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October 22, 2005
Priestess | Audio Streams | Tour Dates
Priestess is a heavy metal/rock buzz band from Montreal that I missed at Pop Montreal, and during CMJ, and when they sat in for Black Mountain at the Bowery. Coolfer recently reported their signing to RCA. They've got 3 songs & 2 videos you can stream at their website, and at their MySpace page.
They're playing the free Ace Fu show in NYC on October 27th, and they're back to play Bowery Ballroom on December 3rd. All tour dates below...
10/27/05 New York, NY The Delancey
10/31/05 Toronto, ON Bovine Sex Club
11/16/05 Marie, ON Foggy Nations Bar and Grill
11/17/05 Thunder Bay, ON Kilroys
11/18/05 Winnipeg, MB The Zoo
11/19/05 Saskatoon, SK Amigo's
11/22/05 Vancouver, BC Richard's on Richard's
11/24/05 Calgary, AB The Underground
11/25/05 Edmondton, AB Victory Lounge
11/28/05 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry
11/29/05 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
11/30/05 Detroit, MI Magic Stick
12/03/05 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
12/04/05 South Burlington, VT Higher Ground
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The Ace Fu Chinatown BBQ | Free NYC Show
Ace Fu records presents the 3rd Annual Ace Fu Chinatown Barbeque: Halloween Edition @ The Delancey in NYC on October 27, 2005 - FREE.
THE BANDS
Man Man (10:30pm)
Priestess (9:30pm)
The A-Sides (8:30pm)
& Michael Leviton (7:30pm)
with DJ Art (WPRB Princeton radio) & his bad self!
with free omniverous bbq treats!
with Neighborhoodies making shirts on the spot!
with a Covert Costume Contest with prizes from Ace Fu, Stop Smiling Magazine, Solid PR, Neighborhoodies, and more! Wear a Halloween costume to get a raffle ticket to win your prize!
open Tiger Beer bar 9-10pm!
The Ace Fu logo on your arm or a Halloween costume on your bod gets a free raffle ticket! complimentary Red Stripe 9-10pm!
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Bowie, Karen O, & TVOTR @ Franz Ferdinand
TV On the Radio opened for Franz Ferdinand at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in NYC on October 18, 2005. In the above photo we see David Bowie, Karen O, and TV on the Radio hanging backstage. More where that came from at Last Night's Party.
AND...
Last Night's Party does the Rapture
Last Night's Party Turns 1
The Voice awards Last Night's Party
Previously
Franz Ferdinand Live Reviews
Bowie Backstage with Antony
Bowie on stage with Arcade Fire
Bowie watched CYHSY
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Goodbye Tale of Two Cities | Hello Gawker
This may be the last time I ever link to Tale of Two Cities. After almost two years of writing his own website, Joey is shutting down. The good news: we can still find him via his new positions writing for Curbed and.....Gawker.
Joey says goodbye.
LOOKING BACK
TOTC on De Novo Dahl
TOTC CMJ Preview
TOTC Likes Lightning Bolt
TOTC on Indie Yuppies
TOTC recommends Thunderbirds are Now
TOTC writes the doorman
M.I.A., Nick Catchdubs, Tale of Two Cities
CMJ 2004 Schedule via TOTC
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Devin Davis playing NYC & Chicago
Devin Davis is returning to NYC to play a solo acoustic show at Mercury Lounge on November 19th 18th. He plays Chicago on November 14th. Details on his tour page.
Previously
Devin Davis Guest Blogs 'Said the Gramophone'
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Pocket Remixes Antony | MP3
Pocket from Burnside Project is back with a new remix. This time it's Antony & The Johnsons's My Lady Story. Download it at his site.
Previously
Burnside Project's Gear Stolen
Joanna Newsom Pocket Remix | MP3
Antony, Jimmy Scott & Friends | Backstage @ Carnegie
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Burnside Project's Gear Stolen
"Burnside Project has been robbed for the second time in 6 months. The first time, our studio was broken into, this time our car (and yes, we keep things locked.) Some gear recovered from the last theft has been stolen again! If anyone happens to see the following equipment being re-sold around the NYC area and would like to help us out, please contact us at burnsideproject@yahoo.com."
The stuff...
Yamaha DX7 Keyboard (in soft case)
Yamaha QY-70 Sequencer (missing battery cover in back)
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay Pedal
Danelectro Distortion Pedal
1977 Gibson Melody Maker Guitar w/Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups, two small drill holes on back - in case. Cherrywood.
Metal Looking Case filled with:
Brand New Ibanez Tube Screamer Pedal
Boss Digital Delay Pedal
Tuner
cords and picks
Orange Tremolo Pedal
Blue Sustain Pedal
"In the meantime, we are forced to empty our pockets to buy some new gear, which should be available for theft sometime next week. - BP"
Previously
Burnside Project | New Album, MP3s & Record Releae Party
The Raveonettes Gear & Van Stolen in Brooklyn
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October 21, 2005
Tom Morello opening for The Coup @ Southpaw
Tom Morello from Rage against the Machine and Audioslave is playing an acoustic show at Southpaw in Brooklyn. Rolling Stone rated Tom the 26th greatest guitarist of all time. The Coup headline what should be a highly political pre-Halloween night..
Sunday, October 30 8:00 PM (7:30 PM doors)
The Coup plus Lifesavas and Nightwatchman (Tom Morello solo acoustic)
at Southpaw, New York City
U.S.$12.00
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Matisyahu & Saul Williams to Duet + Death Cab playing MTVu Awards
"mtvU, MTV’s college network, today announced performers for the 2005 mtvU Woodie Awards -- the only show honoring the music voted best by the college audience. Set to take the stage at the first-ever live “Woodies” music event and ceremony are mtvU favorites Death Cab for Cutie, Little Brother and Matisyahu. Saul Williams will also perform at the event, joining Matisyahu for a special, first-ever collaboration. The 2005 mtvU Woodie Awards will take place November 2nd at Roseland Ballroom in New York City and will premiere on mtvU on November 10th. Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly."
Previously
2005 MTV Woodie Awards @ Roseland Ballroom Nov. 2
Matisyahu @ Webster Hall, NYC | pics
Indie Bands Closer to Mainstream | The Next Death Cab
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Stream the new Deerhoof | Runners Four | Remixes
Listen to The Runners Four, the new album by Deerhoof. It's the 8th best selling CD at Insound right now.
Deerhoof also presents Deermix. Make your own remixes. Download ones made by others.
Previously
Get a lot of Deerhoof MP3s
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Insound's Top 10 Albums
The 10 Best Selling Albums at Insound Right Now
1. Animal Collective | Feels
2. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
3. The Mars Volta | Scab Dates (Live Album) PRE-ORDER
4. Broken Social Scene | Broken Social Scene
5. Wolf Parade | Apologies to the Queen Mary
6. Neutral Milk Hotel | In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
7. Boards of Canada | Campfire Headphase
8 Deerhoof | The Runners Four
9. The Fiery Furnaces | Rehearsing My Choir
10. Constantines | Tournament of Hearts
See the top 100.
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Jack White + Brendan Benson = the Raconteurs
'I don't want it to sound anything like the White Stripes,' says Jack White of his newest project, the Raconteurs. 'This is a full-on band -- dual songwriters coming together, building off one another, bouncing off each other.' [Rolling Stone]
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White Stripes, Shins, M Ward | Stream on NPR
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More Heartbeats - The Remix | MP3
Thank you 'On the Download' for accusing me of plagarism. If you hadn't, I never would have found David Day's post that conveniently posts the original Knife version of Heartbeats, the Jose Gonzalez cover, and THE REMIX.
Previously
"Heartbeat" by The Knife | MP3 | Jose Gonzalez Cover
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Devendra Banhart @ Webster Hall, NYC | pics (part 1)
The Devendra Banhart show last night at Webster Hall (October 20, 2005) was a who's who of "freak-folk." The Hairy Fairy band includes members of Espers, Currituck Co, and Vetiver. Special guests on stage included Tarantula A.D., Cocorosie, Bunnybrains, and Devendra-regulars like Will. Antony was name checked.
I'm a huge fan of artist collaboration, especially with Devendra. Unfortunately I think he's taken the recreation of the 60's thing too far - not because I can't dig it, but because the stage show is ruining what we're there for in the first place: the music. I didn't feel any of the magic last night.
This doesn't mean I'm giving up on Devendra. Maybe he needs some rest. Maybe the sound wasn't that good at Webster Hall. Maybe the band drank too much magic punch. Maybe I was really tired (I was). The recent CMJ show at Bowery was actually pretty tight.
Stay tuned for more pictures that better capture the craziness. Bunnybrains & Tarantula AD opened.
UPDATE: danfun felt what I did
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Tarantula A.D. (w/ CocoRosie) @ Webster Hall, NYC | pics
Devendra Banhart, Sierra Cassidy from CocoRosie and members of Inouk make guest appeances on the Book of Sand , the new album by Tarantula A.D. (out on November 8) Last night at the Devendra Banhart show at Webster Hall (October 20, 2005), Sierra joined Tarantula during their opening set to play some songs off that album.
Previously
Members of Tarantula join CocoRosie @ Town Hall
Tarantula Plays on Devendra Banhart's new Album
Tarantula & CocoRosie join Devendra @ Tonic
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New Decemberists Songs | Downloads @ The Archive
You can stream three new Decembeists songs (performed live) on the Decemberists' fake Pure Volume page. (thx Brooke)
And if you didn't know already, the Decemberists are on the Internet Archive. Right now there are 10 live shows up there for download. You'll need lossless FLAC software to listen to them though.
Previously
The Decemberists & Whale @ Webster Hall, NYC | pics
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Jose Gonzalez live on WFMU Stream
Jose Gonzalez played some songs live on NJ's WFMU the day before his sold out show at the Living Room in NYC. To listen, fast forward the Real Player stream to the 51:30 mark. Thanks for the tip Jerry (sorry you couldn't get in).
RELATED
* The Village Voice named Friday on WFMU the Best Day of Radio
* WFMU has a video of Prince on American Bandstand
Previously
"Heartbeat" by The Knife | MP3 | Jose Gonzalez Cover
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More Live Islands | MP3s
Islands opened for Beck at Pop Montreal on September 28, 2005. YANP posted the whole set for download. That means the last set he posted was the October 1st show I almost saw.
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New Strokes Leak & Leak & Leak & Leak
Four new tracks by the Strokes have "leaked" .... one by one. If you're looking for places to download them, try here, here, here, and here.If you think the whole thing is fishy, Think Tank agrees.
Previously
Report from the Strokes Video Casting Call
An Elliot Smith Leak
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The "Oh My Rockness" Best of Awards | Vote
"In addition to the usual "Best Of" fare, Oh My Rockness is compiling a list of our readers' picks for this year's best (and worst) New York City shows." (as seen on Yeti Don't Dance)
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October 20, 2005
Nomi, Armen Ra, & High Priest @ Rothko, NYC | pics
Nomi blew me (and all the Sunset Park kids) away Saturday night at Rothko in Manhattan (October 15, 2005). Not only did she perform her hip-hop soul with a full band, there was the magic of Armin Ra's theramin, the skillful scratching by DJ High Priest, AND A PORTISHEAD COVER (theremin included).
Nomi posted this letter on her website: "We want to thank everyone who came out to celebrate the release of Nomi's debut album 'Lost In Lust' this weekend @ Rothko. There was such a beautiful crowd.
In the words of DJ High Priest who blessed us with a brilliant set, "...it reminded me of back in the days when tough rappers would be chillin downtown with the art kids and new kinds of music and art was born."
Also gracing us with their presence was Joan As Police Woman who's solo set made the evening that much more special. Kornares kicked off the evening with rhymes and beats straight from Nomi's hometown Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Nomi performed with a full band that included Joe Pascarell on guitar (The Machine), Jason Di Matea on bass (Chocolate Genius/Reuben Bachart) Todd Cohen on drums (The Machine/Antony & the Johnsons) and the haunting Armen Ra on theramin. Nomi performed 2 new songs during her set and we've posted video of these performances in our Media section."
* Antony, a few of the Johnsons, CocoRosie, and Jason Hart were in the Rothko audience.
* Nomi sang Antony's part in "Beautiful Boyz" with CocoRosie a day earlier at Tonic and before that at Town Hall. Antony & The Johnsons played Carnegie Hall two days earlier.
* You can listen to clips of Nomi's new album at her website, but unfortunately the CD doesn't capture the magic of her live show (which you can watch videos of at her website too). Tiny Mix Tapes gave Lost in Lust a 3/5.
Previously
Joan as Policewoman @ Rothko, NYC | pics
Go See Nomi @ Rothko (@ Gothamist)
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"Heartbeat" by The Knife | MP3 | Jose Gonzalez Cover
So it ends up my favorite José González song is a cover. Heartbeat is by Swedish electronic duo The Knife. Now I love both versions.
* Download the original @ guava maffiosa
* Listen to the cover @ Jose's MySpace
Jose played it at The Living Room.
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Lou Reed & Laurie Anderson playing Canal Park Friday
"The new Canal Park at the west end of Canal St. might be a tiny sliver of green in the concrete madness that is the West Side Highway, but that doesn’t mean it’s undeserving of a hearty welcome. The new park will be dedicated on Fri., Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. to the tune of Lou Reed, the illustrious front man from Velvet Underground turned solo singer. Reed and his wife, Laurie Anderson, are members of the Canal Park Conservancy, which will help fund the maintenance of the triangular oasis. The free concert starts at 7:30 p.m." [Downtownexpress]
Previously
Laurie Anderson & Lou Reed hangin' with Antony
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Report from the Strokes Video Casting Call
"ok, so on wednesday of last week i was web surfing at work (shock!) and i noticed there was a casting call for the new strokes video (for 'juicebox'), amongst '70 year old socialites' and 'cab drivers' they were looking for real life gay couples who were willing to AGGRESSIVELY MAKE OUT ON CAMERA. i considered if i should send in a photo of billy and me...oh, for about .23 seconds knowing full well that this posting was all over the internet i figured our chances of hearing back were slim to none. then on thursday morning i get an e-mail... from 'steve from the casting company'. he wants to see billy and i because we are perfect for the video, but we must DRESS EAST VILLAGE HIPSTER, he emphasized that about 7 times...." [The Music Slut] (via Prefix & The Modern Age)
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Top 10 Songs That Rhyme "Bacardi" with "Party"
1. "It's My Life" - Mariah Carey
2. "The Jump Off" - Lil' Kim feat. Mr. Cheeks
3. "You Be Illin'" - Run D.M.C.
4. "Where The Party At" - Jagged Edge feat. Nelly
5. "In Da Club" - 50 Cent
6. "Get Ur Freak On (Remix)" - Missy Elliott feat. Twista
7. "Thug Lovin'" - Ja Rule feat. Bobby Brown
8. "Triple Trouble" - Beastie Boys
9. "Jack The Ripper" - LL Cool J
10. "Don't U Know" - ODB feat. Killah Priest
Check out more meaningless music lists. (via Prefix)
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Ghouls with Attitude | Vols 1 & 2 | MP3s
Here's a Halloween repost from last year. Download 51 horror-themed MP3s (hint: click on the numbers to find the music)
Previously
Do They Know It's Halloween | The Video
More Death & Horror | Halloween Sound Effect MP3s
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Antony, Jimmy Scott & Friends | Backstage @ Carnegie
ANTONY, JIMMY & FRIENDS (©Timothy Greenfield-Sanders)
Laurie Anderson, Bette Midler, Lou Reed, and David Bowie pose with Antony Hagerty & Jimmy Scott backstage at Carnegie Hall in this photo I snagged from the Huffington Post.
Previously
Jimmy Scott (w/ Antony) @ Carnegie Hall, NYC | pics
Antony & The Johnsons @ Carnegie Hall, NYC | pics
Lou Reed joins Antony @ Carnegie Hall, NYC | pics
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Do They Know It's Halloween | The Video
D.A.D.D.Y. presents the music video for Do They Know It's Halloween. (as seen on YANP)
Previously
Do They Know It's Halloween | Listen
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Islands played Pop Montreal | MP3s & Stuff
ISLANDS @ ACADEMY CLUB, MONTREAL | OCT 1, 2005
Islands, feauturing ex-Unicorns, played twice during the 2005 Pop Montreal festival. They opened for Beck, and they headlined their own Saturday night showcase at Academy Club. I went to the Academy Club show, but I had to drive back to NYC the next morning so I left before they went on (2 AM I think) (I saw openers Alan Astor & Holy Fuck though).
"Islands mixed folk with indie rock. 7 musicians were giving all they had, despite the overwhelming heat. Subtitle and Busdriver did a tag team collabo during one of their songs. The quick flow and rapid tempo worked really well. It was the highlight of the night and put a grin on my face." ['insert clever name' was at the Academy show]
* There's no date in his post, so I'm not clear which of the two shows You Ain't No Picasso posted as MP3s for download.
* Said the Gramophone (who posted a studio MP3) said Islands was the best show he saw at Pop Montreal (also not sure which one he was at).
* Jim Guthrie played with Islands.
(photo courtesy of 'insert clever name')
Previously
Unicorns contribute to Do They Know It's Hallowwen
New Music from the Unicorns (sort of) | Islands | MP3s
Jason Collett @ Main Hall | Pop Montreal | pics
CocoRosie @ La Tulipe | Pop Montreal | pics
TTC Pics & Reviews | NYC & Pop Montreal
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John "Mountain Goat" Darnelle's Indie Crushes
KAKI KING (photo courtesy of gowiggle.com)
Now that Scarlett Johansson's mainstream makeover is complete, indie guys from coast to coast are wondering: on whom shall I crush now?
John Darnelle's answers include Kaki King, his wife, and others. (via Chromewaves & Largeheartedboy)
Previously
Kaki King @ CMJ | pic
Halloween w/ The Mountain Goats
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October 19, 2005
Jose Gonzalez signs to Mute NA | Get his CD
"Jose Gonzelez’ Veneer, which finally got a Stateside release via Hidden Agenda/Parasol, is a standout singer-songwriter album in a genre that always has an oversupply of good artists. It was announced last week that Gonzalez has signed with Mute North America. Gonzalez packed NYC’s The Living Room last night and had the hushed crowd applauding with vigor after each song. His cover of Massive Attack’s 'Teardrop' was especially moving." [Coolfer]
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Jose Gonzalez @ The Living Room, NYC | pics
José González was absolutely amazing last night at The Living Room in NYC (October 18, 2005). He played after Emm Gryner and before Mike Wexler (and Doveman) at the CMJ-sponsored show. The over-capacity crowd was clearly there to see him. Emm was lucky to get the large earlybird audience. Wexler was not as lucky. Not only did he have to follow an extremely talented musician, 90% of the crowd left after Gonzalez. I didn't, though admittedly it was hard to think anything sounded good after hearing Jose sing and play guitar. He played at least two covers to close the pre-encore set: a Kylie Minogue song and Massive Attack's Teardrop. The encore was two more songs.
Jose is a superstar in his home country of Sweden. Those who didn't know it already, probably figured it out after seeing the small mob of Nordic women surrounding him after the show. Jose gave out lots of autographs. If he's promoted properly in the U.S., I think we'll see him playing Radio City in no time.
I missed My Morning Jacket & Franz Ferdinand for this show.
Previously
Go See Jose Gonzalez (@ Gothamist)
José González | MP3s| 1st U.S. Show (tonight)
CMJ Presents Doveman, Mike Wexler & more @ Living Room
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Elliott Smith Unreleased MP3s
"While many of these songs were most likely recorded before the 'Basement' era, the leak includes a variety of unreleased songs (& one live song 'Another Standard Folk Song'). The key songs to download are 'Abused' (with lyrics), Riot Coming, High Times, New Disaster, The Worst Part is Almost Over, & Untitled (being called 'Sticks & Stones' by the fans). These were previously unavailable and were most likely some of later songs that Elliott worked on. Some of the songs sound like the same versions seen from the Either/Or Demos, but others are better sounding (especially 'Going Nowhere')." (via Catchdubs)
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Contest to win Depeche Mode "small club" show Tickets
J&R Music World has no more tickets at the store, but you can enter this contest. (via Productshop)
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My Morning Jacket Live Reviews & Downloads
My Morning Jacket played the Avalon in Boston Saturday (10/15) and Webster Hall in NYC last night.
"My Morning Jacket show on Saturday night at the Avalon left with seriously melted face and with sock rocked completely off. They played through a mixture of both old a new material." [Who's Driving the Bus]
The entire 10/15 show is available as MP3s at the archive and there are 30 other MMJ shows there you can download too.
Watch their new video at Filter.
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Franz Ferdinand Live Reviews
FRANZ FERDINAND IN LA | OCTOBER 8, 2005
Franz Ferdinand played the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in NYC last night.
"They started with 'Jacqueline' and ended with 'This Fire.' In between, they played…a lot of stuff. Even from my view, from which I could make our the band’s general movement on toothpick legs, I was blown away. The sound is a bit funky in the MSG theater but it didn’t kill my eardrums. Being closer would’ve been great but I, someone who rarely shows any inkling of dancing ability, kind of danced. Kind of. The first time I saw FF, I wasn’t a fan; afterwards, with the realization, “Holy shit, they made me feel like dancing,” I was won over." [The Oh So Quiet Show]
Talk about it in the comments...
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Ryan Adams & Willie Nelson | 2 Nights @ Beacon
Wed, 11/16/05 & Thu, 11/17/05
Willie Nelson with Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
Beacon Theatre New York, NY Find Tickets
Previously
Willie Nelson | Reggae released & Farm Aid
Ryan Adams & Friends @ Irving Plaza, NYC | pics
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Download an Elbow Session MP3
"Xfm is offering up a 20-minute mp3 of an Elbow session which includes an interview with Guy Garvey and live performances of 'Leaders of the Free World', 'Forget Myself' and 'Station Approach.' I've uploaded it to rapidshare since it took 2 hours to DL from xfm's site."
Previously
Elbow playing Hiro Ballroom
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Bowery Ballroom Depeche Mode Tickets
Tickets for the small club Depeche Mode show in NYC on October 28 are available now at J&R Music World (across from City Hall, NYC) with purchase of the new Depeche Mode CD.
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October 18, 2005
Chad VanGaalen Touring | Mercury Lounge
SubPop's tour date section has Chad VanGaalen in Cambridge, MA on December 3rd. He's also playing Mercury Lounge in NYC one day earlier (the 2nd). Tickets are on sale.
BlogCritics reviewed his album last week.
Previously
Chad VanGaalen @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | CMJ | pics
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New (live) Clap Your Hands Say Yeah MP3s
A new taping of Satan Said Dance and three more songs for download at You Ain't No Picasso.
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Xiu Xiu & Other Passengers playing NYU
Thursday, November 3, 2005
Other Passengers w/Xiu Xiu @ NYU:
Venue: Skirball Center
566 Laguardia Place
All Ages with NYU ID
$7 (w/ NYU ID); $15 General Public - available Day of Show only (if available)
ALSO
* Other Passengers continue their residency @ Pianos tonight
* Ear Farm & Heartonastick like Other Passengers
* Xiu Xiu Collaborate With Larsen, Release Live Album
Previously
Xiu Xiu Xiu Xiu
BV Interviews Other Passengers
Wolf Parade playing NYU w/ Dirty on Purpose
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New Years Eve w/ Black Crowes & My Morning Jacket | presale
Productshop confirmed that The Black Crowes are playing Madison Square Garden on New Years Eve with My Morning Jacket and North Mississippi Allstars.
Onsale to General Public: Sat, 10/22/05 09:00 AM EDT
Fan Club Presale
Start: Wed, 10/19/05 12:00 PM EDT | End: Wed, 10/19/05 09:00 PM EDT
AND
* My Morning Jacket headline Webster Hall tonight
* Fiona Apple @ Nokia tickets also on sale Saturday
Previously
Fiona Apple on Letterman - Video | Tix (not) on Sale
New Years Eve w/ Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
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This Week's NYC Shows @ Gothamist
Jose Gonzalez, Doveman, Other Passengers, The Undisputed Heavyweights, Les Claypool, My Morning Jacket, Son Volt, Devendra Banhart, Bunnybrains, Adult, Mates of State, and more in my weekly list of shows at Gothamist.
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Voxtrot, Sound Team & Single Frame | Tour Dates
Voxtrot (picture in Tribeca), Sound Team (pics from Summerstage) & Single Frame (pics from Pianos) are bands from Austin, Texas. Sound Team is playing Mercury Lounge in NYC on November 22nd, Voxtrot will be at Mercury Lounge on December 7th, Single Frame is playing the Knitting Factory tap bar on December 19th. All tour dates below...
VOXTROT TOUR DATES
12.02 Dallas, TX - The Cavern
12.03 Lawrence, KS - Jackpot Saloon
12.07 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
12.08 Waltham, MA - Back Bay
12.09 Cambridge, MA - Pa's Lounge
12.10 Washington, DC - Warehouse Next Door
12.12 Atlanta, GA - Lenny's Bar
SINGLE FRAME TOUR DATES
Friday, Oct 21 - The Cavern - Dallas, TX W/ Mazinga Phaser, Black Lights
Sunday, Oct 30 - Emo's - Austin, TX W/ Go Go Go Airheart & The Joggers
Thursday, Nov 3 - Flamingo Cantina - Austin, TX Misprint Party
Friday, Nov 4 - Super Happy Funland - Houston, TX W/ The Mathletes, The Dimes, Tambersauro
Saturday, Nov 5 - Revolutions - Bryan, TX
+++ FOLLOWING DATES WITH MIXEL PIXEL +++
Wednesday, Nov 30 - Rubber Gloves - Denton, TX
Thursday, Dec 1 - House of Rock & Roll - El Paso, TX
Friday, Dec 2 - Atomic Cantina - Albuquerque, NM
Saturday, Dec 3 - Modified Arts - Phoenix, AZ
Sunday, Dec 4 - Knitting Factory - Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, Dec 6 - Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA
Wednesday, Dec 7 - Hemlock Tavern - San Francisco, CA
Friday, Dec 9 - Towne Lounge - Portland, OR
Saturday, Dec 10 - Alfie's - Aberdeen, WA
Monday, Dec 12 - Hi Dive - Denver, CO
Wednesday, Dec 14 - Vaudville Mews - Des Moines, IA
Thurday, Dec 15 - Corktown Tavern - Detroit, MI
Friday, Dec 16 - Mac's Bar - Lansing, MI
Saturday, Dec 17 - Red Line Tap - Chicago, IL
Sunday, Dec 18 - The High Five - Columbus, OH
Monday, Dec 19 - Knitting Factory Tap Bar - NYC, NY
SOUND TEAM TOUR DATES
NOVEMBER 13 DALLAS @ TREES
NOVEMBER 14 NORMAN, OK @ OPOLIS
NOVEMBER 16 MINNEAPOLIS @ 400 BAR
NOVEMBER 17 CHICAGO @ EMPTY BOTTLE
NOVEMBER 19 CLEVELAND @ BEACHLAND
NOVEMBER 22 NEW YORK @ MERCURY LOUNGE
NOVEMBER 23 PHILADELPHIA @ NORTHSTAR
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José González | MP3s| 1st U.S. Show (tonight)
José González is the most exciting reason to show up at the $7.00 Living Room show tonight. It's the Swedish singer-songwriter's U.S. debut (not counting the Soundfix Records instore he played on Sunday). I've been listening to his CD non-stop for the past few days. You can listen to four songs at Myspace.
"Impeccable classical guitar work sets the rhythm for González' intimate, hushed vocals. He'd fit right in with the current neu-folk folks as well as the regrettably departed parties of Nick Drake and Elliott Smith." [Download an MP3 @ 3hive]
songs:Illinois has three more MP3s from a live performance in Stockholm. (including a cover of Joy Division's Love Will Tear Us Apart)
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CMJ Presents Doveman, Mike Wexler & more @ Living Room
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More Death & Horror | Halloween Sound Effect MP3s
Track titles on "More Death & Horror" include "Gouging Eyeballs," "Suicide by Gas," and "Random Gunshots." Download the 26 track classic album courtesy of Pastor McPurvis.
More Halloween links at Cityrag
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Halloween 1978
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Neil Diamond & Roger Waters | Depressing Songs
"Neil Diamond unveils some of the most stripped-down, heartfelt material of his storied career on "12 Songs," due Nov. 8 via Columbia. As previously reported, the project was produced by Rick Rubin, who encouraged Diamond to play guitar on one of his own albums for the first time in nearly 30 years." [Billboard]
"Roger Waters, a founding member of Pink Floyd, has released an opera about the French Revolution, titled ça Ira. The album is based on Etienne Roda-Gil’s original French libretto." [Audio, story & interview @ NPR]
Neil & Roger both made songs on Tom Reynolds' list of the 25 most depressing songs of all time.
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Pink Floyd @ Live 8 ...The Cure & McCartney
Brooklyn: Coney Island & Neil Diamond
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Danzig (& Doyle Misfits Reunion) @ Nokia Theatre, NYC | pics (part 1)
Danzig & the Danzig/Doyle Misfits @ Nokia Theatre in NYC (October 17, 2005)
Stay tuned for more pics...
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Three Faces of Danzig | Toys Coming Soon
Danzig / Misfits Reunion NYC Pics | Part 2 | Pics
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October 17, 2005
Monday Night's NYC Shows @ Gothamist
Maybe I should switch the post to Tuesdays. Not sure if that would help. Anyway, I just posted Monday night's shows (Danzig, Franz Ferdinand, TV on the Radio, Dirty Three, Liz Phair, etc...) at Gothamist. Tuesday thru Sunday coming soon.
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Eugene Mirman Blogs, Free Show & Stuff
* Eugene Mirman, Nick Kroll, Charles Star & Liam McEneaney are playing a free comedy show @ Lolita Bar on Broome St in NYC tonight (Monday, October 17). It starts at 8PM. It's a weekly party.
* Then if you're up late you can see Eugene again at 11PM tonight with Aziz @ Crash Test (also in NYC obviously).
* AND though the Village Voice has no comedy section, Eugene Mirman DOES blog for them (with exclusive downloads). (via Jinners)
* AND Eugene Mirman was spotted this weekend at the Tokion Creativity Conference. He was heckling David Cross and David Wain.
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Random Eugene Mirman Encounter
Eugene Mirman signs to Sub Pop | Playing Pianos (tix)
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8-bit music & video Fest in NYC Saturday
"Low-bit secret agents from around the world convene at The Tank for an unprecedented micromusic mega-event. Sounds and setups built around the focal point of timeless video game hardware provide the show's theme, with Game Boys, Nintendo Entertainment Systems and other consoles being pushed to unforseen limits by an international all-star array of micromusicians. DAVID SUGAR (UK), RECEPTORS (US), HEY KID NICE ROBOT (US), M-.-n (BE), GLOMAG (US), BUBBLYFISH (US), OMAC (US), NULLSLEEP (US) and BIT SHIFTER (US) conduct high-volume, low-res audio field tests, deploying a lethal combination of danceable rhythms and astonishing beeps, melodies, and tones."
@ The Tank, NYC - October 22 @ 7pm (via Boing Boing)
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Joan as Policewoman @ Rothko, NYC | pics
Joan (as Policewoman) Wasser did a really good job of dealing with the less-than-attentive crowd Saturday night at Rothko in NYC (Oct 15, 2005). She was opening for Nomi to a mostly hip-hop crowd from Sunset Park, Brooklyn. If I didn't feel bad for Joan, I'd say the whole thing was actually pretty funny.
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Joan as Policewoman no longer a Johnson (@ Gothamist)
Joan Wasser playing with Antony
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Fiona Apple on Letterman - Video | Tix (not) on Sale
Catchdubs pointed to this video of Fiona Apple on Letterman (real media).
Tickets are on sale for a bunch of Fiona's upcoming tour dates, but still no NYC.
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Jon Brion playing Canal Room | Tickets
Fluxblog loves Fiona, screwed by Daily News
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Rolling Stone presents a free show @ Canal Room, NYC
You've got to RSVP if you want to see The Sights, Shelby, and New York (worst band name ever) Tuesday night (Oct. 18, 2005).
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The Fiery Furnaces playing, owning Northsix
According to a commenter, the Fiery Furnaces' new drummer owns Northsix in Brooklyn.
Saturday, November 5 at 8:00 PM
The Fiery Furnaces @ Northsix (Brooklyn, NY)
U.S.$15.00
On sale: Monday, October 17 at 4:00 PM Eastern
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Eleanor the Model
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Wall Street Rising Concert Ticket Update
Free tickets for the Wall Street Rising Concert Series became available this morning at 11AM. I just ran over there. The line was wrapped around multiple blocks - most likely multiple hours long. I turned right around. Oh well.
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Indie Rock Models | Fiery Furnaces, Keren Ann
KEREN ANN | FIERY ELEANOR
Keren Ann, Eleanor from the Fiery Furnaces, Tabitha from Joy Zipper, and Sharin Foo from the Raveonettes model clothing in the NY Times. (as seen on Prefix & The Modern Age)
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The Fiery Furnaces @ Town Hall, NYC | pics
Keren Ann @ Southpaw (6/2005), Brooklyn, NY | Pics
The Raveonettes Gear & Van Stolen in Brooklyn
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Jason Collett @ Main Hall | Pop Montreal | pics
The Most Serene Republic, New Buffalo, Apostle of Hustle, and Jason Collett played the Arts & Crafts Showcase at Main Hall in Montreal for the Pop Montreal festival on Friday September 30, 2005. It was a pretty small venue, and they weren't letting anyone else in when I got there. I could hear New Buffalo playing from the hallway/stairwell.
Determined to get in, I hung out next door at Green Room (another Pop Montreal venue) for the next two hours. By 12:30 enough people had cleared out of Main Hall. Andrew Whiteman (Apostle of Hustle) was covering a Metric song when I entered. It was Apostle's last song, but he did come back on stage later to join Jason Collett and band for a few songs. I've seen Jason perform a solo song or two at BSS shows, but wasn't sure what to expect from his own band. They were really, really good.
I was hoping there'd be some Emily Haines action on stage with Jason, but that didn't happen. At Jason's recent Commodore show, Feist came on stage to sing Emily's part in Hangover Days. Vanmega's got a review of that show and an mp3
Previously
New Buffalo Tour Dates | Ben Lee
The Most Serene Republic @ Southpaw, Brooklyn, NY | pics
Non-BSS Arts & Crafts Albums | 666.8 Pitchfork Conspiracy
Metric @ Southpaw, Brooklyn, NY | pics (part 2)
Jason Collett releases a new album
Feist @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
CocoRosie @ La Tulipe | Pop Montreal | pics
Stars @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | Pics
Apostle Of Hustle @ The Hook, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
Broken Social Scene @ Bowery Ballroom Night 2 | Pics
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Jimmy Scott (w/ Antony) @ Carnegie Hall, NYC | pics
"Jimmy Scott’s musical career has spanned not only decades, but also styles. During the 1940s he performed as a regular on the vaudeville circuit, while the 1950s and ‘60s saw him recording vocals for jazz greats like Lionel Hampton, Ray Charles and Charlie Parker. Today, his career resurgence includes collaborations with rock artists like Lou Reed and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Scott’s fragile vibrato and unique use of timing and phrasing have influenced singers from Billie Holiday to Madonna, and his heartfelt delivery in songs such as 'Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child' resonate with his own life experiences of tragedy and loss." [ Watch and listen to Jimmy Scott @ PBS]
Antony introduced Jimmy Scott 1/3 into his own set by saying something like, "when they told me I would be playing Carnegie Hall, I wondered what people there would want to hear, and I thought Jimmy Scott." When he reintroduced him 2/3 into his own set, he called Jimmy, "the reason we were born." I think Antony would agree that the 3-4 songs Jimmy played from a chair in front of the piano were the highlight of the already awesome evening. Eighty year old Scott's voice filled Carnegie Hall in a way I didn't think was possible. He got two standing ovations, and flowers personally delivered by Antony after he played his last song.
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Antony & The Johnsons @ Carnegie Hall, NYC | pics
Jimmy Scott playing with Antony (@ Gothamist)
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October 16, 2005
Antony & The Johnsons @ Carnegie Hall, NYC | pics
These photos are from the Antony & The Johnsons show @ Carnegie Hall in NYC (Oct 13, 2005).
Antony split his set with the legendary Jimmy Scott who came out twice to sing his own songs. Lou Reed joined Antony on stage for the encore. Rufus Wainwright didn't play with Antony, but he was in the audience. David Bowie, Bette Midler, Kate Winslett, Laurie Anderson, Lily Taylor, Richard Gere, Michael Pitt, Joey Arias, Hattie Hatthaway, Dave Deporis, and Jason Hart were also spotted.
Though the most serious of all Antony shows, he snuck some humor in. "The show was wonderful, with a hilarious but also genuinely sorrowful version of Whitney Houston's 'I Want to Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)' (which the singer remade as a love letter to Shania Twain)..." [Loose Strife]
McCollough Sons of Thunder opened.
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Lou Reed joins Antony @ Carnegie Hall, NYC | pics
Tibet House Benefit Concert 2005 | Pics
Antony | The Reviews are In
Antony & The Johnsons @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
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The Fiery Furnaces @ Town Hall, NYC | pics
It was a little weird to sit through a Fiery Furnaces, but the show at Town Hall Friday night (October 14, 2005) was great. I especially liked hearing the new stuff live. To quote the thighmaster, "it FORKIN rizocked like keira knightley with a shotgun."
Previously
FF' Rehearsing My Choir | Reports from Toronto
The Fiery Furnaces | Rehearsing My Choir
The Fiery Furnaces @ Webster Hall, NYC | Pics
Fiery Furnaces @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics
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