (Aug 30, 2005) Alec Ounsworth & The Pelican Picnic show at Mercury Lounge turned out NOT to be a secret Clap Your Hands Say Yeah gig. It wasn't his solo singer-songwriter act either. It was what appeared to be a brand new band, though it's unclear if Alec wrote all the songs himself. It's also unclear whether the band, that featured members of NYC's IDA, are keeping the "Pelican Picnic" name. Alec said something like "I'm Alec Ounsworth, and tonight this is the Pelican Picnic," as he pointed to the band who he never introduced otherwise.
I anticipated a mob scene at Mercury Lounge, afterall the rumor that it might be a secret CYHSY show even reached the daily amNewYork newspaper. The chalkboard outside the club made it pretty clear that Pelican Picnic was not Clap Your Hands. Perhaps people turned away when they saw that. The venue was about half-full (100 people?) for their set. Half-full is still pretty impressive considering Pelican Picnic only exists on the Mercury Lounge calendar. Obviously people were there because of Alec's Clap Your Hands fame (or to see Clap Your Hands), and the band's lack of communication about the show anywhere (including Alec's personal site) gave me the impression they were fine with that.
Imagine a country-western Clap Your Hands. Imagine a female voice accompanying Alec's (the drummer also sang). Imagine more Bob Dylan than Talking Heads. That was Pelican Picnic. It was good.
More on this show at Yeti Don't Dance
Other recent reviews of Alec Ounsworth at The BM Rant and BlogCritics
Clap Your Hands Tour Dates.
Previously
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, meet David Byrne | Seaport, NYC pics
Alec Ounswoth, Harlem Shakes, Head Set, Cool Calm Pete, Prince Paul
Scissor Sisters & CYHSY at Mercury Lounge last night
2 More CYHSY Interviews
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How to Help Hurricane Katrina Victims
While we're worrying about CBGB...
Help victims of Hurricane Katrina by making a donation to one of the many organizations listed at Network For Good.
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Talking Heads' Chris Franz & Tina Weymouth Speaking
Don't go expecting (hoping is OK though) a performance by David Byrne or Talking Heads...
"The club's supporters will hold a rally in Washington Square Park at 3 p.m. today, featuring performances by Blondie, the Bouncing Souls and Gavin Rossdale's new band Institute, as well as speakers that include Talking Heads' Chris Franz and Tina Weymouth and another mediator in the dispute, Little Steven Van Zandt of "The Sopranos," and The E Street Band." [Newsday]
DOWNLOAD
Take Me to the River by Talking Heads (remix) (via Talking-Heads.Net)
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BRC: No Plans to Renew CBGB's Lease
“Unfortunately, by their behavior, they’ve been an irresponsible tenant and that hasn’t changed to this day,” said Mr. Rosenblatt, adding that the BRC doesn’t have any plans to renew the club’s lease. “We’re not even in conversations at this point about a new lease,” said Mr. Rosenblatt. [Crains]
That's why there's a rally today.
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NYU Show - Iron & Wine, not Arcade Fire?
Since Productshop posted the Arcade Fire NYU show rumor, the following comments (some anonymous) have emerged:
"it isn't arcade fire, i can promise you that"
"as far as i know, it is not the Arcade Fire as well..."
"Yeah, I think that Fashion Rocks thing is at night at Radio City Music Hall - seems unlikely they could do both."
"as far as i know it isn't arcade fire - but these are the bands that came around in the literature concerning this years events: hold steady, devendra, joanna newsom, regina spektor, kings of convienence, marah, tegan and sara & belle and sebastian. "
"iron & wine is definitely playing the mystery concert"
"word on the street is that the mystery act is iron & wine with special guests the hold steady"
"it's iron and wine. im 100% on this one"
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Deborah Harry & The Jazz Passengers @ Ace of Clubs | Ticekts
The Jazz Passengers featuring Deborah Harry with Vibes & Bill Ware's Urban Vibes
Saturday, Sep 24, 2005 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM doors) at Ace of Clubs in NYC
Tickets are on sale
* Read a Deborah Harry Jazz Passengers show review.
* See Deborah Harry sing with Blondie today (aug 31)
* Deborah recently performed at CBGB
* Check out what bands are playing at Ace of Clubs for CMJ
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CBGB Rally Info: Talking Heads, Henry Rollins & a webcast
* The CBGB rally featuring Blondie and the Bouncing Souls today in Washington Square Park will be televised streamed across the Internet. You can watch it from the comfort of your computer exclusively at Download.com
* David Byrne has been pretty quiet thus far in the fight to save CBGB, but according to one story, CBGB "has drawn support from Tommy Ramone, Blondie's Debbie Harry, the Talking Heads' David Byrne and E Street Band guitarist Steven van Zandt, who is trying to mediate."
* According to the amNewYork newspaper, "members of the Talking Heads" will be at the rally.
* One commenter in yesterday's post asked, "is it true that Bad Brains with Henry Rollins is playing this?"
* The Bouncing Souls are among the confirmed performers at today's rally. Productshop was at their CBGB benefit show last night where they announced, "Well tonight we were going to play a Bad Brains song. Actually, we were this close to having HR join us tonight, but it fell through so we're not going to play it tonight. But hey, tomorrow we're playing a fifteen minute set in Washington Square Park to save this club and HR will definitely be onstage with us."
Previously
Music Bloggers for Mike "CBGB" Bloomberg
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Music Bloggers for Mike "CBGB" Bloomberg
BLOOMBERG APPEALS TO THE ROCK DEMOGRAPHIC
"CBGB, it's a great New York City institution -- it's more than just another club," Bloomberg said. "We are trying to bring both sides together. ... It's part of our culture. They bring a lot of business here. I don't think they belong any place else other than New York City." [newsday]
Previously
Aug 31 CBGB show in the Park | Blondie, Bouncing Souls...
CBGB Wants Mayor Bloomberg | Lease to Expire
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August 30, 2005
The BSSLESS Arts & Crafts' Most Serene Republic
The Most Serene Republic @ Mercury Lounge 8-24-05
Above photo from kathryn's set at Flickr
"About three years ago, and virtually out of nowhere, Broken Social Scene appeared like some refreshingly talented blip on the indie music radar. Until this rogue band of Canadians started popping up on so many "wish I'd heard of them last year" lists, it was no stretch to say that not many people (especially outside of Canada) had heard of Arts & Crafts Productions.
Now, a mere three years after the fact, BSS has been elevated to household name status in new rock circles, played massive festivals like Coachella, and has a highly anticipated new album set to drop in the fall. As such, Arts & Crafts has expanded somewhat, offering up releases from other bands such as Stars, Feist and Apostle of Hustle. Each has garnered its own respective heaps of critical praise, but each has also contained a member of BSS, as have all A&C artists. That is, until The Most Serene Republic." [Popmatters]
The MSR CD is called Underwater Cinematographer. You can buy it at Insound.
* Music for Robots has a CD Review & MP3.
* Prefix also reviewed the CD.
* Sixeyes as well.
* HeartonaStick reviewed their show at Mercury Lounge.
* Coolfer said they played a great set.
* Loose Record says good show too.
* They're doing well in the Canadian Charts
The Most Serene Republic is touring with Metric. That means you can see them at Bowery Ballroom in NY on October 5th, and at Southpaw in Brooklyn on the 6th. They're also at Hiro Ballroom for CMJ as part of the Arts & Crafts 2005 showcase.
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see The Arcade Fire for Free, see them at NYU?
Bumpershine tells you how to be a seat filler at the Fashion Rocks show (featuring the Arcade Fire) taking place at Radio City on September 8th.
Productshop suggests The Arcade Fire might be playing NYU while they're in town.
Previously
Arcade Fire side-project Bell Orchestre
Arcade Fire playing CMJ
Arcade Fire to be Bowie's Backing Band? | New MP3
Arcade Fire @ Mercury Lounge, NYC, CMJ | Pics
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Mommy & Daddy video party tonight @ Cake Shop
'Kanine Records & Mommy & Daddy's video screening party tonight (Aug 30).
Mixel Pixel videos as well.
No Cover, RSVP to info@kaninerecords.com to get on the guest list. 7-10pm
then, after::Cake Shop's tuesday steady DJ dance party:
the Revolving Door of Neo-Crackist Wackist Obscurata...
10-2am, death punk dj wrequing crew.'
More events in my Gothamist post.
Previously
Mommy & Daddy playing with TAN!
M&D playing Pianos for CMJ
An old post on Mommy & Daddy
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Aug 31 CBGB show in the Park | Blondie, Bouncing Souls...
The "CBGB Forever" rally in Washington Square Park on August 31, 2005 (tomorrow) is happening from 3-7pm.
The lineup
Blondie
Bouncing Souls
Chesterfield Kings
Institute (w/ Gavin Rossdale)
The Charms
and more...
Little Steven has more information
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Jaymay @ DUMBO General Store, Brooklyn, NY | pics
Jaymay played with Dave Deporis at DUMBO General Store in Brooklyn, NY on July 30, 2005.
Download (MP3s)
* Letter
* Color Confused
Check her site for current tour dates including a free show in Brooklyn on August 30 and some CMJ gigs.
Note Dave Deporis' back
Previously
Pics from Dave Deporis' performance that night
Jaymay @ The Living Room, NYC | Pics
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Hold Steady, Tim Fite, John Vanderslice @ CMJ Day Stage vs. KEXP
CMJ Badge holders have another reason to celebrate. The previously sparse CMJ Day Stage schedule was filled in with the likes of Tim Fite, the Hold Steady, and John Vanderslice to name a few.
Unfortunately, Cloud Cult is playing their Thursday KEXP show the same time Fite and Vanderslice are on the day stage. Hold Steady plays the same time Rogue Wave is at KEXP.
* The KEXP schedule
* The Day Stage schedule
* The Pianos day show schedule
NOTE: Tim Fite is at Knitting Factory this Friday Sept. 2nd.
Previously
Frenchkiss CMJ Showcase w/ The Hold Steady @ CBGB
Tim Fite Album Stream & NYC Show
What to do? The (not yet) complete 2005 CMJ Lineup/Guide
Cloud Cult vs. Kano
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Arts & Crafts & Metric coming to CMJ 2005 | BSS show?
Thx Chris for pointing out that there's an Arts & Crafts CMJ Showcase at Hiro Ballroom on Friday Sept. 16.
Lineup:
* The Most Serene Republic 6:30 pm
* New Buffalo 7:30 pm
* Apostle of Hustle 8:30 pm
* Jason Colett 9:30 pm
* Broken Social Scene (just kidding)
Two days earlier at the same venue, Arts & Crafts collaborator Metric is listed.
As Chris also pointed out, Feist will also be in town. (Fingers crossed for a BSS jam.)
Previously
Official 2005 Metric Tour Dates
Bright Eyes / Feist / Magic Numbers NJ Tix on Sale
Broken Social Scene (w/ Feist) Tour Dates (sans NYC)
Stars @ Summerstage, NYC| pics
American Analog Set | Tour Dates, Arts & Crafts CD, MP3, etc..
BSS & Apostle of Hustle & Feist & Stars & Collett
Feist Tour Dates, CMJ & Tickets | New BSS Song, Album
Broken Social Scene @ Bowery Ballroom Night 2 | Pics
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August 29, 2005
Bright Eyes / Feist / Magic Numbers NJ Tix on Sale
Tickets are on sale for the Bright Eyes theater shows on Nov 25 & 26 in Jersey City, NJ. (thx Tricia)
Previously
Feist, Magic Numbers, & Sons & Daughters touring with Bright Eyes
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Architecture in Helsinki Fall 2005 Tour Dates | Dr Dog
According to Pitchfork, Architecture in Helsinki is going on tour with "Philly quintet/collective Dr. Dog." They're at Warsaw in Brooklyn on October 3, 2005. All tour dates below...
09-04 Melbourne, Australia - Prince of Wales
09-22 Seattle, WA - Neumo's
09-23 Portland, OR - Berbati's Pan
09-24 Vancouver, British Columbia - 156 W Hastings Artspace
09-26 Salt Lake City, UT - Velvet Room
09-27 Denver, CO - Hi-Dive
09-29 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
09-30 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
10-01 Toronto, ON - Rancho Relaxo
10-02 Montreal, Quebec - Cabaret Music Hall, POP Montréal festival
10-03 Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
10-04 Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs
10-05 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
10-06 TBA 10-07 Washington, DC - Black Cat
10-08 Chapel Hill, NC - TBA
10-09 Atlanta, GA - The EARL
10-11 Austin TX - Emo's (Outside Stage)
10-12 Dallas, TX - Tree's
10-14 Tucson, AZ - Solar Culture
10-15 San Diego, CA - The Casbah
10-16 Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
10-18 San Francisco, CA - Slim's
Previously
UponFirstListen: Architecture In Helsinki | Bunky
NPR Reviews Dr. Dog
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Calla & Celebration Fall 2005 Tour Dates | 4AD
Calla has a new album called Collisions out on Sept 27. Unlike Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Celebration recently signed to 4AD. They also collaborated with TV on the Radio for their new album which comes out on Oct. 11. Calla and Celebration play Bowery Ballroom in NYC together on November 5, 2005. Before that they tour all over...
Oct 05 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
Oct 06 - Chapel Hill, NC - Wetlands Dance Hall
Oct 07 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern
Oct 08 - Atlanta, GA - Vinyl
Oct 09 - Orlando, FL - The Social
Oct 10 - Tallahassee, FL - Club Downunder @ FSU
Oct 13 - Austin, TX - The Parish Room
Oct 14 - Denton, TX - Hailey's
Oct 16 - Tucson, AZ - Plush
Oct 17 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
Oct 19 - Pomona, CA - Glass House
Oct 20 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo
Oct 21 - San Francisco, CA - Mezzanine
Oct 22 - Portland, OR - Dour Fir Lounge
Oct 23 - Vancouver, BC - Media Club
Oct 24 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
Oct 27 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
Oct 28 - Grinnel, IA - Gardner Main Hall @ Grinnell College
Oct 29 - Milwaukee, WI - The Cactus Club
Oct 30 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
Oct 31 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
Nov 01- Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
Nov 02 - Toronto, ONT - Horsehoe Tavern
Nov 03 - Montreal, QUE - Main Hall
Nov 04 - Cambridge, MA - The Middle East (upstairs)
Nov 05 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
all dates with Celebration
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CMJ-eve is just like CMJ
September 13, 2005 is the day before CMJ. Here's what's happening:
10am Wide Right @ KEXP (free)
12pm Goldspot @ KEXP (free)
2pm Feist @ KEXP (free)
4pm Langhorne Slim @ KEXP (free)
6pm Devendra Banhart @ Virgin Megastore Union Square (free)
8pm BMJ @ Tonic w/ Dave Deporis, Doveman, Cloud Cult & comedian Aziz Ansari ($8.00)
* Sign up for the KEXP shows
* Other 9/13 events at Oh My Rockness.
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Magneta Lane Returns to NYC for CMJ 2005
Canada's Magneta Lane are returning to NYC for an 8:30 CMJ show at Tonic on Friday Sept 16, 2005. The last and only other time they were here was for CMJ 2004.
All tour dates (including a Chicago show opening for Stellastar) at Paperbag Records
Previously
Magneta Lane "The Constant Lover" Video
PopMatters: Magneta Lane vs. Thunderbirds Are Now!
Magneta Lane's The Constant Lover Released in the U.S.A.
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$50 Housing Works Sept Benefit Artist TBA
I wonder who the artist Housing Works is charging $50 to see on Sept. 16th, 2005 (during CMJ) will be.
Previously
Mike Doughty @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
Damon & Naomi @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
Emiliana Torrini @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
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Wall Street Rising Concert Series Details | Jeff Tweedy
Exact details about the (FREE) Wall Street Rising Cat Power and Ryan Adams shows in November have emerged. The Modern Age got the press release, and it looks like this:
Monday, November 14
Blind Boys of Alabama
Cat Power
Tuesday, November 15
Buddy Guy
Shamika Copeland
Wednesday, November 16
Jeff Tweedy
Thursday, November 17
Jeff Tweedy
Friday, November 18
Ryan Adams
Saturday, November 19
Rickie Lee Jones
Sunday, November 10
Aimee Mann
Keren Ann
"Wall Street Rising is thrilled to announce that tickets to our exciting Music Downtown series will be available to the public free-of-charge beginning Monday, October 17th at 11:00 a.m. Each individual is limited to two tickets for up to two shows i.e. four tickets total), which can be picked up at the Downtown Information Center located at 25 Broad Street, on the corner of Broad Street and Exchange Place. All concerts will be held at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and will begin at 8pm. The venue is a 900 seat auditorium."
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This Week's NYC Shows at Gothamist
Sometimes compiling seven days worth of NYC concerts can be a near-impossible task to complete on a Monday. This week we've got Alec Ounsworth, Doveman, The Silent League, King of France, Sham 69, The Bouncing Souls, Sick of it All, American Analog Set, Green Day, Coldplay, Rilo Kiley, The GoStation, Oneida, The Double, Kimya Dawson, The Sharp Things, Ice-T, Kevin Devine, Xiu Xiu, Frog Eyes, Out Hud, and many, many more in my weekly Gothamist post (that's now finally live).
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The GoStation | Free Residency Ending | CMJ 2005
Don't say I never told you about the GoStation's Monday night summer residency at Arlene's Grocery in NYC. Tonight (Monday, Aug. 29) is the fifth and final free show in the series. Here's some hype...
"In case you are really dumb or you live under a rock, I am here to inform you that my lovely new bffs The GoStation have a residency at Arlene's this month." [get an MP3 at Sweet Blasphemy]
"Their set lists have become more and more solid over the past few months and they really have begun to own the stage, especially frontman Doug who sings with a great intensity that is very difficult to not get drawn in by." [I Rock I Roll]
"Monday was a fantastic return back into New York. It was nice to see the GoStation boys play a great set at Arlene's. If you haven't seen them yet, go check them out next Monday for the last night of their residency." [The Underrated]
"The GoStation played a great show at Arlene's on monday night in a room full of fans, it was awesome to witness." [Melody Nelson]
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The GoStation are also playing Crash Mansion on Sept. 17 for CMJ (on right before Group Sounds).
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Green Day Rules the World | VMAs, Kerrang
"US band Green Day have been named best band on the planet at the 12th annual Kerrang! rock awards." [BBC]
"Green Day continued its charmed year by dominating the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards tonight (Aug. 28) at Miami's American Airlines Arena. The group's video for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" won six awards, including video of the year, best group video, best rock video and two trophies for direction and cinematography (for director Samuel Bayer). Another clip, "American Idiot," won the viewer's choice award. [Billboard]
Peviously
Kanye West also rules
Krucoff has the Lookout MP3s
Green Day making American Idiot movie, kill Lookout! Records, not playing CBGB
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Garage Rock, Garage Critics, CYHSY, Super Furry Animals
"...In an odd way, Pitchfork shares the virulent politics that drive a lot of the traffic in the blogosphere and on the Web. Much discussion on the site is about who has sold out and who has not, about how the Mainstream Media is clueless about music (guilty as charged, in my case, anyway) and who is actually down for the cause.
While so much user-generated content on the Web is tendentious and full of flabby partisan attacks, Pitchfork steps up to the plate with a rigorous rating system, serious (if idiosyncratic) critical standards and a roster of 40 or so talented young writers.
In a current review of "Love Kraft," by the Super Furry Animals, the writer, Marc Hogan, gives the record an 8.5 - so precise, those rockists - and in his rave goes over the top and stays there to very nice effect..." [NY Times] (thx Neuman)
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Suge shot at Kanye's Party | Late Registration gets a 9.5
"More GQ than gangsta, Kanye West is challenging the way rap thinks about race and class--and striking a chord with fans of all stripes." [Time Magazine]
The producer-rapper (Kanye West) follows his Pazz and Jop-winning debut The College Dropout with a collaboration with Jon Brion; together they transform West's chattering, seemingly unrealistic ideas into an expansive, imperfect masterpiece." [Pitchfork gives a 9.5]
"Rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was shot in the leg early this morning (Aug. 28) during a party hosted by Grammy-winning hip hop artist Kanye West, police said." [Billboard]
"If you're thinking this week's Time cover featuring hip-hop sensation Kanye West looks a little familiar, you're right. It features "the crouch" pose that was made famous when Ellen DeGeneres came out as a lesbian back in 1997." [Blogcritics]
"Tower Records, America's leading independent music and movie retailer, today announced that it will welcome Hip-Hop Superstar, Grammy(R) winning producer and recording artist Kanye West to its NYC Lincoln Center store on Tuesday, August 30th, at 5:00 p.m. for an exclusive in-store appearance and autograph session, occurring on the same day that Kanye releases his much anticipated sophomore CD Late Registration." [top 40 charts]
Previously
Fiona Apple Free! | album to be released & new video
Jon Brion @ Tonic, NYC | Pics (& lots of Links)
Common | Be
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Levy @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics
Naturally all the hype (Verbose Coma called them "my new favorite band in the world.") surrounding the NYC band Levy led me to check out their show at Mercury Lounge on Saturday night (August 27, 2005).
They sound like Coldplay. Sometimes they sound way too much like Coldplay. Maybe that's why a commenter wrote "Like Coldplay, only without the guilt" in the Levy post I wrote a few weeks ago. Maybe.
Previously
Levy | A NYC band | CMJ 2005
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Lady Miss Kier @ Wigstock 2005, NYC | (NSFW) pics
Lady Miss Kier & Lady Bunny @ Wigstock
Lady Miss Kier of Deee-Lite fame debuted two new songs at Wigstock in Tompkins Square Park on Saturday (Aug. 27, 2005). Now in its 20th year and only two hours long, Wigstock is part of the annual East Village Howl Festival.
Warning: the rest of these photos are not all safe for work...
The first song was pretty good. It was about a man stripping...
The second song was incredible. It was very reminiscent of Deee-lite. It was very anti-war...
Previously
Deee-Lite vs. Gwen Stefani | Institute
DJ Lady Miss Kier @ Luke & Leroy, NYC | Pic
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August 28, 2005
S&M w/ Les Savy Fav & Thunderbirds are Now! | pics
Tim Harrington of Les Savy Fav whipped Ryan Allen of Thunderbirds are Now! with an audience-provided srolling text belt during LSF's performance at Bowery Ballroom in NYC Friday night (Aug 26, 2005).
Previously
Thunderbirds are Now! Tour Dates
Les Savy Fav & Fred Armisen, wacky guys
Har Mar Superstar vs. Les Savy Fav
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Thunderbirds are Now! Fall 2005 Tour Dates
Tickets are on sale for Thunderbirds are Now!'s Sept. 21st NYC show at Mercury Lounge with Oxford Collapse and Mommy & Daddy. No official announcement yet of their November 7th show with The Hold Steady & The Constantines at Webster Hall. All tour dates below...
AUGUST
8-28: Buffalo, NY - CANCELLED (again)
8-29: Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop w/ Tall Pines & Godot
SEPTEMBER
9-2: Madison, WI - Annex w/ the Detholz!, the Dials & Sleeping in the Avairy
9-3: Fargo, ND - Great Northern Brewery w/ Battle at Sea
9-5: Missoula, MT - Elks Lodge w/ TBA
9-6: Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe w/ TBA
9-7: Portland, OR - Berbati's Pan w/ Minus the Bear & These Arms are Snakes
9-8: Spokane, WA - Fat Tuesdays w/ Minus the Bear & These Arms are Snakes
9-9: Boise, ID - The Venue w/ Minus the Bear & These Arms are Snakes
9-10: Salt Lake City, UT - In the Venue w/ Minus the Bear & These Arms are Snakes
9-11: Denver, CO - Cervantes w/ Minus the Bear, These Arms are Snakes & Atlasco
9-12: Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre w/ Minus the Bear & These Arms are Snakes
9-13: St. Louis, MO - The Gargoyle w/ Minus the Bear & These Arms are Snakes
9-14: Urbana, IL - The Courtyard Cafe w/ Minus the Bear, These Arms are Snakes, & the City on Film
9-15: Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club w/ Minus the Bear, These Arms are Snakes, & the City on Film
9-16: Chicago, IL - The Bottom Lounge w/ Minus the Bear, These Arms are Snakes, & the City on Film
9-17: Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop w/ Minus the Bear & These Arms are Snakes
9-18: Buffaolo, NY - Mohawk Place w/ Minus the Bear & These Arms are Snakes
9-19: Providence, RI - The Living Room w/ Minus the Bear & These Arms are Snakes
9-20: Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs w/ Minus the Bear, These Arms are Snakes, & the New Trust
9-21: New York, NY - Mercury Lounge w/ Oxford Collapse & Mommy and Daddy
9-22: Pittsburgh, PA - TBA w/ TBA
9-23: Dayton, OH - Elbo's w/ Human Reunion & Young Zeus
OCTOBER
10-1: Lexington, VA - Washington and Lee University w/ The Hold Steady, Earlimart, We are Scientists & tons more
10-14: Minneapolis, MN - The Whole @ University of Minnesota w/ Doris Henson
NOVEMBER
10-28: Chicago, IL - Logan Square Auditorium w/ The Constantines & The Hold Steady
10-29: Madison, WI - Annex w/ The Constantines & The Hold Steady
10-30: Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue w/ The Constantines & The Hold Steady
11-1: Ferndale, MI - The Magic Bag w/ The Constantines & The Hold Steady
11-2: Toronto, ON - Opera House w/ The Constantines & The Hold Steady
11-3: Montreal, PQ - La Sala Rossa w/ The Constantines & The Hold Steady
11-7: New York, NY - Webster Hall w/ The Constantines & The Hold Steady
Previously
Frenchkiss CMJ Showcase w/ The Hold Steady @ CBGB
Thunderbirds Are Now! Tour Diary
Mastodon & Thunderbirds are Now! | Thursday night Pics
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The Scene is in Brooklyn | Barbès
"...Coleman is symbolic of the shift. One of the core members in a closely knit circle of musicians who defined the downtown jazz scene in the 1980s and '90s, he celebrates his 50th birthday this week with a pair of concerts. They won't be in striking distance of his tenement apartment, near the former residences of Allen Ginsberg and Charlie Parker. Instead, two Brooklyn venues will host: Barbès in Park Slope and the Issue Project Room, a nonprofit space on the Gowanus Canal in Carroll Gardens where events are staged in a renovated concrete silo.
"It was amazing when Barbès started," said Coleman, once a regular at the Knitting Factory, a sprawling TriBeCa club that made its name with avant-garde jazz but now rarely books it. "The fact that it built so quickly into a scene made a lot of sense. I never thought of Park Slope as a happening place, but Barbès gave it focus."
The shoebox-shaped bar was opened in 2001 by a pair of expatriate Parisians, Olivier Conan and Vincent Douglas..." [Newsday]
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Sham 69 Clashes with Sex Pistol on the way to CBGB
"Punk legends John Lydon and Jimmy Pursey came to blows outside the US embassy as they queued for visas...There has been bad blood between the pair since the Seventies...Former Sex Pistol Lydon ignored Pursey's offer to shake hands and threw coffee over him, while the Sham 69 singer responded by kicking his punk rival....Pursey was waiting for a visa so he could travel to New York for a benefit gig in aid of the CBGBs club..." [BBC]
Sham 69 are at CBGB tonight and tomorrow (Aug 28-29).
WFMU has Sham 69 audio.
Previously
Thursday @ CBGB (Benefit), NYC | pics
The Vandals played CBGB | RIP "Stevo" Jensen
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Konono No. 1 playing Joe's Pub (1st U.S. show)
S.O.B.'s is still billing Konono No. 1's two Nov. 17 shows there as their first American appearances. It's not totally true. They'll be at Joe's Pub a day earlier (tix on sale).
DOWNLOAD
Lufuala Ndonga by Knonono No. 1 (MP3 clip)
WFMU links to a video.
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Kyp Malone, Stars Like Fleas - Todd P Event Today
"SUNDAY 8/28 @ MISS WILLIAMSBURG DINER - OUTSIDE!
EARLY - 5PM to MIDNIGHT
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY EXPERIENTIAL ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL
OUTDOORS IN THE SUNSHINE
*ORGANISED BY GLASS HOUSE GALLERY WITH TODD P*
PERFORMANCES BY:"
WILLIE MAE ROCK CAMP FOR GIRLS www.williemaerockcamp.org
KYP MALONE (of TV ON THE RADIO)
TOMORROW’S FRIEND (acoustic) www.tomorrowsfriend.com
CAKES OF LIGHT www.myspace.com/cakesoflight
LEVI KRANTZ Hasidic cantor & percussionist
CAMERON HULL www.cameronhull.com
DRAGONS OF ZYNTH
ARTANKER CONVOY www.thesocialregistry.com
STARS LIKE FLEAS (AS MUTE WITNESSES) w/ KYP MALONE
www.starslikefleas.com
GREAT SALSA & POLISH ROCK/FOLK BANDS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD
OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY MEMBERS OF THE OFAYS www.ofays.com
*SPECIAL GUESTS*
[ MISS WILLIAMSBURG DINER ]
206 Kent Ave @ North 3rd | Williamsburg, Brooklyn
L-Bedford/G-Metropolitan/JM-Marcy | 5PM | all ages + booze, but bring ID
Bring the kids! From 5-7pm: Children-oriented programming. End of
the semester performance by the bands from Rock Camp for Girls.
Live web stream on free103point9 Online Radio 5-11 p.m
All day Interactive Art Projects: By Free Style Arts
Association and Glass House Gallery
Food and Drink provided by Miss Williamsburg
$3-4 beer specials: Specially priced menu for the Event
This is a benefit event for Williamsburg
based organizations and art spaces. Your donation at the door will benefit
the good people of: LLano Estacado, Glass House Gallery LLC, Rock Camp For Girls, and free103point9
www.toddpnyc.com
www.brookebaxter.com/glasshousegallery
www.free103point9.org
www.miss-williamsburg.com
thanks Hasid Meets Hipster for curation help -> www.brooklynrock.com
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August 27, 2005
Ted Leo played South Street Seaport
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists played a free show at South Street Seaport in NYC on Friday (August 26, 2005). I wasn't there. Above photo courtesy of fotojenyk.com's Flickr account. More photos at Flickr. Setlist courtesy of Chris below...
Sword
Dawn
Cain
Dial
Mia
One
Rule
High
11th
Counting
?
Sheets
Previously
Devotchka @ South Street Seaport, NYC | Pics
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, meet David Byrne | Seaport, NYC pics
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August 26, 2005
Thursday @ CBGB (Benefit), NYC | pics
I was a Thursday fan. Full Collapse was my album. I last saw them live a few weeks before War All the Time was released, and I remember loving the show. Jonah Matranga (Onelinedrawing, Gratitude) opened and joined them on stage (he also contributed to their album that was about to come out). Fast forward two years. I'm psyched they're playing a CBGB benefit. I get tickets, and throw on Full Collapse to prepare. Nostalgia factor aside, I couldn't get in to it at all. Was I angrier then? Has my musical taste changed? Why does the screaming suddenly sound funny? Am I older? Wiser?...
The show was still great, though I found myself only getting excited for the hits. I'm always happy if a crowd is lively and I get to leave a show sweaty. They played some new songs (off the album they're currently recording) which did nothing for me, but the crowd seemed generally into them.
Previously
The Vandals played CBGB | RIP "Stevo" Jensen
Bouncing Souls Playing CBGB | Tix on Sale | Exploited
Kid Dynamite reunion benefit show @ CBGB, NYC | pics
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Spoon + American Music Club + Mary Timony | Fall 2005 Tour
Spoon will be back in NYC for two dates in November. That's the 5th at Nokia Theater & the 6th at Warsaw in Brooklyn. Both dates with American Music Club and Mary Timony. All tour dates, snagged from More Cowbell, below...
Thu 10.27.05 Louisville, KY Headliners ^
Fri 10.28.05 Urbana, IL Foellinger Auditorium ^
Sat 10.29.05 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall ^
Sun 10.30.05 Las Vegas, NV Vegoose - Sam Boyd Stadium
Tue 11.01.05 Toronto, ON Phoenix Theatre ^
Wed 11.02.05 Montreal, QUE Club Soda ^
Thu 11.03.05 Boston, MA Avalon ^
Fri 11.04.05 Northampton, MA Pearl Street ^
Sat 11.05.05 New York, NY Nokia Live * ^
Sun 11.06.05 Brooklyn, NY Warsaw * ^
Tue 11.08.05 Athens, GA 40 Watt Club *
Wed 11.09.05 Asheville, NC Orange Peel *
Thu 11.10.05 Columbia, MO Blue Note *
Fri 11.11.05 Omaha, NE Orpheum Theatre %
Sat 11.12.05 Boulder, CO Boulder Theatre *
Mon 11.14.05 Salt Lake City, UT Velvet Room *
Wed 11.16.05 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre *
Thu 11.17.05 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre *
Fri 11.18.05 San Diego, CA Cane’s *
* w/ American Music Club
^ w/ Mary Timony
% w/ Bright Eyes
Previously
Mary Timony playing Rothko for CMJ
American Music Club not American Analog Set
Lots of Live Spoon for Download | Webster Hall, etc...
The 2005 Village Voice Siren Festival | Pics
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Les Savy Fav & Fred Armisen, wacky guys
Tonight is the Les Savy Fav, Thunderbirds are Now, Rahim, Fred Armisen show at Bowery Ballroom.
"Les Savy Fav vocalist Tim Harrington presents quite the live spectacle. He's chubby, bearded, balding and eccentric - like your weird uncle who spent time with a cult in the early '70s. Your really weird uncle. Harrington once cut off a lock of an audience member's hair with a knife, then burned it on stage....
...That kind of working-without-a-net spirit has endeared the band to fans, among them "Saturday Night Live" cast member Fred Armisen, who will be the opening act for the LSF in tonight's show at Bowery Ballroom. Armisen, a former drummer for punk band Trenchmouth, met the LSF through a mutual friend, David Cross, of "Arrested Development" fame, and has since toured with the band whenever "SNL" is on hiatus." [Daily News]
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No Depression Surveys Decade Of Alt-Country
"Call it Americana, alt-country, roots music, what-have-you: The musical genre without a bin card has been defined for a decade by No Depression magazine." [Billboard]
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Andrew Bird Fall 2005 Tour Dates
Andrew Bird just announced a ton of tour dates including a show on Nov. 13th at Bowery Ballroom in NYC with Head of Femur and DOSH. All dates...
September: solo shows
Sept 4 Geneva, Switzerland Batie Festival
with Mark Eitzel and Josh Pierson
Sept 6 Lisbon, Portugal Lux
Sept 10 Oporto, Portugal Casa des Arts
Sept 18 Toronto, Ontario Ear to the Ground Festival
with Hidden Cameras and Most Serene Republic
Sept 23 Minneapolis, MN Cedar Cultural Center
(accompanied by Dosh)
October: Various European locations, please note: the French shows will be performed with longtime collaborator Kevin O’Donnell on drums and etcetera:
4-Oct Rennes, FR L'Antipode
with Laura Viers
5-Oct Bordeaux, FR La Lune
6-Oct Nantes, FR L'Olympic
7-Oct Lille, FR L'Aéronef
with Laura Viers
8-Oct Angouleme, FR Le Nef
with Adam Green
10-Oct Perpignan, FR TBC
11-Oct Toulouse, FR SDF Ramonville
12-Oct Marseille, FR Poste à Galène
14-Oct Angers, FR Chabada
15-Oct Rouen, FR Salle Sainte croix des Pelletiers
17-Oct Paris, FR Théàtre Eduard VII
18-Oct Lyon, FR Salle Victor Hugo
19-Oct Strasbourg, FR La Laiterie
20-Oct Nancy, FR N.J.P Festival
22-Oct Esch sur Alzette, LUXEM Kulturfabrik
23-Oct Haarlem, NL Patronaat
25-Oct Oslo, NOR The Garage
with Crooked Fingers
26-Oct Gothenberg, SWE Pusterviksbaren
with Crooked Fingers
27-Oct Linkoping, SWE Herrgarn
with Crooked Fingers
28-Oct Stockholm, SWE Debaser
with Crooked Fingers
30-Oct London, UK The Luminaire
with Women and Children and Absen
November: US tour – east of the Mississippi – accompanied by DOSH
Head of Femur to support
8-Nov Grand Rapids, MI Monroe Gallery for the Arts
9-Nov Ann Arbor, MI The Ark
11-Nov Toronto, ONT TBC
12-Nov Montreal, QUE TBC
13-Nov New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
14-Nov Northampton, MA Iron Horse
15-Nov Cambridge, MA Middle East Downstairs
17-Nov Washington. DC Black Cat
18-Nov Pittsburgh, PA TBC
19-Nov Columbus, OH Wexner Center
20-Nov Newport, KY Southgate House
21-Nov Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge
26-Nov Chicago, IL Logan Square Auditorium
December: US tour west of the Mississippi
Andrew will be opening for bluegrass trio NICKEL CREEK:
1-Dec Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
2-Dec Park City, UT Eccles Center for the Arts
3-Dec Spokane, WA The Big Easy
4-Dec Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
5-Dec Portland, OR Roseland Theater
7-Dec Portland, OR Roseland Theater
10-Dec San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
11-Dec Reno, NV Hilton Theatre
14-Dec Tempe, AZ Marquee Theater
15-Dec San Diego, CA House of Blues
16-Dec San Diego, CA House of Blues
17-Dec Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
thx Max.
Previously
Lots of Live Andrew Bird for Download & album stream
Watch & Listen | Andrew Bird, Royksopp, Nicolai Dunger, etc..
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The Vandals played CBGB | RIP "Stevo" Jensen
Stevo Jensen singing for The Vandals
The Vandals played a CBGB benefit show on August 20, 2005. Steve "Stevo" Jensen died the same week.
Former Vandals lead singer Steven "Stevo" Jensen passed away at his home on the island of Maui last weekend due to causes as yet unknown. Jensen sang for the Vandals from 1980 through 1984, appearing on the band's first two full-lengths, Peace Through Vandalism and When In Rome Do As The Vandals before being replaced by current vocalist Dave Quackenbush." [antiMusic]
Mike Neuman was at the CBGB show...
"I saw The Vandals at CBGB on Saturday night. It was pretty packed, but I don't think it was sold out. Jerry's Kids opened. Never listened to them before. They all looked like they were in their mid-40's. The Vandals finally came out and opened with...Cafe 405? I think it was Cafe 405. I can't remember exactly. Anyway the crowd was really, really fun. They asked for a show of hands of who had seen them last time they played CBGB...a few people raised their hands. Then they asked how many people had been alive last time they played CBGB (April of 1987). I can't believe how much energy the band had after 24 years of playing cheesy (yet loveable) pop-punk. Oh, and Josh Freese was drumming, so that was really cool. Here are the songs that I know they definitely played, in no order..."
Cafe 405
It's A Fact
I've Got An Ape Drape
Idea For A Movie
The New York
Don't Stop Me Now (Queen cover)
America, Fuck Yeah (From Team America)
Pizza Tran
I Have A Date
Anarchy Burger
And Now We Dance
My Girlfriend's Dead
Oi to the World
Take It Back
So Long, Farewell
Previously
Lifetime & Gorilla Biscuits Reunion Videos
CBGB Wants Mayor Bloomberg | Lease to Expire
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New Yorker Festival, Sleater Kinney | Tix on Sale
The New Yorker Festival runs from Sept. 23-25, 2005 in NYC. Tickets are now on sale...
* Sleater-Kinney Talk with James Surowiecki Tickets
* Stage To Studio: Steve Albini, Ani DiFranco, Ric Ocasek & The RZA Tickets
* Rufus Wainwright Talks with Andy Young Tickets
* The Roots Talk with Malcolm Gladwell Tickets
* Tracy Chapman Talks with Dana Goodyear Tickets
Check out all the events on sale. Full schedule at their website.
Previously
The New Yorker Festival w/ Sleater Kinney | Tour Dates
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Danzig's Mother spotted at The Dark Room
"Tricia Romano, the Village Voice’s resident party girl, has taken hold of the DJ booth. We plop down next to the guy in the tie-dye and cutoffs. “Turn up the fucking Nirvana!” he screams. He turns to us.
“I know Gawker. You’re going to make fun of me,” he accuses. “You better fuckin’ keep me anonymous.”
He refuses to reveal his name, but he happily divulges the other details of his life. He’s from Alabama, likes long walks on the beach and puppies, and he thinks Gifford Miller is really neat. He’s also a local DJ. So, what’s the best song to spin at a party like this? He considers. “Mother, by Danzig.” He looks at us intensely. “No, wait! If you play Attitude by the Misfits, people will freak the fuck out,” he declares proudly. Service journalism at its finest." [Gawker] (thx J)
Previously
Tricia Romano reports Dark Room not involved in OD
Danzig tickets on sale
Trend Alert | Danzig's Mother
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Overdose victim Mellie Carballo, Last Night's Party Regular
If you live in NYC, you've see her picture on the cover of almost every newspaper (specifically the picture to the left of both victims). You've probably heard or made a joke about bad heroin. You've read about it in Gothamist, Gawker, Newsday, the Daily News, the NY Sun, and especially the NY Post.
If you frequent club nights featured on Last Night's Party like Misshapes and Trash, you may already know how this frontpage story hit close to home...
"But she also was a fashionista whose sexy picture graced a banner on the edgy Web site Last Night's Party, and was someone who would have gotten a "twisted kick" out of the headlines her death generated, a club land buddy said." [Daily News]
"The last few weeks in NYC clubland were tumultuous. The L.E.S. was abuzz with the bad news of the ODs of two 18-year-old girls—one of whom was a familiar face on the club and bar scene. Two weeks ago, Mellie Carballo and her high school friend Maria Pesantez were found dead with a combination of heroin, cocaine, and alcohol in their systems. (Since August 10, four others have died of apparent ODs in downtown Manhattan.) Though The New York Times reported the two met their friends at the Dark Room at 10 a.m., a Dark Room spokesperson says they reviewed videotape of that night shot both inside and outside the club: "We watched the tapes and they weren't at the club. And we were closed at 10 a.m."
Despite being underage, Carballo was a regular on the downtown club scene. A tribute to her with an accompanying photograph briefly appeared on the website for the weekly party Trash! (It has since been taken down.) (NOTE: It's there) On lastnightsparty.com, she was pictured with Motherfucker's Michael T. The site's photographer, Merlin Bronques, wrote: "I met Mellie at Beauty Bar a few months ago. She loved having her picture taken, and she made any photographer look good. She called me a week before she died to say that the panoramic pinup I took of her at 'Bust' a few days ago was her 'favorite picture ever,' and we scheduled to shoot again at her house this week. She was buried in her yellow '100% Mellie' Fightcats T-shirt right next to Jam Master Jay and not too far from Aaliyah, Malcolm X, and Christopher Reeve. I'll miss her." [Tricia Romano]
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August 25, 2005
SS adds 2nd SS show | King & Queen of Homecoming
The first Sufjan Stevens show at Symphony Space (NYC) on October 7th, 2005 is sold out, but the venue has started calling ticket-holders to offer the option of switching to a late show on the same date. Watch Symphony Space's website for tickets to go on sale for both shows. (thx Erik)
In related news, Sufjan finished up his five-night run at Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday night. It was 'Homecoming Dance' night. A king and queen were crowned. Molly has the report including correspondence with the actual queen. Stereogum was also at the show.
Previously
Sufjan Stevens @ Bowery Ballroom (show 4/5), NYC | pics
Sufjan is really just like John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
Sufjan Stevens @ Bowery Ballroom (show 3/5), NYC | pics
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Gang of Four vs. Death Cab For | Album Streams
++ Gang of Four's Return the Gift in stores October 11. STREAM IT* **
++ Death Cab for Cutie's Plans in stores August 30. STREAM IT*
* FAQ #4562: "stream" = listen over the internet
** thank you Mike Neuman
Previously
Decemberists join Death Cab on stage
New Gang of Four tracks & a documentary & a tour | Listen
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Resfest 2005 | Hot Chip, Beck Music Videos...Tickets
"Resfest will showcase the year's best short films, music videos and animation through a mix of screenings, parties, workshops and live music events....The festival will travel on its most extensive tour yet to more than 35 cities."
It starts in NYC. The dates are September 15-18, 2005.
Highlights include:
* A concert with Hot Chip @ Hiro Ballroom on Sept. 18
* A Beck retrospective on Sept. 17 @ Tribeca Performing Arts
* 'Videos that rock' on Sept. 18 @ Tribeca Performing Arts
All events on sale at Ticketweb. Schedule at the Resfest website.
P.S. This coincides with CMJ
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Danzig Pre-sale tickets and picture
Tickets are on pre-sale for Danzig's Blackest of the Black tour that stops at the Nokia Theater in NYC on October 17, 2005. Since it probably won't sell right out, you can always wait for the tickets to go on sale through ticketmaster tomorrow (Friday Aug 26).
Although pictured with Danzig at a comic book convention (above), comedian Brian Posehn actually has nothing to do with this tour. (thx catbirdseat for the picture tip)
Previously
Danzig/Doyle/Mortiis/Chimaira 2005 tour dates
Danzig Tour, Misfits Reunion (again) & Mortiis
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Bell Orchestre | CMJ 2005
As Pitchfork pointed out today in their "recommended" 7.8 review of "Recording a Tape the Colour of the Light," Bell Orchestre is an Arcade Fire side project. "Bell Orchestre, led by the Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry, sparks memories of critically maligned early-decade instrumentalists Ghosts & Vodka and Telegraph Melts-- bands derided, in part, for their lack of distortion."
* Some amazing pics of Final Fantasy and Bell Orchestre (you see 1 above)
* Chromewaves has a review and pics of a Belle Orchestre / Arcade Fire show from a year ago.
* Stereogum posted about BO recently too.
DOWNLOAD (WMA Files)
Synching
Rajasthan
Tower or Bowl
The album is not currently available in the U.S. (though it has an Aug. 22 release date...I think...someone feel free to comment specifics...thx)
Bell Orchestre open for Arcade Fire at Summerstage in NYC during CMJ on 09/15/2005 (7pm). All tour dates with Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade at their site.
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Broken Social Scene (w/ Feist) Tour Dates (sans NYC)
More Cowbell supplied the below tour dates...
10/19 Kingston, ON @ Queens University
10/20 Ottawa, ON @ Capital Music Hall
10/21 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
10/22 Boston, MA @ Avalon Ballroom *
10/24 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
10/26 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
10/27 Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre *
10/28 Chicago, IL @ Cabaret Metro *
10/29 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue *
10/31 Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre*
11/1 Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theatre *
11/3 Austin, TX @ Stubb’s *
11/4 Dallas, TX @ Gypsy Ballroom *
11/8 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre *
11/9 San Francisco, CA @ Grand Ballroom *
11/11 Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom *
11/12 Seattle, WA @ Showbox *
11/13 Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
11/15 Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
11/16 Edmonton, AB @ Reds
11/18 Winnipeg, MB @ TBA
* w/ Feist opening
Previously
Do They Know It's Halloween | Listen
Stars @ Summerstage, NYC| pics
Feist, Magic Numbers, & Sons & Daughters touring with Bright Eyes
Feist Tour Dates, CMJ & Tickets | New BSS Song, Album
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Lifetime & Gorilla Biscuits Reunion Videos
Mickey posted the video from Lifetime's reunion show Saturday in Philly.
And in case you missed it before, here is a working Gorilla Biscuits video link. (zip file)
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Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy! Maiden! Maiden! Maiden! | Audio
Listen to the Ozzfest crowd go nuts. Hear Sharon Osbourne call Bruce Dickinson a prick.
Previously
Iron Maiden vs. The Osbournes
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Chad VanGaalen | Infiniheart U.S. Release | CMJ 2005
I'm not going to say much because I've said it before.
Chad VanGaalen's Infiniheart just got a U.S. release by Sub Pop.
* Buy it at Insound
* Watch the video for Clinically Dead
* Download Clinically Dead
* Pitchfork gives it a 7.1
Chad plays the Sub Pop CMJ Showcase at Bowery Ballroom on 09/17/2005. All tour dates at Sub Pop.
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CBGB Wants Mayor Bloomberg | Lease to Expire
"CBGB supporters and several City Council members are asking Mayor Michael Bloomberg to step in to mediate the ongoing lease dispute between the legendary club and its landlord, the nonprofit homeless aid group Bowery Residents' Committee.
The lease on the 31-year-old club, where punk rock was born, expires Wednesday. Negotiations are ongoing. However, with less than a week left on the lease, both sides have yet to meet on a series of proposals and counterproposals for a new one." [Newsday]
QUESTIONS
1) What happens to the September shows (CMJ included) if the lease is not renewed?
2) Anyone hear anything about the supposed CBGB event in Washington Square Park on August 31?
Some September CBGB shows...
Dead Men Walking | Tour, CBGB show
Helmet Playing CBGB Benefit Show | Tix
Dandy Warhols @ CBGB for CMJ | Tour
Frenchkiss CMJ Showcase w/ The Hold Steady @ CBGB
What to do? The (not yet) complete 2005 CMJ Lineup/Guide
The Exploited playing CBGB and Brooklyn Music Terminal
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Myla Goldberg of Brooklyn on Colin Meloy
"Two years ago, the Decemberists' Colin Meloy wrote a song about Myla Goldberg's pretty hands and dangly limbs, but she "must have had a brain lesion or something," because she didn't remember ever meeting him. "I'm bad," she says. "It turns out we talked at a reading. But it's not like he said, 'Hello, I'm Colin Meloy, the lead singer of the Decemberists.' "
A friend e-mailed her about the song, which describes her as "unique New York" ("I need New York/I need New York"), but she assumed it was a joke. When she finally listened to the CD, she "started blushing and smiling simultaneously."
With the publication of her first novel, Bee Season, Goldberg—who plays banjo, lives in Park Slope, and is "really intrigued by human frailty"—... [Village Voice]
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August 24, 2005
What to do? The (not yet) complete 2005 CMJ Lineup/Guide
The 2005 CMJ lineup is now official, but it still looks incomplete. All bands listed at Warsaw say 7pm, the openers for the Doves show at Warsaw are not even listed (tix on sale), Devotchka isn't listed at Irving Plaza (tix on sale), etc...
I ran through the listings real quick and picked out what I think are the hot shows. What do you think?
Disclaimer: Try and check out some shows that aren't listed below too. I definitely will.
TUESDAY - 9/13 - pre-CMJ
Brooklynvegan presents BMJ @ Tonic w/ Cloud Cult, Doveman, Dave Deporis & Aziz Ansari (the only place to be!) tix
DEVENDRA BANHART
WEDNESDAY - 9/14
Devendra 11:00 @ Bowery
vs
Nouvelle Vague 10:45 @ Canal Room
vs
The Dandy Warhols 11:00 @ CBGB
vs
Feist 11:30 @ Knitting Factory
vs
Dungen 10:00 @ Maxwells in NJ
vs
Motion City Soundtrack 10:00 & Mae 11:00 @ Tribeca Rock
vs
Doves ? @ Warsaw
ARCADE FIRE
THURSDAY - 9/15 - EARLY
Tim Fite 6:30 & New Pornographers 7:15 @ Bowery Ballroom
vs
Glenn Kotche (of Wilco) 7:30, Laura Veirs 8:30, Amadou and Mariam 9:00 @ Hiro Ballroom
vs
Arcade Fire 9:00 @ Summerstage
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Devin Davis 9:15 @ CB's Gallery
CLOUD CULT
THURSDAY - 9/15 - LATE
Cloud Cult midnight @ 169 Bar
vs
Diamond Nights 11:45 & Dungen 12:45 @ Bowery Ballroom
vs
Regina Spektor 10:50 @ Irving
vs
Goblin Cock midnight, Wrens 1:00 @ Mercury Lounge
vs
DFA @ Northsix
vs
Mary Timony midnight @ Rothko
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Dios 11:00 & Tom Vek midnight @ Scenic
BONUS VERY EARLY SHOW: Devin Davis 12:15 @ CMJ day stage
CURSIVE?
FRIDAY - 9/16
Robbers on High St 11:00 & Clap Your Hands midnight & Ambulance 1:00 @ Mercury Lounge
vs
Pony! Up 10:30 & Neon Blonde 11:30 & The Rakes 12:30 @ Northsix @ Northsix
vs
Cantankerous 12:30 @ Rare
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probably Cursive 12:00 at Bowery Ballroom
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CocoRosie 11:30 & Supersystem 12:15 & !!! 1:00 @ SOBs
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Longwave & Smoosh @ Warsaw
WOLF PARADE
SATURDAY - 9/17
Wolf Parade midnight & Constantines 1:00 @ Bowery
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The Hold Steady 12:00 @ CBGB
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Chin Up Chin Up 10:30 & Dirty On Purpose 11:30 & Youth Group 12:30 & The Upwelling 1:30 @ Mercury Lounge
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Brian Jonestown 1:00 @ Northsix
BONUS EARLY SHOW: Chad Vangaalen 7:00 @ Bowery Ballroom
What did I miss? What do you choose? Comment...
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Bouncing Souls Playing CBGB | Tix on Sale | Exploited
Tickets are on sale for an August 30th CBGB benefit show with the Bouncing Souls.
That's the same day as Pelican Picnic/King of France/Silent League/Doveman at Mercury AND American Analog Set at Joe's Pub.
The Rocks Off boat show the Souls are playing on Sept. 22 is long sold out.
Tickets are also on sale for the Exploited / Old Skull show.
Previously
Bouncing Souls playing war protest show in DC
Kid Dynamite reunion benefit show @ CBGB, NYC | pics
Bouncing Souls just played with Lifetime
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MIA played SOB's last night
OOPs.
Previously
Photos of M.I.A. @ Summerstage
M.I.A. (no Diplo) @ S.O.B.'s, NYC | Pics
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Protest War w/ Bouncing Souls, Ted Leo & Thievery Corporation
On Saturday September 24, 2005, there's a huge protest happening in Washington DC. It includes a Jello Biafra hosted concert...
"The concert will bring together musical acts such as: Thievery Corporation, punk rock and independent musicians LeTigre, Bouncing Souls, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists; country music artist Steve Earle, rock and soul band the Bellrays; latin musicians Machetres, socially conscious hip-hop groups The Coup and Head-Roc; and even long time activists Wayne Kramer of the MC5, Jello Biafra and Greg Palast will be involved in this event!"
all details at United for Peace & Justice (via Free Williamsburg)
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The Double, Oneida...Free Shows in Brooklyn & Manhattan
As I pointed out on Gothamist, there's a free indie rock show tonight (Aug 24, 2005) at South Street Seaport in NYC. The Double & Tomorrows Friend are on the bill.
And as pointed out by Manic Mess, The Double, Oneida, and five other bands play a free (I think) show in a Williamsburg (Brooklyn) parking lot on September 3rd (2005). All details on that one below...
this year's williamsburg parking lot festival.
"9/3- Brooklyn , NY - Junkyard Festival, 140 Kent Ave., Williamsburg -
lineup:
hot fire girls at 1pm
telepathy at 2pm
fireball at 3pm
the hospitals at 4pm
Ex-Models at 5pm
Oneida at 6pm
The Double at 7pm
dj sets from Mike Wolf time out NY and crazy rhythms dj crew"
Previously
Free Cass McCombs / The Double show Postponed
2005 NYC River to River Festival Concert Schedule
East River Project | July Show | Oneida, etc...
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Iron Maiden vs The Osbournes
"NEW YORK (Billboard) - Iron Maiden's manager has condemned Ozzfest fans who pelted the band with debris during its performance at the hard rock festival's weekend stop near Los Angeles.
The British metal veterans also endured periodic outages of the sound system, and Ozzfest organizer Sharon Osbourne came on stage afterwards to call Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson a "prick" for allegedly berating her husband, Ozzy Osbourne." [Reuters]
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Bunky @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics (part 2)
The best news ever came when Bunky was added to two of Sufjan Stevens' recent NYC shows. I'm already a fan of their album and legend has it they put on a great show. That's what the people of their hometown San Diego say anyway. I got the chance to find out on Sunday (August 21, 2005), and it's true!
It was pirate night at Bowery Ballroom (said Sufjan who headlined the show), so Bunky told pirate jokes in between songs. Here's one someone transcribed in the comments of another post:
A pirate walks into a bar. The bartender says "Excuse me, sir, but I that you have a ship's steering wheel sticking out of your pants."
The pirate nods and says, "AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH, it's driving me nuts!"
Previously
Bunky was on stage with Sufjan too
Bunky "BaBa" Video
Bunky Gets More Love | Hedberg passes on
UponFirstListen: Architecture In Helsinki | Bunky
Bunky | Born to Be a Motorcycle
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Bowery CMJ Shows | Tickets on Sale
Wednesday, September 14 (8:00 PM doors)
Devendra Banhart & Hairy Fairy plus Beans with Holy Fuck / Cribs / Pela / King of France
Thursday, September 15 (5:00 PM doors)
The New Pornographers plus Tim Fite
Thursday, September 15 (8:00 PM doors)
Dungen plus Diamond Nights / Tarantula A.D. / Cheeseburger
Friday, September 16 (8:00 PM doors)
Orenda Fink plus Criteria / Maria Taylor / Son, Ambulance / Two Gallants
Saturday, September 17 (8:00 PM doors)
Constantines plus Wolf Parade / Rogue Wave / Kinski / Fruit Bats / Holopaw / Chad Vangaalen
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Lady Sovereign back in NYC for CMJ
Lady Sovereign joins Aesop Rock, Blackalicious, APSCI and Diverse at Webster Hall on Thursday Sept. 15.
Read her Pitchfork Profile.
Previously
Lady Sovereign @ Knitting Factory, NYC | Reviews
Lady Sovereign playing NYC
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August 23, 2005
Devin Davis | CMJ 2005
"Devin Davis sprang out of thin air it seemed, to deliver a one-man rallying cry for the lonely and for the redemptive joy of power pop. Offering up the one-man band/production team wonder, Lonely People of the World, Unite! (Mousse)." [sixeyes]
"This guy has an anthem, whether he knows it or not. Eleven anthems, in fact, thanks to some guy from Chi-town (via Florida) named Devin Davis who has single-handedly written, recorded, performed and produced a debut album --- Lonely People of the World, Unite! --- of almost unprecedented quality and depth of thought. Think Pinkerton without the pain, or Funeral if it was about loneliness instead of loss. Davis crams enough reckless enthusiasm, pop smarts, and shit-hot Bowie rock’n’roll into Unite’s 36 minute runtime to make Augie March look like a jam band." [cokemachineglow]
"Mop-topped and horn-rimmed, Chicago by-way-of Florida singer Devin Davis is ambitious, but it's not necessarily his nasty trombone or theremin chops that make his debut solo album better than your local mom-and-pop clerk's self-described "Bolan meets Pollard" pop masterpiece. Instead, it's his knowing way around a walloping chorus and his welcome sense of restraint and economy that allow said hooks to live for many hum-worthy listens." [Pitchfork]
DOWNLOAD (mp3s)
Iron Woman
Turtle and the Flightless Bird
Deserted Eyeland
More MP3s at his site. Album at Insound.
Devin is scheduled to play two CMJ shows. The 1st is at 12:15 (noon, not midnight) on Thurday 9/15 at the CMJ day stage (awake badge holders only) and the 2nd is that night at CB's Gallery at 9:15 (during Arcade Fire @ Summerstage). More tour dates on his site.
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Elvis Costello | Show, Sighting & DVD
Quick true story:
After the Colleen / Hawk and a Hacksaw show at Joe's Pub Tuesday (August 9th) night, I walked by CBGB to see if there was any exciting benefit action going on before ending up on Houston a few blocks west of Mercury Lounge. While deciding if I should continue my adventure to Bowery Ballrom to try and get in to Hot Snakes, Elvis Costello and a blonde woman walked by me. A few seconds later some guys asked if I saw Elvis. I said yes, and they proceeded to chase him down the street. I guess the woman was Diana Krall who, according to Gawker, Costello was probably shopping for just a few hours earlier.
Elvis Costello is playing Kaufmann Concert Hall @ the 92nd St. Y in NYC on September 28. Tickets are on sale.
Elvis recently released a DVD too.
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Stuff | Download
The new Fiery Furnaces' leaks. Fluxblog has an MP3.
Pitchfork gives New Pornographers' Twin Cinema a 9.0. Central Village has an MP3.
Ben Gibbard & Colin Meloy join forces on stage. YANP has the MP3 & video.
Six Feet Under ends. Stereogum has the MP3 from the show.
Bob Moog passes away. Scenestars streams "Best of Moog"
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Kid Dynamite reunion benefit show @ CBGB, NYC | pics
Like at the Gorilla Biscuits show a week earlier, people slept on line in front of CBGB to get the chance to see the reunited Kid Dynamite one more time. My luck was high that night (August 22, 2005). In addition to receiving a free ticket to the Sufjan Stevens show at Bowery Ballroom that I ran to right right after (it's only a few blocks away), a kind soul named Joe sold me his extra to Kid Dynamite. They turned CBGB upside down.
Greyarea opened with the show with their own impressive set. "In the demise of Raybeez and warzone comes GreyArea (one word) with some guys who are NYC punk/hardcore veterans features Ernie Parada ex-Token Entry and Black Train Jack, and Vinny Value ex-Warzone and no redeeming social value... with Syd Butler on bass." [punknews]
Ernie from greyarea joins KD on stage to sing a song he wrote.
Previously
The Lifetime Reunion Shows
The Gorilla Biscuits Reunion
Life of Agony @ CBGB, NYC | Pics
None More Black @ Knitting Factory | pics
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Sufjan Stevens @ Bowery Ballroom (show 4/5), NYC | pics
I didn't go to Movable Hype last night (Monday, August 22, 2005). I had a ticket to see the Kid Dynamite reunion at CBGB which I figured would be over by 9:00. Then someone out of the blue offered me a free ticket to see Sufjan Stevens & Bunky at Bowery Ballroom again. I accepted. Unfortunately CB's added unannounced openers. The reunion show ran later than expected. That meant I missed Bunky :(, but I did make it to Bowery in time to catch Sufjan's entire performance. It was the fourth of five sold out NYC shows. It was fake tattoo night.
This time I got the chance to see the show from the back of the room. Sunday night I was up front. I can't say if one was better than the other. I can summarize the criticisms I've read in the comments and heard people say (both in actual conversation and while eavesdropping):
* It's hard to tell when and if Sufjan is being ironic
* Too many pauses between songs, too unrehearsed, instrument changes take too long, trying too hard, etc...
It would of been nice to see Bunky perform again. Next time.
Previously
Sufjan is really just like John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
Sufjan Stevens @ Bowery Ballroom (show 3/5), NYC | pics
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The Lifetime Reunion Shows
LIFETIME reunited (photo courtesy of Jade Tree)
"This past weekend, New Jersey's legendary LIFETIME returned briefly for two triumphant shows in Philadelphia and one at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ.
LIFETIME, who had originally been scheduled to reunite for just one show at Hellfest, had been convinced to reunite over their love of the music and the desire to take the opportunity to contribute to some of their favorite charities (listed below). The band then scrambled to reschedule their reunion appearance after Hellfest was cancelled mere days before it was scheduled to occur." [Jade Tree]
Previously
Pics from Gorilla Biscuits & Offspring @ CBGB
Download Gorilla Biscuits CBGB Benefit show video
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Sufjan is really just like John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
John Wayne Gacy, Jr. is one of my favorite songs on Sufjan Steven's Illinois. Hearing him sing it live gave me chills.
Above photo of Sufjan taken at fake tattoo night (NYC show 4/5) @ Bowery Ballroom on Monday night August 22, 2005.
Lyrics and guitar tab at Stereogum.
Previously
Sufjan Stevens @ Bowery Ballroom (show 3/5), NYC | pics
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Art Brut Coming to Mercury Lounge
Art Brut are coming to NYC. November 10, 2005 at Mercury Lounge to be exact. (via Loose Record)
Previously
DJ Russell Lissack of Bloc Party vs Chromeo (vs Art Brut) | MP3s
Art Brut | Bang Bang Rock and Roll
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August 22, 2005
Dave Deporis Added to BMJ
Dave Deporis will fill the third musical slot at the Brooklynvegan pre-CMJ (aka BMJ) show at Tonic in NYC on Sept. 13, 2005.
The lineup looks like this:
* Dave Deporis
* comedy by Aziz Ansari
* Doveman
* comedy by Aziz again
* Cloud Cult
Tickets are on sale at Ticketweb
(and they're supposed to be at Other Music, but I don't know...you can try the Tonic box office too.)
Previously
Dave Deporis @ DUMBO General Store, Brooklyn, NY | pics
Dave Deporis MP3s
Cloud Cult vs. Kano
Aziz Ansari added to BMJ @ Tonic | Tickets on sale
BMJ: pre-CMJ Show w/ Doveman & Cloud Cult @ Tonic
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Living Colour played CBGB Benefit Show
"Halfway into Living Colour's Friday night set at CBGB's, Corey Glover belted out the opening lines to Open Letter (To A Landlord), perfectly encapsulating the populist undercurrent of this month's benefit shows to save the legendary punk club on the lower east side of Manhattan..." [Earvolution]
Helmet Playing CBGB Benefit Show | Tix
Dead Men Walking | Tour, CBGB show
Pics from Gorilla Biscuits & Offspring @ CBGB
Phil Anselmo played at CBGB Benefit Show
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Robert Moog RIP
"Dr. Robert A. Moog (pronounced /moʊg/, not /muːg/) (May 23, 1934 – August 21, 2005) was a pioneer of electronic music, best known as the inventor of the Moog synthesizer." [Wikipedia]
"Originally made famous by such infamously acid-eating acts as the Doors and the Grateful Dead, the Moog today is utilized by everyone from Dr. Dre to Wilco. Of course, most of the analog synths of the 60s have replaced by (some would say inferior) digital versions. Not Moogs, which stick to their analog roots, although these days you can control your Moog with a PC." [Gizmodo]
"Performed in large part on a Moog synthesizer, Autobahn crystallized the distinctive Kraftwerk sound while making the group's first clear overtures towards conventional pop structure and melody, establishing a permanent foothold for electronic music within the mainstream. [Yahoo Music]
"When the Get Up Kids incorporated Moog keyboards into their 1999 emo-punk masterpiece "Something to Write Home About" it was a bold move that paid off. Four years later and the moog is go ask the reunion show, OK go, and yes, Motion City Soundtrack, whose use of the instrument on "I am the Movie" is just the icing on an already delicious cake." [Kerrang via Epitaph]
Influential synth pioneer Robert Moog dead at 71
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Sufjan Stevens @ Bowery Ballroom (show 3/5), NYC | pics
Sufjan Stevens and the Illinoisemakers played Bowery Ballroom in NYC Sunday night (August 21, 2005).
It was pirate night. Opener Bunky was on stage.
Gothamist reviewed Saturday's show. Sufjan ponders success.
Previously
Southpaw Posters For Sale | Standard Motion
Illinois not Sufjan's second album
Sufjan Stevens Adds 5th NYC Night | All Tour Dates
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This Week's NYC Shows @ Gothamist
Sufjan Stevens, Bunky, The Double, Ted Leo, Kurtis Blow, Sugarhill Gang, Kid Dynamite, Thursday, Dead Boys, Rob Dickinson from Catherine Wheel, Jesse Malin, Les Savy Fav, Thunderbirds are now, Rahim, Wilderness, Levy, and more at my list of shows happening this week in NYC at Gothamist.
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Bunky @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics (part 1)
Even if you didn't realize he was in Bunky (which you probably did unless you got there too late), you probably noticed (actually you probably didn't) the leggy redhead sitting at the back of the stage during Sufjan Steven's set at Bowery Ballroom last night (August 21. 2005). It makes perfect sense since they're in town to play two shows (including the one they played 10 minutes before on the same stage) and Sufjan and Bunky are on the same label.
Previously
Smoosh meets Death Cab - in Perspective
Bunky Moved to Sunday | Smoosh playing Knit
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Pirate Night with Sufjan Stevens | Pic
To differentiate five back-to-back shows at Bowery Ballroom, Sufjan Stevens instituted a theme each night.
Sunday night (August 21, 2005 & night 3) was pirate night.
Arrgh! Welcome to Pirate Night.
One Louder was there Friday night. Wes was there Friday too. Stereogum was there Saturday night" I forget the order, but there's also fake accident night, and the last night is homecoming (formal attire).
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Woman Injured In Fall At Rolling Stones Concert
"A woman was hospitalized with broken bones after she climbed onto the rafters of Fenway Park during last night's (Aug. 21) Rolling Stones concert and fell 35 to 40 feet." [Billboard]
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August 21, 2005
Bowery Ballroom CMJ 2005 | Devendra Banhart
Thx Jeff for pointing out that the Devendra Banhart CMJ show at Bowery Ballroom was posted on the CMJ site. Here's what we know about Bowery now:
Wednesday 9/14
The King of France 7:30 pm
The Cribs 9:00 pm
Beans w/ Holy Fuck 10:00 pm
Devendra Banhart & Hairy Fairy 11:00 pm
Thursday 9/15
Tim Fite 6:30 pm
New Pornagraphers 7:15 pm
Dimaond Nights (?? - not listed)
Dungen (?? - not listed)
Friday 9/16
Orenda Fink (?? - not listed)
Maria Taylor (?? - not listed)
Son Ambulance (?? - not listed)
Two Gallants (?? - not listed)
Surprise Guest (maybe Cursive) (?? - not listed)
Saturday 9/17
Chad VanGaalen 7:00 pm
Holopaw 8:00 pm
Fruit Bats 9:00 pm
Kinski 10:00 pm
Rogue Wave 11:00 pm
Wolf parade 12:00 am
The Constantines 1:00 am
Sunday (post-CMJ) 9/18
Brian Jonestown Massacre
Previously
Tim Fite @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
Robbers on High Street / King of France Tour
Chad VanGaalen | Infiniheart | Chin Up Who?
New Pornographers @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
Devendra Banhart "Cripple Crow" sampler | Stream
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Southpaw Posters For Sale | Standard Motion
Jon Setzen is the official Southpaw poster artist and designer behind Standard Motion. For a limited time you can buy limited edition prints of some old posters. The Sufjan Stevens one you see to the left is one of them.
Read the Gothamist interview with Jon Setzen.
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A Hawk and a Hacksaw @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
A Hawk and a Hacksaw opened for Colleen @ Joe's Pub in NYC on August 9, 2005.
"A Hawk And A Hacksaw's unmissable live show displays the virtuosity of multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Barnes on accordion, vocals and percussion (simultaneously!) accompanied by Heather Trost on violin, glockenspiel and melodica. It's a musical journey across the most varied of terrain, dipping in and out of modern composition and American and Eastern European folk traditions, in his inimitable style." [pineapster]
Jeremy Barnes is best known for drumming in Neutral Milk Hotel.
"Darkness at Noon, the second album from AHAAH, is a frenetic, dizzying pastiche of Eastern European folk, klezmer, mariachi, Appalachian fiddle music, and evocative jazz. " [Pitchfork]
NOTE DRUMSTICK ON HAT
NOTE DRUMSTICK ON KNEE
Previously
Colleen @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
A Hawk and a Hacksaw and Colleen | Tour Dates
Jeff Mangum joins Olivia Tremor Control on stage
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August 20, 2005
Scenic 2005 CMJ Showcases | Tickets on Sale
Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 PM
Yep Roc CMJ Marathon 2005 - The Comas / Kingsbury Manx / Robert Skoro - American Princess / Cities
$10.00
Thursday, September 15 at 7:00 PM
StarTime International CMJ Marathon 2005 - Tom Vek / Dios Malos / The Joggers - The Natural History / Foreign Born - The Silent League
$10.00
Friday, September 16 at 7:00 PM
Secretly Canadian / Monitor Records CMJ Marathon - Wilderness / Big Bear / Ty Braxton - Windsor For The Derby / More Dogs / Catfish Have
$10.00
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Secretly Canadian/Monitor Showcase w/ Wilderness
The Secretly Canadian / Monitor Records 2005 CMJ Showcase is at Scenic on Friday, September 16th.
Wilderness - Midnight
Big Bear - 11pm
Ty Braxton - 10pm
Windsor For The Derby - 9pm
More Dogs - 8pm
Catfish Haven - 7pm
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Tooth & Nail, Blues Explosion, Blowfly, CMJ Showcase
Razor & Tie presents Sam Champion & The Giraffes with Blues Explosion, The Dix & Blowfly @ Pussycat Lounge on Saturday Sept. 17th for CMJ.
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Group Sounds @ Pianos, NYC | Pics
Bands looking for PR tips ought to study Group Sounds closely. As YANP put it over a month ago, "they've only been a band for a little under a year. If this is truely the case, I've gotta give 'em a hand. In that short bit of time, they've managed to work their way onto Fuse, into the New York Post and playing alongside Hot Hot Heat and The Kills." It doesn't end there. A peak at their press page reveals quotes from Time Out, Flavorpill, tripwire, and even Manic Mess (with whom I agree about the fake british accent).
Lots of my friends growing up were in bands. I was always part of the posse. The posse travels with the band from show to show, sings along, and often fools industry people into thinking the band has a huge following outside of their hometown. I sensed a posse in full effect at Pianos Wednesday night (August 17, 2005). Many members of the posse joined the band on stage for the last song including the moustached man with the guitar who is not actually a member the band.
I am neither for or against this band. (want to hate them...song stuck in my head...unorginal...but who's original these days...over confidence...or is it stage presence...who writes "say thanks" on a setlist...well actually I guess you should always be prepared...). Decide for yourself. Watch the catchy/humorous/obnoxious/genius video they've got floating around the Internet. You can catch them at their NYC Pianos residency on Aug. 24th, Aug 31st, and Sept. 7th, 2005.
More media and tour dates at their website. Their EP is for sale at Insound.
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August 19, 2005
Do They Know It's Halloween | Listen
"BOO! This fall’s sweetest – and scariest – benefit song is DO THEY KNOW IT’S HALLOWE’EN. This single features a star-studded ensemble known as the NORTH AMERICAN HALLOWEEN PREVENTION INITIATIVE. Both a trick and a treat, this song is a satire - as well as a charity-benefit song with all proceeds being donated to UNICEF."
"An epic journey into the pulsating heart of fear, this song is a call-to-arms featuring: Beck, Sum 41, The Arcade Fire, Sonic Youth, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sloan, Peaches, Feist, Devendra Banhart, Wolf Parade, Postal Service, Buck 65, Comedian David Cross, Sex Pistols’ founder Malcolm McLaren, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, 60s soul legend Gino Washington, Psychedelic singer Roky Erickson, Los Angeles 70s group Sparks, Inuit throat singer, Tagaq (a frequent collaborator with Björk), AND MANY MORE!"
Listen to it here (via everyone)
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Helmet Playing CBGB Benefit Show | Tix
Tickets go on sale Saturday morning at 9am for a CBGB benefit show feauturing Helmet on September 28th.
I mean I guess they're still benefit shows...
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Stars @ Summerstage, NYC| pics
Stars opened for the Decemberists and Death Cab for Cutie at Central Park Summerstage on Thursday August 18, 2005. There's always been something awkward about a Stars live show, but I thought they sounded and looked great. I love Summerstage.
The band was extremely thankful for the opportunity to play the show. When frontman Torquil Campbell announced he'd completed a Trifecta (is that the word he used?), I thought he was going to talk about the fact that he played the Prospect Park bandshell and Central Park Summerstage in the same summer (and a third thing I guess). He went on to say it is was playing Summerstage, performing in Shakespeare in the Park (they're from Montreal, but used to live in Williamsburg), AND getting arrested for pot in the park - all in his lifetime. On a related note, the member Stars shares with Broken Social Scene also played Summerstage twice in one summer (and there was a pot arrest involved).
THIS ONE REALLY NEEDS A "WHAT'S THE CAPTION" CONTEST TOO
Previously
Write the Caption - Stars @ Summerstage
Smoosh meets Death Cab - in Perspective
Colin Meloy & Ben Gibbard @ Summerstage, NYC | Pics
New Sufjan Stevens & Stars live MP3s & Stream
BSS & Apostle of Hustle & Feist & Stars & Collett
Stars @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
Stars @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | Pics
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Write the Caption - Stars @ Summerstage
This picture inspired me to have a "Write the Caption" contest (like those seen on Productshop).
STARS @ SUMMERSTAGE 08/18/2005
Write a caption. Put it in the comments. Maybe they'll be a prize (A ticket to BMJ (Cloud Cult/Doveman/Aziz @ Tonic) or something.)
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New Pornographers, Lee Perry @ CMJ
"If you weren't impressed by CMJ Music Marathon's all-star cast yet, this should do it: Canada's bubble-rocking New Pornographers (September 15th at the Bowery Ballroom) and the legendary upsetter Lee "Scratch" Perry (September 17th at Brooklyn's Warsaw) have been added to the festival's ever-expanding lineup bill. Also added to the festival's FilmFest were two brand-new films—the Joaquim Phoenix-powered Johnny Cash biopic Walk The Line and Stay, a "mind-bending thriller" starring Scottish, Jedi heartthrob Ewan MacGregor. A wealth of further CMJ Music Marathon updates can be found on the event website:" [CMJ]
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Smoosh meets Death Cab - in Perspective
Before a riot begins...
a) "underage leggy blondes" = funny...ha ha...laugh (please)
b) Smoosh was on stage. I didn't follow them into the bathroom or anything....
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Wolf Parade playing Bowery Ballroom in October
As previously reported, Wolf Parade will play the 2005 SubPob CMJ showcase at Bowery Ballroom on Sept. 17th.
They're also playing Bowery Ballroom on October 24th, 2005. Tickets are on sale.
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Smoosh @ Summerstage, NYC | Pics
Even if you didn't realize they were Smoosh, you probably noticed the (underage) leggy blondes standing at the back of the stage during Death Cab For Cutie's set at Summerstage last night (August 18. 2005). It makes perfect sense since they're in town to play three shows and Jason McGerr of Death Cab is Smoosh's drum teacher.
Previously
Colin Meloy & Ben Gibbard @ Summerstage, NYC | Pic
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Northsix 2005 CMJ Shows | Tickets on sale
2005 CMJ Showcases @ Northsix in Brooklyn...
Wed Sept 14th
The Life and Times, Channels, The Flesh, Brandon Butler, The Forms
Tickets
Thur Sept 15th - DFA Records showcase
Delia & Gavin, Cut Copy, Hot Chip, The Juan MacLean, Panico, Ponihoax
Tickets
Fri Sept 16th - DimMak/ColdCrush Records showcase
Icarus Line, Pony Up!, Mahjongg, A Gun Called Tension, Lion Fever, Prosaics, Das Oath, DDM, The Rakes
Tickets
Sat Sept 17th - TeePee Records showcase
The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Witch, Feathers, Hopewell, Maplewood, Cavalier King
Tickets
Banana Nutramet has DFA MP3s.
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Dead Men Walking | Tour, CBGB show
"Dead Men Walking are Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, Billy Duffy of The Cult, Mike Peters of The Alarm, Kirk Brandon of Spear Of Destiny and Slim Jim Phantom of The Stray Cats. With a combined chart rating of over forty UK Top 40 singles, 30 million record sales worldwide and over twenty Top 20 UK Hit albums, they can boast almost as many hits as The Beatles and Elvis Presley combined!" [BBC]
Dead Men Walking are on tour. On Sept. 23rd they hit CBGB (benefit show? not sure) Tickets are on sale.
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Colin Meloy & Ben Gibbard @ Summerstage, NYC | Pics
Colin Meloy & The Decemberists joined Ben Gibbard & Death Cab For Cutie on stage last night for an encore cover of Fleetwood Mac's Go Your Own Way at their (August 18, 2005) show on Central Park's Summerstage.
More pics and news from this show to follow...
UPDATE 1: more pics added to this post
UPDATE 2: Smoosh was standing on stage during this
Previously
The Decemberists @ Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
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August 18, 2005
Initial (official) CMJ 2005 Schedule Posted
* Wednesday, Sept. 14
* Thursday, Sept. 15
* Friday, Sept. 16
* Saturday, Sept. 17
* peak through my CMJ pages for more.
* thx Tale of Two Cities
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Dave Deporis @ DUMBO General Store, Brooklyn, NY | pics
Dave Deporis played the DUMBO General Store in Brooklyn (DUMBO), NY on Saturday July 30, 2005. I was lucky enough to be one of the few people in attendance at the private-like show that also featured Jaymay on the bill (bonus). DUMBO General Store is a small coffee-shop-bar with a long wooden table in the middle.
Previously
Dave Deporis (MP3s & more info)
Dave Deporis is a veteran of Cross-Pollination
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The show must go on | Lifetime, Bouncing Souls, etc...
Hellfest was cancelled. "The show must go on." Most importantly, the Lifetime reunion show must go on...
The show must go on part 1
Sunday, August 21st at The Stone Pony
Asbury Park, NJ
Lifetime w/The Bouncing Souls and The Loved Ones.
Doors open at 6pm and all ages are admitted.
There are only limited tickets available and they will go on sale tonight (Thursday, August 18th) at all ticketmaster locations and The Stone Pony Box Office.
Tickets are $20 and 100% of all show proceeds will be donated to the following charities...
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TOMORROW NIGHT! The show MUST go on Part 2
Fri. 8/19 @ Starland Ballroom
Unearth . Chimaria . God Forbid . Madball . All that Remains . Nora . The
Banner and If Hope Dies.
An all-ages to enter, 21 to drink event.
$13 at the door.
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The Show MUST go on part 3
Sun. 8/21 @ Obsessions (Randolph, NJ)
SILVERSTEIN
Scary Kids Scaring Kids & lots more tba
$10
thx Joe & Absolute Punk
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Dave Deporis
"Hi, my name is Dave Deporis. I humbly offer my songs to you and thank you for your interest."
No Dave, thank you. (No dad, what about you?) And thanks to thomas bartlett and sixeyes for doing the hard work of finding a diamond in the rough that is NYC's anti-folk singer-songwriter scene...
"His music, Deporis's, is a treasure, buried away from deserving ears, from unknowing ears, but it merits, if not desires, an audience. A voice which does not overpower, nor take the breath away, but commands attention with it's presence. The man, like his music, is vaguely mysterious..." [Alan Williamson @ sixeyes]
"'Swan King in the Snow' and 'Ghostly Baby' are the only songs of his I've heard, and they're astounding, similar to Devendra Banhart's music, but coming from a quieter, lonelier and altogether less whimsical place. I listen to a whole bunch of demos from unsigned bands, and it's exceedingly rare to come across anything that strikes me nearly this powerfully. Someone get this boy a record deal." [Thomas Bartlett @ Salon]
DOWNLOAD (MP3s)
Swan King in the Snow (just click)
Violent Dancing (just click)
Ghostly Baby (just click)
At the End of the Tunnel (just click)
The same 4 songs are also available for download or stream at Dave's Myspace page.
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Bon Jovi = first concert at Nokia Theater w/ Simulcast
"Bon Jovi will be the first band to rock the new Nokia Theatre Times Square with a live launch of their new album, "Have a Nice Day." The Sept. 19 performance.......will broadcast the entire event to AOL.com users and XM Satellite Radio subscribers, while the show will be simulcast live in High Definition and 5.1 audio to more than 100 Regal, United Artists, Edwards, and Georgia Theatre Company movie screens in 50 U.S. markets....Advance tickets will be available at participating movie theatre box offices nationwide and online at BigScreenConcerts.com on a date to be announced shortly. Tickets to the Nokia Theatre event will also be available to the public." [Billboard]
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Feist, Magic Numbers, & Sons & Daughters touring with Bright Eyes
Thanks More Cowbell for the heads up left in the comments of the Bright Eyes tour date post.
Here an MP3 of Bright Eyes covering Feist.
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Turbonegro Tour Dates
"The musically—and sometimes sartorially—flamboyant members of Turbonegro are planning to leave their Norwegian homes and tour the States this fall in support of their seventh album, Party Animals, to be released in the US on August 23." [CMJ]
Tour Dates:
10/07 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
10/08 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
10/10 - Philadelphia, PA - Theater of the Living Arts
10/11 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
10/14 - Los Angeles, CA - Avalon
10/15 - Hollywood, CA - Henry Fonda Theater*
10/16 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
10/18 - San Francisco, CA - Fillmore
10/20 - Portland, OR - Roseland
10/21 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
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Lemonheads vs. Echo & The Bunnymen
"The early '90s alternative rock band, the Lemonheads, have quietly reunited (sort of) and started working on new material. After a surprise show at the Benicassim music festival in Spain on August 6, the Lemonheads' manager confirmed that the group has begun recording at Blasting Room Studios in Colorado.....The group is already scheduled to appear at the Across the Narrows Festival in New York on October 2." [CMJ]
"The legendary and influential Echo & The Bunnymen will release a new album, titled Siberia, on September 20 in the U.S. The Bunnymen will support the album with a 16-date tour of America, including a stop at Irving Plaza in New York on November 20. Tickets are not on sale yet" [One Louder]
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August 17, 2005
Smoosh in town | played SPIN's office last night
* 'I Rock I Roll' was at a Smoosh performance inside the offices of SPIN magazine last night.
* Smoosh play tonight at Knitting Factory.
* Smoosh open for Sufjan Stevens at Bowery Ballroom on Friday.
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Hellfest Cancelled?
"Preliminary reports indicate that the promoters have not paid deposits to most vendors/associates.
- Reports of the sound folks pulling out is also apparent. - Hellfest.com is not available for comment - revelation records is being asked NOT to fly out - Metal Blade is not sending out artists - the venue is suing the promoter - catering crew is pulling out" [Area43]
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Jewish Heritage Festival | Regina Spektor, Klezmatics, Mark Ribot...
Marc Ribot, Pharaoh's Daughter, Regina Spektor, The Klezmatics, Tovah Feldsuh, and Uri Caine will perform at the opening night concert for the New York Jewish Music & Heritage Festival at Kaufmann Concert Hall in NYC. The cheap seats are $48 before charges and the date is Sept. 13 (aka CMJ-eve aka you'll be at Tonic seeing Cloud Cult, Doveman, and Aziz for $8)
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Stabbing Outside Moby's Teany
"When I got into my office I recieved an email from BrandonR telling me that there was tragically a murder at Teany To-Go. We all know people who work there, so we're all really nervous and scared." [Ultragrrrl]
"Bad news for downtown scenesters wanting a $12 cup of tea and a vegan muffin: At approximately 9 AM this morning, someone was stabbed outside on Rivington Street between Orchard and Ludlow, just outside of downtown technobaldie Moby’s Teany teahouse." [Gawker]
"Stabbing Outside Teany Certainly Not Vegan" [Curbed]
Gothamist has it too.
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KEXP's free CMJ 2005 in-studio Performances
I really wanted to hold off on this post until KEXP actually announced who was playing all the slots, but it's out there now so go sign up for a free Cloud Cult performance and keep your eye on the page for more bands to be announced.
Thanks to KEXP, last year I saw The Decemberists, Ted Leo, and Sufjan Stevens one day and Arcade Fire the next day (a few more pics here).
See a headlining show by Cloud Cult at Tonic two days earlier.
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Pics from Gorilla Biscuits & Offspring @ CBGB
GORILLA BISCUITS
See all the Gorilla Biscuits pictures.
Heartonastick reviews the Offspring show. Central Village has the pictures.
Previously
Download Gorilla Biscuits CBGB Benefit show video
Reports from Gorilla Biscuits @ CBGB
Save CBGB Benefit Auction | and some recent Pics
The Offspring playing CBGB | Tix on Sale
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Juliana Hatfield cancelled, Longwave CMJ on sale
* Longwave play Warsaw in Brooklyn for CMJ on September 16th, 2005. Tickets are on sale.
* Juliana Hatfield was supposed to play Warsaw this Friday. Now Cancelled.
* This will be Longwave's first NYC show since their recently cancelled tour.
* CYHSY & The National are also playing Warsaw
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Clap Your Hands and say Rumor | 4AD
Are Clap Your Hands Say Yeah signing to 4AD and then opening for the previously-on-4AD Pixies in Japan? I have no idea.
UPDATE: The rumor also lives at Daily Refill.
More reliable information:
Pictures of recent Pixies shows including Newport
Clap Your Hands & Qatsi opening for the National at Warsaw
Nouvelle Vague opening for 4AD's Dead Can Dance at the Hollywood Bowl
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Antony & The Johnsons @ Town Hall, NYC | Pics
After already posting about the July 28, 2005 Antony & The Johnsons show at Town Hall so many times, I finally got around to preparing the few not-so-good pictures I took. Here they are.
A RARE GLIMPSE OF ANTONY BEHIND THE PIANO
Previously
Pictures of CocoRosie at the same show
Antony News & more reviews of this show
And more reviews from this show
And my review of this show
Pics from the Antony Show @ Bowery
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Devotchka playing with Regina Spektor @ CMJ show
Devotchka are playing with Regina Spektor @ Irving Plaza during CMJ 2005. This show is currently on pre-sale.
Previously
Devotchka @ South Street Seaport, NYC | Pics
Regina Spektor @ Tonic, NYC | Pics
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CocoRosie @ Town Hall, NYC | Pics
Here's a few shots of CocoRosie opening for Antony & The Johnsons @ Town Hall on July 28, 2005. The male member of the band is in Tarantula AD. It wasn't long before this show that CocoRosie also opened for Bright Eyes in the same venue.
Previously
Antony & The Johnsons, Boy George video, Mark Almond, more Town Hall
CocoRosie playing the Touch & Go CMJ Showcase
CocoRosie & Antony | Tour Dates & Stuff
Antony on the New CocoRosie Album | MP3
Antony & The Johnsons / CocoRosie @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
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Kimya Dawson @ Scenic, NYC | Pics
Former Moldy Peach Kimya Dawson is one of my favorite performers. She played Scenic Monday night (August 15, 2005). Her show consists of a girl sitting in a chair, playing guitar and singing. It's a simple set up that magically keeps everyone paying attention, laughing, crying, singing along, and clapping loudly. I can't wait for the next one at Cake Shop (NYC) on August 29.
DOWNLOAD: (MP3s)
Parade (live)
12/26 (w/ mj geier)
I like Giants (live)
Loose Lips (live)
Akida Junglefoot Dawson (her brother) opened
David Cross was hanging out upstairs.
Previously
Kimya Dawson @ Sidewalk Cafe, NYC | Pics
Kimya Dawson | Internet Archive
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Okkervil River & Shearwater | (Will Sheff) MP3s
"...I was aware of a connection between Shearwater and Okkervil River and since Okkervil's latest Black Sheep Boy had been getting such good reviews, I ordered me up a copy of that, mostly unheard. And damn if it's not excellent as well....With all respect the the members of Okkervil and Shearwater who aren't Will Sheff, I find the two acts to be somewhat interchangable (based on the one album of each I own)...."
...says Chomewaves who has Okkervil & Shearwater MP3s too
Previously
Okkervil River NYC tickets on sale
Okkervil River on tour
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New Bloc Party MP3
You'll find the MP3 here. (via Productshop)
and the new Franz and new Bloc Party being discussed at One Louder.
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New Franz Ferdinand Video & Music
Download the new Franz Ferdinand video.
Download new Franz Ferdinand music.
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Regina Spektor CMJ pre-sale
Get tickets here for the Regina Spektor's CMJ show at Irving Plaza.
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Okkervil River & Team Love Showcase On Sale
2 NYC SHOWS
* Team Love CMJ Showcase...tickets
* Okkervil River w/ Minus Story & Charles Bissell of the Wrens...tickets
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August 16, 2005
Tooth & Nail, Victory & Drive-Thru | CMJ @ Avalon | Tix
The following 2005 CMJ showcases are at Avalon (aka Limelight):
Sept 14th: Tooth & Nail showcase w/ Emery & Special Guests
Sept 15th: Victory showcase w/ Silverstein, Bayside, June, The Forecast & Action Action
Sept 17th: Drive-Thru showcase w/ Hellogoodbye, Steel Train, I Am the Avalanche, Socratic, Houston Calls, House of Fools
* I assume Tooth & Nail artist Mae will also be at the Sept. 14th show. Here's a list of all Tooth & Nail artists.
* Tickets are on sale for all three shows, and there's even a three day pass.
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Dim Mak's 2005 CMJ Showcase @ Northsix | The Rakes
Dim Mak's CMJ showcase is at Northsix in Brooklyn (almost definitely) on Sept. 15th, 2005
Lineup: The Rakes, Neon Blonde, Blake from Moving Units (new band), Pony Up!, Lion Fever, Das Oath
Listen to the Rakes debut album at NME.
And
Lots more Rakes at NME
Central Village discusses Neon Blonde
Pitchfork slams Pony Up!
Oh My Rockness profiles Lion Fever
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American Analog Set | Tour Dates, Arts & Crafts CD, MP3, etc..
American Analog Set's next CD is called "Set Free." Arts & Crafts (home of Broken Social Scene) will release it in the U.S. on September 20th. Think Tank has an MP3. Between now and the end of November, the band will tour around the country. That includes three stops in NYC. Keep reading for the exact dates...
8/22/05 - Austin, TX @ Club de Ville (AmAnSet 10th Anniversary Party)
8/30/05 - New York, NY @ Joe's Pub (SOLD OUT)
10/20/05 - Chicago, IL @ Schuba's
10/21/05 - Chicago, IL @ Schuba's
10/22/05 - Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
10/26/05 - Vancouver, BC Media Club
10/27/05 - Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
10/28/05 - Eugene, OR WOW Hall
10/29/05 - SF, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
10/30/05 - SF, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
11/02/05 - San Diego, CA Casbah
11/03/05 - Tucson, AZ Plush
11/11/05 - Chicago, IL Flower Booking 15th Aniversary @ Metro
11/12/05 Pittsburgh, PA Andy Warhol Museum
11/13/05 Toronto, ON Horseshoe Tavern
11/16/05 Cambridge, MA T.T. The Bear's
11/18/05 Brooklyn, NY Southpaw
11/19/05 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
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Kano vs. Voxtrot
Catchdubs covers both NYC Kano shows for Fader.
Central Village covers the Rothko Voxtrot show for Gothamist.
Previously
Kano @ Knitting Factory, NYC | Pics
Voxtrot @ Magnetic Field, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
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Phil Anselmo played at CBGB Benefit Show
"Former PANTERA and current SUPERJOINT RITUAL/DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo filled in on guitar for EYEHATEGOD last night (August 15) at the infamous CBGB club in New York City. It was Anselmo's first public appearance since the murder of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) and Philip appeared to be "healthy, upbeat, and in a great mood," according to a BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor who attended the gig. "He was mingling with the crowd and very outgoing. It was a historic show." [Blabbermouth]
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Bartender David Cross
Last night I saw Kimya Dawson perform in the basement (that's where they have the shows) of Scenic in NYC. I noticed David Cross hanging out at the bar upstairs as I was exiting (pretty positive he was not there to see Kimya). Today I came across the above picture, taken by the soon-to-be-famous Mark the Cobra Snake, of David Cross bartending the very same bar a week-or-two earlier at the Shout Out Louds afterparty. And yes, this is the same club he DJ'd not long ago during the Brian Jonestown Massacre afterparty.
And...
Gawker spotted him at the Kings of Leon show
He was seen at the Hold Steady
Comedy DJ David Cross MP3 Interview & New Pornographers
David Cross not Opening NYC Club
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The soon-to-be-famous Cobra Snake
"A faux Louis Vuitton belt cinches his plaid Bermuda shorts, and two gold chains (one with a cobra medallion) dangle over a ratty T-shirt...Meet Mark Hunter, aka the Cobrasnake, the 20-year-old who claims he can get me into a music awards show...TheCobrasnake.com is as self-consciously crude as its proprietor's fashion sense, with childish illustrations and hundreds of pictures dumped onto pages without annotation....It's won him a book deal, and he's taking meetings with the producers of The Real World and The Simple Life, who are planning a reality show about him."
The Cobrasnake in Wired (via Prefix)
Previously
Har Mar Superstar vs. Les Savy Fav
The Brilliance interviews the Cobra Snake
Highlights from the Cobra Snake w/ Har Mar Superstar
Last Nights Party vs The Cobra Snake
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Bright Eyes Fall Tour Dates | Loews Theatre
Loews Theatre in Jersey City?
11-25 Jersey City, NJ - Loews Theatre
11-26 Jersey City, NJ - Loews Theatre
All Bright Eyes Tour dates (via Pitchfork) below:
10-22 Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
10-25 Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Civic Center
10-26 Reno, NV - Reno Hilton
10-27 Davis, CA - Freeborn Hall
10-29 Mountain View, CA - Bridge School Benefit
10-30 Mountain View, CA - Bridge School Benefit
10-31 Arcata, CA - Humboldt State University
11-02 Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre
11-03 Bellingham, WA - Mt. Baker Theatre
11-04 Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
11-05 Missoula, MT - University Theatre
11-06 Salt Lake City, UT - Kingsbury Hall
11-07 Boulder, CO - Boulder Theatre
11-08 Boulder, CO - E Town Live
11-09 Fargo, ND - Playmakers Pavilion
11-10 Iowa City, IA - Memorial Union (University of Iowa)
11-11 Omaha, NE - Orpheum Theatre
11-12 St Louis, MO - The Pageant
11-13 Bloomington, IN - IU Auditorium
11-14 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
11-15 Louisville, KY - W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre
11-16 Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre
11-17 Asheville, NC - Thomas Wolf Auditorium
11-18 Washington, DC - Constitution Hall
11-19 Philadelphia, PA - TBA
11-20 Portland, ME - Merrill Auditorium
11-21 Buffalo, NY - Center for Arts (University of Buffalo)
11-22 Northampton, MA - Chapin Auditorium
11-23 Concord, NH - Capital Center for the Arts
11-25 Jersey City, NJ - Loews Theatre
11-26 Jersey City, NJ - Loews Theatre
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Download Gorilla Biscuits CBGB Benefit show video
I found the video of the Gorilla Biscuits reunion show that happened Sunday (August 14, 2005) The picture quality is not great, but you can see the craziness. More importantly, you can listen to it. It sounds great.
NOTE: Its a yousendit link thing so it's gonna expire after people start downloading it. IF YOU DOWNLOAD IT, please re-upload it to yousendit.com and post the link in the comments. THANKS!
Yousend it link: Gorilla Biscuits Video (LINK UPDATED)
Previously
Reports from the CBGB Benefit Shows
Reports from Gorilla Biscuits @ CBGB
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Tommy Lee Naked | Home bans Fur
"Be comfortable in your own skin and let animals keep theirs," says Lee in a new PETA ad, which features him wearing nothing but his trademark tattoos alongside the slogan "Ink, Not Mink." Lee unveiled the poster at New York nightclub Home last night. Home (532 W. 27th St. between Ninth and 10th avenues) has a door policy banning fur coats (like Tunnel and Spa before it)
Steve Lewis, designer of the nightclub Home, agrees, and is training his doormen to forbid entrance to anyone in fur—even if it’s Jennifer Lopez or P. Diddy. "People come here to have fun," says Lewis. "Fur is a buzz kill."
Motley Crue plays a bunch of NY-area shows this week (August 16, 2005).
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Illinois not Sufjan's second album
Dear amNewYork newspaper,
The intro. to your interview with Sufjan Stevens this morning incorrectly stated that "Come on Feel The Illinoise" was Sufjan's second album. You further goofed by calling "Say Yes, Michigan" his first.
Check these out:
* Seven Swans
* Enjoy Your Rabbit
* A Sun Came
I hope that clears things up a bit. You probably meant his second state-themed album. Regards, -bv
Previously
Sufjan starts his five night run at Bowery Ballroom this week
Tickets on sale for Sufjan at Symphony Space
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Peanut Butter Wolf Parade Eyes
""Will the wolf survive?" asked Los Lobos in 1984, and we still ponder that query 21 years later. At long last, we may have an answer: "Yes, but mostly in small clubs." There are less than 300,000 wolves on the face of the planet and a mere 70,000 in all of North America. The upside, however, is that at least 70 of these are indie-rock bands." [Chuck Klosterman]
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Sufjan Stevens (& others) @ Symphony Space | Tix
Sufjan Stevens is playing Symphony Space in NYC on October 7th, 2005. (via Central Village & Manic Mess)
From Symphony Space:
"Get your tickets today for appearances by Susanna Clarke, Sufjan Stevens, Paris Combo, Dan Zanes and many many more!"
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August 15, 2005
This week's NYC Shows @ Gothamist
Sufjan Stevens, Bunky, Smoosh, Decemberists, Stars, Death Cab for Cutie, Neil Diamond, Kimya Dawson, Offspring, Dredg, Pagoda, Tarantula AD, Stars Like Fleas, Amsterjam, akron/family for free, bunnybrains, and more in my weekly list of NYC Shows now posted at Gothamist.
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Fiona Apple Alive....Continued
"The label is wasting little time in tapping fans' curiosity. Epic plans today to reveal a new version of Ms. Apple's Web site, on which fans can hear two of the album's (Extraordinary Machine) songs, "Parting Gift" and the rerecorded "O' Sailor." The latter will also be available for listening at myspace.com, the online social network. Tomorrow major online music services plan to begin selling "O' Sailor" as a single, and Apple's iTunes music service is expected to offer an exclusive bundle of the two songs for $1.98." [NY Times] (thx spinachdip)
Previously
Fiona Apple Free! | album to be released & new video
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Stream (songs from) the Amadou & Miriam album
Amadou & Miriam's new album is called Dimanche A Bamako. Listen to songs from it.
UPDATE: Did I mention how good this CD these songs are?
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Amadou & Miriam CMJ Tickets on sale
Amadou and Mariam | CMJ 2005
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Team Love 2005 CMJ Showcase @ Knitting Factory
September 17, 2005, Knitting Factory, New York City.
bands scheduled to perform: David Dondero, Craig Wedren, Mars Black, Willy Mason, Neva Dinova (tentative) and Tilly & The Wall
Yes, in addition to Jenny Lewis from Rilo Kiley (solo), Craig Wedren is now part of Team Love.
And in case you missed it last time, the Saddle Creek showcase is at Bowery Ballroom on 09/16 with Orenda Fink, Maria Taylor, Son Ambulance, Two Gallants, and Surprise Guest (maybe Cursive?).
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Two Free Harlem Shakes Shows | Ezra Reich
The Harlem Shakes are playing at Pianos in NYC tonight (Monday August 15, 2005) at 7pm for free.
Then on Saturday August 20, they're playing with Ezra Reich and The Dashing Wildes in a brownstone in Harlem. It actually costs $5.00 and RSVP is required.
Ezra Reich is most likely at Don Hill's (Tiswas showcase) for CMJ on Sept. 17.
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Brian Jonestown Massacre CMJ Dates
09/16 Maxwells Hoboken NJ
09/17 Northsix Williamsburg NY
09/18 Bowery Ballroom *New York NY
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Brian Jonestown Massacre in NYC & Stream
Dandy Warhols @ CBGB for CMJ | Tour
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Kano @ Knitting Factory, NYC | Pics
"Kane Robinson is a smooth character. Like, really smooth. "I don't get nervous," says the 20-year-old East London MC known as Kano. He's talking about gigs that have seen him playing to larger and larger crowds in his native UK but you get the impression he could say the same for his everyday disposition. Gifted with an effortless, hummingbird flow that whizzes around the manic growls commonly associated with British rap, Kano's suave voice nonchalantly crawls into your ear as he stacks tidy bars with workmanlike efficiency and intensity." [Pitchfork]
Kano IS smooth, and he deserves every bit of hype. The show at Knitting Factory in NYC Saturday night (August 13, 2005) was hot - both the temperature and the performers. Diplo's opening set had my clothes drenched by the time Kano took the stage around 1am.
The only criticism I have is the lack of attention paid to Kano's sidekick (someone help me out with his name?). At times I thought he stole the show with his million-words-per-minute brand of rhyming, but I can't even find his name anywhere.
* Prefix was there.
* So was Zombie Politics.
* FADER presented the show.
Previously
Cloud Cult vs. Kano
Sasha Frere Jones likes Kano
Kano | Home Sweet Home
Lady Sovereign @ Knitting Factory, NYC | Reviews
M.I.A. & Diplo at Knitting Factory, NYC | Pics
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Reports from Gorilla Biscuits @ CBGB
"then we came home and had chinese food. we left to pick up rich. he went to the gorilla biscuits reunion show at cbgb's. he'd been in line since 11am and didn't get in till around 7pm when they finally just said fuck it you can all go in. he is sunburned, dehydrated and a little delirious. sucks he has to work tomorrow." [drawntofire]
"At around 7pm (early for those Sunday hardcore matinee kids), the five piece took the small stage and the place went mental. I'm talking a pit like you couldn't believe. Everyone was jumping around like it was 1993. Stage-diving, circle pits, crowd surfing, punching, kicking, jumping - this is why my fat old ass has been going to the gym for the last year. It was hysterical to see all those annoying bloggers with their digital cameras go running for cover from the front row from those who came to rock rather than "report"." [blogger]
"the second thing that i thought was even more stupid was the announcement after “cats and dogs” - whih was dedicated to vegetarians and especiall all straight edgers. so far so good - but then the following announcement: “i reall do not want to promote drinking, but we created a special drink for this show." [my own private emo life]
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Reports from the CBGB Benefit Shows
Gorilla Biscuits @ CBGB Sold Out?
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August 14, 2005
I Think We're Alone Now
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2005 Irving Plaza CMJ Shows
@ Irving Plaza
09/14 Brazilian Girls / Esthero w/ special guests
09/15 Regina Spektor w/ special guests
09/16 Atmosphere w/ Blueprint; Brother Ali; P.O.S.; I Self Devine
09/17 Particle w/ Gabby Lala
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Regina Spektor @ Tonic, NYC | Pics
Justus League CMJ Showcase at BB Kings
Frenchkiss CMJ Showcase w/ The Hold Steady @ CBGB
Kill Rock Stars 2005 CMJ Showcase @ Knitting Factory
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Okkervil River Touring, playing Knitting Factory
Many consider the new Okkervil River CD one of the best of the year. They'll be at Knitting Factory in NYC on Nov. 11th, 2005. Tickets don't appear to be on sale yet, though there's a date on sale for a show in Illinois on November 6th and three more for California, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Get MP3s at 3Hive
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WEEN playing Knitting Factory Saturday
"Thrasher Magazine & Boost Mobile present THE END OF THE LINE featuring WEEN, For a chance to win FREE tickets sign up for our NY email newsletter, Winners will be notified via email."
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Fiona Apple Free! | album to be released & new video
As you know, Fiona Apple performed live with Jon Brion in LA on July 30th. Well, she did it again...
"Friday August the 5th........she did 7 songs.......including EM, Paper Bag and Fast as You Can.......her solo segment was carefully prepared and FILMED.....some speculate for a possible EM dual disc, which was mentioned before......betcha it'll be out before long! I predict no later than November"
And the picture above...that's from the video she just filmed for "Parting Gift."
And here's musical proof: Download a clip of "Parting Gift" (mp3)
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The Kitchen Block Party w/ Wingdale Community Singers
"The members of the Wingdale Community Singers make for an incongruous group so it’s not surprising that their self-titled debut is an odd and often incongruous album. Avant-rock giant David Grubbs, known for his work in Gastr del Sol, Bastro, Squirrel Bait and the Red Krayola, is the musical anchor of the group. The primary vocalist is Hannah Marcus, whose 2004 solo album Desert Farmers was recorded with members of God Speed You Black Emperor! Rounding out the trio is Rick Moody, who shares vocal duties and wrote the majority of the lyrics. Moody is best known not as a musician but as the best-selling author of the novels The Ice Storm and Purple America." [Blog Critics]
"Kick off the fall season with an afternoon in West Chelsea at The Kitchen’s seventh annual neighborhood street fair, produced this year in collaboration with Friends of the High Line. Listen to an eclectic mix of live music, witness unusual performances and odd talents, sample treats from local restaurants, and participate in artist-led activity booths for the whole family!" [The Kitchen]
The Wingdale Community Singers (and others TBA?) play the Kitchen's street fair on Saturday September 17: noon-6pm, Rain or Shine, FREE
David Grubbs is also playing a free show on Saturday August 20 at the East River Amphitheater.
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August East River Music Project Show w/ akron/family
saturday, august 20th
- akron/family
- david grubbs
- wooden wand and the vanishing voice
- mountains of mattallama
at the east river amphitheater (NYC) 2 - 6 PM | FREE 1:30pm "doors"
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Justus League CMJ Showcase at BB Kings
"Room Service Productions announced today the initial lineup for its 4th Annual CMJ Showcase in New York City. This year’s event is being presented in conjunction with North Carolina’s Justus League and will feature Little Brother, Rhymefest, J-Live, The Away Team, L.E.G.A.C.Y., Joe Scudda, and One Block Radius. The event will once again be held at the legendary BB King’s Blues Club and Grill on September 15th." [Hip Hop DX]
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Reports from the CBGB Benefit Shows
"A FEW nights ago, one more band was making a racket on the stage of CBGB. It was the Bush Tetras, a short-lived New York City punk-funk band whose early-1980's discs are now cherished collectors' items. They had reunited for this lone gig as a tribute, benefit and possible farewell to CBGB, the club that could face eviction in September after nearly 32 years on the Bowery. The Bush Tetras chose their last song pointedly. The beat was a single-minded shuffle, topped by a discordant slide guitar and a blunt, matter-of-fact vocal: "It won't be long till the money's gone. Bye-bye."" [NY Times]
"ok, lemme set the scene. CBGB. after italian dinner. meet up with 1/2 bouncing souls. chizzill with andrew and james from against me! (for those of you that don't know, the ! is in the name, fuckface) while watching world/inferno friendship society. then got the BEST spot in the pit. yes, the one RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STAGE and i had about 5,000 pounds of human flesh, sweat, and hair pushing my knees up against the stage." [sadie1's livejournal]
"During a break in the show, Jerry Only, the lead singer (and one of the original co-founders of the band whose history began in April 1977), had the audience sing Happy Birthday to his 23 year-old daughter Kelly." [gotanyrushheh's livejournal]
"Friday, I worked security for the "Misfits" show at CBGBs. Despite being saddened at seeing Jerry try to ressurect the legend status of the band by himself, it was pretty enjoyable. Jerry is a surprisingly friendly guy, and his kids are pretty reasonable, as well. The show was only them, so it went quickly, and I got to go home earlier than I expected (though later than I wanted to, after a 9 hour day at work, then running to the club for 6 hours, because it ran late).
Tonight I am going to work security for the Gorilla Biscuits. Friday I Was working the back door, basically making sure nobody touched it. That was easy. GB sold out online in three minutes, and there's been an untrue rumor that there's door entry if you show up early. I'm working back door detail again, but this time I'm kind of not wanting to, because I'll have no backup, and I have a feeling I know what kind of peopel will try to sneak in. If I post no updates ever again, it could possibly be because I Was stabbed.." [Othello at Suicide Girls]
"Saosin. Seeing these guys live in a place like CB's is proof God is loving. Things cleared up to where I had room to really get into the groove, punching the air, two-stepping in place, whole shebang. Off to the side, the dancer kids are going at it, and out of NOWHERE this prick comes flying through the pit, grabs the one girl dancing, and spins her around, slamming her into the wall on purpose. He then comes back around to try to continue what he's started, while the (justifiably shocked) girl is getting in his face. More than a few people got between them and defused it, myself included." [gornul's livejournal]
Save CBGB Benefit Auction | and some recent Pics
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August 13, 2005
Frenchkiss CMJ Showcase w/ The Hold Steady @ CBGB
The Hold Steady are playing CBGB on September 17th, 2005 as part of the Frenchkiss Records CMJ showcase.
Other bands on this bill are probably Rahim and Turing Machine and ??.
The other big Frenchkiss Records event coming up is Les Savy Fav, Thunderbirds are Now, and Rahim at Bowery Ballroom on August 26th. (sold out)
Previously
Dandy Warhols @ CBGB for CMJ | Tour
The Hold Steady are playing Webster Hall
The Hold Steady just played 2 nights at Bowery
The Hold Steady @ Bowery Ballroom (5/2005). NYC | Pics
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Kill Rock Stars 2005 CMJ Showcase @ Knitting Factory
Friday September 16, 2005
Kill Rock Stars CMJ Showcase @ New York, NY @ Knitting Factory (3 Floor event) with:
Gossip , Need New Body, The Robot Ate Me, The Makers, Excepter, Sport Murphy, Numbers, The Planet The, BARR, The Everyothers, Limited Express (has gone?), slimmoonSolo, Slumber Party, Punks, Essie Jain
$15 advanced/$18 day of show show starts 8pm
The Decemberists played the KRS showcase at Luxx (now Trash) two years ago. Who are the bands to see on this bill?
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