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September 29, 2005
Summerstage Hurricane Benefit Reviews
If you weren't at Webster Hall last night, maybe you were at Summerstage for the hurricane relief benefit show.
Amphibologist just reminded me that Drive By Truckers weren't the only ones who played Webster Hall and Summerstage in one night. J Mascis played both shows too. "...and then things get crazy: lou reed walks on with his band with laurie anderson off to the side...the band that featured. dr. john and allen toussaint came out next, and the place went nuts. dr. john on guitar (!!), and toussiant laying some beautiful piano work..."
Post links and reviews in the comments...
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SPIN 20th Anniversary Party Reviews
Here's my review: I had so much to do last minute to get ready for Montreal (which I'm leaving for any second), I never made it to Webster Hall last night for SPIN's 20th Anniversary party.
According to Chris, J Mascis and DMC from Run-DMC made surprise appearances, Lady Sovereign's set was pushed back, and Public Enemy was great.
Post links and reviews in the comments...
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Calla Record Release show in Brooklyn Tonight
* Brooklyn Lyceum is a venue on the border of Park Slope in Brooklyn.
* Calla have a new record, headline Bowery Ballroom on November 5th, and are touring.
* Calla play Brooklyn Lyceum tonight in honor of the new record. Details below...
"Calla NYC Record Release Show: Thurs, September 29 at 8pm (DJ at 7pm) at Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 T) 718-857-4816 ( Tickets $10 on sale online at www.gowanus.com ) some tickets will also be available at Other Music and Sound Fix (NYC) beginning 9/12/05" (I assume tix will be at the door too)
There's also a good show at Magnetic Field tonight.
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Across the Narrows Set Times | Listen Outside
1. Set times are posted for the Across the Narrows festival happening this weekend. (thx Jonathan)
2. Quick Tip: Keyspan Park in Coney Island is like Summerstage in Central Park. You can you can hear the concert outside the venue. In Central Park you get nature. In Coney Island you get Coney Island. Right next door to the ball park is a bar called Peggy O'Neils. You can sit there and drink outside (and for instance listen to the Pixies from 8:40-10:10 PM on Saturday).
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McCollough Sons of Thunder opening for Antony
McCollough Sons of Thunder are opening for Antony at Carnegie Hall. You might remember them from the David Byrne show in Central Park.
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Regina Spektor playing NYU (for all)
REGINA SPEKTOR
thursday, october 6th at 8pm
at the skirball center for the performing arts (566 laguardia place)
tickets are $7 for nyu students (available now) and $15 for non-nyu
students (available day of show) @ the shagan box office, 566 laguardia place 9
Previously
2nd Rufus Wainwright date w/ Regina Spektor | presale
Dear CMJ, Love Regina Spektor
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September 28, 2005
KUDU, Nublu, & a Deli Magazine Show
I've started writing posts about KUDU so many times. The only thing harder for me than finishing a post about them, has been actually seeing them live. It's partly because their Tuesday night residency at Nublu happens so freakin' late. The last time I went (after Pelican Picnic) they still weren't on by 1AM so I left. (I think they usually go on by 11 though).
If you don't remember, Nublu gets credit for launching the career of Brazilian Girls. Word on the street is that KUDU will be their next superstars. Two more rumors: They sound like Siouxsie & they're better live than on record.
Sometimes they play other places, like this Saturday (October 1, 2005) when they hit Scenic in honor of the latest issue of Deli Magazine. Other performers at the multiple venue "Alphabet City" event include Ezra Reich, Gym Class, Elodie O, Beat Pharmacy, Die Romantik and The Two Man Gentlemen Band. Get more info and tickets. As usual, I'll miss them.
RELATED
* Pitchfork reviewed a KUDU track
* Coolfer wrote almost the exact same thing I did, but shorter. We even both used the phrase "word on the street." Scary.
* The Village Voice confirms KUDU's hotness with a review of their last show at Scenic
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Walking Concert @ Sin-e, NYC | CMJ | pics
Back to CMJ Day 4 (Saturday, Sept 17, 2005)... After Chad VanGaalen's set at the SubPop showcase I left Bowery Ballroom to take a break. Then I stopped at Sin-e to check out Walking Concert before going back to Bowery to see the last few songs of Rogue Wave followed by Wolf Parade (which was followed by Towers of London).
DOWNLOAD WALKING CONCERT
What's Your New Thing (mp3)
Walking Concert is Walter Schreifels' new band. His old bands are Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, and Rival Schools.
Previously
I started the day with De Novo Dahl
Lifetime & Gorilla Biscuits Reunion Videos
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Pop Montreal 2005 Happening Now | Antony & Stuff too
Pop Montreal is to Montreal what CMJ is to NYC...I think. I'll sort of find out tomorrow because Montreal is where I'll be. Thursday night I'll catch Antony & The Johnsons with CocoRosie at Cabaret La Tulipe (sounds fancy, I know). After that I'm not sure what I'll do...it's SUPPOSED to be a vacation. I won't see Interpol while I'm there (they play at the same time as Antony somewhere else in Montreal), but fortunately/unfortunately I'll be home in time to see them at Webster Hall Sunday night (yes, I'll miss Across the Narrows).
"You would have to work pretty hard to avoid Pop Montreal this week. In its fourth year, the indie music festival is bigger than ever." [The Gazette]
"A few of the artists that will be blessing the jewel of Quebec include Enon, Black Mountain, Interpol, Stars, Ted Leo/Pharmacists, Busdriver, Beck, Coco Rosie, Antony and the Johnsons, Chromeo, The Dirtbombs, Weird War, Foxy Brown, Strung Out, Architecture in Helsinki, Kings of Leon, and Alex Chilton's new best buddies, The Posies. Now please keep in mind that this list is in no way exhaustive. There are quite a few more bands playing over the festival's five nights, lots of which, I'm sure, are very, very popular in Canada but that these American eyes of mine just don't recognize." [Tiny Mix Tapes]
* Chart Attack: Montreal Buzz: Unpop Hops On Pop
* The Montreal Gazette talks about Antony pre-show
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Art Brut Live Reviews, Tour & Tix on Sale
"Art Brut are without doubt a band that need to be seen live, and I can assure you they’re worth seeing… and worth seeing soon." [Skiddle]
"In theory it shouldn't work but as a live spectacle Art Brut are about as exciting as it gets at the moment, and long after the band have packed their gear away and headed back down the M1, Pelham Street is awake with cries of 'Art Brut - Top Of The Pops!'" [Drowned in Sound]
"A night in the company of Art Brut is never anything less than eventful." [NME]
'Ready Art Brute?' he deadpans for each song before launching into art-punk tirades which often sound suspiciously like the one which preceded it. The ironic nods and post-modern winks occasionally grate, but when a band has more cheek than a toilet roll advert it becomes clear that people need this timely kick up the arse. [Drowned in Sound]
"They are, perhaps, Park Life-era Blur without the preening and sneering; the Fall for beginners, Pulp for a new disenfranchised generation, with a taste of Magazine's feline tension and a wallop of Nirvana's anthemic surge. Most of all, they are absolutely nothing but Art Brut." [Guardian]
Tickets are now on sale for Art Brut's November 10th show at Mercury Lounge in NYC at Ticketweb where tickets are also available for Brooklyn, NJ, Ontario, and Southern California.
* photo via the Art Brut website
* all tour dates at Tiny Mix Tapes
Previously
Art Brut playing Tribeca Grand & all Tour Dates
Art Brut in NJ and Brooklyn On Sale
Art Brut Coming to Mercury Lounge
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Super Furry Animals Fall 2005 Tour | Tickets
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS
As Chris pointed out in the comments, Super Furry Animals are playing shows with Caribou at Webster Hall in NYC on November 5 & 6, 2005. Tickets on sale.
WATCH THE LAZER BEAM VIDEO
WIN 56 | WIN 256 | REAL 56 | REAL 256
* Pitchfork's 8.5 review of Love Kraft
* Stylus' C rating of Love Kraft
* photo via efestivals.co.uk
All tour dates below...
10-12 London, England - Royal Festival Hall (Keeping it Peel) *
10-18 Tokyo, Japan - Liquid Room
10-19 Tokyo, Japan - Liquid Room
10-20 Osaka, Japan - Club Quattro
11-06 New York, NY - Webster Hall #
11-07 Boston, MA - The Roxy #
11-08 Washington DC - 9:30 Club #
11-09 Philadelphia, PA - Theater of the Living Arts #
11-10 Norfolk, VA - the NorVa #
11-11 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle #
11-12 Atlanta, GA - The Loft #
11-15 Houston, TX - Meridian Red Room #
11-16 Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa #
11-17 Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room #
11-19 Lawrence, KS - Granada #
11-20 Chicago, IL - Metro #
11-21 Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music #
11-24 Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards #
11-25 Seattle, WA - Neumos #
11-26 Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom #
11-28 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore #
11-29 Hollywood, CA - Avalon #
11-30 Anaheim, CA - House of Blues #
12-01 San Diego, CA - House of Blues #
* with The Fall, New Order, Laura Cantrell, Venetian Snares, Jawbone, Misty in Roots
# with Caribou
Tour dates also at Pitchfork
Previously
Garage Rock, Garage Critics, CYHSY, Super Furry Animals
CocoRosie | Pitchfork vs. Stylus
SFA MP3s from the Radio
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The Rapture are back | Shows @ Bowery & Crash Mansion
"After nearly two years of non-stop touring in support of 2003's Echoes LP, the Rapture have begun writing material for the follow-up. 'We have 25 things that are all pretty good.'" [The Village Voice]
"Yesterday we put you on to the current happening of the Stills, but the other band who's whereabouts were presently unknown was the Rapture. Though there were scattered updates about a month ago, actual music hasn't really been forthcoming until now, with the Rapture monkeys contributing a remix on the new Supersystem 12-inch for 'Miracle'" [Fader]
They have two NYC shows in October. The first is at Crash Mansion on October 6th, and the second at Bowery Ballroom on October 21st. Tickets are on sale.
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September 27, 2005
De Novo Dahl @ Cake Shop, NYC | CMJ | pics
De Novo Dahl came out of nowhere (Nashville actually) with an awesome sounding, and visually entertaining, set Saturday afternoon during CMJ at Cake Shop (September 17, 2005). They were the first band to play the free show thrown by SpinArt and Startime.
Listen to & Download songs on their website.
* As NashvilleZine points out, this show was even highlighted by Tricia McDermott at CBS News
* fraggleuprising saw them at Lincoln Center and said they were incredible
* Tale of Two Cities asks the obvious question. Were they wearing underwear?
This was the first band I saw on CMJ Day 4. Towers of London was the last one.
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DJ Scissor Sisters & Lady Miss Kier | NYC Benefit
Benefit for American Red Cross & New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund
Wednesday September 28, 2005 @ Luke & Leroy (home of Misshapes) in NYC
w/DJ sets by ...
Ana Matronic (Scissor Sisters)
Del Marquis (Scissor Sisters)
Sammy Jo (Scissor Sisters Tour DJ)
Lady Miss Kier (Deee Lite)
Dirty Jean (Girlie Action, We Care A Lot)
Aleix Martinez (Girlie Action)
"Raffle will include a pair of Nancy Sinatra's boots (signed), plus other signed items from Courtney Love, Kelly Osbourne, Antony + The Johnsons, and others." [Flyer @ Repellent] (via Productshop)
$10 - includes one drink
Previously
Lady Miss Kier @ Wigstock 2005, NYC | (NSFW) pics
Lady Miss Kier @ Luke & Leroy, NYC | Pic
Scissor Sisters (Bridget Jones) @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | Pics
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Ted Nugent vs. Vegans
"Ted Nugent is not an evolution guy. This became apparent recently when Mr. Nugent, the 57-year-old rocker, huntsman and N.R.A. board member, brandished a blood-drenched liver he had just pulled from a freshly slain deer. He used the moment, during filming of his forthcoming reality show on the Outdoor Life Network, 'Wanted: Ted or Alive,' to explain the meaning of life to five contestants who were in various states of awe and nausea." [NYTIMES: Vegans, Keep Out: It's Hunting Season]
DOWNLOAD (WAV file - MP3 players will play)
F*CK Ted Nugent by Goldfinger (clip)
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Dylan | Icon or "Self-regarding old money-machine?"
"The involvement of Scorsese, another monstrously over-celebrated talent who did his best work 30 years ago – has anyone got to the end of Gangs of New York without being paid to do so? – is symbolism enough. But the hyperbole involved in this transatlantic, public-spirited, nearer-my-God-to-thee Dylanfest, as if venerating some living western saint, marks a high-watermark of pretention. The whole concept is flabby with self-congratulation. At the heart of the Dylan affliction, of course, is the sly old fox himself, he who has been playing games with his adoring public ever since he first picked up a guitar." [The Herald]
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White Stripes, Shins, M Ward | Stream on NPR
"Hear the rock duo The White Stripes in a live, audio webcast from the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD tonight (September 27). The full concert will stream on NPR.org along with opening acts M. Ward and The Shins. It's the latest in NPR Music's live concert series from All Songs Considered."
Webcast Schedule
7:00 p.m. ET - M. Ward
8:00 p.m. ET - The Shins
9:10 p.m. ET - The White Stripes
All Times Approximate
They played NYC two & three days earlier.
Will it be White Stripes or part two of No Direction Home?
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Creativity Now Conference | Antony & others speaking
"Tokion Magazine announces the Third Annual Creativity Now Conference, to be held at Cooper Union's historic Great Hall on October 15th and 16th, 2005. This unique symposium will bring together top figures in art, design, fashion, photography, film, new media, publishing and marketing. In the same room for the first time, the people shaping today's popular culture will spend two days exchanging their ideas, methods and inspirations before an audience of 2,000."
A peek at the speaker list reveals...
1) Carlo McCormick - as seen in Dig! @ at Pianos
2) Antony - Franz Ferdinand approved
3) Mac McCaughan - co-owner/president of Merge Records
4) Comedian David Cross - Oh my god in heaven!
5) Stella's David Wain
and many more
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Bob Dylan | No Direction Home
BOB DYLAN
No Direction Home is the new documentary about Bob Dylan by director Martin Scorcese. Last night I watched the first commercial-free two hours on PBS. I can't wait to watch part two tonight (Sept 27, 2005 from 9-11PM).
* For a recap of part one, images included, check out Starf***er's Music Blog
* Buy the DVD at Amazon.
* They have the soundtrack too.
* PBS has more info and a clip
* Roger Ebert gives it four stars
* Get Bob Dylan MP3s
* Get Cloud Cult's cover of Mr. Tambourine Man
Previously
Jay-Z & Grokster | Bob Dylan & Starbucks
Bob Dylan @ Yogi Berra Stadium, NJ | Pics & Review
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Wolf Parade playing Northsix, tix & stuff
Now that Wolf Parade's 9.2 rating from Pitchfork is official, and their October 24th Bowery Ballroom show is sold out, the recently added October 25th show at Northsix in Brooklyn will probably sell out quickly. (via Central Village)
Also...
* Wolf Parade joined Arcade Fire on stage
* Stylus weighs in with an A rating
* Buy Wolf Parade CDs at Insound
Previously
Wolf Parade @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | CMJ | pics
Peanut Butter Wolf Parade Eyes
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Halloween w/ Fischerspooner | presale
"LIVE! FROM IRVING PLAZA IN NYC...
It's a very Fischerspooner Halloween Show! That's right ghouls & ghoulettes, FS is back from disco island and ready to get down with their hometown freaks! You know the show is going to be so mind blowingly fun that the bloggers fingers are going to bleed from excitement! Yet, you never really just want to read about this kind of stuff. You want to be there first hand! Costumes are mandatory for everyone on & off stage! This very well may be the Fischerspooner performance of 2005."
"FS has once again set up an exclusive pre-sale to begin 9/27 @ 10 AM EST." (thx Mike)
Previously
Halloween with the Mountain Goats
New Years Eve with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
New Years Eve with They Might Be Giants
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Ryan Adams & Friends @ Irving Plaza, NYC | pics
Marah, Butch Walker, Ted Leo, Jesse Malin, Joseph Arthur, Ryan Adams and others played Irving Plaza on Sunday September 18, 2005. The show was put together last-minute to benefit Hurricane Katrina relief. David Johansen was the MC.
BUTCH WALKER
Butch is playing a free show at South Street Seaport in NYC on September 30th. Tour dates and songs at his Myspace page.
TED LEO
Check out a review of Ted's recent anti-war performance in Washington DC.
DAVID JOHANSEN
Read a recent interview with NY Doll David Johansen.
JESSE MALIN
Read a Rolling Stone interview with Ryan Adams where he says he wrote a lot of songs in Niagra (the bar co-owned by D-Generation's Jesse Malin). Read an interview with Malin.
JOSEPH ARTHUR
Listen to a feature on Joseph Arthur at NPR.
RYAN ADAMS
RYAN ADAMS
RYAN ADAMS
Deborah Harry was going on after Ryan Adams, but it was so late already. I had to leave.
Previously
Ted Leo played South Street Seaport
Ryan Adams playing Wall Street Rising Concert Series
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September 26, 2005
The Ponys & 2005 Atlantic Antic, Brooklyn, NY | pics
I haven't been to every street fair in NYC, but I feel like the annual Atlantic Antic might be the best one. There's probably 6-10 live music stops along the route that runs down Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.
The highlight this year for indie rock fans was the stage outside Magnetic Field. Bands like Detachment Kit, the Hong Kong and the Ponys played for free to fans and random passerbys.
After seeing the White Stripes in Coney Island the night before, I arrived just in time on Sunday (September 25, 2005) to catch The Ponys' full set and spend the rest of the day walking around.
DOWNLOAD THE PONYS (mp3s)
Glass Conversation
Little Friends
Last time I saw the Ponys was right before the Fiery Furnaces at the 2004 Siren Festival. I missed them when they opened for Bloc Party at Bowery Ballroom.
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Quoting Fiona, Franz, SMOG & Courtney
"I'd rather be with Lady Sovereign and Joanna Newsom." [Bill Callahan aka SMOG]
"I'm glad Antony and the Johnsons won because the prize is supposed to be based on innovating and I've never heard another voice like it." [Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand]
"But anyways, it is a great film and it does great things for Anton, for sure. He is loved and listened to more than ever..." [Courtney Taylor of the Dandy Warhols]
"I felt so incredibly moved by it, and then that went to 'Oh my God, I feel so horribly guilty.' I was a poster girl for what was wrong with the music industry but Sony hadn’t told me I couldn’t put out the record. They’d got it all wrong." [Fiona Apple on the 'Free Fiona' campaign]
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Meg White's Gawker Stalker
The following paragraph was sent to Gawker by a reader (NOT ME)...
"Meg White from the White Stripes came into my favorite dive bar, Mona's, in the East Village on Friday night (9/23) around midnight with a group of longhaired hipsters and some tall dude wearing a black hat (sadly, not Jack White). They took a table in the back and nobody really bothered them, but my friend and I did chat her up while in line for the bathroom (she initially tried to cut in line). I was surprised that she was taller than me, though both of us were in heels, and she had this cute quality to her. But long flowy black hair aside, there was virtually nothing recognizable about her. My (male) friend tried to buy her a drink after our bathroom line encounter, but she had just started on her Jameson and seemed complacent, so he bought her friend a Heineken and retreated without pressing her for the backstage passes to their Saturday night show (in Coney Island) that we had sent him over to weasel out of her. Post-concert note: she looks ten times hotter about 100 feet away, under stage lighting, wielding drumsticks." [This & more stalking @ Gawker]
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This Week's NYC Shows posted at Gothamist
Across the Narrows, SPIN's 20th Anniversary, a Summerstage benefit, TTC, Social Distortion, George Clinton, Craig Wedren, RANA, Ric Ocasek, Black Mountain, and many more shows this week in NYC. Read the post at Gothamist.
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CMJ Lists the 25 Most Influential Artists
"What is this list then? Simply put, it's the 25 artists who've made the biggest impact on college and non-commercial radio since the first CMJ gathering of the community 25 years ago."
1. REM
2. NIRVANA
3. SONIC YOUTH
4. PIXIES
5. PUBLIC ENEMY
6. PAVEMENT
7. THE SMITHS
8. VIOLENT FEMMES
9. THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS
10. SLAYER
11. Check out the full list with commentary at CMJ's site. It includes what artists influenced these artists and whom these artists influenced.
* Public Enemy play Webster Hall Wednesday
* Pixies play Across the Narrows in Brooklyn on Saturday
* They Might Be Giants are at Northsix for two shows on New Years Eve
* Nirvana Tour Dates TBA
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White Stripes @ Keyspan Park, Brooklyn, NY | pics
If I had more time, I'd post more photos. Here's three from Saturday night's (Sept 24, 2005) White Stripes show at Keyspan Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NYC. This show gets an A+.
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CocoRosie | Pitchfork vs. Stylus
"Noah's Ark is one of the most annoying records you're liable to remember." [Pitchfork's 3.4 Rating]
"Noah’s Ark proves, again, that the Casady sisters are perhaps at the forefront of the overlabored ‘freak-folk’ scene." [Stylus' A- Rating]
Previously
CocoRosie Noah's Ark Album Stream, Video, Tour Dates
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Wolf Parade | Apologies to Queen Mary
Wolf Parade's Apologies to Queen Mary album comes out tomorrow (Tuesday September 27, 2005).
The hype begins...
* Prefix gave it a 4.5 (equivalent to a PF 9.0)
* Cokemachineglow matches that 9 (making it their highest rated album of the year)
* Pitchfork, a 9.2 (equivalent to the state of Illinois)
Previously
Wolf Parade @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | CMJ | pics
Who will be "The Next Arcade Fire?"
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TTC | Batards Sensibles | NYC Show
"What’s the best way to describe the new album from Parisian future rappers TTC? Like the Sex Pistols jamming with Daft Punk in French? The soundtrack to the victory of machines over humans as directed by Luc Besson? The funniest, thuggiest outpouring of nerd posturing in the history of hip hop, ever (and still in French)? Or maybe as all of these things (in French)." [Big Dada Press Release]
Listen to clips @ Big Dada
* Pitchfork gave it an 8.0
* Stylus gave it a B
* Currently the #7 album of the year @ Cokemachineglow
..."the next act was TTC, a French hip-hop act who were excellent. They mixed up hip-hop, breakbeat and some dancehall sounds. One of the (three) rappers was the funniest frontman I've seen in ages - a really sweaty fat white guy in a tattered pink T-shirt who was going fucking nuts onstage." [Random Musings]
"Showtime! Just when it seemed impossible to stuff another crazily fun live show into the month of September, we got out the shoehorn and jammed TTC into the Knitting Factory for Thursday the 29th. Thats close to two weeks away - more than enough time to brush up on your reading, pick up copies of Batards Sensibles and Cuizinier's Pour Les Filles mixtape, and see just why we're so excited for these dudes to finally hit up NYC again." [FADER]
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Lou Reed, J Mascis, & more @ Summerstage Benefit
Lou Reed and J Mascis are among the performers playing the hurricane benefit show with Drive By Truckers this Wednesday @ Summerstage...
"Featured Artists include: Cassandra Wilson, Allen Toussaint, Ivan Neville, Dr. John, Angelique Kidjo, Lou Reed, Cory Glover, Vernon Reid, Hubert Sumlin, DJ Logic, Soulive, Dar Williams, Drive By Truckers, J Mascis, Bettye Lavette, Carrie Hunter, Christian McBride, Rock'n Dopsie, Rob Wasserman (list in formation)"
"The 20th anniversary season wraps with a Benefit Concert FROM the Heart of New York City TO the Heart of New Orleans on September 28, 2005. Admission is free with a Suggested Donation of $25.00 - all net proceeds will donated to the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic. Doors open at 4:00, Show starts at 5:30pm. New Orleans Cuisine provided by Blue Ribbon and Jacques Imo's."
This is the same night as SPIN's party @ Webster Hall.
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Random Eugene Mirman Encounter
Late Friday night (Sept 23, 2005) I was walking down 11th Street in Manhattan when I came upon a camera crew outside Rififi. They were filming recent Sub Pop-signee Eugene Mirman who actually performs at Rififi almost every Wednesday night (the "Invite them Up" show). He was talking about his love for the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players. I assume it was for the DVD the Trachtenburgs are making. As usual, every word coming out of Eugene's mouth was hilarious. I snapped the photo with my phone.
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September 25, 2005
Indie Bands Closer to Mainstream | The Next Death Cab
"Death Cab's fifth album, "Plans," has sold 128,000 copies in two weeks after debuting at No. 4. Modest Mouse's "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" has gone platinum. Last November, singer-songwriter Connor Oberst's band, Bright Eyes, had two songs top the Billboard singles chart — knocking out a duet by Usher and Alicia Keys and sending the indie rock world into a tailspin.....
...If there's one band iconic of the scene, it's Arcade Fire. Hailing from Montreal, a bastion of indiedom, their debut, "Funeral," blew away critics and has sold over 200,000 discs.
"I think they're like the best band, period," says Carl Newman, frontman of the New Pornographers, echoing the feelings of many indie rockers....
...So are majors now trying to sign "the next Death Cab"?
"If all of a sudden, that becomes the flavor of the month and all the labels want to sign a band like Death Cab for Cutie, then we're onto the next cycle of alternative rock and it's dead as soon as they start it," says radio host Harcourt. "So I hope not." [Yahoo News]
"The buzz even persuaded producers of "The O.C.," which is known for its indie rock soundtracks, to ask Clap Your Hands to perform on the show. The band turned it down. Too much popularity, after all, can diminish one's credibility." [NY Times] (via Kathrynyu)
Previously
Who will be "The Next Arcade Fire?"
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Seu Jorge @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics (part 3)
The Seu Jorge show at Bowery Ballroom on September 11, 2005 was like a play in multiple acts. The first and 6th were solo Jorge covering Bowie in Portuguese. The 2nd and 4th were Jorge and band playing Seu Jorge songs. The 3rd was an interactive stand-up percussion routine featuring the members of Jorge's band. The 5th was Jorge standing for the first time as he recited a mix of Portuguese and English spoken word to a background of music. I couldn't really understand what he was saying (except for a bit about New Orleans and 9/11), but the actor was able to make it moving nonetheless. Given the many parts of the performance, I couldn't help but separate the pictures into multiple posts. This is part three.
Listen to three Seu Jorge songs in the Onion's media center
Previously
Seu Jorge @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics (part 2)
Bowie in Portuguese vs. The Cure in French (accents)
Seu Jorge | Tour Dates
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Halloween w/ The Mountain Goats
Everyone's talking about a secret Mountain Goats show at Knitting Factory in NYC on Halloween. If it was secret, they must of un-secreted it because Ticketweb and Knitting Factory's site both clearly list "The Mountain Goats, Grizzly Bear, The Prayers and Tears of Aurther Digby."
Tickets still on sale for the GrizzlyBear-less show at Bowery Ballroom on Oct. 29 too.
Tickets also amazingly still on sale for the Grizzly bear benefit show at Bowery on Oct. 3rd.
DOWNLOAD GRIZZLY BEAR (MP3s)
Owner of a Lonely Heart
Colorado
And in other Mountain Goats news, they'll play London with TV on the Radio and others on November 17th. It's all part of 4AD's 25th Anniversary celebration.
Previously
The Mountain Goats Tour Dates, Tickets, & Stuff
Prayers & Tears = CMJ Buzz Band
The Mountain Goats eat Vegetarian Paradise | The Sunset Tree
The Mountain Goats @ Knitting Factory - Pics
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Q and not U played their Final Shows
"So I finally had the "existential vacation" I had been attempting at. Thursday and Friday was the last 2 q and not u shows which were so amazing. Today was the Operation Cease fire protest in DC. they said 300,000 people marched today. The Bellrays are amazing." [emptycalm's livejournal]
"q and not u's last song played together was "Soft Pyramids"." [lost's livejournal]
"So. This is what all the blogeoise skipped Q & Not U's last NY shows for? I don't know who you bloggaz get your scenester marching orders from, but something's awry. At least diversify a little. If Gothamist Jen sends five of you to Maroon 5 or Taking Back Sunday, at least one of you should break ranks and check something fresh and fleeting. Or maybe I'm missing something; does Anton's urine have some euphoric effect as it drizzles down your cochleae? Well, at any rate, it was a terrific show from an oddly underrated band going out on the way up. [A commenter in my BJM post]
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Biafra, Baez, etc...performed Against the War
JOAN BAEZ PERFORMS IN DC
"The march spilled onto the Washington Monument grounds for the 'Operation Ceasefire Concert' and rally hosted by United for Peace and Justice. The scene was a bit of a flashback to the 1960s, with Joan Baez singing 'Blowin’ in the Wind' and Wayne Kramer of the MC5 strutting with his guitar, followed by the hard-rocking soul of the Bellrays. Emcee Jello Biafra cracked jokes holding a cardboard sign: 'Make Pizza Not War.'" [Village Voice]
Previously
Biafra not touring with Dead Kennedys
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Dead Kennedys | DVD, Touring, Tickets
"Seminal punk rock band Dead Kennedys announced today that they will be reissuing one of the greatest punk albums of all-time, Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables - Special 25th Anniversary Edition on Manifesto Records with exclusive bonus material...
...Former lead singer Jello Biafra was asked to participate and chose not to. On that note, the current line up of the DK's has also announced some tour dates..." [Filter]
October
29 - Grand Olympic Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA
w/ Suicidal Tendencies, The Germs, Marky Ramone, Flipper and more
November
3 - IROCK - Detroit, MI.
4 - Congress Theater (Riot Fest) - Chicago, Il.
5 - Eagles Club - Milwaukee, WI
17 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
Previously
Jello Biafra & The Melvins 2005 Tour Dates (Webster Hall)
iJamming | Jello Biafra to Terrorists, "Fuck You"
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September 24, 2005
SPIN's 20th Anniversary lineup Update
"The Living Things and Nightmare of You, plus a special surprise guest, will appear on the OP Lounge second stage at New York's Webster Hall during Spin's 20th anniversary bash next Wednesday night (Sept. 28). Guest DJs Tommie Sunshine, Ultragrrrl, and the Husky Gentleman will be spinning sets throughout the night in the OP Lounge as well."
"During the event, Spin will conduct a silent auction to benefit the
MusiCares Hurrricane Relief Fund. Items include a customized Spin20
Schecter guitar (signed by the show's performers, pictured below);
signed and numbered prints of the Spin20 poster (pictured above),
designed by renowned artist Shepard Fairey; and other signed
memorabilia from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Garbage,
Interpol, Sting, Fountains of Wayne, and others, plus items from all
the performers and DJs. Spin, Webster Hall, Bowery Presents, and
Shepard Fairey have all pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds
from Spin20 to MusiCares' fund.
The show's main stage -- hosted by Juliette Lewis -- will feature live performances from Public Enemy, Death Cab for Cutie, LCD Soundsystem, Drive-By Truckers, and Lady Sovereign, plus DJ sets from Afrika Bambaataa, Diplo, DFA, DMC, and the Rub. Tickets are on sale now via TicketWeb."
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How to see Ric Ocasek in NYC & Boston - free
You can get a free ticket to see Ric Ocasek's CBGB benefit show if you buy a copy if his new CD at the Tower Records located on 692 Broadway in NYC. (or you can buy tickets)
If you live in Boston, you can see his October 10th Harper's Ferry show by buying the CD at Newbury Comics.
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September 23, 2005
CocoRosie Noah's Ark Album Stream, Video, Tour Dates
Noah's Ark, the new album by CocoRosie, is now out.
* Stream the entire album (in Quicktime, will pop new window)
* Get a Noah's Ark MP3
* Watch the Noah's Ark video
* Check out an ecard
* Buy it at Insound
CocoRosie will be at Tonic in NYC on Oct. 12, 2005 with Diane Cluck. All tour dates below...
09/23/05 - San Diego Woman's Club, San Diego, CA - with Antony and the Johnsons
09/28/05 - Paradise, Boston, MA - with Antony and the Johnsons
09/29/05 - Cabaret La Tulip, Montreal, Canada - with Antony and the Johnsons
10/01/05 - St. Trinity Paul Church, Toronto, Canada - with Antony and the Johnsons
10/03/05 - Gem Theatre, Detroit, MI - with Antony and the Johnsons
10/04/05 - Park West, Chicago, IL - with Antony and the Johnsons
10/06/05 - Women's Club, Minneapolis, MN - Antony and the Johnsons
10/07/05 - Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, WI - Antony and the Johnsons
10/14/05 - First Unitarian Church, Philadelphia, PA
11/01/05 - John Dee, Oslo, Norway
11/02/05 - Sodra Theatren, Stockholm, Sweden
11/03/05 - Stenhammarsalen, Goteborg, Sweden
11/04/05 - New Inkonst, Malmo, Sweden
11/05/05 - Voxhall, Aarhus, Denmark
11/06/05 - Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark
11/07/05 - Volksbühne, Berlin, Germany
11/08/05 - Gruenspan, Hamburg, Germany
11/09/05 - TBA, Athens, Greece
11/11/05 - Cactus Club, Brugge, Belgium
11/12/05 - Musiques Volantes, Metz, France
11/13/05 - Brotfabrik, Frankfurt, Germany
11/14/05 - Ampere, Munich, Germany
11/15/05 - BOA Bar, Luzern, Switzerland
11/25/05 - Le4 Sans, Bordeaux, France
11/28/05 - Stadsschouwburg, Leuven, Belgium
11/29/05 - Kulturfabrik, Luxemburg, Luxembourg
11/30/05 - Le Grand Mix, Tourcoing, France
12/01/05 - Scala, London, United Kingdom
12/02/05 - Oran Mor, Glasgow, United Kingdom
12/03/05 - TBA, Dublin, Ireland
12/04/05 - ATP Festival, Camber Sands, United Kingdom
Previously
CocoRosie @ Town Hall, NYC | Pics
Antony on the New CocoRosie Album | MP3
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Stream the Grandaddy EP | Contribute to DVD
Grandaddy has a new EP out on September 27. You can listen to the entire Excerpts From the Diary of Toddzilla at Myspace and pre-order it from Insound who also has limited edition t-shirts designed by the band.
Grandaddy is also looking for fan contributions to a new DVD they're making. If you have Grandaddy video footage, you can send it to the address below:
Grandaddy DVD Submissions
3 Artist Management
14260 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 201
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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CMJ Hurricane Relief Auction
"To assist with relief efforts in the affected areas, CMJ Network has begun to compile a massive online auction of musical equipment, t-shirts, show tickets, celebrity meet-and-greets, limited edition releases and other music-related memorabilia. The auction, held via eBay.com, will consist entirely of donated items from a wide-ranging variety of major labels, independent labels, artists, management companies, talent agencies and others. 100% of the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross and various local and regional charities, specifically those meant to help both musicians and music business colleagues affected by the tragedy."
"Keep checking back, as more items will be added over the coming weeks. Those wishing to donate items for the auction should email relief@cmj.com."
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Carlo, Adam Shore, Dig!, Dandy Warhols Tour, Tix
ANTON NEWCOMBE & CARLO MCCORMICK @ PIANOS
I hardly watch TV and movies anymore. It's no surprise then that I first saw the documentary (Dig!) about Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols for the first time last night. It successfully tells the story of rival bands who love each other. It gives you an inside look at the music industry. I liked it.
People, that know the band members personally, provide commentary throughout the movie. One in particular is Carlo McCormick from PAPER magazine. If you were at the Brian Jonestown show at Pianos Tuesday night (Sept 20, 2005), you'll remember him as the soft-spoken white-haired guy who tried to get Anton to play a song. He even promised sexual favors. That's him under the Anton-invaded sound-booth in the picture above.
It's also worth pointing out one other main character. Adam Shore is the TVT Records A&R rep that signed Brian Jonestown Masscare. If you didn't realize it already, Adam went on to manage VICE Records and popularize the phrase "indie yuppie."
The Dandy Warhols (who give a shout-out to vegans in Bohemian Like You") are touring (Webster Hall included). Tickets are on presale (password: Odditorium). All dates and info at their site. Their last NYC was at CBGB for CMJ last week. Jen reviewed it for Gothamist.
You can buy the 2-DVD Dig! documentary at Amazon
Previously
Silversun Pickups open for BJM @ Pianos, NYC | pics
Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Pianos | pics
Brian Jonestown Massacre's Gear Stolen in NYC
Brian Jonestown Massacre in NYC & Stream
Free Dig! Screening | Brian Jonestown Massacre
Dandy Warhols @ CBGB for CMJ | Tour
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Silversun Pickups @ Pianos, NYC | pics
Silversun Pickups opened for Brian Jonestown Massacre (aka Anton solo spoken word) at Pianos in NYC on Tuesday September 20, 2005.
* Central Village reviewed the whole show
* One Louder reviewed the Brian Jonestown part
Previously
Silversun Pickups @ CMJ & MP3s & stuff
Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Pianos | pics
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Even more Benefit Shows in NYC & NJ
Monday, October 3 at 7:00 PM
Red Cross Benefit featuring Candiria, No Redeeming Social Value, Home 33, We're All Broken, This is Hell, United States
at Knitting Factory, New York City
U.S.$10.00
Tuesday, September 27 8:00 PM (7:00 PM doors)
FILMMAKERS' COOPERATIVE: FMC Second Annual Benefit Concert featuring Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Elliott Sharp, & more / playing with films by / Ken Jacobs, Harry Smith, Emily Hubley, Ron Rice
at Angel Orensanz Foundation Center for the Arts, New York City
The Second Annual Filmmakers' Cooperative Benefit Concert at the Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts (172 Norfolk St near Houston), taking place on Tuesday, Sept 27 at 8pm sharp - doors open at 7pm. All tickets $40. Performers include Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Elliott Sharp, Lee Ranaldo and others, playing music to films by Ken Jacobs, Harry Smith, Emily Hubley, Ron Rice, Bill Morrison, Donna Cameron and Jenn Reeves.
U.S.$40.00
Saturday, October 15 at 6:00 PM
Hurricane Katrina Benefit featuring Non Phixion / 24-7 SPYZ
at Knitting Factory, New York City
U.S.$12.00
Wednesday, October 19 at 9:00 PM
BELLYDANCE BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA
at Au Bar, New York City
U.S.$20.00
Saturday, October 15 at 6:00 PM
Band Together III: Birch Hill Reunion
Featuring Edgar Cayce (w/special guests Mark and Dave of TT Quick), Friction (featuring Russell Arcara), Jack Frost (+ Guests), Rattlebone (all original members!), American Angel, Ted Poley (Danger Danger) and more special guests to be announced!
at Starland Ballroom, NJ
US $10.00
Fri Sept 23 - Hurricane Benefit
The Affair 12 AM, The Flesh 11 PM, Asobi Seksu 10 PM, Death Of Fashion 9 PM
Doors 8:30 PM, $10, All Proceeds Go To American Red Cross
@ Rothko
More benefits in the archives.
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Pikadon live (benefit) w/ John Zorn @ the Kitchen
"In an unprecedented avant-garde fusion of art and music, PIKADON LIVE brings together a transglobal supergroup of performers for a special one-night benefit performance for UNICEF at The Kitchen in Chelsea. This radical multimedia event will explore live improvisation on stage, on canvas and on video, all as part of an effort to raise awareness of the costs of war and the weapons of war to our own lives and the lives of children-past, present and future." Tickets @ Ticketweb
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Citizen Cope & Allen Toussaint Benefits @ Joe's Pub
Joe’s Pub Presents:
TWO NEW BENEFIT SHOWS IN CONJUNCTION WITH MUSICARES FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA
9/26 - CITIZEN COPE - $30, no advanced tickets
9/29 - ALLEN TOUSSAINT - $30, advanced tickets @ Telecharge
"In a career that has spanned nearly half the century, Allen Toussaint has exerted an unparalleled influence over the New Orleans music scene." -- New Orleans Times Picayune
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Shows @ Magnetic Field & Atlantic Antic 2005
Magnetic Field in Brooklyn is not only a good venue that's easy to get to, they're booking great shows. The next one is free, outdoors, and part of this Sunday's Atlantic Antic Festival...
SUN 9/25: 11AM - 6PM / FREE
Widmer Bros. Brewery & Sixpoint Craft Ales Presents
THE SECOND ANNUAL ATLANTIC ANTIC ROCK'N'SOUL FEST
Performing live'n'loud on the outdoor MF stage: THE SOUL SHAKERS (4:40PM), THE PONYS (3:20PM), THE HONG KONG (2:10PM), DETACHMENT KIT (1:15PM), THE DANSETTES (12:20PM), and MIGHTY FINE (11:30AM)! Then at 6PM - "LES SANS CULOTTES, plus boss DJ action, and delicious Smirnoff drinks all night!" in the bar.
Then Thursday they give you another reason to go to Brooklyn Heights...
THU 9/29: 8:00PM / $10
Sparkle Motion Presents
TREMBLING BLUE STARS (UK)
Spawned from the illustrious Field Mice, Bobby Wratten's heartfelt ensemble are playing their last ever live shows as Trembling Blue Stars. =Over the course of five subsequent albums – including Broken By Whispers (2000) and Alive To Every Smile (2001) on Sub Pop, Trembling Blue Stars have become as beloved as Belle & Sebatian or The Clientele, indie-pop darlings and legends.
THE SHARP THINGS (NYC)
In the style of Burt Bacharach, Stephen Merritt and Belle & Sebastian, The Sharp Things continues their journey of orchestral pop with Foxes & Hounds. Perry Serpa leads the 10 plus member band as singer-songwriter and pianist to boot. His voice is unabashedly susceptible. Serpa's lyrics are filled with a bit of darkness and self-destruction.
ANNIE HAYDEN
Annie Hayden used to be in a band called Spent. They made quiet, jangly indie-pop for Merge Records from 1995 through 1997 then broke up in 1998 in unhappy acceptance of their own commercial inviability. A small tragedy because they were among the finest bands in their particular little genre, forming a sort of stylistic bridge between labelmates the Magnetic Fields and Superchunk. Annie's new solo record is out on Merge in September 2005.
KAWAII (BERGEN, NORWAY)
Equally at home on shelves containing Ladytron and Belle & Sebastian records, Kawaii, a cute duo from Norway, make lo-fi electro-pop with a shiny veneer for the IKEA generation. Bouncing their way through 13 smart pop songs on their debut CD (Shelflife), they merge charming male and female vocals over crisp electro-beats, toy keyboards, organs and jazzy guitars that will keep you dancing all night long.
Check the full Magnetic Field Schedule.
Check the full Atlantic Antic schedule.
Previously
I saw Voxtrot at Magnetic Field
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Wolf Parade @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | CMJ | pics
Wolf Parade weren't the headliner of the Sub Pop CMJ showcase at Bowery Ballroom on Saturday night (September 17. 2005), but they were the band that everyone was there to see. "The Next Arcade Fire" went on around 12:30 AM - after Rogue Wave and before The Constantines who closed the night. Chad VanGaalen was the first to play over 5 hours earlier.
"Clearly, judging from the now large crowd, this band was who the kids wanted to see, and at least to these ears, they didn't disappoint in the slightest. Despite being seemingly wasted., guitarist/lead vocalist #2 Dan Boecker was extremely amusing, contorting his emaciated frame on each song while only committing the amateurish sin of constantly telling the crowd how drunk the band was in between tunes. Keyboard player/lead vocalist #1 Spencer Krug seemed to be more together, despite his displeasure on having to play on a gigantic rented electric piano that he claims to have never seen in his life." [Statute of Frauds]
"They also never used their real name on stage but only refered to themselves as “the queen haters from Canada”. However their sound did sufer from their poor choice to rent equiment instead of bring their own." [Who's Driving the Bus]
"Wolf Parade, HOLY SHIT. Actually, they sound like plenty of other bands, but they sound like them SO MUCH BETTER, and WITH A THEREMIN." [this is 80's hair metal]
"It was almost as if Wolf Parade was trying to blow it. One member stumbles on stage with a billowing joint in his mouth and wouldn't stop babbling about how he is seeing ghosts. Another wouldn't shut the fuck up about how drunk he was, acting like a College Freshmen trying to impress a Senior during rush week......But then they started playing music and oh my fucking god did they deliver..." [Central Village]
"They put on a decent show though the first two songs has me guessing for reasons as to why the capacity filled Bowery was flipping out over this band. It was sloppy, not in a good way, non memorable, and just kind of bland. They did improve and I enjoyed the last couple of songs that had a little more structure and stand out parts to them." [gilmoreboy]
Though Pitchfork only gave their recent EP a 7.1, they hinted at something bigger to come. "It's difficult reviewing crumbs when you've already gorged yourself on the main course, but peering into the future offers the benefit of hindsight, which allows me to say now with some degree of confidence that Wolf Parade should have a pretty sick autumn."
Yeti Don't Dance and Central Village are betting on the score for the upcoming full length.
Wolf Parade tour dates @ Tiny Mix Tapes
MP3s in my previous Wolf Parade post.
Right from Wolf Parade, I darted to Scenic to catch Towers of London.
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September 22, 2005
Interpol Webster Hall Presale
Tickets are on presale for this show. (thx Bao!)
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Who will be "The Next Arcade Fire?"
THE ARCADE FIRE
"It's that time again! Today, every stripe of music industry hanger-on (including quite a few from this very website) is flocking to New York City for the megatravaganzapalooza known as the CMJ Music Marathon, four days and nights of bands, schmoozing, panels, schmoozing, films, schmoozing and schmoozing. It's simultaneously orgasmic and maddening, with all these bands you want to see all playing at the same time in all five boroughs and New Jersey, and all these secret after-parties in mysterious Brooklyn lofts, and all these publicists buying you free drinks but not shutting up about The Next Arcade Fire." [Pitchfork]
"Being heralded as the next Arcade Fire could be a touch overwhelming, but Stars share more than just a hometown with the Montreal chamber rock phenomenon." [Guardian]
"If you're in NYC i would like to suggest you go see ManMan tonight at Mercury lounge at 10. They're gonna be the next Arcade Fire ... they don't have songs as good as AF, but the show will be one of those things that you'll be stoked you caught. They're like crazy pirates." [Ultragrrrl]
WOLF PARADE
"Almost as long as Funeral has been out, we've heard that Wolf Parade are more or less destined to become the next Arcade Fire. A bold statement, and not one that I'm sure I agree with just yet. Which isn't to say that I don't like Wolf Parade. I do. A lot. I've enjoyed all their eps, and their full length debut, Apologies to the Queen Mary, makes good on the promise of those eps and will likely find a place on many best-of-the-year lists. But the next Arcade Fire? That's just... I dunno. Is it simply because they're from Montreal, too? Because the two bands are buddies? The comparison just seems so arbitrary. Regardless, Wolf Parade are well on their way to proving themselves a fantastic band in their own right." [kop e kat]
DOWNLOAD WOLF PARADE
Shine a Light (MP3, just click)
You are a Runner (MP3, just click)
"The whiff of Pacific Northwest nostalgia more or less ends there, which is great because we wouldn't want anything else to confuse anyone eager to crown Wolf Parade the next Arcade Fire. "Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungry Ghosts" owes much more to Bowie-in-Berlin than to any of Wolf Parade's Montreal peers. And the echo chamber vocals on "I'll Believe in Anything" would be enough to bar the group from attending Win Butler's fancy-dress tea parties." [Seattle Weekly]
* Download more Wolf Parade MP3s at Script blog.
* Download an older Wolf Parade MP3 @ The Simple Mission
* Molly has an MP3 of Wolf Parade covering Frog Eyes
"Everyone’s stumbling over themselves trying to anoint Wolf Parade the next Arcade Fire... something that should make their upcoming gig – as Arcade Fire’s opening act – interesting. But the Parade – despite being a group of energetic kids from Montreal with an energetic stage act – marches to a totally different drummer." [heartonastick]
* Listen to Wolf Parade at Myspace
"AM: It’s funny. I read something about Wolf Parade that said, “Is this the next Arcade Fire?” So it’s like a rating system now. Now if Wolf Parade becomes as popular as [Arcade Fire], it will be, “Who’s going to be the next Wolf Parade?” And that’s not cool. That has nothing to do with rock ‘n’ roll." [said Antonin Marquis of We are Wolves to Prefix]
* Listen to Wolf Parade's CBC Radio 3 Session
"PS Wolf Parade is the next Arcade Fire." [Bumpershine]
WINTERSLEEP
"A blog I visit quite regularly had a recent headline: “Wintersleep – the Next Arcade Fire!?!?!?” Wait now --- are we done with Bloc Party and Wolf Parade already? Wow. I (and Scott Herren, Colin Meloy, and Britt Daniel) realize that so far in 2005 it’s been quite easy to get tired of new albums before they’re even released. But please let’s let things develop on their own course, insofar as they might." [Cokemachineglow (who has MP3s)]
CYHSY
"A quick Google for this Brooklyn five piece (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah) reveals a myriad of views from the gushing to the ‘don’t believe the hype’ doubters. That so many people are proffering an opinion on something that was self produced and limited initially to only 2000 copies says much about their impact. Now in a second pressing it promises to be the next Arcade Fire, a band propelled first by word of mouth and then by frenzied A&R." [soundxsp]
Related: Info on the NEXT ARCADE FIRE album
Previously
Bowie performs with the current Arcade Fire
The next Arcade Fire's next show at Bowery Ballroom
CMJ 2005 buzz band CYHSY partner with Warner Distribution
Wolf Parade & Friends played Webster Hall
Some CMJ buzz bands I missed this year
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Silversun Pickups & CMJ Stuff
"Coming up on their five-year anniversary, Silversun Pickups are finally working on a debut album. If you're thinking that's a bit of a laidback attitude for a band, well, lead singer Brian Aubert won't argue with you. Left to their own devices they might still be "fiddling around" in some L.A. garage." [Chart Attack]
DOWNLOAD
Kissing Families (MP3)
"Buried for their official CMJ showcase at The Ace of Clubs at the same time as The Arcade Fire was playing Summerstage, they made the most out of their short time at the Fader Room on Orchard Street by nearly rocking the amps off the stage during a blistering and surprisingly loud set. Expect to hear their name come up a lot more in the coming year. They were fantastic." [CV's CMJ RECAP @ Gothamist]
* Listen to songs at their official site
"Los Angeles-based Silversun Pickups are deceptive. You would never get it from looking at them (or even listening to their EP, Pikul), but they play a wonderfully swampy brand of noisy riff-rock -- sort of like if Queens of the Stone Age were fronted by a total wuss (and that's a compliment). Their secret weapon is bass player Nikki Monninger: She delivers a fat low end that Sabbath fans would dig, and she has a wonderfully spastic stage presence that suggests a robot hopped up on Pop Rocks and Coke (and that is also a compliment). (KA) [SPIN's CMJ RECAP]
* Listen to songs at their MySpace page
"This is my 3rd post on Silversun Pickups, an LA band whose debut EP, Pikul, was released recently. Now I'm sure you've already heard the first single, "Kissing Families," but the whole EP sums up why I love EPs so much. It is reminiscent of TV on The Radio's or the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' debut EPs in that it is the perfect length: short enough to leave you clamoring for more, yet just long enough to serve as a great introduction to the strengths of this superior band." [Gorilla vs. Bear]
* Get their EP at Amazon
"These guys played the Fader lounge, meaning they had a 20-minute set in a not-very-crowded venue with ample air conditioning and plenty of cold refreshments. And yet, look at the fucking back sweat on the guy. THAT IS HOW HARD THEY SLAYED. Seriously. A four song routine and the dude looks like he just clocked in at under three hours at the Boston Marathon. Needless to say, can't wait to see these guys again. Heavy as shit, mother fuckers!" [TOTC's CMJ Wrap-Up]
Previously
They're a CMJ 2005 Buzz Band
(they opened for) Brian Jonestown Massacre at Pianos
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Sufjan Stevens, Adam Green, & others @ Bowery Ballroom Benefit
Sufjan acoustic speaks for itself, it's been a while since Adam Green played a NYC show (not counting the last hurricane benefit he did something at), I keep missing Akron/Family, Grizzly Bear was just recommended by 'brown' (in the comments), Other Passengers is one my favorite local bands, and "special guests" are fun....
Monday, October 3 (7:00 PM doors)
HURRICANE KATRINA BENEFIT: Sufjan Stevens (Acoustic) / Adam Green / Akron/Family / Grizzly Bear / Other Passengers / plus special guests
at The Bowery Ballroom, New York City
Tickets on Sale
(thx to everyone who let me know about this)
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Using a Flickr Image without Permission
People use photos off my site for free and without permission on a regular basis. As long as they link back with credit and upload the photo to their own server (thus not using my bandwidth), it's totally acceptable. I do it to other people too.
And I thought pictures posted publicly on Flickr were in fact public. That said, I used a picture from someone's Flickr account for the Fiona Apple Virgin store post. I also linked back to the Flickr account with credit. Apparantly the picture use AND the link upset this person.
Thoughts on this?
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September 21, 2005
Ric Ocasek playing CBGB, The Cars touring, albums
Ric Ocasek of The Cars is playing a CBGB benefit show on on September 29th, though whom it's actually benefiting is questionable since CBGB is likely on its way out and Ocasek has a solo album ("Nexterday") coming out the same week.
In related news, Ocasek won't play with his old band, so when (if) The Cars tour some time in 2006, Todd Rundgren will likely take his place on vocals.
Previously
CBGB's Gay Presence: A Queer Rocker Remembers
Man with Cat on head @ the CBGB Rally NYC | pics
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Which (buzz) Bands I Didn't See During CMJ 2005
I haven't even finished posting who I did see (Joggers, Celebration, Walking Concert, De Novo Dahl, We are Scientists, Wolf Parade, etc...), but anyway here's who I DIDN'T see at CMJ 2005...
PRAYERS AND TEARS @ KEXP
1-2. The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers & Two Gallants
Of Central Village's top five CMJ shows, I didn't see The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers or Two Gallants. I didn't actually see Silversun Pickups either, but they're not on the list because I saw them open for Brian Jonestown Massacre last night (They were real good). Above photo of Prayers and Tears playing their free KEXP show from Central Village's CMJ photo rundown. He also just posted a Prayers and Tears MP3. Catherine saw Two Gallants @ Cake Shop.
GOBLIN COCK @ MERCURY LOUNGE
3. Goblin Cock
I really wanted to see this Heavy Metal side project of Pinback's Rob Crow, but my Thursday night was already jam packed. Kathryn was there. That's how I got the picture. UIAUD says they were a "hysterical parody of doom metal."
CURSIVE @ BOWERY BALLROOM
4. Cursive
I'm trying to stay away from established bands on this list, but there was a lot of talk about Cursive being the secret guest at the Saddle Creek showcase. The above cropped photo was stolen from heartonastick's photo post. It proves they made it to the show.
TOM VEK @ TRIBECA GRAND
5. Tom Vek
I had multiple chances to catch Tom during his first trip to NYC, but failed all of them. Rajeev from One Louder was more focused . He's got a review with pictures (including the one you see above).
DEVIN DAVIS @ KEXP
6. Devin Davis
Last but not least, I wanted to check out Devin Davis at KEXP, day stage, or CB's Gallery. I didn't make it to any, but Yeti Don't Dance was at the KEXP one. That's where I got the above photo.
7 (sort of). ANY KEXP SHOW
Though the KEXP in-studios were a major highlight of CMJ 2004 for me (imagine a small room, the Arcade Fire, and like 30 people), I didn't make it to even one this year. That's okay because eventually KEXP will post them all as individual streaming shows. In the meantime, you can download them as podcasts or search for the streams by date and time.
As previously mentioned, I missed Bell Orchestre due to a scheduling error on CMJ's part. I also didn't see Clap Your Hands @ Mercury Lounge, The Hold Steady, Regina Spektor @ Irving Plaza, !!!, or Lady Sovereign, but those don't count in this post.
Previously
I saw Chad VanGaalen
I saw Towers of London
CMJ Day 3 - A recap in Pictures
Arcade Fire & David Bowie @ Summerstage, NYC | pics
CMJ Day 1 - A recap in Pictures
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Brooklyn Responds Tickets
Tickets are on sale for the two Brooklyn Resonds benefit concerts at Southpaw.
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2nd Rufus Wainwright date w/ Regina Spektor | presale
Rufus Wainwright's November 1st show at the Beacon Theater in NYC is sold out, so he added a 2nd show on November 2nd with Regina Spektor as opener. Tickets go on sale Friday, but are already on pre-sale at Rufus' site.
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Dear CMJ, Love Regina Spektor
Rufus Wainwright in NYC & DC | presales & free Loudon shows
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Fiona Apple & Jon Brion performed @ Virgin Store
"today. tuesday, september 20, 2005. i saw fiona apple perform at the virgin megastore on union. i was up at the front for maximum fiona time. she is beautiful and tortured. and hot, too! she performed extraordinary machine, oh sailor, parting gift, waltz, fast as you can, paperbag, and then she did a cover of an oldies hit. and thennnn, she signed the cd coverbook thingy that will be on her new album and i shook her hand and thanked her." [Mary's Live Journal]
photo from deathbyorgasm's livejournal.
Previously
Fiona Apple live on MTV w/ Jon Brion | MP3
Fiona Apple & Jon Brion Performing @ Virgin Megastore
Pitchfork's Jon Brion Mixtape
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Nokia Theater Times Square opens with Bon Jovi
"With a capacity of 2,200, the Nokia isn't tiny. But it delivers the feel of a club because of the multiple balconies that hug the stage, allowing more patrons close to the stage than at conventional theaters. While it's far from the perfect rock venue, the sound - delivered through hundreds of small, shiny new JBL speakers - was very good, the sightlines were unobstructed and the joint is small enough that you don't need a telescope to see the stars. The air conditioning, however, was abysmal. And inside the auditorium, the Nokia has all the style and warmth of a McDonald's." [NY Post]
"This is probably the smallest thing we did since dinner last night at my place," joked Jon Bon Jovi Monday night, referring to the intimate confines of the Nokia Theater Times Square in New York City. His band Bon Jovi christened the new 2,100-capacity venue -- the audience included Jay-Z, Beyonce and L.A. Reid, among others -- by bringing out their arena-sized blast of melodic hooks and rock-star poses." [Rolling Stone]
You can browse the Nokia shows for sale at Ticketmaster.
Previously
Bon Jovi = first concert at Nokia Theater w/ Simulcast
Bauhaus Touring | 2 nights in NYC
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The Downtown in Farmingdale Closes | RIP
Without a fight, The Downtown in Farmingdale (Long Island, NY) just shut its doors forever...
"The club planned to announce the news Monday night in a mass e-mail. All concerts have been canceled, and refunds for tickets will be issued at point of purchase, according to one staffer. The owners declined to say why the club, which had booked shows through December, was shutting down.
'It's a tough business,' says Dave Glicker, a former co-owner. 'I know from operating for many years that insurance alone is almost cost-prohibitive. Especially when you're hosting very aggressive rock and roll shows....'
...The Downtown was no CBGB, but it became a goal for up-and-coming local bands. It was clean, well-lit and boasted a fine sound system. 'If you could headline there, regardless of whether you sold out, it was just a real milestone,' says Shaun Cooper, bassist for Straylight Run. 'It meant you were on your way.'" [Newsday]
* photo of King Diamond playing the club taken from the Downtown's photo archives
* people are discussing the club's closure at Punk News
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Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Pianos, NYC | pics
Tonight (September 20, 2005) I heard Anton Newcombe of Brian Jonestown Massacre rant and rave on stage, in the crowd, and in the sound booth at Pianos in NYC. He confirmed the news that his stuff was stolen. He started with audience members. They started with him. Then after about an hour, he disappeared into the crowd without ever even playing one full song.
ANTON PRETENDS TO PLAY A SONG
ANTON HARASSES A MORNING AFTER GIRL
ANTON HARASSES PIANOS' STAFF IN THE SOUND BOOTH
ANTON BANGS ON THE DRUMS
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Brian Jonestown Massacre playing Pianos | Tix
Brian Jonestown Massacre in NYC & Stream
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Chad VanGaalen @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | CMJ | pics
Thanks to Sub Pop, the United States finally got to experience Canada's Chad VanGaalen live on stage. Chad was the first to play Sub Pop's CMJ showcase on Saturday September 17, 2005. He played to a much smaller crowd than Wolf Parade did over 5 hours later at the same show.
His CMJ show as actually part of a small U.S. tour with labelmate Rogue Wave whose members also joined him and his two bandmates on stage for a few songs (Chad also came back later during their set). As Fluxblog pointed out in his review, Chad played about 1/3 of his album in addition to a cover of Bruce Springsteen's Dancing in the Dark. He's a singer-songwriter who sounded just like he does on record. No fireworks, just good songs.
Previously
Way later that night I saw Towers of London
Chad VanGaalen | Infiniheart U.S. Release | CMJ 2005
Chad VanGaalen | Infiniheart | Chin Up Who?
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September 20, 2005
This Week's Shows posted at Gothamist
My focus for the next six days of shows happening in NYC was Katrina benefits. There are a lot of them. Check out the post at Gothamist.
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M.I.A. does the Kaiser Chiefs | MP3
Backstage at the Mercury Prize award ceremony, M.I.A. discussed the possibility of a duet with Mercury Prize winner Antony. Shortly after the show, the also-nominated Kaiser Chiefs denied ever saying Antony didn't belong.
Earlier the same day, M.I.A. performed a cover of the Kaiser Chief's Everyday I Love you Less and Less live on the BBC. Dreams of Horses has the MP3.
Previously
Photos of M.I.A. @ Summerstage
Antony playing Carnegie Hall - Oct 13 | Tickets
The Kaiser Chiefs @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | Pics
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Towers of London @ Scenic | CMJ 2005 | pics
I started CMJ Day 4 (Saturday Sept. 17, 2005) at 1 PM. Towers of London were scheduled to play the basement of Scenic at 1 AM. They went on at 2. Thirteen hours after I started my fourth day in a row of CMJ shows, Towers of London not only played my favorite CMJ show, but pulled off one of the most legendary performances I've ever been a part of. They're part Sex Pistols, part Motley Crue, the Darkness' evil cousin, more Satan than Satanicide, pure energy, and complete insanity.
I don't know how my camera made it out alive, and I'm not sure how much of the liquid covering my body when I left was sweat, how much was beer, and how much came out of the band members' mouths.
* efestivals has pics of them at Reading 2005
* efestivals also has a review.
* Listen to an in-studio session at XFM
I was talking to the drummer after the show. He was super nice and said they're returning to NYC in November.
The next night they played an unadvertised show at Bar 13. Mike Neuman was there. He wrote a review.
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CMJ Day 3 - A recap in Pictures
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Towers of London @ Bar 13 | Neuman's Review
Towers of London
Bar 13 - 9/18/05
By Mike Neuman
Deciding on what angle to write this review from was a difficult choice. The 13 year old girl in me wants to scream "OMG! TOWERS OF LONDON FREAKIN' ROCK!!!" But the professional rock journalist in me is asking "What the fuck is this? Is this real?" Because I am neither a 13 year old girl, nor am I a professional rock journalist, (as apparent in my love of beginning sentences with conjunctions) this is probably going to sound more like an excited explorer telling a tale of discovering a new land.
The first time I heard Towers of London was a few weeks ago on MySpace. Immediately I could hear the cynics cry."We've already seen this act before. The Darkness, Spinal Tap, Sex Pistols, etc." Of course, if you've read about Towers of London before, then you've heard these comparisons too. However, there are some subtle differences that make Towers of London stand out from the rest. The first thing is.I don't think this is tounge-in-cheek at all. I think these guys are serious. Where The Darkness is more like "Oh yeah, I get it, they sound like Queen.", Towers of London are closer to "Holy shit, now I know what would happen if Poison fucked the Sex Pistols." But they also add the classic punk anthems of Sham 69, and more nihilism than the Pistols ever had. I mean at least the Sex Pistols had some political leanings. Towers' ethos seems to start and end with "DRINK, FIGHT, FUCK." Although none of the bands they get compared to have ever had lyrics as profound as "Fuck it up!" over and over again.
When Towers of London spat out their first song, I was imagining the ways in which they had prepared for this show. My only possible theory is that they must've been locked in a cage and fed nothing but booze for hours before the show. They were threatening, dangerous, and they take themselves seriously. Lead singer Donny Tourette was wearing a shirt with "NYC SUCKS" spray painted on the front, and "ME OFF" on the back. It was incredibly appropriate that in the 2 hours leading up to the bands performance, The Decline of Western Civilization Part 1 & 2 were on the televisions on the wall. Towers of London could have easily climbed right out of the screen and onto the stage like the little creepy girl in The Ring. Bottles were broken, mic stands were kicked into the crowd, microphones were swung into people's faces, and the band climbed up the walls. I could barely understand a word that was coming out of the band member's disgusting mouths. I don't know if it was because the show was loud enough to fill Radio City Music Hall, or if it was because of the slurred cockney accents. Regardless, the show was thrilling to say the least. I absolutely loved it.
So will Towers of London usher in a new wave of "cock punk"? I hope not, because I can't imagine any other band doing it as seriously and as amazingly well as these guys do it. Plus I don't know how well the hipsters will take to the resurgence of gobbing. The Towers seem destined for self-destruction. See them while you can.
Previously
Village Voice Guide to CMJ | Towers of London
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Bell Orchestre Tour Dates
Bell Orchestre play Mercury Lounge in NYC on November 5, 2005. All tour dates below...
09-20 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom *
09-21 Seattle, WA - The Paramount *
09-28 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre *
09-29 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue *
09-30 Winnipeg, Manitoba - Burton Cummings Theatre *
10-02 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Odeon Event Center *
10-04 Edmonton, Alberta - Red's *
10-05 Calgary, Alberta - MacEwan Hall *
11-04 Boston, MA - Museum of Fine Arts #
11-05 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge #
11-06 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church #
11-12 Burlington, VT - Flynn Space #
* with the Arcade Fire, Wolf Parade
# with Clogs
via Pitchfork.
Previously
Final Fantasy's Dream of Win & Regine Video
I missed Bell Orchestre at Summerstage
Bell Orchestre | CMJ 2005
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Sigur Ros live in Boston | MP3 Download
The set list from the Sigur Ros Boston show that Bradley posted for MP3 download looks a bit different than the one Mike Neuman photographed in NYC.
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Devendra Banhart "I Feel Just Like a Child" Video
If you still haven't experienced Devendra Banhart live, the video for I Feel Just Like a Child will give you some idea of what it's like. He was wearing more clothes at Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday, but his lack of outfit is not far-off from the way he's been (un)dressed at past shows.
Previously
CMJ Day 1 - A recap in Pictures
Devendra Banhart's Cripple Crow Out Today
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New Pornographers on Neko & Brooklyn Show
Pitchfork: So Neko Case is also going to be coming back for that tour after playing some shows without her. How was it adjusting to her absence?
Newman: It was only in June that we started playing shows without her. For obvious reasons, the first couple shows seemed weird. We thought, "What are people going to think? Are people going to throw stuff at us? What if people only like us because Neko is in the band?" And then after a couple shows, we realized that wasn't the case. And it helps that Kathryn [Calder] is just really good. She's a great singer and also a great piano player, so musically she makes the band a lot better because we've got this extra virtuoso musician. Did you go to that Brooklyn show?
Pitchfork: Yes, I did. I thought that it came out pretty good.
Newman: That was fun. It just seemed weird that this was the biggest show that we've ever played, and we were playing it with this new lineup, and it made us realize that we can function as a band without Neko.
We always want to have Neko around to play with us, but I think that whole little trip was like an experiment because we had to start playing without Neko. If we were always waiting for Neko to play, then it would be another record that we didn't support and didn't tour. Neko knew all of this, so the whole situation works out pretty nicely.
the whole interview at Pitchfork who gave New Porn's latest album a 9.0.
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Neko Case Playing Joe's Pub | New Album
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Dear CMJ, Love Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor played what was probably her biggest headlining show yet at Irving Plaza Thursday night (Sept 15, 2005) for CMJ. I was gonna try and go after Arcade Fire @ Summerstage (and before Cloud Cult @ 169 Bar), but then I found out I could get in to Gang of Four @ Hard Rock. Here's a letter Regina sent to her mailing list after the show...
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Hello every-wonderful/beautiful-one!
i just wanted to send a small note to you all, because i couldn't not send one. i wanted to share some of my happiness and gratitude to everyone who came out to the show at Irving Plaza...Before sound check there were still 26 tickets left, and after, there were none... all full... but i didn't really know what that felt like till i stepped onto the stage... it took my breath away and made me so happy and overwhelmed and i still don't understand where y'all came from... You listened with such generosity of spirit and with such respect towards each other... it was amazing... i thank you with all my heart and i will never forget that magical night. I also would like to thank Langhorne Slim and DeVotchKa who rocked out. If you aren't familiar with their music, check them both out, you'll be glad you did... well... that's all for now... i am back to working hard in the studio, and the memory of the show is already starting to feel like a dream... we'll meet again,
good night,
regina
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photos of the show courtesy of declared's livejournal.
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Devotchka playing with Regina Spektor @ CMJ show
Regina Spektor @ Tonic, NYC | Pics
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Neko Case Playing Joe's Pub | New Album
Neko Case "has just finished recording her fifth studio album. Yvette Ray, publicist for her Canadian label, Mint Records, told the Straight that the record is titled Fox Confessor Brings the Flood. Currently being mastered and scheduled for release next February, the album was recorded in Tucson, Arizona and will span 11 original songs plus the traditional country number “John Saw That Number”. Featured performers on the record include Joey Burns and John Convertino of Calexico, Dallas and Travis Good from the Sadies, and Howe Gelb from Giant Sand. Case also gets help from a member of the rock ’n’ roll Hall of Fame, as keyboardist Garth Hudson from the Band guests on the disc." [Straight]
The New Pornographers just played Bowery Ballroom for CMJ. As the Village Voice and Gothamist pointed out, Neko was not there. She will be at their next two October shows at Webster Hall though.
A few days after the New Porn gigs, she'll celebrate her new solo album at Joe's Pub with an early and late show. Nov 17, 2005 - 7:30 & 9:30 - tickets on sale.
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New Pornographers @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
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September 19, 2005
2005 MTV Woodie Awards @ Roseland Ballroom Nov. 2
"mtvU, MTV’s college network, today announced the nominees for the “mtvU Woodie Awards”.....The Arcade Fire grabbed the most nominations with five, including “Woodie of the Year” – Best Artist, “Left Field Woodie” – Most Original Artist, and “Best Showing Woodie” – Best Tour. The Arcade Fire joins Gorillaz, M.I.A., Matisyahu, Death Cab For Cutie and 39 other emerging and influential artists that will be voted on by the college audience. Winners will be announced at the “mtvU Woodie Awards” live ceremony and concert event November 2nd at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City which will premiere on mtvU and mtvU.com November 10th."
Other nominated artists include Common, Motion City Soundtrack, the Decemberists, Saul Williams, Rilo Kiley, Kanye West, Bloc Party, and the Unicorns. Vote at MTVu. All categories and nominees below...
Nominees for the second-annual “mtvU Woodie Awards” are:
Woodie of the Year – (Artist of the Year)
The artists who made the biggest splash on the scene and on mtvU, yet somehow huge commercial success hasn’t intoxicated them just yet.
Nominees:
Fallout Boy (Island Records)
My Chemical Romance (Eyeball Records)
Common (Geffen Records)
The Arcade Fire (Merge Records)
Gorillaz (Virgin Records)
The Breaking Woodie – (Best Emerging Artist)
mtvU is where new developing artists are test driven for the first time by the toughest critics around: college students. One of this year’s newest artists will win the coveted Breaking Woodie.
Nominees:
Matisyahu (JDub)
The Bravery (Island Def Jam)
Paul Wall (Atlantic Records)
Motion City Soundtrack (Epitaph Records)
The Decemberists (Kill Rock Stars)
Left Field Woodie – (Most Original Artist)
They’re genre-busters. They came out of left field and surprised us so much, we’d still have no idea what section of the record store to look for them in. They resist all classification.
Nominees:
Saul Williams (Fader Label)
M.I.A. (Xl/Beggars US)
Matisyahu (JDub)
The Arcade Fire (Merge Records)
MeWithoutYou (Tooth & Nail Records)
Best Video Woodie – Live Action – (Best Live Action Video)
The music video that’s so incredible, we’d watch it even without the music.
Nominees:
Death Cab for Cutie – “Title & Registration” (Atlantic Records)
My Chemical Romance – “Helena” (Eyeball Records)
Nas & Olu Dara – “Bridging the Gap” (Atlantic Records)
Nine Inch Nails – “Only” (Interscope Records)
Jack Johnson – “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing” (Universal)
Best Video Woodie – Animated – (Best Animated Video)
The music video that makes all of your favorite Sunday cartoons look foolish.
Nominees:
Aberfeldy – “Love Is An Arrow” (Sanctuary Records)
Gorillaz – “Feel Good Inc.” (Virgin Records)
Aesop Rock – “Fast Cars” (Definitive Jux)
Rilo Kiley – “It’s a Hit” (Brute/Beaute)
The Arcade Fire – “Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)” (Merge Records)
The Good Woodie – (Greatest Social Impact)
The award for the artists whose commitment to a social cause has effected the greatest change this year.
Nominees:
David Banner – Heal The Hood Project
Coldplay – Oxfam International
Common – “Know HIV/AIDS” campaign
U2 – DATA: Debt AIDS Trade Africa
Kanye West - Loop Dreams
Road Woodie – (Best Tour)
For those artists who take to the road and never let up, always giving that memorable live performance.
Nominees:
Muse (Warner Brothers)
The Arcade Fire (Merge Records)
Fallout Boy (Island)
Jack Johnson (Universal)
Common (Geffen Records)
International Woodie – (Favorite International Artist Award)
mtvU embraces musicians from all over the world and honors this year's crop including artists from Africa, the UK and more.
Nominees:
Bloc Party (Vice Records)
Muse (Warner Brothers)
The Arcade Fire (Merge Records)
Keane (Interscope Records)
A-kon (Universal)
Alumni Woodie – (a.k.a. The You’re Still OK in our Book Award)
For the artists who’ve graduated into the wide world of mega-stardom, but who haven’t forgotten where they came from. And we’re proud to say, “We knew them when…”
Nominees:
Green Day (Reprise)
Common (Geffen Records)
Coldplay (Capitol)
Beck (Interscope)
Mos Def (Geffen Records)
Streaming Woodie – (Most Downloaded)
It’s in your hands – For four weeks, your favorite artists will go toe-to-toe on mtvU.com. You vote your brains out each week and the four artists left standing in the end will battle it out for the Streaming Woodie.
Nominees:
Week 1
Hawthorne Heights – “Ohio Is For Lovers” (Victory Records)
Gorillaz – “Feel Good Inc” (Virgin Records)
Usher – “My Boo” (La Face)
Modest Mouse – “Ocean Breathes Salty” (Sony)
Eisley – “Telescope Eyes” (Reprise)
Week 2
Aesop Rock – “Fast Cars” (Definitive Jux)
Death Cab for Cutie – “Title & Registration” (Atlantic Records)
MeWithoutYou – “January 1979” (Tooth & Nails Records)
Mike Jones – “Still Tippin” (Asylum Records)
Straylight Run – “Existentialism On Prom Night” (Victory Records)
Week 3
Taking Back Sunday – “A Decade Under the Influence” (Victory Records)
The Alchemist featuring Nina Sky – “Hold You Down” (Koch Records)
My Chemical Romance – “I’m Not OK (I Promise)” (Eyeball Records)
K’naan – “Soobax” (BMG)
The Unicorns – “Jellybones” (Alien8 Recording)
Week 4
The Afters – “Beautiful Love” (Sony)
Aberfeldy – “Love Is An Arrow” (Sanctuary Records)
Alicia Keys – “Karma” (J-Records)
Matisyahu – “King Without A Crown” (JDub)
The Postal Service – “Against All Odds” (Sub Pop)
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Brian Jonestown Massacre's Gear Stolen in NYC
Brian Jonestown Massacre is scheduled to play an acoustic show at Pianos tomorrow. Don't know how this news will affect it...
"Okay folks, so apparently a relatively tragic thing has happened tonight. In Brooklyn, before the BJM's Bowery Ballroom show, the band's van along with the U-haul trailer containing ALL OF THE BANDS EQUIPMENT was stolen. People I guess have hustled to get stuff together for them to play the gig tonight but that leaves Anton, Rickey, Frankie, Collin, and Dan without a vehicle and most importantly, without all of their precious musical instruments and amplifiers...
If everyone in the area (or even not so close) keeps an eye out at pawn shops, music stores, private sellers, and even e-bay for this missing gear-it could help eventually track some of it down.
We'll try to provide a more comprehensive list eventually- but off the top of my head is this-
Gretch 1960's round badge drum kit-turquoise.
-kick drum has the BJM logo on it (who knows- the robbers might be stupid enough not to take it off)
Fender Bassman 1960's blackface head
-notable that the 'B' is blackend out so that it reads "assman"
-this is one of the most unique and amazing sounding bass rigs, has a really warm, big fucked up fuzz sound when turned up.
Frankie's 1970's siverface Fender Twin amp
2 Fender Twin re-issue black face amps
- the one Anton plays is notable for it's amazing huge sounding reverb.
Basically it is a huge part of Anton's sound.
-notable for a sticker on the front that reads "Masonic" (again, the bandits might be stupid enough...)
Collin's Rickenbacker bass- red Rickey's 12-string 1960's Gibson ES-335 (possibly (hopefully) he had this with him and it was not stolen)
-amazingly beautiful guitar
Vox Cheetah- maroon
-quite fucked up from years of tour abuse, but Anton's main guitar (owned by Frankie)
Vox 12-string Phantom- black and white
Vox 12-string Starstreamer- sunburst teardrop shape
Rickenbacker 12-string 360- black and white Epiphone 6-string- sunburst
Frankie also has a Telecaster- I'm not sure the details of it.
I'm sure there was more but if people spread the word out there for this gear and people keep their eyes open- some of it might pop up- especially being sold/bought together, then there might be a chance of retrieving some of this stuff.
As of now, I do not know what will happen with the few remaining shows of the tour. We gotta still figure out how to get the guys home!
Anyway, it's a terrible situation- a band's worst nightmare- and maybe
through everyone's love and support we can get through it and hopefully getting some of the stuff back will lessen this huge blow that was dealt to the Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Please repost, spread the word, and keep an eye out."
(thx Miss Ohio)
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SPIN's 20th Anniversary @ Webster Hall - Sept 28th
September 28, 2005 SPIN presents:
Public Enemy | Death Cab For Cutie | LCD Soundsystem |
Drive-By Truckers | Lady Sovereign | Surprise Guests
DJ Sets by Afrika Bambaataa, Diplo, DFA, The Rub & Others
Hosted by Juliette Lewis
(see Shepard Fairy designed flyer)
Tickets on sale Tuesday at Noon.
Previously
Drive By Truckers Tour, Solo, & Summerstage Benefit
Lady Sovereign played CMJ 3 Times?
Stars show added at Hammerstein, Death Cab Headlines
Public Enemy @ CBGB Rally in the park, NYC | pics
LCD Soundsystem @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Kano & Diplo @ Knitting Factory
Juliette (Lewis) and The Licks @ Tribeca Rock Club
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TMBG shows | Final Southpaw Katrina Benefit lineups
In addition to the two shows They Might Be Giants are playing at Northsix in Brooklyn on New Years Eve (early and late - tix on sale), they've joined the September 25th lineup at Southpaw to benefit Katrina victims.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT.21 - Doors 7pm
Au Revoir Simone | Domino | Pela | Craig Wedren | Group Sounds | Radio 4 | The Cloud Room
wit DJ sets by Mark Ronson. Vito (THE RAPTURE), and TONY FLETCHER
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - doors 6:30pm
Chris Grace | Eiffel Tower | Harlem Shakes | Richard Buckner | They Might Be Giants | The Wrens | Matthew Caws + Ira Elliot (NADA SURF) | Sam Champion | with comedy from Aziz Ansari
DJ EZI, hosted by Reggie Watts
BROOKLYN RESPONDS
@ Myspace: www.myspace.com/brooklynresponds.com
TWO VERY SPECIAL NIGHTS OF MUSIC, WORDS + ART
All proceeds from ticket sales go to:
RED CROSS, HUMANITY FIRST + AMERICA'S SECOND HARVEST
tickets for both shows $15 (How to get em? I'm not sure)
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Brooklyn Responds | 2 Hurricane Benefits @ Southpaw
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CMJ 2005 buzz band CYHSY partner with Warner Distribution
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH | CMJ 2005
"There were long lines in two directions down the street for this buzzed bill. Even though both local bands play in the city quite a bit, out of towners packed the house to hear what all the commotion was about (for CYHSY mainly)." [CMJ]
THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME | A WALL IN BROOKLYN
"I knew it sounded familiar! I dragged Jed out to photograph the graffiti I'd seen in Brooklyn on Baltic street between 3rd and 4th avenue." [Stereogum on the origin of the name]
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH | CMJ 2005
"...Brooklyn's Clap Your Hands Say Yeah has signed a distribution deal with Warner Music Group's ADA Distribution. Reuters had an article on this the other day. ADA president Andy Allen called it exactly what it is: very unusual..." [Coolfer]
Thanks JJ for the pics of CYHSY's CMJ show at Mercury Lounge Friday night (Sept 16, 2005). I didn't go, but I did take pictures of the line outside. Jed Stereogum and Productshop were inside with JJ.
Previously
New Years Eve w/ Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
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NY Magazine: Maria and Mellie Got Lost
There's been a lot of (somewhat disturbing) activity in my Mellie Carballo drug overdose post lately. At first it didn't phase me. Then I remembered the NY Magazine writer that contacted me for information on a story. I checked, and it was in fact recently published (hence all the traffic).
"Until recently, a photo of Mellie Carballo, smiling sanguinely, was on a Website promoting a Friday dance party called Trash, one of a string of parties with names like Misshapes, Bust, and Motherfucker that together compose a sort of intro course for hipster nightlife. Replenished by a steady stream of undergrads, the scene is almost sentimentally retro—New Order is as popular as disco-punk, and the regulars dress like it’s Limelight in 1987. These aren’t places where everyone’s waiting for Tara Reid to show up: They’re more intimate and cliquish, yet every bit as naughty. By the end of her freshman year this spring at Hunter, Mellie had become a regular. “She was a familiar face and around a lot,” says Sarah Lewitinn, who runs the Ultragrrrl clubland blog. “And so adorable, so cute, always well dressed. She’d wear a band T-shirt, tattered but fitted, a cute miniskirt. She seemed pretty popular.” [NY Magazine]
Previously
Ultragrrrl-related show Tonight
Overdose victim Mellie Carballo, Last Night's Party Regular
NY Post Outs the Dark Room
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Final Fantasy's Dream of Win & Regine Video
Cast of Characters
Win Butler - frontman of The Arcade Fire
Regine Chassagne - frontwoman of The Arcade Fire
Win & Regine - happily married
Owen Pallett - one man violin band called Final Fantasy, sometimes member of the Arcade Fire (like at Summerstage)
Now that you're following along, check out the new video (link at bottom of page) for Final Fantasy's This is the Dream of Win and Regine (a song I've previously gushed about) (via For the Records)
Previously
Final Fantasy plays with Bell Orchestre
Buy Final Fantasy | Has a Good Home
Final Fantasy & Les Mouches
Final Fantasy Covers Joanna Newsom | MP3
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Katrina Benefit Show @ Rothko
Crackers United presents a Katrina Benefit show:
When: Tuesday, September 27th @ 8pm
Where: Rothko (Suffolk & Rivington)
Why: To benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina by donating all proceeds to Oxfam America’s hurricane relief efforts
Who: Nicole Atkins & the Sea • Other Passengers • The Diggs • The Go Station • The Upwelling • and DJ Nora K
How much: $10 @ the door (cheap!)
Looks like a great show featuring an all-star lineup of NYC bands. More information at Crackers United
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Seu Jorge @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics (part 2)
Two nights before my pre-CMJ show at Tonic, Seu Jorge from Brazil played the first of two nights at Bowery Ballroom in NYC (September 11, 2005).
The crowd was a mix of world music fans that included Portuguese speaking Brazilians and people curious to see the guy that sings David Bowie cover songs in Wes Anderson's Life Aquatic. Nobody was disappointed with what they saw/heard, though the Portuguese speakers had a slightly different experience. They actually knew what Jorge was saying (during and between the songs).
He opened with two solo Portuguese Bowie covers, played a full set of his music, and closed with three more Bowie songs. The whole thing was magical. The band never stopped smiling, and in turn neither did the crowd. They even helped break the though-shall-not-dance curse that seems to plague Bowery Ballroom. People were moving. I swear.
Stay tuned for Part 3...
Previously
Seu Jorge @ Bowery Ballroom Part 1
All About Seu Jorge
Arcade Fire & David Bowie @ Summerstage, NYC | pics
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Tonight's Shows, CMJ update, Apartment, & Stuff
You know what I did for the first three days of CMJ. Details of day 4 and the post-CMJ Ryan Adams concert coming soon. That said, I had no time to list a full week of shows for Gothamist. Instead I only posted tonight's shows. Look for the rest tomorrow.
Three especially interesting things tonight:
1) The Nokia Theatre opens with Bon Jovi
2) BB Kings hosts a super hip-hop benefit show
3) Mercury Lounge has what looks like a great lineup of UK bands that includes the Strays who I saw about 30 seconds of during CMJ (on tour with Towers of London) and Apartment. Apartment are releasing a homemade CD on Ultragrrrl's Stolen Transmission label. Strangely, Ultragrrrl says nothing about it. Apartment's website has the info.
Previously
Gothamist interviews Ultragrrrl
Ultragrrrl's Label
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Drive By Truckers Tour, Solo, & Summerstage Benefit
Tickets are on sale for a September 29th Drive by Truckers show at Warsaw in Brooklyn and an October 25th Patterson Hood solo show at Mercury Lounge.
According to the New York Post, although the Arcade Fire show "was officially the final concert in the sterling 2005 Central Park SummerStage music series, the promoters have gotten the go-ahead for one more show Wednesday to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims through the New Orleans Musicians' Fund and the Tippitina Foundation. While the lineup isn't final, our spies say the show will feature the Drive By Truckers, Dr. John and Ivan Neville, among others. It's free, but a $25 donation per person is suggested."
All Tour Dates...
Fri Sept 23 - Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
Sat Sept 24 - Austin, TX - Zilker Park - Austin City Limits Music Festival
Thu Sept 29 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
Mon Oct 10 - Athens, GA - Flicker Theatre PATTERSON HOOD SOLO 9pm show
Fri Oct 14 - Antioch, TN - Starwood Amphitheater with Widespread Panic
Sat Oct 15 - Macon, GA - Macon Centreplex with Widespread Panic
Tue Oct 25 - New York, NY - The Mercury Lounge PATTERSON HOOD SOLO w/Hayes Carll
Fri Oct 28 - Jacksonville, FL - Radisson Riverwalk w/The Whigs & The Modern Skirts
Sat Oct 29 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Landing w/ Radio
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Eugene Mirman signs to Sub Pop | Playing Pianos (tix)
"It's true, Eugene Mirman has signed to sub pop records. He will be recording a live comedy album for us in the fall. Hopefully, if all goes as planned, it will be funny and lovers of comedy worldwide will have their stomachs filled with laugther and joy. If you don't understand what this means, get the net and click the link below." [Sub Pop]
October 23rd and 24th count as the Fall, so it's likely you'll be laughing on the CD if you go to one of his shows at Pianos on those dates. Tickets on sale.
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Indie Comedians | As Seen in the NY Post
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Missy Elliot, Ludacris, Erykah Badu, Common | Tix
MGD Flavor 2 Savor Presents: Missy Elliott, Ludacris, Erykah Badu, & Common
Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY
Sat, Oct 8, 2005 07:00 PM
Tickets on sale
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Broadway's Celebrity Benefit for Hurricane Relief
Broadway's Celebrity Benefit for Hurricane Relief
Gershwin Theatre, New York, NY
Sun, Sep 25, 2005 08:30 PM
"100% of the profits from this spectacular event will go directly to America's Second Harvest and Quilts for Kids, two charitable organizations working directly with the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Scheduled to appear: Ben Vereen, Liza Minelli, Bryan Batt, Shoshana Bean, Victoria Clark, Charlotte D'Amboise, Jill Eikenberry, Raul Esparza, Shuler Hensley, Megan Hilty, Bill Irwin, Brian d'Arcy James, Isabelle Keating, Adriane Lenox, Terrence Mann, Rue McClanahan, Michael McElroy, Julia Murney, Bebe Neuwirth, Kelli O'Hara, Denise O'Hare, David Hyde Pierce, Carole Shelley, Christopher Sieber, Michael Tucker, Frederick Weller and The Broadway Inspirational Voices plus the casts of The Light in the Piazza, Hairspray, Mamma Mia!, All Shook Up, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Two Gentlemen of Verona and Wicked."
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From the Big Apple to the Big Easy Benefit Concert
"On September 20th Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall will host "From the Big Apple to the Big Easy" to support the long-term relief and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina. The live concerts will feature New Orleans musical legends joined on stage with many of music's biggest names. Performers include; The Meters, Elton John, John Mayer, Allen Toussaint, Jimmy Buffett, Ry Cooder, Simon & Garfunkel, Joss Stone, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas, Tom Waits, Trey Anastasio, Bette Midler, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and many more."
I already posted this when the MSG show was announced, but all the updated information including the full MSG lineup, the jam band lineup at Radio City and the, pay per view details are right here.
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Hip Hop For Hurricane Relief @ BB Kings
Monday September 19, 2005
HURRICANE RELIEF BENEFIT Featuring:
M1 of DEAD PREZ * TALIB KWELI * MEMPHIS BLEEK * Q-TIP * THE BEATNUTS * THE X-ECUTIONERS * DAVID BANNER * REMY MARTIN * SMIFF-N-WESSUN * DJ ASSASSIN & Special Invited Guests
@ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill , New York, NY
More Info
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September 17, 2005
CMJ Day 3 - A recap in Pictures
I wanted to go to the Clap Your Hands Say Yeah appearance on KCRW (listening right now...wish I went), catch the Patti Smith performance (Bob Dylan thing at Lincoln Center), see the Hold Steady at day stage, attend a panel about blogs, etc... Instead I did nothing during the day for the third day in a row.
It all started at Tribeca Rock Club at 5 PM with the Loose Record / Woxy show featuring Voxtrot, Chin Up Chin Up, and Dios Malos.
VOXTROT @ TRIBECA ROCK CLUB
CHIN UP CHIN UP @ TRIBECA ROCK CLUB
After the first two bands played, I asked them if they wouldn't mind posing for a picture.
DIOS @ TRIBECA ROCK CLUB
The Cribs also played the Tribeca show, but I had to be at Tonic by 8:30 for the return of Magneta Lane.
MAGNETA LANE @ TONIC
Conveniently, another Canadian band called Camouflage Nights went on right after Magneta Lane.
"Camouflage Nights are ex-Thrush Hermit members Ian McGettigan and Rob (Tigre) Benvie. Benvie is also formerly of The Dears and currently in Presse. Camouflage Nights are not just McGettigan and Benvie; on disc they are joined by any combination of many people, including Feist, Buck 65, City Field’s Matt Murphy, Sloan’s Chris Murphy and many more." [Being There]
CAMOUFLAGE NIGHTS @ TONIC
CAMOUFLAGE NIGHTS @ TONIC
While trying to figure out what to do next, I walked by Mercury Lounge. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah weren't even going on for a few hours...
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH @ MERCURY LOUNGE
(line to the corner in both directions)
I like Secretly Canadian so I stopped by their showcase at Scenic (where I now see I missed a J Mascis side project earlier in the day). I saw this guy who sits on the floor and does lots of weird stuff open for TV on the Radio once. There he was again. Now I'll remember that his name is Ty Braxton. He was just finishing his set. Though I wanted to see Wilderness who were coming on later, I wasn't in the mood to try out Big Bear who were coming on next.
TY BRAXTON @ SCENIC
Then I realized a bunch of bands I wanted to see were playing the Kill Rock Stars showcase at Knitting Factory, and I made it there in time to catch a bit of The Robot Ate Me in the basement before the venue forced him off stage. (He said he was playing a house party somewhere in Brooklyn on Saturday for those who wanted more though.)
THE ROBOT ATE ME @ KNITTING FACTORY
Next I saw the Gossip for the first time (on the main stage). I'm sorry I waited so long. They were awesome - like awesome-awesome.
THE GOSSIP @ KNITTING FACTORY
Listen to the Gossip at Myspace.
After such a great performance, I couldn't I couldn't justify staying out any later for a (supposed) 2 AM Lady Sovereign show at Bowery Ballroom. Turns out I made the right choice... Bowery wouldn't let the under-21 performer in the venue!
Previously
Chin Up Chin Up vs. Voxtrot (part 2) | Pic
Cloud Cult @ 169 Bar, NYC | CMJ DAY 2
CMJ Day 1 - A recap in Pictures
Dios Malos @ Webster Hall, NYC | Pics
Magneta Lane "The Constant Lover" Video
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Chin Up Chin Up vs. Voxtrot (part 2) | Pic
It wasn't an easy task, but I managed to round up all 10 members of Voxtrot and Chin Up Chin Up after they were finished playing their 5 and 6 PM sets at Tribeca Rock Friday evening.
Previously
During-CMJ w/ Voxtrot, Chin Up, Dios & The Cribs
Voxtrot @ Magnetic Field, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
Chin Up Chin Up vs. Voxtrot
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Everybody's an F'n DJ | Free show Saturday
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Lady Sovereign played CMJ 3 Times?
In honor of the three (at least) NYC Lady Sovereign performances I missed this week, I stole the above picture from Tien Mao's photo review of her September 15th CMJ show at Webster Hall with Blackalicious and Aesop Rock.
Her other two shows were at Cake shop in the middle of some night, and at Bowery Ballroom as I write this (decided to come home instead).
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The Lady Sovereign show I missed at Knitting Factory
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September 16, 2005
Cloud Cult @ 169 Bar, NYC | CMJ 2005 | pics
I don't think I'll be able to top CMJ Day 2 (September 15, 2005). Although I never made it to Cloud Cult's KEXP performance earlier in the day, and I missed Bell Orchestre thanks to a typeo in CMJ's scheduling (they started before the posted time of 7:00), I was able to catch full sets by Sound Team, Arcade Fire (Bowie included), Gang of Four (Tim Harrington included), and Cloud Cult (thankfully 169 Bar was running a bit behind schedule).
Watching this band at this bar felt like hanging out in their rehearsal space. The sound wasn't great, it was small and dingy, and there were wires everywhere. Coincidentally I ended CMJ day 1 in the same spot at the same time for the (much more packed) Make Believe show the night before.
Though I enjoyed Cloud Cult's performance at Tonic two nights earlier a bit more, and I had just come from two other awesome shows, this show was still a great experience with my favorite band of the moment.
Heartonastick saw Arcade Fire & Cloud Cult too.
I don't know why 169 Bar discouraged MC Buttafuoco from coming. It wasn't packed at all.
Previously
Cloud Cult MP3s, News & Tour Dates
Cloud Cult | Advice From the Happy Hippopotamus
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Gang of Four vs. Les Savy Fav | pics
Gang of Four played a party for URB magazine last night (September 15, 2005) at the new Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square. That's Tim Harrington of Les Savy Fav front row center.
This is where I rushed to when Bowie and Arcade Fire left the stage.
Previously
Les Savy Fav gonna rock Cake Shop for CMJ - Friday
S&M w/ Les Savy Fav & Thunderbirds are Now! | pics
Gang of Four vs. Death Cab For | Album Streams
Gang of Four @ Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC | Pics
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Sigur Ros @ Beacon Theater, NYC | pics
Right before CMJ, Sigur Ros played two nights (Sept 12-13, 2005) at the Beacon Theater in NYC. Mike Neuman was in the front row the first night. He snapped these pics.
* Pitchfork gave Takk a 7.8.
* Stylus says it's much better than that.
* Order Takk at Insound.
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Listen to the new Sigur Ros album | Takk
Sigur Ros | Live MP3s & Tickets
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Arcade Fire & David Bowie @ Summerstage, NYC | pics
As predicted, David Bowie joined the Arcade Fire on stage at their CMJ 2005 show at Summerstage in NYC on Thursday, September, 15, 2005.
You'll find more information and some of these pictures at Arcadefire.net.
More on this show after I get some sleep...
Previously
Arcade Fire on secret guest Bowie & opener Sound Team
Arcade Fire & David Bowie MP3 Audio & Video
David Byrne & The Arcade Fire @ The Hollywood Bowl
David Byrne Played with The Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire @ Mercury Lounge, NYC, CMJ 2004 | Pics
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September 15, 2005
CMJ Is Poop
"Since I haven't attended a single CMJ show yet, I figured that I was the perfect person to present awards to this year's participants. Of course, having only heard of approximately 5% of these bands, I'm going to have to base it solely on their names. I don't think that will be much of a problem.
Best band that sounds like a combination of Joy Division and Squirrel Nut Zippers -- Joy Zipper
Best band that I want to see purely because of their Saved by the Bell connection -- Bayside..."
The CMJ Awards are continued at My Blog is Poop.
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TOTC CMJ Preview
Looking for Hipster Chick @ Siren
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More Reports from CMJ Day 1
Jeff Baum reviewed his first day of CMJ at Gothamist. We had Tim Fite, Youth Group, and Devendra in common (though our opinions on Tim Fite are not the same).
Jersey Beat likes Tim Fite like me.
Yeti Don't Dance, also at Devendra.
Jen Carlson Gothamist went to the Dandy Warhols. More on her blog.
Catherine saw Two Gallants and got a picture of VICE neon
One Louder went nowhere, but he points out that The Underrated blog saw Jaymay, Sam Champion, Levy and the Cribs and Chris saw the Doves at Warsaw.
Tuesday night Loose Record made it to my show for a bit after checking Sound Team at Mercury Lounge.
Also Tuesday night, Melody Nelson saw the second Nouvelle Vague show at Joe's Pub. I was at the one a few days earlier.
Wiredset has a ton of MP3s of CMJ artists.
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Kanye West & Common Tour Dates
Kanye West & Common play the Theater at MSG in NYC on November 2nd and 3rd. All tour dates below...
Oct. 11: Miami (Convocation Center)
Oct. 12: Tampa, Fla. (Superdome)
Oct. 13: Gainesville, Fla. (O'Connell Center)
Oct. 15: Greenville, S.C. (Bi-Lo Center)
Oct. 16: Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)
Oct. 18: Columbia, Mo. (Mizzou Arena)
Oct. 19: Champaign, Ill. (Assembly Hall)
Oct. 21: Buffalo, N.Y. (Alumni Arena)
Oct. 22: Detroit (Fox Theater)
Oct. 23: city/venue TBA
Oct. 26: Kingston, R.I. (Ryan Center)
Oct. 28: University Park, Pa. (Bryce Jordan Center)
Oct. 29: Cleveland (CSU Convocation Center)
Oct. 30: Fairfax, Va. (Patriot Center)
Oct. 31: Amherst, Mass. (Mullins Center)
Nov. 2-3: New York (Theatre at Madison Square Garden)
Nov. 4: Baltimore (First Mariner Arena)
Nov. 5: Hampton, Va. (Coliseum)
Nov. 6: Philadelphia (Liacouris Center)
Nov. 8: Pittsburgh (AJ Palumbo Center)
Nov. 9: Toronto (ACC)
Nov. 11: East Lansing, Mich. (Breslin Center)
Nov. 12: Chicago (Rosemont Theater)
Nov. 13: city/venue TBA
Nov. 14: Evanston, Ill. (Welsh Ryan Arena)
Nov. 15: Carbondale, Ill. (SIU Arena)
Nov. 17: Atlanta (Gwinnett Center)
Nov. 18: Greensboro, N.C. (Coliseum)
Nov. 19: Statesboro, Ga. (GSU)
Nov. 20: Birmingham (BJCC)
Nov. 22: Oklahoma City (Ford Center)
Nov. 23: Memphis (Mid-South Coliseum)
Nov. 25: Houston (Reliant Arena)
Nov. 26: Dallas (Nokia Live)
Nov. 27: Kansas City, Mo. (Kemper Arena)
Nov. 29: Denver (Magness Arena)
Dec. 1: Phoenix (Dodge Theater)
Dec. 2: San Diego (Cox Arena/RIMAC)
Dec. 3-4: Los Angeles (Universal Amphitheatre)
Dec. 6: San Francisco (Bill Graham Civic Auditorium)
Dec. 7: Las Vegas (venue TBA)
Dec. 9: Portland, Ore. (Memorial Coliseum)
Dec. 10: Seattle (Everett Event Center)
Dec. 11: Vancouver (GM Place)
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MP3 Music inspired by Katrina and Bush
Watch the MTV ReAct Now Concert | Fiona
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Village Voice Guide to CMJ | Towers of London
Towers of London + We Are Scientists
Scenic, 25 Ave B, 212-253-2595.
My new favorite band, Towers of London thrust Guns N' Roses cock rock into Johnny Rotten's mouth and make him swallow. The result is masterfully sleazy. Plus, their shows often end in an arrest and/or broken furniture, so leave your dignity at home. Skinny white guys from Cali, We Are Scientists play sweaty, wired, herky-jerky pop stuff. With the Strays, Living Things, and Innaway. 9pm. FURY
From the Village Voice's guide to CMJ
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New Years Eve w/ Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah play Irving Plaza in NYC on New Years Eve.
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY | pics
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Arcade Fire on secret guest Bowie & opener Sound Team
How do you know Sound Team, the band that's opening up for you?
We played with them and the Unicorns. The last time we were on tour we were driving through Texas and we were driving to Dallas, and we were in Waco and our van broke down. So we were stranded, and we called up a friend, and she knew Sound Team, and she called them up. They were kind enough to come and pick us up in the middle of nowhere with all our gear, and then they drove us up to Dallas in time to make it for our show.
Any surprises for your show tomorrow?
I can't really say much. I think it might be a bit different because we have some extra people in town, but I can't say exactly what's going to happen.
* The whole interview at the Village Voice
* Sound Team tells BV Win asked them to play the show
* People speculate Bowie might be a surprise guest
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2nd Annual Brooklyn New Music Festival
"Seeds and Bones Music in partnership with the Fulton Mall Improvement Association (FMIA) announce the Second Annual Brooklyn New Music Festival (September 14-18). This multi-venue event will stage indoor and outdoor concerts throughout the borough to celebrate Brooklyn as the capital of hip new alternative music. The focus is on multi-ethnic bands whose music reflects Brooklyn's melting-pot, cutting-edge sensibility...
...The second annual Brooklyn New Music Festival is held in cooperation with the CMJ NYC Music Marathon. CMJ badges will be honored at all festival events."
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TOTC CMJ Preview
"Joey's pick for best name: Goblin Cock, playing Mercury Lounge at midnight
You gotta hand it to Rob Crow & Co. They saw there was already a stupid-sounding band with “goblin” in their name playing Thursday night (doofgoblin), and they were like, “How dare they sully the mighty goblin with that dumbass name? Let’s fucking ramp it up about a thousand notches.” Well played, Crow." [Tale of Two Cities]
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Fader Lounge @ 175 Orchard for CMJ | DangerDoom
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15?
4:00 - 4:25 Army Navy
4:40 - 5:05 Wolfmother
5:20 - 5:45 Living Things
6:00 - 6:25 Most Serene Republic
6:40 - 7:05 Kaki King
7:20 - 7:45 The Rakes
DJ set by Ladytron
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 ? ?
4:00 - 4:25 The King Of France
4:25 - 4:40 Coheed and Cambria's "IV" Listening Session
4:40 - 5:05 Test-Icicles
5:05 - 6:30 Danger Doom Release party
6:40 - 7:05 Black Spade
7:20 - 7:45 Against Me!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
2:00 - 2:25 Favourite Sons
2:40 - 3:05 Celebration
3:20 - 3:45 Boy Kill Boy
4:00 - 4:25 Soft
4:40 - 5:05 We Are Scientists
5:20 - 5:45 Lake Trout
6:00 - 6:25 El Feco
6:40 - 7:05 Silversun Pickups
7:20 - 7:45 Surprise Guests
DJ sets by Steve Aoki and Paul Epworth
175 Orchard Street
between Stanton and Rivington
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Lady Sovereign playing Bowery Ballroom Friday CMJ
Lady Sovereign will be doing a special late-night set in the Bowery Ballroom basement bar on Friday night around 2 a.m. Also spinning: DJ Caps & Pandemonium Jones.
It's all part of the Spin Lounge afterparties happening every night of CMJ in the Bowery basement. Admission is free, no badge required. Line will be separate from the Bowery showcases, and the Spin Lounge will start after each showcase has ended. here's the tentative schedule:
Wed: The Cribs & special guest DJs TBA
Thurs: MC Chris (live performance) & special guest DJs TBA
Fri: Lady Sovereign (live performance), DJ Caps & Pandemonium Jones
Sat: The Husky Gentleman, Ciao Bella, & special guest DJs TBA
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Les Savy Fav gonna rock Cake Shop for CMJ - Friday
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CMJ Day 1 - A recap in Pictures
Wednesday September 14, CMJ 2005
After getting some much needed sleep and missing all KEXP events two days in a row, I went from a free afternoon show at Arlene's Grocery to dinner @ Atlas to Kaki King @ Joe's Pub to Devendra Banhart @ Bowery Ballroom to Make Believe @ 169 Bar...
TIM FITE @ ARLENE'S GROCERY
YOUTH GROUP @ ARLENE'S GROCERY
MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK @ ARLENE'S GROCERY
KAKI KING @ JOE'S PUB
COBRA SNAKE GRAFFITI - LOWER EAST SIDE
DEVENDRA BANHART @ BOWERY BALLROOM
ANDY VETIVER PLAYS W/ DEVENDRA BANHART
DAN BUNNYBRAINS ASKS THE CROWD TO GET LOUD
ANTONY LEAVES AFTER WATCHING DEVENDRA
MAKE BELIEVE @ 169 BAR
Then I lost my wallet.
Previously
BMJ - Soundcheck @ Tonic, NYC | pics
Devendra Banhart's Cripple Crow Out Today
Hold Steady, Tim Fite, John Vanderslice @ CMJ Day Stage vs. KEXP
Tim Fite Album Stream & NYC Show
Youth Group, Dirty on Purpose, More | During-CMJ in Brooklyn
Youth Group gets a 5.1
I like Motion City Soundtrack
BV interviews Dan Bunny of Bunnybrains
Stream Golden Apples of the Sun W/ Vetiver & Antony
Antony & Boy George Video | You are my Sister | M.I.A.
The soon-to-be-famous Cobra Snake
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BMJ - Soundcheck @ Tonic, NYC | pics
As Aziz pointed out, I wasn't actually taking pictures at Tonic Tuesday night (Sept 13, 2005). I did sneak a few earlier in the day during soundcheck though.
The show itself went a little long. Cloud Cult actually played until almost 1:00 I think (sorry to those who had to leave early to sleep). If it's any consolation to those who toughed it out, I was there for almost nine hours (fever included).
DAVE DEPORIS
DOVEMAN
CLOUD CULT
LINKS ABOUT THIS SHOW
* Heartonastick w/ pics and a review
* The Yeti's Review
* A Review by Wes
* A review w/ pics by The Build Up
* Aziz Ansari's recap
* Cloud Cult's site
* Doveman's site
* Dave Deporis' site
* Aziz's site
* Tonic's site
If I missed your link, please comment. Thanks to everyone who made it and to all the performers and I hope Aziz gets his backpack back.
Previously
Thank You & Talk To You Soon
BMJ Tonight
BMJ Announced
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Les Savy Fav gonna rock Cake Shop for CMJ - Friday
Les Savy Fav play Cake Shop Friday night. Late.
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S&M w/ Les Savy Fav & Thunderbirds are Now! | pics
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Sometimes Stuff Sucks
I saw Kaki King perform at Joe's Pub tonight. She mentioned being ashamed for ever complaining about anything because so much stuff sucks for so many people right now. That type of thinking keeps me from feeling really terrible about leaving my wallet in a cab (I knew I shouldn't of wasted money on a stupid cab) after returning from a marathon day of CMJ. I realized it immediately and tried chasing the cab down the street. He was too fast. I already felt pretty crappy (not just because I have a cold/fever/cough) about the loss of Aziz's backpack (iPod and digital camera included) at last night's show. Did I mention you should let me know if you found a backpack?
"The official death toll from Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath now stands at 707."
"At least 160 people were killed and 570 wounded in more than a dozen highly coordinated bombings - the capital's bloodiest day since the end of major combat."
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September 14, 2005
Thank You & Talk To You Soon
It's now 8:30 PM on CMJ Day 1. This is the first time I've had access to the Internet since Tuesday afternoon. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to Tonic Tuesday night. It was a huge success, and all the bands were great. I came down with a fever right before the show, but made it through and am somehow out at shows again today. Hopefully I don't die before the end of CMJ.
Unfortunately last night didn't end all good. Someone (accidentally?) took Aziz's backpack. It was sitting by the bar while he was performing his second set, and was nowhere to be found when we shut the place down. If you happen to know where it went, please e-mail Aziz or I (no questions asked). Thanks! Talk to you soon.
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September 13, 2005
Devendra Banhart's Cripple Crow Out Today
* Pitchfork adds it to best new music
* Tiny Mix Tapes gives it a 3.5/5
Order it at Insound.
See Devendra perform for free today at 6pm in the Virgin Megastore in Union Square. See him at Bowery for CMJ. See him at Webster Hall after CMJ.
Previously
CMJ-eve is just like CMJ
Bowery Ballroom CMJ 2005 | Devendra Banhart
Devendra Banhart "Cripple Crow" sampler | Stream
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2nd Beck @ Hammerstein date added
Beck with Whirlwind Heat
Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY
Fri, Oct 7, 2005 06:00 PM
tickets on sale
thx Productshop
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Hurricane Benefit at MSG | Tickets on sale
From the Big Apple To the Big Easy: Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Tue, Sep 20, 2005 06:30 PM
"NYC's Concerts for the Gulf Coast. 100% of all ticket sales will benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina.For each ticket purchased with any American Express® card, American Express will donate an additional $20 per ticket to the relief efforts. The donation is not tax-deductible for Cardmembers.
Scheduled to perform: Bette Midler, Diana Krall, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Buffett, John Fogerty, Lenny Kravitz, Simon & Garfunkel, Stevie Nicks, Allen Toussaint, Buckwheat Zydeco, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Dave Bartholomew, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Fats Domino, Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, The Rebirth Brass Band, and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews."
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Big Boi of Outkast & others @ Knitting Factory for CMJ
Purple Ribbon Entertainment, The Fader, and Knitting Factory present: BIG BOI (of OUTKAST), KILLER MIKE, BUBBA SPARXXX, SLEEPY BROWN, C-BONE, ROK-D
Wednesday, September 14th (technically Thursday September 15th- morning)
Knitting Factory Main Space // 1:30am doors $17.00
This is a special evening to preview the release of the the new Purple Ribbon mixtape .Tickets are EXTREMELY limited and go on sale Monday Sep 12! We are super psyched to have Grammy winner Big Boi at the Knit, as he debuts his newest mixtape ” Big Boi Presents…Got Purp Vol. 2″, with performances from Killer Mike, Bubba Sparxxx, Sleepy Brown, C-Bone and Rok-D. If you miss out on the tickets, DON’T FRET! We’re doing a contest for giveaway tickets. If you sign up for our newsletter and in the section “Where did you hear about Knitting Factory” field you enter “Purple Ribbon!” You’ll be entered in a drawing for tickets. There you go, my lovelies, giving you the the exclusive as promised. If you are already signed up for the newsletter, tell your friends to sign up and have them take you! Be prepared to call in sick for work on Thursday, leave the kids with the sitter, write an excuse signed by Epstein’s mother, whatever you need to do, just do it! It’s gonna be blazing!
Stankyouverymuch,
Janie
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Fiona Apple live on MTV w/ Jon Brion | MP3
Fiona Apple performed with Jon Brion and Mike Elizondo for Hurricane Relief on MTV the other day. Soon she'll perform with them at the Union Square Virgin Megastore in NYC.
Download the MTV Performance
Extraordinary Machine (live) (MP3)
Pre-Order Fiona's new album at Amazon.
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Be in Fiona Apple's TV Commercial
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Watch the MTV ReAct Now Concert | Fiona
Fiona Apple performed with Jon Brion. Neil Young performed with Fisk Jubilee Singers. Green Day, U2, Beck, Dashboard Confessional, Pearl Jam, Common, Elton John, Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paul McCartney and many, many more artists performed for MTV's Hurrican Relief concert. You can watch the whole thing (by artist) on their site.
Previously
Be in Fiona Apple's TV Commercial
Fiona Apple & Jon Brion Performing @ Virgin Megastore
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Be in Fiona Apple's TV Commercial
"BE IN FIONA'S COMMERCIAL - If you're in the New York City area, come be in Fiona's TV commercial promoting her new album, "Extraordinary Machine!" Be prepared to talk about why you love her music. We'll be taping this Wednesday, September 14 at 11am at Loft 11, 336 W. 37th St. between 8th and 9th Avenue in Manhattan."
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Fiona Apple & Jon Brion Performing @ Virgin Megastore
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CMJ with the Underground Fairy
Check the The Underground Fairy for all your CMJ planning needs.
Previously
BMJ Tonight
This Week's NYC shows posted at Gothamist
CMJ.OhMyRockness.com
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Fiona Apple & Jon Brion Performing @ Virgin Megastore
09/20/05 @ 6pm
Fiona Apple Performs Live!
See Fiona Apple Perform Live w/ Special Guests Mike Elizondo and Jon Brion Tuesday, September 20th at 6pm
The first 450 people to pre-order Extraordinary Machine (DualDisc version only) beginning on Tuesday, 9/20 at 9am (only at Union Square location) will receive a wristband and CD Booklet that provides admission to the Fiona Apple event. -One wristband per person -Fiona Apple will only be signing copies of her new DualDisc booklet -One item signed per customer -No photographs Extraordinary Machine In Stores October 4th ***Show capacity is 450. (thx Rose)
Previously
Pitchfork's Jon Brion Mixtape
Fiona Apple Alive....Continued
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It's CMJ's 25th Anniversary | Press Release
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FESTIVAL THAT BRINGS YOU NEW MUSIC FIRST FROM R.E.M. IN ‘83 TO GREEN DAY IN ’94 TO EMINEM IN ‘98 TO ARCADE FIRE IN ‘04
CMJ 25 PRESENTS THE HOTTEST AND MOST CRITICAL BANDS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, INDUSTRY LEADERS & FILMS IN NYC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
New York – September 13, 2005 – For 25 years, the legendary CMJ Music Marathon has been a springboard for the best new music talent from multiple music genres, discovering music’s future superstars years before their commercial breakthroughs. Marquee artists ranging from R.E.M. (’83), Red Hot Chili Peppers (’84), The Beastie Boys (’85), Marilyn Manson (’91), Rage Against The Machine (’93), Weezer (’94), Modest Mouse (’98), Jet and The Killers (’03), and The Arcade Fire (’04) have rocked the stages of past CMJ Music Marathons.
Nearly 5,000 bands were considered for this year’s conference, CMJ 2005, taking place Wednesday, September 14th to Saturday the 17th in New York City. Representing the best of the new, over 1,000 artists from the worlds of rock, electronica, hip-hop, metal, Americana, world, jazz and much more will invade New York City’s premiere clubs and venues this week for the silver anniversary of CMJ. At CMJ25, it’s virtually assured that one of next year’s breakout bands will be playing somewhere in New York City.
Just some of the bands to watch at CMJ 25 include: Aesop Rock, Against Me!, Amadou and Mariam, The Arcade Fire, Atmosphere, Blackalicious, Brazilian Girls, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Cannibal Ox, !!!, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Coheed and Cambria, The Constantines, Crooker Fingers, Fountains of Wayne, The Dandy Warhols, Devendra Banhart & Hairy Fairy, Dirty on Purpose , Doves, Dungen, Dr. Dog, Feist, The Giraffes, The Hold Steady, (International) Noise Conspiracy, John Vanderslice, The Juan Maclean, Lady Sovereign, Longwave, Little Brother, Mae, New Buffalo, The New Pornographers, The Oranges Band, Regina Spektor, SMOOSH, The Sun, Tilly & The Wall, Tom Vek, Towers of London, Wolfmother, Wolf Parade, and The Wrens.
In addition to featuring hundreds of shows at venues throughout the city, CMJ Music Marathon 2005 features a keynote speech by Rev Run, co-founder of the legendary hip-hop crew Run-DMC, more than 50 panel discussions exploring a wide variety of topics for professionals, students and enthusiasts covering virtually every aspect of the recording industry, and a cutting edge film festival with advanced screenings of the Fall’s most anticipated films including Martin Scorsese’s Bob Dylan: No Direction Home, Cameron Crowe’s Elizabethtown, Mike Mills’ Thumbsucker, Tony Scott’s Domino, Walk the Line, and the newly added, A History of Violence starring Viggo Mortensen, and many more. Directors Marc Forster, Mike Mills, Greg Whiteley (New York Doll), Rian Johnson (Brick), and Aaron Goldman (Dreaming in America) will be in attendance at the screenings of their films for a Q&A session with the CMJ audience.
Over the years, CMJ Music Marathon has featured some of the world’s most influential and revolutionary musicians, artists, cultural, and political figures at a variety of events including presentations, screenings, Q&A sessions, panel discussions and performances. CMJ 2005 continues that tradition, highlighting the best in new music first.
Following are highlights of the 1,000 performances, # panel discussions, and # screenings taking place at CMJ25 Wednesday - Saturday, September 14-17 throughout NYC:
Wednesday, September 14
Wednesday Panel Highlights:
“Emotional Baggage Goes Gold” - 1:30pm, Avery Fisher Hall. Featuring Feist, Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s, Craig Finn of the Hold Steady, Naoh Chernin of Sam Champion and Jennifer O’Connor.
“Indies Unite” - 1:30PM, Alice Tully Hall Lobby, Lincoln Center. Featuring A2IM President, Don Rose; TVT records President, Steve Gottlieb and Or Music President, Michael Caplan
“Kind of New: Reinvigorating the Jazz Repertoire,” - 3:00pm, Alice Tully Hall. Featuring DJ Logic, Bill Frisell, Ethan Iverson (The Bad Plus), Chris Potter and Joe Russo (Benevento Russo Duo).
CMJ FilmFest @ Directors Guild of America (110 W. 57th Street):
Thumbsucker and Q&A session with Director Mike Mills - 2:00PM
Wednesday Performances:
The Dandy Warhols at CBGB – 8:00PM
Marjorie Faire and The Doves at Warsaw – 9:00PM, 10:00PM
Devendra Banhart and Hairy Fairy at Bowery Ballroom – 11:30PM
An Albatross at Rothko – 11:30PM
Feist at The Knitting Factory – 11:30PM
John Vanderslice at Mercury Lounge – 1:00AM
Thursday, September 15
Thursday Panel Highlights:
Keynote Address by Rev Run – 11:00AM, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center
“What’s Awareness Worth?” – 12:30PM, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. Featuring Jenny Toomey, Executive Director, Future of Music Coalition and rapper, Saigon
“All Mixed Up: The Great Mixtape Debate” - 12:30pm, Helen Huntington Hull Room. Featuring DJ Green Lantern and DJ Consequence.
“Playing the Race Card?” - 3:30PM Avery Fisher Hall. Featuring Royce da 5’9 and Immortal Technique.
CMJ FilmFest @ Directors Guild of America (110 W. 57th Street):
Stay and Q&A session with Director Mark Forster - 2:45PM
Walk The Line (Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon) – 5:15PM
Thursday Performances:
Glen Cotch (of Wilco), Laura Veirs at Hiro Ballroom – 7:30PM
Blackalicious, Aesop Rock at Webster Hall – 8:45PM, 9:45PM
Arcade Fire at Central Park Summerstage – 8:55PM
Regina Spektor at Irvirng Plaza – 10:50 PM
The Oranges Band at Rothko – 11:00PM
Diamond Nights and Dungen at Bowery Ballroom – 11:45PM, 12:45AM
Friday, September 16
Friday Panel Highlights:
Continuing Legal Education -A full day of music law education – 8:30AM Charles Dana Lounge
College Day - A full day of college-oriented panels and band performances dedicated to one of CMJ's core constituencies: the men and women of college radio- 9:00AM Alice Tully Hall
“Bob Dylan: Born in Time” - 12:30pm, Avery Fisher Hall. Special Guests TBC.
“Credibility in Criticism” - 10:00am, Avery Fisher Hall. Featuring Rachel Felder, Editorial Director, AOL Music, Music Writer, Mike Zwerin (International Herald Tribune) and Bill Crandall, RollingStone.com.
“Street Smart Art: Graffiti Now and Then”- 1:00pm Tower Records Lincoln Center. Featuring special appearances by graffiti artists DAZE, NET and KORN.
CMJ FilmFest @ Loews Theater in Virgin Megastore, Times Square (1540 Broadway)
Domino (Kiera Knightly) – 1:00PM
Bob Dylan: No Direction Home – 3:00PM
New York Doll, Q&A with Director Greg Whiteley- 3:30PM
Brick, Q&A with Director Rian Johnson and star Joseph Gordon Levitt- 6:00PM
Friday Performances:
The Sun at Alice Tully Hall (College Day performance)- 12:45
Fountains Of Wayne at Alice Tully Hall (College Day performance) – 3:30PM
Brian Jonestown Massacre at Maxwell’s – 10:00PM
Nashville Pussy, Jessie Diamond and the Thousand at CBGB – 12:00AM, 1:00AM
Atmosphere at Irving Plaza – 12:00AM
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at Mercury Lounge- 12:00AM
Saturday, September 17
Saturday Panels Highlights:
“Break it in the Blogosphere” – 11:30AM Charles Dana Lounge, Lincoln Center
“Digital Underground: New Chatrs for New Times” - 2:00pm Avery Fisher Hall. Featuring Joe Fleischer, Co-Founder, BigChampagne.com; Andy Reich, Radiowave Monitor and Eric Steuer, Music Editor, Wired magazine.
“Hard Times for Hardcore” - 2:00PM Helen Huntington Hull, Lincoln Center
Saturday Performances:
The Giraffes at The Pussycat Club- 9:00PM
Wolf Parade, The Constantines at Bowery Ballroom- 12:00AM
Cannibal Ox at Rothko at 12:00AM
The Hold Steady at CBGB – 12:00AM
Towers of London at Scenic – 1:00AM
For details on these events and a complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear at CMJ25, please visit: http://www.cmj.com/marathon/showcase.php
For a complete list of panels and panel descriptions at CMJ Music Marathon 2005, visit http://www.cmj.com/marathon/daytime.php
For more information on films and shorts to be screened at CMJ FilmFest, visit http://www.cmj.com/marathon/filmfest.php
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BMJ Tonight
TONIGHT
Tickets on ticketweb or at the door of Tonic (directions).
Doors @ 8pm. Music @ 8:30.
Dave Deporis --> Aziz --> Doveman --> Aziz --> Cloud Cult
* Cloud Cult MP3s
* Doveman MP3s
* Dave Deporis MP3s
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September 12, 2005
Brooklyn Responds | 2 Hurricane Benefits @ Southpaw
WED. 9/21 + SUN. 9/25
JELLYNYC / KEXP /TRAMPOLINE HOUSE Present
BROOKLYN RESPONDS:
Hurricane Katrina Benefit
2 very special nights of music, comedy & art
raffles, auction...all proceeds going to
Red Cross, Humanity First, America's Second Harvest
live performances by
Radio 4, The Cloud Room, The Wrens, Pela,
Au Revoir Simone, Domino and many more!!!
DJ SETS FROM
Mark Ronson, Vito (THE RAPTURE) + more
STAND UP FROM
Aziz Ansari and more
stay tuned...
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Bowie in Portuguese vs. The Cure in French (accents)
SEU JORGE @ BOWERY BALLROOM - Sept 11, 2005
* Above photo of Seu Jorge covering a song by David Bowie in Portuguese last night at Bowery Ballroon in NYC. (full photo set coming soon)
* One night earlier Nouvelle Vague (French for new wave, Portuguese for bossa nova) were covering new wave songs with French accents at Joe's Pub.
NOTE: Jorge is at Bowery Ballroom again tonight (Sept 12). Go!!
Previously
Arcade Fire & David Bowie MP3 Audio & Video
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This Week's NYC shows posted at Gothamist
I took a different approach with my post this week. I didn't want to list list every show happening during CMJ so I just listed some with links for further exploring. Check it out at Gothamist.
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Antony & Boy George Video | You are my Sister | M.I.A.
Antony & Boy George teamed up for a song on Antony's Mercury Award winning album. The song is called You are My Sister, and they both appear in the video.
9/20/05 UPDATE: The Video was removed. I'll put up a new link when it comes back.
IN RELATED NEWS: Antony & M.I.A. discussed doing a duet at the Mercury Prize ceremony!
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Antony playing Carnegie Hall - Oct 13 | Tickets
Fashion Week | Heatherette, Boy George, etc...
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Frenchkiss w/ Hold Steady @ CBGB CMJ Tickets
Saturday, September 17 at 7:00 PM
French Kiss Records Showcase featuring The Hold Steady / Rahim / Plastic Constellations / Tanglers / Turing Machine at CBGB, New York City
U.S.$10.00
On sale: Monday, September 12 at MIDNIGHT Eastern
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CMJ.OhMyRockness.com
Still working on your CMJ Schedule, check CMJ.Ohmyrockness.com for a little help.
And if you're adventurous, scour my CMJ archives.
And if you want to stalk Central Village, here's what he's doing.
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Nouvelle Vague @ Joe's Pub, NYC | pics
"Nouvelle Vague which translates to "new wave" in English, and bossa nova in Portuguese, revisits a number of both Marc and Olivier's favourite tracks from the early eighties, taking in bands such as The Clash, Joy Division, and the Cure in a stunning combination of bossa nova, jazz and sixties pop." [Amazon]
I didn't know what to expect from the French band that play cover songs. They put on a great show. Joe's Pub was standing-room only Saturday night (Sept 10, 2005), and the three leading ladies knew how to work the crowd with their range in voices and a bit of humor. The highlight was probably their attempt at testing the level of audience shyness with a sing-along to their extended rendition of the Dead Kennedy's Too Drunk to F*ck. Other favorites included Joy Division's Love Will Tear us Apart, Depeche Mode's Just Can't Get Enough, and The Clash's Guns of Brixton. You can catch them two more times during CMJ.
Stream 3 songs and watch a video on their website.
* Gothamist reviewed the show
* The Modern Age was there too.
* Daily Refill has an MP3
* Tale of Two Cities recommends Nouvelle Vague for CMJ
* I missed them last time they were here.
Previously
Nouvelle Vague Tour Dates | CMJ 2005
Keren Ann & Nouvelle Vague | The French are Coming
Nouvelle Vague | Reviews, Shows, etc...
I'm in Love with Montreal
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Dave Deporis not Devin Davis | New MP3
Dave Deporis is not Devin Davis.
DOWNLOAD DAVE DEPORIS
Be Strong (mp3, just click)
* More Dave Deporis MP3s in previous post.
* See Dave Deporis Tuesday at Tonic.
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Devin Davis | CMJ 2005
BMJ Show - Now For Charity
Dave Deporis @ DUMBO General Store, Brooklyn, NY | pics
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Cursive definitely playing CMJ & Touring
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Howdy y'all,
We are playing some unnanounced shows in a handful of cities. Its gonna be a rockin' set of old, new and new new songs. Should be fun, if you are into fun.
ALL SHOWS ARE ALL AGES.
Ticket Prices will range from FREE to $5 or $8
Sept 12 - Chicago, IL - at Beat Kitchen - $8 (EARLY SHOW 6pm) - w/ Criteria and Ladyfinger
Sept 13 - Columbus, OH - at Bernie - $5 - w/ Ladyfinger
Sept 14 - Wilkes Barre, PA -at Cafe Metropolis - $8 - w/ Ladyfinger
Sept 15 - New London, CT - at Hygenic Art Park (FREE SHOW) - w/ Criteria and Ladyfinger
Sept 16 - New York, NY - Bowery as the "special guest" at Saddle
Creek's CMJ Show
Sept 19 - North Manchester, IN - at The Firehouse (FREE SHOW) - w/ Ladyfinger
Sept 20 - Lansing, MI - at Macs - $6 - w/ Ladyfinger and La Salle
Please come down to a show if you can. We hope to come see all of you
next year after we finish recording the new record.
Love,
cursive
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thx Stefanie
Previously
Bowery Ballroom for CMJ
Cursive most likely special guest @ Saddle Creek showcase
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CMJ Addvice Parties
DIM MAK, addVice, and People?s Revolution present: Blue Tuesday
Tuesday @ Movida 10-4am
28 7th Ave South
Rotating DJs all night long:
Steve Aoki Kid Millionaire
Paul Epworth (PHONES)
Tommie Sunshine
Elhaam (addVice)
DJ Ultragrrrl
Josh Madden
The Rakes
Lion Fever
Photos by Mark "TheCobrasnake.com" Hunter
RSVP to partyline@dimmak.com with "Blue Tuesday" in the subject line
DIM MAK & addVice present: Green Wednesday Late Night
Wed @ Happy Endings 10-4am
302 Broome St (bet Eldridge and Forsythe)
Free Sparks 10-11pm
The ULTIMATE DJ party with 10 DJs rotating all night long upstairs and downstairs!
FEATURING:
Steve Aoki Kid Millionaire
Paul Epworth (PHONES)
Junior Sanchez
Elhaam (addVice)
The Rakes
Lion Fever
Josh Madden
James Iha
Kidwave
Das Oath
Photos by Mark "TheCobrasnake.com" Hunter
RSVP to partyline@dimmak.com with "Green Wednesday" in the subject line
Urban Groove, Sciorra, Leanes, Averill & Rubenstein, LLP, and addVice present:Thurs @ Scenic 11am-5pm
25 Ave B (bet 2nd & 3rd St)
BANDS:
The Films 12pm
Innaway 1pm
The Cribs 2pm
Sahara Hotnights 3pm
Billionaire Boys Club 4pm
RSVP to scenicthursday@addvicemarketing.com
addVice and Sony Connect present:
FOUR WAYS TO ROCK: 4 Straight Nights of Late Night VICE during CMJ
Thurs @ Cake Shop 12:30-4am
152 Ludlow St
RSVP ONLY!
FEATURING SPECIAL SURPRISE BANDS!
DJs Steve Aoki Kid Millionaire and addVice
plus FREE yummy cupcakes
Admission by invite ONLY. You must RSVP to thursday@addvicemarketing.com and receive
confirmation.
Friday Jane Magazine/DKNY party 12-4am
http://janemag.com/jane/secret.html
RSVP ONLY!
Downstairs:
Adam 12 & Justin of She Wants Revenge
Eve & Lillian of Living Things
Jayson of The Panthers
Nick Zinner of YYYs
Alexis & Joe of Hot Chip
Upstairs:
Jefrodisiac & Bertie of Paradise Boys
Eric Weir of Tiny Steps
Leo Fitzpatrick
Paul Epworth aka Phones
Simian Mobile Disco
addVice Official CMJ Showcase:Sat @ Scenic 1pm-4am (all day long)
25 Ave B (bet 2nd & 3rd St)
Day all ages $10
The Blue Van 1:30pm
Stiffed 2:30pm
She Wants Revenge 3:30pm
Test-Icicles 4:30pm
Little Barrie 5:30pm
DJ sets by She Wants Revenge and addVice
Night 21+ $15
Shy Child 8pm
We Are Scientists 9pm
Living Things 10pm
Innaway 11pm
The Strays 12am
Towers of London 1am
DJ sets by addVice and surprise guests!
Plus FREE PBR 8-9pm
no RSVP
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Video of British Antony at the Mercury Awards
"The lead singer of Mercury Music Prize winners Antony and the Johnsons has dismissed claims he is an American artist taking a British award.
"Everyone's certainly entitled to that opinion, but I actually am British," Antony Hegarty told BBC News.
The 34-year-old singer was born in Chichester, West Sussex, but has lived in the US for more than 20 years. When the shortlist came out, favourites the Kaiser Chiefs said he was American and "got in on a technicality"."
Watch Antony's acceptance speech and performance at the Merucry Prize Awards. Use the same link to find performances by Bloc Party, The Go Team, Kaiser Chiefs, Maxmimo Park and more.
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NYC Jazz Community Hurricane Benefit Shows Info
Though not jazz, my Tuesday show at Tonic is part of this...
WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN is a weeklong relief effort beginning September 11, 2005. During this week, participating bars and clubs have agreed to donate portions of their sales to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Information for participating bars/clubs, events and schedules will be continually updated at AllAboutJazz.com.
Participating Venues...
Cornelia Street Café
Detour
Estia Cantina
Garage Restaurant & Café
The Iridium
Jazz at the Cajun
The Jazz Gallery
The Jazz Standard
Joe’s Pub
Louis 649
Session 73
Sweet Rhythm
Terra Blues
Tonic
Trumpets Jazz Club
Zinc Bar
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September 11, 2005
Bowie Discovered the Arcade Fire | Na na na na na!
"Explaining why he decided to make his comeback at a fashion event in the States, Bowie said: "I told them I'd do it only if they got Arcade Fire to perform. They're fantastic."
Laughing, he said: "I discovered them a year ago. Coldplay's Chris Martin has been saying he's discovered them first, but I did. So there. Na na na na na!"" [Mirror]
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Arcade Fire & David Bowie MP3 Audio & Video
Bowie backstage w/ Duran Duran
"It's great to be back. I loved every minute of being back on stage - I didn't want to come off, I could have stayed up there all night. I feel fantastic at the moment.
After I had the heart attack I decided to take a year off and do nothing. I didn't do any work and just made sure I looked after myself. I go to the gym, I don't drink and I'm feeling really good today.
I gave up smoking six months before I had the heart attack - so that was worth it, wasn't it! I started to give up when my daughter was born because I wouldn't smoke in the house with her there so I had to go outside. It's bloody cold in winter in New York, so I just quit.
As far as I'm concerned I lead a healthy lifestyle now so it did come as a bit of a shock to have a heart attack, but I feel on top of the world after tonight.
When I was asked to do this event I said I wanted to perform with Arcade Fire, who I love, and it went from there." [Bowie]
* Audio and Video of David Bowie & The Arcade Fire's performance at Fashion Rocks is available thanks to the busy people in the arcadefire.net forums.
* The MP3 can be found at Gorilla vs. Bear and Banana Nutrament.
* A high quality video can be found here.
* A lower quality video can be downloaded here. (direct video link) (as seen on Dreams of Horses)
* A video of Bowie's Life on Mars performance is at Banana Nutrament.
* I posted the MP3 of Arcade Fire covering Maps (not Fashion Rocks) earlier.
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Arcade Fire are Primetime | Video?
Bowie bandaged & bruised @ Fashion Rocks
David Bowie & Arcade Fire Fashion Rock pics | TV tonight
Bowie to perform with Arcade Fire @ Radio City Thursday
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Yo La Tengo, Deborah Harry, Elvis Costello | Benefit Show
Tuesday September 20, 2005
Arts for Art, Inc. and the Angel Orensanz Foundation present
Vision Artists for New Orleans
A Jazz and Creative Music All-Star Benefit for the Artists of New Orleans
Angel Orensanz Center for the Arts, 172 Norfolk St (just S. Of Houston)
5:30pm to midnight, Tickets $30 only at the door.
The order of appearances...
5:30 pm The Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra and friends
* Masada John Zorn and Dave Douglas
* Tri-Factor, w/ Hamiet Bluiett, Billy Bang & Kahil El-Zabar
* Bill Dixon (solo trumpet)
* Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Whit Dickey Patricia Nicholson
* Henry Grimes, Oliver Lake, Ted Daniel, Cooper-Moore
* Kidd Jordan, Clyde Kerr, J.D. Parran, Reggie Workman, Kali Z. Fasteau, Alvin Fielder
* Muhal Richard Abrams (solo piano)
* Jazz Passengers with Deborah Harry and Elvis Costello
* Kidd Jordan, William Parker, Roy Campbell. Hamid Drake
* Amiri & Amina Baraka
* Yo La Tengo w/ Other Dimensions in Music
Emcees - Steve Buscemi, Steve Dalachinsky & Patricia Nicholson
each performance will be from 10mins to 30mins in length
Proceeds from the event will go to New Orleans artists.
(via One Louder)
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Kevin Devine, Jessie Murphy, Surefire | Benefit @ Mo Pitkins
Lou Reed, Elvis Costello & EVERYONE @ Town Hall Benefit
Ryan Adams & Deborah Harry and EVERYONE @ Irving Plaza | Benefit Show
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Kevin Devine, Jessie Murphy, Surefire | Benefit @ Mo Pitkins
A BENEFIT SHOW FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA
Friday, Sep 23, 2005 10:00 PM EDT (9:30 PM doors) at Mo Pitkin's
"Kerri Black Promotions presents an evening of music with Jessie Murphy, David Fagin of The Rosenbergs, Sean Hanratty, David L. Murphy, Benji Rodgers of Marwood, Ward White, Kevin Divine, Surefire (accoustic) & Benny Girl (accoustic)with all proceeds going to the Red Cross and other smaller relief agencies." Tickets are on sale
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Gotham City Film Festival | Benefit w/ The Meters
Jesse Colin Young, a Beach Boy & guests | Benefit Show
Kevin Devine signs to major, not playing CBGB
Freestyle Love Supreme Benefit @ Mo Pitkins | During-CMJ
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Gotham City Film Festival | Benefit w/ The Meters
The 2005 Gotham City short Film Festival runs from September 22-25 in NYC.
The kick-off party ("A Night for New Orleans") featuring New Orleans funk band The Funky Meters takes place Thursday, September 15, 2005 (during-CMJ) at Show Nightclub in NYC. More info.
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Jesse Colin Young, a Beach Boy & guests | Benefit Show
KATRINA AID: AMERICAN RED CROSS CONCERT BENEFIT
featuring Jesse Colin Young, David Marks (From of the Original Beach Boys), & Special Guests (TBA) at Laugh Factory NYC
Tuesday, September 13 at 7:25 PM U.S.$25.00
Tickets are on sale
This show is the same night as my own benefit show at Tonic.
Previously
Brian Wilson discusses the Beach Boys
Freestyle Love Supreme Benefit @ Mo Pitkins | During-CMJ
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Freestyle Love Supreme Benefit @ Mo Pitkins | During-CMJ
FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME'S Benefit for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina with Special Guests & Party to Follow
Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 10:00 PM EDT (9:30 PM doors) at Mo Pitkin's
"Join us for a very special Freestyle, as Anthony Veneziale, Chris Sullivan, Chris Jackson, Arthur Lewis, Lin-Manuel Miranda & Bill Sherman invite some very special guests to play and party, all to benefit of those effected by the Gulf Coast devastation."
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Jazz for Hurricane Relief: Wynton Marsalis & Guests
Dashboard Confessional, Coheed & Cambria & guests | Benefit in NJ
Lou Reed, Elvis Costello & EVERYONE @ Town Hall Benefit
Fat Joe Katrina Survivors Benefit in CT
Ryan Adams & EVERYONE @ Irving Plaza | Benefit Show
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Jazz for Hurricane Relief: Wynton Marsalis & Guests
Jazz for Hurricane Relief: Wynton Marsalis & Guests
B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill, New York, NY
Sat, Sep 24, 2005 12:00 PM
"Benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Also appearing: Cassandra Wilson, McCoy Tyner, Roy Hargrove & special guests."
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Dashboard Confessional, Coheed & Cambria & guests | Benefit in NJ
Concerts for Hurricane Relief
Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ
Wed, Sep 28, 2005 05:30 PM
Performing: Dashboard Confessional (Solo + Acoustic), Coheed and Cambria (Acoustic) + Very Special Guests.
"We are very proud to announce that our September 28, 2005 Concert For Hurricane Relief will benefit Direct Relief International. Since 1948, Direct Relief International has worked to improve the quality of life for people in need. We focus on health by providing essential material resources to locally run health programs in poor areas around the world and during times of disaster. Direct Relief International is a non-profit, non-political, and non-sectarian organization that provides assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, political or religious affiliation, gender, or ability to pay. We are committed to making every dollar count less than 1% of our support goes to administrative and fundraising expenses."
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Lou Reed, Elvis Costello & EVERYONE @ Town Hall Benefit
Fat Joe Katrina Survivors Benefit in CT
Ryan Adams & EVERYONE @ Irving Plaza | Benefit Show
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Lou Reed, Elvis Costello & EVERYONE @ Town Hall Benefit
Sat, Sep 24, 2005 07:30 PM
Parting the Waters: Hurricane Katrina Benefit
@ Town Hall, New York, NY
"The New Yorker hosts an evening of words and music from New Orleans and the Delta. Performers and readers will include Lou Reed, Elvis Costello, Woody Allen, Buckwheat Zydeco, Little Queenie, The ReBirth Brass Band, Kevin Kline, Toni Morrison, Richard Ford, and others. The New Yorker will donate all proceeds from this event to the American Red Cross, and Condé Nast Publications, Inc., will match the donation. Ticketmaster had kindly agreed to waive all service charges for this event." Tickets on sale (Monday 9am)
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Fat Joe benefit in CT
Ryan Adams benefit at Irving Plaza
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Fat Joe Katrina Survivors Benefit in CT
Katrina Survivors Benefit with Fat Joe, Terror Squad, Shabba Ranks, and Rihanna @ Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT on Sun, 09/25/05. Tickets are on sale.
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Ryan Adams benefit show @ Irving Plaza
Volunteer and see Fat Joe
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Ryan Adams & EVERYONE @ Irving Plaza | Benefit Show
Just when you thought you might get some sleep CMJ was over on September 17, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals (headliner), Jesse Malin, Debby Harry, Joseph Arthur, Butch Walker, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, and Marah decide to benefit CBGB Hurricane Katrina with a show at Irving Plaza in NYC on September 18th. Tickets are on sale.
Previously
Doveman covers Ryan Adams
Ryan Adams playing free show soon too
Ted Leo played South Street Seaport
Ted Leo Benefits CBGB
Deborah Harry benefits CBGB
Jesse Malin supports CBGB too
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No Gwen Stefani @ Misshapes Last Night
MOB SCENE OUTSIDE MISSHAPES - SEPTEMBER 10, 2005
At 11:00 last night I received a text message that read "GWEN STEFANI MISSHAPES." If it was Misshapes' intent to start a fake rumor that would pack a potentially slow night at their club, it worked. I didn't see Thurston Moore either.
* Gwen performed at Radio City Thursday night before the Arcade Fire
* Gwen's L.A.M.B. show is said to be the highlight of fashion week. It's at Roseland Ballroom on September 16th.
* Gwen was spotted in the audience of her husband's show at Bowery Ballroom on August 30th. Below photo of the VIP section at Gavin Rossdale's Institute show snagged from Central Village's Flickr account.
GWEN STEFANI @ BOWERY BALLROOM
"L.A.M.B., which stands for Love, Angel, Music, Baby, makes its debut on the runway Sept. 16, the finale of eight days of fashion previews for spring 2006. It's the same slot that Jennifer Lopez's Sweetface collection filled last season" [The Seattle Times]
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Arcade Fire Cover Maps by Yeah Yeah Yeahs | MP3
Arcade Fire in the Live Lounge
09 September 2005
"Arcade Fire are very much the band of the moment so we just had to get them into the Live Lounge, naturally! They told us what they made of performing at the Reading and Leeds festivals and which big names are already fans of the band.
They also performed their current single 'Rebellion (Lies)'. You can hear it all again, plus an online exlusive cover version of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs track 'Maps'."
Listen to the interview and music in Real Audio