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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).
Previously
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.
Previously
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.
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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.
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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)
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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!
Previously
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.
Previously
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)
Previously
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
Previously
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."
Previously
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."
Previously
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)
Previously
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
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Maps (MP3) (via arcadefire.net)
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Download Maps by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Download Ted Leo covering Maps
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