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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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Alec Ounsworth & The Pelican Picnic & Stuff

On September 1st Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) kick off their Fall tour which includes dates with the National in NYC and elsewhere, a 9/16 CMJ show with Ambulance at Mercury Lounge, and a trip into Canada.

Alec Ounsworth is the singer of CYHSY.

Two days before the tour (August 30th, 2005), "Alec Ounsworth and the Pelican Picnic" are playing Mercury Lounge. According to Alec's website, the only other band name he goes by is Flashy Python and the Body Snatchers. The Pelican Picnic is a new one, so I guess this one has secret CYHSY show written all over it, but I have no idea.

The full lineup for the August 30th show includes Doveman, The Silent League, and the King of France. No advanced tickets (yet at least)

* You know who Doveman is, but in case you missed it, Doveman are playing my show at Tonic and I took pics of their Joe's Pub show.
* The Silent League are also at Scenic for CMJ
* The King of France are playing with Magnolia Electric Co. and touring with Robbers on High Street
* Clap Your Hands Say Yeah just played South Street Seaport
* Alec Ounsworth recently played Pianos

LISTEN
Goliath by the Silent League (MP3)
Stream 2 songs at King of France's website

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Robbers on High Street / King of France Tour

The King of France are opening for Magnolia Electric Co. @ Southpaw in Brooklyn on August 18th, 2005. Then in the fall they tour with Robbers on High Street. Here are the current dates:

Sept 29 – TT the Bears, Boston
Oct 1 – Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA (Festival with Earlimart and The Hold Steady)
Oct 2 – Iota, Arlington, VA
Oct 4 – Mercury Lounge, NYC
Oct 5 – Southpaw, Brooklyn, NY
Oct 6 – North Star Bar, Philadelphia, PA
Oct 7 – Cro’s Nest (Connecticut College), New London, CT
Oct 11 – Ascot Room @ The Quest, Minneapolis, MN
Oct 12 – The Annex, Madison, Wis.
Oct 13 – Mad Planet, Milwaukee
Oct 14 – Schubas, Chicago
Oct 15 – Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland
*All shows except 10/1 with The King of France
**More dates coming soon

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Startime 2005 CMJ Showcase @ Scenic w/ Tom Vek, Dios, etc..

September 15th, 2005 @ Scenic
StarTime International Records showcase w/ The Silent League, Foreign Born, The Natural History, The Joggers, Dios Malos and Tom Vek.

This is yet another CMJ show (in a very small venue) not to be missed that falls on 9/15 (Tom Vek being especially key on this one). As Central Village pointed out, Cloud Cult, The Wrens, Goblin Cock, etc... all happen on this date. The Amadou and Miriam show is this day too. And its all the same day as the Arcade Fire / Wolf Parade(supposedly) show at Summerstage which was obviously a genius move by CMJ to keep all the New Yorkers (who are all now in possession of advanced tickets) out of the showcases so that out-of-towners could get in.

Previously
Tom Vek, New Buffalo, & ILYBICT Darkness Sign to Labels
The Modern Age calls Tom Vek the next IT boy
Dios Malos @ Webster Hall, NYC | Pics
The Wrens & Goblin Cock @ Mercury showcase

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Dandy Warhols @ CBGB for CMJ | Tour

Finally, a CMJ post meets a CBGB post:
"The band (Dandy Warhols) will also perform for the first time at CBGB's, paying its respects to the endangered NYC club during the CMJ Music Marathon in September. A full U.S. tour will kick off in November." [PASTE]

Previously
Magneta Lane @ CBGB (CMJ 2004) | Pics
and more shows at CBGB CMJ 2004

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August 12, 2005

Cloud Cult vs. Kano

Rare is a post by Teaching the Indie Kids to Dance these days. Glad to see his current post features MP3s by both Kano & Cloud Cult.

Make sure you get more Cloud Cult MP3s here and here and here too.

* Kano & Diplo @ Knitting Factory Saturday night still not sold out.
* Cloud Cult headlines BMJ @ Tonic on Sept. 13th. Tickets on sale.

Previously
Aziz Ansari added to BMJ @ Tonic | Tickets on sale
BMJ: pre-CMJ Show w/ Doveman & Cloud Cult @ Tonic

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Mercury Lounge 2005 CMJ Showcases (2 of them)

Sept 15th
--- 1:00 ---THE WRENS
--- 12:00 ---GOBLIN COCK
--- 11:00 ---THE JIM YOSHII PILE-UP
--- 10:00 ---SPARROW
--- 9:00 ---DUDLEY CORPORATION
--- 8:00 ---GET HIM EAT HIM

Sept 17th
--- 1:30 ---THE UPWELLING
--- 12:30 ---YOUTH GROUP
--- 11:30 ---DIRTY ON PURPOSE
--- 10:30 ---CHIN UP CHIN UP
--- 9:30 ---AMUSEMENT PARKS ON FIRE
--- 8:30 ---DRESSY BESSY
--- 7:30 ---APOLLO SUNSHINE
--- 6:30 ---KID DAKOTA

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Colleen @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics

"Colleen's live performances tenderly assuage these dichotomies, staking out emotional gray areas swathed in layers of pink, as she caresses a violin, plucks at strings, and turns her smiling eyes from beneath her bangs to the crowd, which looks on in astonishment." [Flavorpill]

Colleen played Joe's Pub on Tuesday August 9, 2005.

"With a strong knowledge of current rock and electronic music, Cecile Schott (Colleen) draws on late 16th-Century lute songs by John Dowland (from whom the new album, The Golden Morning Breaks, takes its name), 17th-Century compositions for viola da gamba (an ancestor to the cello), 20th-Century composers, kora techniques of West Africa, and Indonesian folk and gamelan to create singularly captivating minimal compositions that combine the tenants of Early Music with contemporary experimentalism." [Joe's Pub]

"Her new album, The Golden Morning Breaks contains recordings rife with ideas and emotion, songs without traditional beginnings and ends. Rather, what makes her music so special is Schott's intuitive ability to create beauty through simplicity. By avoiding the strict formal approach to writing and recording, Colleen keys into the primal magical realism in the common every day.m in the common every day.mal magical realism in the common every day. "Like nothing you've ever heard. 'Astonishing.'" [Joe's Pub]

Colleen doesn't sing. She just plays. You can stream her album on her website.

Colleen plays Glasshouse Gallery in Brooklyn on Tuesday August 16th, 2005 (one day after her free Other Music instore), which is in addition to the Hawk and a Hacksaw/Colleen dates I previously posted.

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Jandek NYC Sold Out

"...On the eighth, there was no new info (not even the ticket price, which at least turned out to be a reasonable $25) posted on their website (whoever runs that thing is wholly incompetent and should be fired). Multiple phone calls to Anthology did no good – the guy at their box office (who only picked up about half the time) seemed like he’d had his memory erased between each call. I had to re-explain the situation every time, and every time he’d yell his questions off to someone in the background. Other Music referred me back to Anthology. Finally, around 2:30PM Other Music said, “They’re here!” Great. I was way uptown at that point. By the time I got to OM, all the tickets were gone. “When they finally marched them over, it was like this wave of people came with them.” Anthology said that – changing the story from before – 100 tix had been reserved for internet sales two days later, on Ticketweb, at noon..." [heartonastick]

Previously
Jandek to play NY, Austin & New Orleans

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Sinead O'Connor touring, playing (reggae at) Webster Hall

"On October 4th, Sinead O'Connor will release Throw Down Your Arms. The twelve-track record is a tribute to reggae music and features covers of songs penned by the likes of Bob Marley, Lee Perry and Peter Tosh.....O'Connor will launch a tour of the United States in support of her new album in November, including two dates at New York's Webster Hall." [Rolling Stone]

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Voxtrot @ Magnetic Field, Brooklyn, NY | Pics

I saw Voxtrot at Magnetic Field in Brooklyn last night (August 11, 2005).

"Voxtrot takes elements from Gang of Four, Joy Division, the Smiths, and R.E.M., rubs them up in a tight little ball, and bounces it on the hi-hat in rhythm." [The Austin Chronicle]

"Voxtrot have been described as "Smiths, Belle & Sebastian, C86 and a dash of New Order." [me]

"Think Cure, Elkland, Smiths, Bloc Party, Killers, Bravery, Roy Orbison(?!)..." [Central Village]

"I can't say anything about Voxtrot without mentioning The Smiths in the first 20 words." [One Louder]

I wasn't impressed last time I saw Voxtrot from the back of the overstuffed Rothko in January. The fact that it was uncomfortably packed, the sound sucked (from the back at least), and it was seven months ago could have something to do with it. Last night that changed. To quote Yeti Don't Dance, "Voxtrot fucking ruled," and "Magnetic Field has been added to my list of favorite venues."

If you think Morrissey is a wimp, you can't get past Voxtrot's homage to the greats, or you just want to avoid ever being associated with a band who may become so big that they turn uncool, then they're probably not for you. If those aren't issues, I recommend their live show. It's unfortunate the one tonight (august 12th, 2005) is again at a potentially packed Rothko. They're back in NYC in Sept. for 3 CMJ shows. All tour dates at their site. Get the MP3s at Central Village or listen at their Myspace page.

The Mugs were mostly good too, and I missed the Consultants.

Peviously
Rothko CMJ Showcases | Tickets on Sale
Chin Up Chin Up vs. Voxtrot
Voxtrot | Rothko Saturday

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Sub Pop CMJ Showcase w/ Wolf Parade, Chad VanGaalen @ Bowery Ballroom

Just to make it 100% clear, this is happening @ Bowery Ballroom on Sept. 17th, 2005:
Sub Pop CMJ showcase w/ Constantines, Chad VanGaalen, Holopaw, Fruit Bats, Kinski, Rogue Wave, and Wolf Parade

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Upcoming Tour Dates

* My Morning Jacket
* Bauhaus
* Hold Steady / Constantines
* Death Cab For Cutie
* Dungen
* Sage Francis
* The Wrens
* Ted Leo
* Deerhoof

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Kozelek and Sparhawk | CMJ 2005 & Tour

"The RGC stands to break new ground in the realm of sadness, as it highlights its two most foremost and possibly its only members, Mark Kozelek (formerly of the mopey Red House Painters) and Alan Sparhawk (currently of the former-slowcore Low). Of course, that isn't to say that this collaboration will be swamped in melancholic juices; no one really knows the answer to that question, as they have yet to release even a snippet of what it could possibly sound like. However it is clear that longtime pals Kozelek and Sparhawk will both be taking a brief respite from their respective side projects -- Sun Kil Moon and The Black-Eyed Snakes -- in order to make some selected celebrity appearances." [Tiny Mix Tapes]

Kozalek and Spearhawk play Lit Lounge in NYC for CMJ on Sept. 17th, 2005. Tiny Mix Tapes has all their tour dates.

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The Cloud Room & More @ NYC Cancer Benefit Tonight

Tonight, Friday August 12th, 2005:
"Doors open at 9 pm with suggested contribution of $5 to get in, $10 after 11 pm.... our regular open bar is from 9-10 pm and there are drink specials after that so you can party all night... RSVP at rsvp@newyorkunderbelly.com"

9:00 pm Morning Theft
9:45 pm - the Cloud Room - special set
10:30 pm - the Rats
11:15 pm - Dirty Rainbow
12 Midnight - My Victoria
@ Crash Mansion in NYC

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Doves @ Warsaw for CMJ, Tour, Pre-Sale

Doves play Across the Narrows in Staten Island on Oct. 2nd and Warsaw in Brooklyn for CMJ on Sept. 14th. All tour dates on their site. Pre-sale tickets for some Doves dates here (not Brooklyn yet).

Previously
Doves, Devendra, Coheed And Cambria To Play CMJ (Updated list)
Doves @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics

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Amadou & Miriam CMJ Tickets on sale

"Now American listeners have a chance to hear one of the year's most unexpected rock 'n' roll success stories: a nimble, playful CD that nods toward everything from indie-rock to dance music. This week the duo made a rare promotional trip to the United States, which ended with a pair of rapturously received concerts at Joe's Pub on Tuesday night. Sometime after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, they began the final encore with "La Réalité," an exuberant Afro-disco track that gives Mr. Bagayoko space to wind his guitar lines around a refrain borrowed from the eccentric reggae producer Lee Perry; from the noise in the crowd, even the two singers onstage must have known that people were dancing." [NY TIMES] (thx again danfun)

Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 7:00 PM
AMADOU & MIRIAM / laura Viers plus special guest GLEN KOCHE / a walterworldwide presentation & in assocaition w/ CMJ music marathon
U.S.$25.00

Previously
Amadou and Mariam | CMJ 2005

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Save CBGB Benefit Auction | and some recent Pics

Although essentialy already saved, CBGB is having a benefit auction on Ebay. Right now all they've got are Save CBGB T-Shirts which include a ticket to see Offspring, but more items should be put up soon.

* kittykowalski has pics of Deborah Harry, Jessie Malin, Little Steven, Hilly Kristal, and more at CBs first night
* GammaBlaBlog has pics from the Air America broadcast inside CBGB

I read this morning that CBGB's landlord is appealing the recent decision that dictated CBGB does not owe back rent.

Previously
J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr, Cro-Mags & other CBGB Benefit Updates
Download Air America live from CBGB
CBGB Live Simulcast of Gorilla Biscuits on Sale
Top 5 CBGB Bands & more pics from Monday

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Indie Labels join RIAA

"I know, "people gotta make a living" and "business is business" and etc. etc. I'm not passing judgement here, just relaying an FYI: Absolutely Kosher, Hush, Spinart, Lookout, Taang!, and a number of other labels have just recently shown up as new members on the RIAA Membership List." [Catbirdseat]

Previously
Krucoff has the Lookout MP3s

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August 11, 2005

Krucoff has the Lookout MP3s

In light of Lookout Records' recent financial trouble involving Green Day, Krucoff is featuring MP3 downloads ripped from original Lookout 7''s on his recently redesigned Other Page.

So far:
Isocracy - Bedtime for Isocracy
Corrupted Morals - Chet
Operation Ivy & Crimpshine

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Volunteer & Get a free Concert Ticket

"Do you live in the New York City area? You need to get involved! Volunteer projects throughout the five boroughs are going on now! Give 4 hours, Get 1 ticket! You'll get a ticket to an exculsive concert featuring Fat Joe and others to be announced at Radio City Music Hall in September."

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New Gang of Four tracks & a documentary & a tour | Listen

Gang of Four aficionado Mike Neuman pointed me to the band's MySpace page where you can listen to three tracks off the reissue of Return the Gift (or is it called Whitey's Gift?) that comes out on Sept. 20th. They're new versions of old songs.

* The BBC has a streaming documentary about "the most important and influential band of 2005." A must listen.
* KEXP has a streaming performance.

You can see Gang of Four at Across the Narrows in Brooklyn and a lot of other places that are also listed on their Myspace page.

Previously
Built to Spill vs. Gang of Four
Gang of Four @ Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC | Pics

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Antony & The Johnsons, Boy George video, Mark Almond, more Town Hall

"We have just posted dates for the upcoming North American and European fall tours.....Stay tuned particularly for additional dates in the US..." "Antony and Boy George finished filming the music video for the upcoming single "You Are My Sister", which is set to be released as a 4 song EP this fall. The other tracks will be "Forest of Love," "Poorest Ear" and "Paddy's Gone." The video is being directed by Charles Atlas..." "Antony and the Johnsons will be performing as one of the nominees on the UK's Mercury Award program..."

"see a comprehensive series of interviews with Antony on Italian MTV....view a 4 song acoustic set of Antony on piano in a different Italian tv studio....Antony's London X-FM session with Bernard Butler can be listened to here. The Dutch VPRO documentary can be viewed here." [Antony]

"Antony duets with Cocorosie on their beautiful new record "Noah's Ark," appearing on the track "Beautiful Boys." Antony will also be doing some recording with Marc Almond this month."

BirdAntony is a new fansite.

"Antony gets compared to a ghost or an angel a lot; dressing up like a transgender Robert Smith and singing decaying-cabaret ditties about death in a fluttery warble will do that to a guy. But the avant-art-folk diva's performance with his chamber group the Johnsons at Town Hall July 28 revealed him to be just as much an earthbound goof as a celestial being." ...Pitchfork news editor Amy Phillips reviews the Antony show for the Village Voice. (where I also swiped the picture)

Thomas Bartlett (Doveman) reviewed the show for Salon.

The Modern Age asks what's in Antony's bag. Sixeyes posts Antony in his Torontoist mixtape. You Ain't No Picasso is not a fan really, but posted some MP3s anyway.

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Devotchka @ South Street Seaport, NYC | Pics

"Melding gypsy-folk instrumentation with Southwestern-sounding guitars, DeVotchKa make lovelorn indie that sounds like Calexico playing Gogol Bordello songs or Modest Mouse embracing the accordion..." [Village Voice]

Devotchka headlined the show at South Street Seaport in NYC on Wed. August 10th, 2005, though about 1/4 of the crowd left after opener Clap Your Hands Say Yeah finished playing.

And here's my cheesy synopsis...
Warm weather, a high heeled wearing tuba player, the East River, gypsy rock, a cool breeze, danceable songs, and some beautifully lit ships made for an enjoyable (and free) evening.

Previously
Central Village joins Gothamist | Welcome to the club | Devotchka
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, meet David Byrne | Seaport, NYC pics
Ted Leo & CYHSY @ South Street Seaport

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New Death Cab For Cutie MP3s, Touring & Tix on sale

Although Ticketmaster says Stars are also playing the DCFC/Youth Group show at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC on 10/19/2005, its not clear that they actually are. (as Chris pointed out in the comments). Tickets are on sale

New Death Cab MP3s at Daily Refill & Central Village.

Rolling Stone has the story and all the tour dates.

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Feist Tour Dates, CMJ & Tickets | New BSS Song, Album

Sorry I didn't post this earlier (for those that have been commenting about it), but I knew her NYC shows wouldn't sell right out, and I wanted to make sure you knew about the Cloud Cult/Doveman/?/Aziz/ show on Sept. 13th before I posted that Feist tickets were on sale for her Sept. 13th & 14th CMJ shows at Knitting Factory. Other tour dates include Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Michigan, and Philadelphia, and can be found at her website.

In related news, you can now download the studio version of Broken Social Scene's new song called "Shoreline." Feist sings on it. As More Cowbell pointed out, this is "not the CBC ZeD TV version that has been floating around forever." (though its not the highest quality MP3 either) Pitchfork only gave the song 3 stars, but to me it signals a potentially great new BSS album. Pitchfork gave the track 4.5 stars, which is about what I was thinking. Their 4.5/5 was an update to their previous rating of the live version which only got a 3.0/5. The new self titled BSS CD comes out on October 4th.

Peviously
Recommended Albums for Insound
Listen | Cloud Room, Cloud Cult, Feist, National...
Broken Social Scene @ Summerstage, NYC | Pics
Feist on Conan O'Brien MP3 & Live Video
BSS & Apostle of Hustle & Feist & Stars & Collett

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CBGB owes less, but lease still expiring

"CBGB won a round in court yesterday as a judge ruled the famed punk rock club does not owe thousands of dollars in back rent to its landlord, who has notified the club its lease expires at the end of this month." [newyorkology]

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August 10, 2005

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, meet David Byrne | Seaport, NYC pics

The following photos were taken at Clap Your Hand Say Yeah's free show at South Street Seaport in NYC on Wednesday August 10th, 2005.

Large cheering crowd: CHECK

Quality music: CHECK

(David Bowie: not this time, but CHECK)

David Byrne: CHECK

More on this show...
at Central Village
at Waved Rumor
at Heather's livejournal
at the Outer Edges
at Prefix Blog part 1
at Prefix Blog part 2

Previously
Updated CYHSY / The National Tour Dates
[Arcade Fire = 1; Clap Your Hands = 0]
Clap Your Hands Sound Like ___
David Byrne @ Central Park Summerstage, NYC | Pics
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ Mercury Lounge | Pics

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Rufus Wainwright in NYC & DC | presales & free Loudon shows

"Rufus will be performing with his full band on October 31, 2005 at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC and on November 1, 2005 at The Beacon Theatre in NYC. Pre-sale tickets will be available from the Rufus website tomorrow, Thursday August 11 at 10:00 AM."

Rufus' father Loudon is performing for free at Borders in Paramus, NJ on August 16th at 7pm and at the Columbus Circle Borders in NYC on August 17th at 7pm.

And...
Newday reviewed the recent Rufus/Ben Folds show in Prospect Park
Washington Times reviewed their show

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Bauhaus presale Started

Bauhaus tickets are on pre-sale. You need a password. I'm not going to post it because it's fan-club only, but I figured it out on my second try, so I'm sure you can too.

Previously
Bauhaus Touring | 2 nights in NYC
Gothic Links

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Amadou and Mariam | CMJ 2005

"You left Amadou and Mariam off your list for tonight monday this show was awesome. david Byrne was at the early show and I managed to sneek into the late show with my early show ticket stub. Awesome shows! They will be back on September 15 at the Hiro. I know it wil be a busy week but people should check them out. They are a blind couple from Mali that play some mean funk afrobeat rock'n'roll." [danfun - in the comments]

"Bagayoko met Mariam Doumbia in the mid-'70s at the Institute for the Young Blind in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Their connection, both romantic and musical, was immediate. "She sang, and taught students to sing and dance," Bagayoko said. "I had played (guitar) in many orchestras in Mali, including (Salif Keita's) Ambassadeurs du Motel."" [Montreal Gazette]

And...
David Byrne spotted at Joe's Pub a few days earlier too
Doves, Devendra, Coheed And Cambria To Play CMJ

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Final NYC Hot Snakes show | RIP

Hot Snakes played their final NYC show last night (August 9th, 2005) at Bowery Ballroom. I bought a ticket at the box office a long time ago, the show sold out, i realized i lost my ticket, i considered stopping by Bowery Ballroom last night to see if I could get in anyway, but i didn't.

"They took it, they left it. Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em, light up the stars. The Snakes are now another of the good, dead ones." [heartonastick]

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Doves, Devendra, Coheed And Cambria To Play CMJ (Updated list)

I hope Devendra doesn't play when I'm supposed to be somewhere else...
"Manchester meta-rock trio Doves, otherworldly plaintive plucker Devendra Banhart and space-prog wonder punks Coheed And Cambria are among the new names added to the growing list of performers scheduled to play CMJ Music Marathon (Sept. 14-17 in NYC). Doves are back in the states to deliver another helping of their chart-topping Some Cities, while Devendra (with Hairy Fairy) will likely be showcasing material from his upcoming Cripple Crow (XL). In other Marathon news, hip-hop is in effect as Pete Rock and Aesop Rock have been added to the performer list. Attendees should also be on the lookout for a special appearance by a reunited Cannibal Ox. To view a full list of performers and panelists, including a keynote speech by Rev Run, visit www.cmj.com/marathon."

Previously
Devendra Banhart "Cripple Crow" sampler | Stream
Levy | A NYC band | CMJ 2005
Pianos 2005 CMJ Showcases

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Ice-T, Konono No. 1, & Zap Mama | SOB's Tix on sale

"With everyone from Pitchfork to The Globe and Mail giving them positive notices, Congolese band Konono No. 1 are quickly accruing more cred than an iPod loaded with M.I.A. tracks and an Arcade Fire sticker tacked on the case. Then again, you're not likely to see thumb piano-laden, traditional African songs with no lyrics making it onto Much On Demand, which is where their label's blog comes in mighty handy." [eye Weekly]

Konono No. 1 play two shows at S.O.B.'s in NYC on November 17th. Tickets are on sale.

Ice-T is listed as "special guest" at the Ultramagnetic MCs and Kool Keith show at S.O.B.'s on August 30th.

"The music of Zap Mama was once known for bringing pure, a capella sounds from Africa. But its latest CD, Ancestry in Progress, continues a move toward a global vision of soul." [NPR] Zap Mama is on tour with two shows at S.O.B.'s on October 4th and 5th. Here are tickets for all shows that are on sale.

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Free Eisley Concerts in NYC, Chicago, Detroit & LA

"Exclusive FREE Concerts" in New York, Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles featuring Eisley. In New York the show is at Bowery Ballroom on August 16th. Download your free ticket.

I haven't tried it, so please feel free to comment with your experience of getting (or trying to get) a ticket.

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Fiery Furnaces Tickets on Sale

Is it possible the Fiery Furnaces sold out Town Hall instantly? I spent the last 10 minutes trying to get tickets.... WORKS NOW

Tickets are on sale for Town Hall in NYC and for other places that Fiery Furnaces are playing this fall. (thx Jeff)

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Spend your evenings with Steve Winwood & Neil Gaiman

"Stephen Laurence ("Steve") Winwood (born May 12, 1948 in Great Barr, Birmingham, England) is a British singer who, in addition to his solo career, was a member of the bands the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith." [Wikipedia]

"Neil Richard Gaiman (born November 10, 1960 in Portchester, England) is the author of numerous science fiction and fantasy works, including many comic books. As of 2005, he lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA." [Wikipedia]

Spend "An evening with Steve Winwood" @ Bowery Ballroom in NYC on September 20th for $50.00.

Spend "An Evening with Neil Gaiman" at CBGB's Gallery in NYC on August 17th for $10.00.

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Central Village joins Gothamist | Welcome to my hell the club | Devotchka

Central Village joined the "ist" family yesterday as the new show reviever for Gothamist. His first post is a review of the Kings of Leon / Secret Machines show at Roseland. Other music related posters at Gothamist include Arts & Entertainment editor Daily Refill, and me with my weekly list of shows. We are not alone though....

* Information Leafblower writes for DCist.
* Chromewaves writes for Torontoist.
* Sixeyes writes for Torontoist.
* Ben Brown writes for Austinist.
* ORTF works for Parisist.
* Chryde of Blogotheque works for Parisist

In related news, Doveman are playing Gothamist's Movable Hype 4.0 show on August 22nd at Knitting Factory. Had I known this, I still would've asked them to play my own show on Sept 13th (which I did, though I had no clue they were playing Gothamist too). There's plenty of love dove to go around. Langhorne Slim, Bravo Silva, and Raising the Fawn are also on the Gothamist bill.

Last time Gothamist had a show, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) played. Tonight, CYHSY play at South Street Seaport for free (7pm) with the underrated band Devotchka.

DEVOTCHKA

DOWNLOAD Such a Lovely Thing by Devotchka (MP3)

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Across the Narrows presale & general ticket sales

"Tickets for the Across the Narrows Festival in New York, which Oasis will be headlining on 2 October, will go on public sale this Friday, 12th August. Oasis fans however will be given the opportunity to purchase tickets a day earlier through a special pre-sale link on Thursday, 11 August, between 9am – 9pm (Eastern Time).

To buy tickets for the show, click HERE. The password you will be asked to provide is PLAYSTATION" [Oasis]

Oasis fans only. honor system. (thx Adam)

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August 9, 2005

Aziz Ansari added to BMJ @ Tonic | Tickets on sale

BV fave & winner of the ECNY best male comic award, comedian Aziz Ansari added to the already incredible pre-CMJ lineup of Doveman & Cloud Cult at Tonic in NYC on Tuesday Sept. 13th, 2005. :-)

One more musical act to be announced. Get your $8.00 tickets at Ticketweb now.

Recent Buzz...
Aziz Ansari @ Stereogum
Aziz Ansari is a F'in badass
Aziz Ansari embraces VH1
Aziz Ansari movies @ College Humor
Catbirdseat likes Doveman
Music for Robots likes Doveman

Previously
BMJ: pre-CMJ Show w/ Doveman & Cloud Cult @ Tonic
Aziz Ansari sees M.I.A. | M.I.A. doesn't see Aziz

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Levy | A NYC band | CMJ 2005

"New York 4-piece Levy (named after singer-guitarist James Levy) will see their debut album given a proper-release on Sept 13th by One Little Indian Records"

Torr: Indie-signed band of the week
One Louder: Nothing Rotton about Levy

Levy play Arlene's Grocery in NYC at 8:00pm September 14th for CMJ.

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Kimya Dawson & her brother & another Moldy Peach @ Scenic

monday 15th august
KIMYA DAWSON
AKIDA JUNGLEFOOT DAWSON
ONLY SON (acoustic)- jack dishel from stipplicon/the moldy peaches

Scenic
25 ave B (btw. 2nd and 3rd st)
doors 7:30 show 8pm
$8 all ages

Kimya Dawson @ Sidewalk Cafe, NYC | Pics

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Sarah Silverman | Jesus is Magic Movie Trailer

SXSW '05 Film Trailer: Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic
"The controversial and acclaimed comedian riffs on everything from religion, sex, 9/11, and more."
(via Free Williamsburg via Lindsayism)

More comedy at the Apiary.

Previously
Sarah Silverman & Todd Barry @ Ars Nova - (horrible) pics

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Arcade Fire to be Bowie's Backing Band? | New MP3

"In perhaps the ultimate gesture of admiration, Torontoist has learned that the Arcade Fire will play back-up to Mssr. David Bowie on his next concert tour."

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UPDATE:(from the comments)
"Torontoist is mistaken. they MAY back him for his set at Fashion Rocks, it's not for sure yet, but they are not going on tour w/ him.

also Sound Team are opening Summerstage"
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YANP has an MP3 vinyl rip of a new Arcade Fire (cover) song

Previously
Arcade Fire & Bowie @ Radio City to be televised
The Arcade Fire buy a Church, write for Bowie
You look like David Bowie @ Movable Hype 3.0
Bowie watched jealously as Byrne played with Arcade Fire

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The Underrated Band Post

What bands/artists/performers are underrated or don't get enough coverage on this site? Who should I/people be checking out?

(comment like this was Stereogum)

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Hot 97 fined for Smackfest | Videos

"Hip-hop station Hot 97 was slapped with a $300,000 bill yesterday for a twisted contest called "Smackfest" - and admitted the brutish gimmick wasn't its 'finest hour.'" [Daily News]

Currently the most popular page on this site: The Smackfest videos

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Dungen | CMJ 2005

Everyone but me likes Dungen...
Dungen appear to be playing Bowery Ballroom in NYC for CMJ on September 15th, with a show at Maxwell's the day before and two more dates at Bowery a month later. Tour Dates at More Cowbell. Futher proof at One Louder.

* SPIN reviews Dungen.
* A Dungen Video
* A review of Dungen's last Maxwell's show
* Pitchfork gives Dungen's expanded release a 9.3
* Dungen 13th best album of 2004, per Pitchfork
* Dungen featured on David Byrne's current radio show
* Dungen @ Siren, pic

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Fashion Rocks Concert to be Televised | Destiny's Child Disband

What does improbably mean?
"David Bowie, Destiny's Child, Duran Duran, Gwen Stefani, Nelly and Tim McGraw lead the lineup for the Fashion Rocks concert, which will be held Sept. 8 at New York's Radio City Music Hall during the city's annual Fashion Week....Also set to appear are Alicia Keys, Rob Thomas, Shakira, Joss Stone, Billy Idol, and, improbably, indie rock sensation the Arcade Fire. CBS will broadcast the show the following evening. Fashion Rocks will mark the last televised appearance of Destiny's Child..." [Yahoo]

Previously
Fashion Rocks Concert Sold Out
Arcade Fire. Bowie, & Shakira @ Radio City?

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August 8, 2005

BMJ: pre-CMJ Show w/ Doveman & Cloud Cult @ Tonic

I'm really excited to announce this right now....

Tuesday Sept 13th (CMJ-eve), 2005, BrooklynVegan (me) presents:
Cloud Cult & Doveman & Special Guest TBA @ Tonic in NYC.

FACTS
* Cloud Cult will be playing a different set than their CMJ show two days later @ 169 Bar
* Doveman (Thomas Bartlett in particular) will be making good use of the Piano that Tonic has to offer

Tickets are $8.00 and will go on sale Tuesday via Ticketweb and will also be available at Other Music and the Tonic box office. Stay Tuned for more details.

Recent Buzz:
Cloud Cult @ Central Village
Cloud Cult @ Sixeyes
Cloud Cult is Mike's favorite CD of the year
Stream Cloud Cult at KEXP
Stream Cloud Cult on MPR
Fader.com on Doveman

Previous Posts
Doveman | The Acrobat
the sixeyes Interview with Doveman
David Byrne & Sixeyes heart Doveman
Doveman @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
Cloud Cult | Advice From the Happy Hippopotamus

You should come. It's gonna be fun.

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CBGB: No Scalpers, Sold Out NOT Sold Out

"Over the next month, CBGB is holding a series of high profile benefit shows. We have been selling a limited number of advance tickets for these shows through TICKETWEB.com and are also holding tickets for sale at the door on the day of each show.

For those of you buying tickets from friends, scalpers, eBay, or anywhere else, there are 2 important pieces of information you need to know."

"1. If it is not your name on the ticket purchase, you will not get in.

TICKETWEB.com does not sell physical tickets. They hold spots on a paid list under the name on the credit card used to purchase them. As you enter the club on the day of the show, the purchaser MUST show the physical credit card (not a copy) used to purchase the ticket. This is TICKETWEB's policy and they insist that it be enforced. If you bought a ticket from a scalper, unless that scalper is nice enough to loan you their actual credit card and ID, you will not be able to use those tickets to get in. Period.

CBGB will not allow name substitutions on the TICKETWEB.com list for any reason.

2. Sold out on TICKETWEB.com does not mean the show is sold out.

A limited number of tickets will be available for sale at the door on a first come/first serve basis. If a show is listed on TICKETWEB.com as being sold out, there is still a chance to buy tickets at the door on the day of the show. Just come early.

The paragraph below is taken from the automatic purchase confirmation email sent out by TICKETWEB.com to all people that buy their tickets. So buyers and sellers of scalped tickets can't say they didn't know.

FOR ALL WILL-CALL ( HOLD AT VENUE BOX OFFICE ) TICKETS:
You must present the original credit card used to make this
purchase at the venue's box-office or point of entry up to
one hour prior to the event or after the doors open (unless
otherwise noted) in order to pick up your ticket(s)." [CBGB]

Previously
Kevin Devine not playing CBGB
J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr, Cro-Mags & other CBGB Benefit Updates

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Kevin Devine signs to major, not playing CBGB

Manic Mess reports that Kevin Devine is now on Capitol Records.

Yesterday Kevin was listed on the roster of tonight's (August 8th) CBGB benefit show. The lineup changed. It's now this: 8:30: The Modern, 9:15: Gracer, 10:00: Like Yesterday, 10:45: Fight of your Life, 11:30: The Benjamins

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This Week's NYC Shows

Eminem, 50 Cent, Kano & Whodini, The Warped Tour, CBGB & Gorilla Biscuits, Colleen, A Hawk & a Hacksaw, Voxtrot, The Trumpet Festival, Stevie Wonder, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah for free, and more....in my weekly Gothamist post of shows happening this week.

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Pianos 2005 CMJ Showcases

Here's the CMJ Showcase lineup for Pianos in NYC...

Sept 14th - KANINE RECORDS showcase
VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
GRIZZLY BEAR
MIXEL PIXEL
MOMMY AND DADDY
OXFORD COLLAPSE
SON

UPSTAIRS - 10:00 FREE
JR SANCHEZ
BLAKE OF MOVING UNITS
GERALD (Other Music/Crashin In)
OIL (Crashin In/Kanine)

6:00 FREE
JOAN WASSER
JAYMAY
THE MARINA (LIA KESSEL)
THE CHAPIN SISTERS

Sept 15th - KCRW.com showcase
MELLOW-DRONE
DEVICS
SHE WANTS REVENGE
GOLDSPOT
RUN RUN RUN

12:30am / $tba - Late Night Show
THE FAME
ABERDEEN CITY
LEVY

Sept 16 - ARENA ROCK RECORDING CO. showcase
PILOT TO GUNNER
SWORDS
TALK-DEMONIC
WORM IS GREEN
THE KINGDOM

12:30am / $tba - Late Night Show
THE MORNING AFTER GIRLS
THE GRATES

Sept 17th - STINKY RECORDS showcase
BENZOS
SINGAPORE SLING
VIVA K
UNCUT
+ more tba

1:30 pm/ $5 - Matinee Show
The Fatales
The Fine Lines
BIIRDIE
Goldrush (UK)
Lolita Bras

Sept 18th - Annual POST-CMJ Party!
YOUR ENEMIES FRIENDS
Roughed Up Folk
Monsters Are Waiting

Previously
Touch & Go CMJ Showcase w/ !!!, Supersystem, & CocoRosie
Sin-e 2005 CMJ Showcases
Rothko CMJ Showcases | Tickets on Sale

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Celebs Rockin' Part II

* Hal Sparks plays Knitting Factory in NYC tonight
* Johnny Knoxville is playing Knitting Factory in NYC on Friday.
* Adrien Grenier is the drummer of the Honey Brothers
* Lindsay Lohan was at Jared Leto's show at Irving Plaza
* Gavin Rossdale from Bush hasn't been able to sell out Bowery Ballroom.
* Did anyone partake in the video shoot with Brandon Sexton III's band?

Previously
Ashley Olsen Twin Visits Mercury Lounge
Jared Leto playing Mercury Lounge | Celebs Rockin
Michael Pitt is Pagoda

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Anthony DeCurtis and Artists 'In Other Words' | Listen @ NPR

"Music journalist Anthony DeCurtis talks with host Liane Hansen (NPR) about his book In Other Words: Artists Talk About Life and Work. The book compiles articles DeCurtis has written on artists ranging from singers Johnny Cash and Patti Smith to film director Martin Scorsese."

Previously
Anthony DeCurtis @ Columbia University

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Are Heavy Metal & Jazz the same thing? | Listen

"So are heavy metal and jazz basically the same thing? Sonny Sharrock always thought so, apparently. Black Sabbath seemed to suggest so, when they did "Supernaut." Miles Davis and James "Blood" Ulmer and Jean-Paul Bourelly and Tony Williams Lifetime and the Headhunters and Power Tools certainly cast votes in that direction. And Richard Meltzer compared Blue Cheer to Ornette Coleman, and Public Enemy figured out how to cohabitate Slayer with John Coltrane, and MX-80 Sound named a track "Felonious Funk," and the MC5 were just in town with the Sun Ra Arkestra last month. And lately, at the Times, Ben Ratliff seems to be covering both beats. So why not join the club?"

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Across the Pond Narrows | Lemonheads Reunite, Doves, Interpol, Built to Spill, etc...

"The inaugural New York music festival initially dubbed Across the Pond has been rechristened Across the Narrows. Set for Oct. 1-2 at Brooklyn's Keyspan Park and Staten Island's Richmond County Bank Ballpark, the event will feature headlining sets from Oasis, the Killers, Beck and the Pixies.

The Pixies will anchor the Oct. 1 bill in Brooklyn, alongside Gang Of Four, Built To Spill, Rilo Kiley, Death From Above 1979, Mando Diao and Nine Black Alps. Simultaneously in Staten Island, the Killers will play with Interpol, the New York Dolls, British Sea Power, Lake Trout, Tegan & Sara and the Ordinary Boys.

The next day's shows will feature Beck, Belle & Sebastian, the Polyphonic Spree, the Raveonettes, Gang Gang Dance, Whirlwind Heat and a band to be announced in Brooklyn, and Oasis, Jet, Doves, the reunited Lemonheads, Kasabian, Jesse Malin, the Redwalls and an undetermined act in Staten Island.

Tickets can be purchased separately for each of the four shows, and a discounted ticket will be available for any two concerts. VIP package details are still being finalized." [Billboard]

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Pixies went Acoustic | Newport Folk Festival

" But why play Newport? In the absence of a new Pixies studio CD, what better than an acoustic performance disc? And what about a DVD too? Newport's audience didnt seem too bothered. There was much to enjoy on three stages over two full days of music. Still, Sunday's lineup included more crossover artists (Elvis Costello, Bright Eyes, M. Ward and My Morning Jacket's Jim James) among the dyed-in-the wool folkies and country music players." [Boston Herald]

and those in Boston will probably be interested to hear about "a special Monday night performance by Frank Black and his Pixies bandmates. The gig, part of the Club Date Series released on DVD by Eagle Rock Entertainment, will be at the Paradise Rock Club at 8 p.m...." [boston.com]

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A Hawk and a Hacksaw and Colleen | Tour Dates

Colleen and A Hawk and a Hacksaw are touring...

"On her latest Leaf release, Cécile Schott leaves sampling behind entirely, crafting elegant, barely-there compositions from the pure timbres of mostly old instruments." [Pitchfork gives Colleen's new one an 8.0]

"Jeremy Barnes, who is still perhaps best known as the drummer for Neutral Milk Hotel, has not allowed the grass to grow beneath his feet during that outfit's continuing period of inactivity. After working with his post-NMH group Bablicon, Barnes has seen spot duty with Bright Eyes, the Gerbils, and Broadcast, and for the past few years has apparently been living life as something of an itinerant minstrel. [Pitchfork gives A Hawk and a Hacksaw's new one a 7.3]

8/9 New York, NY Joe's Pub
8/10 Providence, RI AS220
8/12 Boston, MA Pa's Lounge
8/13 Philadelphia, PA Vox Populi
8/15 New York, NY Other Music (Colleen in store)

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Sire Boxes Madonna, Talking Heads

How did you connect with the Talking Heads?
"I had been wanting to see the Talking Heads for a very long time -- Joey Ramone told me about them, Johnny Ramone told me about them, Tommy Ramone told me about them. I think everybody but Dee Dee. Dee Dee was really into Television because he was very friendly with Richard Lloyd...." [Seymour Stein chronicles label's storied history]

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Hold Steady @ Bowery Ballroom Weekend | Black Mountain a no show

Black Mountain didn't make the Hold Steady show on Friday night. Now I feel less bad about missing it myself.

David Cross was there on Saturday. I missed that one too.

Wassanova and Kathryn have the pictures.

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Photos of M.I.A. @ Summerstage

I skipped out on M.I.A. today. Looks like it was hot. Read more at Sepia Mutiny.

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August 7, 2005

J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr, Cro-Mags & other CBGB Benefit Updates

J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. plays a CBGB benefit show on September 11th. (guests & ticket info. TBA)

Old Skull is reuniting at the Exploited show on September 8th.

September 3rd is listed like this..."HARLEY'S WAR Featuring Harley Flanagan and Hard core Allstars and special cromag guests!!! Playing ALL "ORIGINAL CRO-MAGS AND HARLEY'S WAR SONGS!!!!"

We're all Broken and BlackoutPack are are opening for Thursday on August 25th.

All benefit shows below...

8/7 Doors @ 5pm $10
AWKWARD THOUGHT, URBAN RIOT, STEP2FAR, NUTS&BOLTS, THE TURNPIKE WRECKS, STATE OF DISGRACE

8/8 $10
The Modern (ex reunion Show), Gracer, Like Yesterday, Fightofyourlife,The Benjamins, Kevin Devine

8/9
APHASIA, SHORTIE

8/10
AGAINST ME, THE EXIT, WORLD INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY

8/11 $10
YA-NE-ZNIYOO, KUKURUDU, JIM TESTA(OF JERSEY BEAT), HETEROGENE, DOWNSHALLOW, CREWMAN NUMBER SIX, HIGH SPEED CHASE, PALE HORSE, DIESEL THEORY, THE SILENCE KIT, END OF OCTOBER

8/12 Doors @ 8pm $30
MISFITS

8/13 $15
VANS WARPED TOUR AFTER PARTY - Hawthorne Heights, Funeral For A Friend, Saosin, The Receiving End of Sirens, Hit The Lights

8/14 Doors @ 3pm $30
GORILLA BISCUITS, BLACK TRAIN JACK, KILL YOUR IDOLS

8/15 Doors @ 7pm $20
RAW POWER, EYE HATE GOD

8/19 Doors @ 7pm $35
LIVING COLOUR

8/20 Doors @ 7pm $25
THE VANDALS, JERRY'S KIDS

8/21
BATTALION OF SAINTS

8/22 Doors @ 7pm $20
KID DYNAMITE, GREYAREA

8/23
FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE, 40 BELOW SUMMER, & SPECIAL GUEST TBA

8/25 Doors @ 7pm $20
THURSDAY, WE'RE ALL BROKEN, BLACKOUT PACK

8/26 Doors @ 7pm $35
DEAD BOYS, FLIPPER, PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES, ADRENALIN O.D. , FURIOUS GEORGE

8/27 Doors @ 7pm $35
DEAD BOYS, ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE, NIHILISTICS, SFA, SURPRISE GUEST

8/28 Doors @ 7pm $35
SHAM 69, FLIPPER, CHEETAH CHROME & THE BLACK ANGELS, WALTER LURE(OF THE HEARTBREAKERS) W/THE WALDOS

8/29 Doors @ 7pm $25
SHAM 69, THE RADICTS, YOUTH BRIGADE

8/30
FANG, BILLY CLUB

SEPTEMBER

9/1 $25
CONFLICT, VERBAL ABUSE, LOST CHERREES
9/2 $25
CONFLICT, LOST CHERREES, PROUDFLESH/CRUCIFIX

9/3 $20
TODAY IS THE DAY, HARLEY'S WAR Featuring Harley Flanagan and Hard core Allstars and special cromag guests!!! Playing ALL "ORIGINAL CRO-MAGS AND HARLEY'S WAR SONGS!!!!, CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN, ADOLYNE, DISASTER STRIKES

9/4 $20
SICK OF IT ALL, FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS, MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD

9/6
DR. KNOW, ILL REPUTE

9/7
DR. KNOW, ILL REPUTE

9/8
THE EXPLOITED, FINAL CONFLICT, OLD SKULL (REUNION SHOW), DISASSOCIATE

9/9 $40
CIRCLE JERKS, ADOLESCENTS, D.I. , CHANNEL 3, ZERO BOYS, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN

9/10 $40
CIRCLE JERKS, D.I. , ADOLESCENTS, CHANNEL 3, ZERO BOYS, 45 GRAVE

9/11
J MASCIS FROM DINOSAUR JR. SOLO ACT

Previously
Download Air America live from CBGB
Warped Tour Afterparty CBGB Benefit | Tix on Sale

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Amy Phillips news editor at Pitchfork | RIP More in the Monitor | Antony

caryn: Why, Amy Phillips, are people questioning the fate of this spazzy site? Tell the people.
amy: because us girls have gone and got ourselves jobby-jobs
caryn: True that. Amy, you are moving on Monday to Chicago to become the news editor at Pitchfork. Is that accurate?
amy: indeed it is. and you can fact-check that!
amy: and caryn, you are staying right here in nyc, and you have already become arts and entertainment editor at the associated motherfuckin press???
caryn: Yes, it also proven that I have been hired by that venerable newsgathering organization to be the arts and entertainment editor of a new line of content aimed at the kids.

Antony and the Johnsons/ Town Hall/July 28, 2005

Previously
Antony Blasphemy from the Blogosphere
Thank you Amy for Cloud Cult
Amy on the Columbia Blog Panel

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Stylus Podcast w/ Sasha Frere Jones Interview

Today’s podcast: The Aesthetics of Pop: interviews with music critics. Mike Powell talks to New Yorker Pop Critic Sasha Frere-Jones.

Tracklist
01: Bad Brains – Pay to Cum
02: Kano - Reload It
03: Lady Sovereign - 9 to 5
04: Keren Ann - Right Now and Right Here

And...
Sasha discusses Diplo & DJ Marlboro
Sasha discusses Grime (Kano & Lady Sovereign)
Pitchfork, Insound, Critics, CYHSY & Sasha Frere-Jones
Keren Ann @ Joe's Pub | Nolita Record Release | Pics
Lady Sovereign @ Knitting Factory, NYC | Reviews

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Nine Inch Nails take on scalpers with fan club, auctions

"Industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails (tickets | music) hope to keep tickets for their North American fall tour out of the hands of scalpers by implementing a two-prong ticketing program for some of the best seats to each show." [liveDaily]

"It is one of the great cat-and-mouse games of modern commerce: the music industry comes up with new ways to thwart ticket scalpers, and the scalpers figure out how to subvert the system." [NY Times]

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