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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]
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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.
Previously
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
Previously
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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
Previously
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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