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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?

Previously
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

Previously
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]

Previously
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

Previously
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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