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December 9, 2005
Cat Power 2006 Tour Dates | Town Hall
Cat Power is playing some shows with the Memphis Rhythm Band
FEBRUARY 2006
tuesday 14 New York, NY Town Hall
saturday 18 Boston, MA Berklee Performance Hall
monday 20 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre
tuesday 22 Los Angeles, CA Wilshire Ebell
wednesday 23 San Francisco, CA Palace of Fine Arts
sunday 26 San Francisco, CA Palace of Fine Arts
MARCH 2006
saturday 04 London, GB The Barbican
wednesday 08 Paris, FR Grand Rex
Previously
Cat Power @ Tribeca Performing Arts Center | Reviews
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Editors Playing NYC, California & Boston - January 2006
"Editors threaten to do for the city what Franz Ferdinand have for Glasgow, The Killers for Las Vegas and Keane managed for, erm, Battle. That is, put Brum firmly back on the guitar pop map and banish memories of UB40 and Slade forever..." [BBC]
The UK's Editors never made it to the U.S. in September They'll try again in January:
1/15/06 San Diego Casbah
1/16/06 Silver Lake Spaceland
1/17/06 Los Angeles Cinespace
1/19/06 San Francisco Popscene
1/20/06 New York Mercury Lounge
1/22/06 Boston Allston Great Scott
As seen on Yeti Don't Dance, This Twilight Garden, and I Rock I Roll.
Listen to music on Editors' music page.
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UK Musicians Predict the Next Big Thing
Guys from Athlete and The Go! Team both think Architecture in Helsinki will be the next big thing. The Magic Numbers predict Absentee, Arctic Monkey Alex Turner says Milburn, and The Bravery gives props to Matisyahu. The Guardian asked those bands, The Kaiser Chiefs, Editors, The Kills, the Subways, Tom Vek, Maximo Park, Kano and others who will be the hottest bands next year. (via LHB)
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Devendra Banhart plays for Lindsay Lohan & Ashley Olsen @ Fashion Show
" Karl Lagerfeld pulled out all the stops and then some to present Chanel's latest pre-fall collection on Wednesday night. First, there was the matter of the show's location: The 57th Street flagship was shut down for two days beforehand. Then there was the carefully choreographed event itself, with nouveau folkie Devendra Banhart playing live for an audience that included Lindsay Lohan, Ashley Olsen, Diane Kruger, and more socials than you could shake a quilted bag at..... [Style.com] (thx Dan)
Previously
The Family | Devendra Banhart Sick of Freak-folk Label
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Indie Bands Jump on Brand Wagon
"Bob Mould is best known for his 1980s punk band Husker Du. Now 45, the guitarist and vocalist sells his new music primarily by touring and through his Web site. But it's a grind. So Mould was thrilled when he was contacted recently by the music supervisor for the hit Fox show 'The OC,' who wanted to use a recording from Mould's most recent album in an upcoming episode..." [Washington Post]
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December 8, 2005
Perry Farrell, Triumph (dog), Todd Barry...@ Crobar Sunday
Wow - I almost missed this one. In just three days (Sunday December 11th, 2005), Perry Farrell, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Rachel Dratch from Saturday Night Live, Northern State, Jackie Hoffman, Eric Drysdale, Rebecca Drysdale, Todd Barry, Princess Superstar, the cast of the Spelling Bee musical, and others are performing at Crobar in NYC to benefit Jewcy (Natan), and it's only $25.
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Jose Gonzalez does Massive Attack's Teardrop | MP3
It was Coolfer who said that the rendition of Massive Attack's 'Teardrop' that Jose Gonazlez sang at the Living Room show was "especially moving." Now you can download it at Audio For Drinking. That via songs:illinois who compiled four other Jose tracks you probably already have if you've been following along.
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Keren Ann playing Grammy Nominated Living Room Tonight
Keren Ann is making a surprise appearance at the Living Room in NYC tonight (Dec 8) @ midnight.
Living Room co-owner Steve Rosenthal was just nominated for the "best historical album" Grammy. Other nominees include Kanye West, Bob Dylan, U2, The Arcade Fire, Franz Ferdinand, The White Stripes, Beck, Kylie Minogue, and Mariah Carey.
ALSO
The Rock Insider's Take on the Grammys
Arcade Fire Nominated for Two Grammys
Grammy Nomination Presenters Reflect On Lennon's Musical Influence
Carey, West, Legend Top Grammy Noms
Previously
Indie Rock Models | Fiery Furnaces, Keren Ann
Keren Ann @ Southpaw (6/2005), Brooklyn, NY | Pics
Duncan Sheik Benefit Show - Elliott Smith Tribute
The Top 40 American Bands | 2005
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25th Anniversary of John Lennon's Death | MP3
"Liverpool and New York -- two cities forever associated with John Lennon -- are the focal points for bittersweet celebrations of the life and death of the former Beatle." [CNN International]
If I was home in NYC right now (which I'm not), I'd consider visiting Central Park tonight. According to Gothamist, "A moment of silence will be held at both the time he was shot (10:50 pm) and his time of death (11:15pm). People have been protesting the 1am curfew of the park on this night for several years, however, authorities still plan to stick to the curfew tonight."
Sapphire Recording is offering a free MP3 in John's honor (and to get you to buy a CD)
AND
Review: Lennon, 'Revealed' and remembered
U2 pay tribute to John Lennon
Is Lennon still an icon to the young?
Yoko Accepts Award On Eve of Lennon Anniversary
John and Yoko enjoyed quiet privacy in Laurel Hollow
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CBGB Closing Halloween 2006
"CBGB, which gave bands like the Ramones and Talking Heads a start, will leave its home on the Bowery next Halloween. Kristal is hoping to move the club to a new spot on the lower East Side and has looked at several spaces." [Daily News]
"The club reached a deal with the Bowery Residents' Committee, a nonprofit organization that helps the homeless and has a long-term lease on the property, to remain at 313 and 315 Bowery through Oct. 31, both sides announced." [The NY Times]
Previously
Blondie in Hall of Fame & more CBGB "news"
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Indie & Mainstream Holiday Music & Events | Streams & MP3s
Test Pilot has an 18 track Indie Christmas mix for download. That via Stereogum who also links to Sarah Silverman's Give the Girl Jew Toys.
Download Krismus Karuls. That and more at Gorilla vs. Bear.
AOL Music is streaming over 20 holiday albums including Diana Krall, The OC Mix 3, Harry Connick Jr, Brian Wilson, Radio Disney, Merry Mixmas, and a Hannukah CD by the Leevees who feature Adam Gardner of Guster and are playing "Jewltide" at Bowery Ballroom in NYC on December 26, 2005.
Kathryn pointed out in the comments that Eugene Mirman has been added to the Onion Holiday Party at Bowery Ballroom. Yeti Don't Dance asks what holiday exactly they are talking about. The Sharp Things holiday spectacular is Saturday.
Previously
Gorilla Vs. Bear Indie Christmas Mix | MP3s
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Stream a Sigur Ros Concert Video
"Sigur Ros is currently streaming a full, 132-minute video of their homecoming concert in Reykjavik, Iceland on November 27, 2005. The feed is available in Windows media (high/low) or Real Media (high/low)." [One Louder]
Previously
Sigur Ros 2006 Tour Dates
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Podcast | The 2005 Word of the Year
I'd like to congratulate "podcast" on grabbing this year's top honor as word of the year.
Check out Indie Interviews for some podcast chats with The Long Winters, LCD Soundsystem, Bunnybrains and more. Check out Done Waiting, KEXP, CBC, and NPR for more podcasts. Add your favorite and/or personal podcast links in the comments.
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December 7, 2005
Eugene Mirman's Brother, Yo La Tengo do Invite Them Up
Last night (Dec 6, 2005) was the Invite Them Up record release party starring Eugene Mirman and others at Bowery Ballroom. According to the Apiary, "A dude from Yo La Tengo provided the chops for a balls-out cover of A Matter of Trust." Even more at Fake Century.
Previously
Yo La Tengo's 2005 Maxwell's Hanukkah shows on sale
Monday Night | Red Wine Boys, Yo La Tengo, The Go! Team
Cake, Gogol Bordello, Tegan & Sara, Eugene Mirman
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Poop's Guide to Listing Your Favorite Albums
"Before you begin, make sure you pre-empt your list by saying/blogging/writing in your journal that there weren't many great albums out this year and that music sucks in general right now. If you don't, people will assume that you derive pleasure out of making lists about your favorite things. And that's soooo unhip...." [The Rest at My Blog is Poop]
Previously
Filter's Year End Lists
CMJ Is Poop
Looking for Hipster Chick @ Siren
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December 6, 2005
Metric Tour Dates - 2006
Emily Haines & Metric are back in NYC on March 10, 2006 for a show at Webster Hall. Tickets on sale Wednesday at noon. All tour dates below...
02/24/06 Toronto, ON Kool Haus (Box Office Info SOLD OUT)
02/25/06 Toronto, ON Kool Haus (Box Office Info)
02/26/06 London, ON Centennial Hall (Box Office Info)
02/27/06 Kitchener, ON Elements Nightclub (Box Office Info)
02/28/06 Kingston, ON Grant Hall / Queen's Univ (Box Office Info)
03/01/06 Montreal, PQ Metropolis (Box Office Info)
03/02/06 Peterborough, ON Club Vibe (Box Office Info)
03/03/06 Ottawa, ON Surface (19+ Show / Doors 8pm) (Box Office Info)
03/04/06 Ottawa, ON Surface (All Ages Show, Doors 6:30pm) (Box Office Info)
03/07/06 Boston, The Roxy
03/09/06 Washington, 9:30 Club
03/10/06 New York City, Webster Hall
03/11/06 Philadelphia, Starlight Ballroom
03/12/06 Carrboro, Cat's Cradle
03/13/06 Athens, 40 Watt Club & Ballroom
03/15/06 Dallas, Gypsy Ballroom
03/16/06 Austin, Cedar Street Courtyard
03/17/06 Austin, Stubb's
03/19/06 Denver, Bluebird Theatre
03/21/06 San Diego, House of Blues
03/23/06 Los Angeles, Henry Fonda Theatre
03/24/06 San Francisco, The Fillmore
03/26/06 Portland, Wonder Ballroom
03/27/06 Seattle, The Showbox
04/10/06 Minneapolis, First Avenue
04/12/06 Madison, The Annex
04/13/06 Chicago, Metro
04/14/06 Cincinnati, Bogarts
04/15/06 Detroit, St. Andrews Hall
Previously
Broken Social Scene at Webster Hall in January
Feist at Webster Hall in February
The Ladies of Broken Social Scene | Fashion Models
Metric | Monster Hospital video
Metric @ Southpaw, Brooklyn, NY | pics (part 2)
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Diamanda Galas & Tom Jones | Be My Valentine
The last thing you want to think about before Christmas is Valentine's Day, but since both (actually four) of these creepy NYC Valentines Day shows will likely sell out, you should think about it a little.
Tuesday, February 14 at 7:30 PM & 10:30
Valentine's Day Massacre with Diamanda Galas
at Knitting Factory, New York City (TICKETS)
Tue, 02/14/06 & Wed, 02/15/06
08:00 PM Tom Jones @ Nokia Theatre Times Square
New York, NY (TICKETS)
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Shirley Manson <3 MIA & Antony and Other Lists
Filter is compiling a whole bunch of artists' top 10 albums of 2005. Shirley Manson of Garbage likes MIA, Antony, and Arcade Fire. Guillermo Scott Heren from Prefuse 73 loves Jose Gonzalez and Vashti Bunyan. The Crystal Method like Death Cab. Rilo Kiley like Death Cab. Everyone including Death Cab like Feist. I think it's weird that Feist is missing from the best female category at this year's Plug Awards. All of Filter's lists here.
* Feist is touring
* Never enough Jose Gonzalez
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More Love is All MP3s
If you didn't know, Yeti Don't Dance posted some more Love is All MP3s.
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More We are Wolves Shows & Reviews | Win Tix
Montreal's We Are Wolves added a show on Friday December 16th at The Hook in Brooklyn. That's in addition to the show they're playing on the 17th at Sin-e.
I have 2 free tickets to give away to the show at Sin-e. If you want to win them, email BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: WE ARE WOLVES) and tell me about some other music websites you read. I won't share your email address with anyone. Let me know if you wouldn't want to be on a future mailing list. Contest ends December 13, 2005 @ noon. A winner will be picked at random and notified.
Heartonastick went to the recent Mercury Lounge show. AND speaking of wolves and Montreal, Wolf Parade told Pitchfork the origin of their name.
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Belle Orchestre & Clogs returning to NYC
Belle Orchestre and Clogs are will play together again in NYC at Bowery Ballroom on January 22, 2006. Tickets on sale Wed at noon.
Previously
Clogs @ Tonic, NYC | pics
Download a Bell Orchestre & Clogs show | MP3s
Bell Orchestre @ Tonic, NYC | pics
Clogs & Bell Orchestre in LA Weekly
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Update on the unreleased Neutral Milk Hotel Demos
Shannon writes on her blog, "wow. this whole posting of the rare songs thing has been really interesting. I went from mostly anonymous to being on the front page of both Pitchfork and Tiny Mix Tapes (in addition to many blogs, lots of which I already read regularly) in just a matter of 24 hours or so. Very surreal to say the least. ...Now let me tell you this. I've just asked a mutual friend of mine and Jeff's to contact Jeff and get permission for me to post the other songs. (This person is much closer to Jeff than I ever have been, and he volunteered to do so, ...an offer I quickly accepted). I don't want to do anything else without making sure it's okay with him. I really should have asked him before ever posting ANY of this, and I regret not doing so....."
IF YOU'RE STILL LOOKING FOR THE MP3s
* One at Neutral Milk Hotel.ORG
* One at YANP
* One at MOKB
* Three at Shannon's site
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The Hold Steady & Anti-Social Music @ Chashama Saturday
"Not only will 'punk orchestra' collective Anti-Social Music be wowing audiences at Chashama this Saturday, Dec. 10, but it has been announced that the Hold Steady will be doing a set beforehand."
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Feist & Jason Collett Touring
Two Broken Social Scenesters are touring together. Feist and Jason Collett will hit Webster Hall in NYC on February 10th, 2006. Broken Social Scene will be in NYC less than three weeks earlier. I wasn't expecting Feist to be there, but I guess we should't expect Jason either. He'll be in Chicago and Madison with Feist on the 27th and 28th of Janurary. All dates at More Cowbell.
Previously
Jason Collett @ Main Hall | Pop Montreal | pics
The Ladies of Broken Social Scene | Fashion Models
Broken Social Scene | Almost Crimes video
Feist @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
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The Pogues | Touring | Tix
"The band specialised in Irish folk music, often playing with the energy of the punk rock scene from which several of the members had their roots. Their politically-tinged music was reminiscent of The Clash, with whom they played (Joe Strummer produced one of their albums and even joined the group briefly), and used traditional Irish instruments such as the tin whistle, banjo, cittern, mandolin, accordion, and more." [Wikipedia]
"The Pogues will be performing six shows in the United States of America in early March, 2006"
Friday March 10 Washington DC 9.30 Club
Saturday March 11 Atlantic City Borgata
Tuesday March 14 Boston Orpheum
Thursday March 16 NYC Nokia Theatre
Friday March 17 NYC Nokia Theatre SOLD OUT
Saturday March 18 NYC Nokia Theatre
Tickets at Ticketmaster
AND
The Pogues Are Re-Releasing ‘Fairy Tale In New York’
Kate Moss joins the Pogues
The Pogues Buy their Own Artwork on Ebay
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Cake, Gogol Bordello, Tegan & Sara, Eugene Mirman
Cake, Gogol Bordello, Tegan & Sara and Sub Pop comedian Eugene Mirman are going on the "Unlimited Sunshine Tour" in January of 2006. They'll be at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC on January 20th. Tickets for that are on sale Friday. All dates and pre-sale info (for some of the dates) at Cake's site.
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December 5, 2005
The Urbs | 2005 Urban Blogging Awards
Gridskipper, a cousin of Gawker, is hosting the first annual Urban Blogging Awards. For what it's worth, BrooklynVegan is up for "Best Urban Music Blog." Winners "get free Gridskipper schwag." Just what I need... GO VOTE.
Vote in the Plug Awards too.
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Satanicide & Moby @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics
Satanicide played a full set of their 100% serious 80's Jersey (Starts with "Jer" and ends with "zee") hair metal before being joined on stage by their biggest fan Saturday night (Dec 3, 2005)
Moby, the man with a cross tattoo on his neck, helped the band cover Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love and Billy Idol's Rebel Yell.
Previously
Moby playing with Satanicide Saturday | Peelander-Z
Stabbing Outside Moby's Teany
Moby playing Bowery Ballroom benefit in December
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Catherine's Pita replaces Brooklynvegan @ Gothamist
If you hadn't noticed yet, I'm no longer posting weekly show listings at Gothamist. It was too much for me to handle, so in my place will be Catherine of Catherine's Pita.
Hopefully some time soon I'll make up for it with new BV features. In the meantime, I'll make an effort (as I've been doing) to post as much as possible about shows that are happening in the near future.
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Love is All | Nine Times That Same Song | Get the CD
Nick Sylvester and Pitchfork today declared Love is All's Nine Times That Same Song "Best New Music" with an 8.7 rating. "What's the stat, 99% of all songs are love songs? And what's the other, 99% of all love songs make me want to slit my face? Swedish indie pop group Love Is All admit as much in their bandname and album title."
Check out pictures of them performing at Don Hill's. I have an MP3 link with the pics and links to more music here.
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Loose Record / Levy show @ Fat Baby Raided
Firemen raided a Loose Record party that Levy were playing at Fat Baby on the Lower East Side Friday night. (Dec 2, 2005)
"...then took off to the L.E.S. bars with cheryl and her friend margot. we also got shut out of the loose record party featuring bands levy and end of the world because the cops and fire department barred the door at fat baby for going over capacity[74]. it was ridiculous, because myself and serkan the loose programmer were shut out of our own party..." [lucky is coming your way]
"...I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw full-suited firemen charge into Fat Baby on Friday. The venue has been open two months and already has citations galore. It was packed on Friday, but by no means unbearable. I could still walk around. By bringing in that many firemen and police officers, it only congested it more..." [The Underrated]
"...Later in the night, New York’s finest bar-busters busted up the party. The firemen came in and more or less shut the place down by not letting anyone enter or reenter. I guess the owner had a lot of violations, and it was pretty hazardous -in theory- to occupy the space. One could interpret this as that I was endangering my life for rock and roll...." [Yeti Don't Dance]
Previously
Nouveau @ Fat Baby
Rififi, Scenic, others Raided by MARCH
Misshapes Raided | Moving to Don Hill's?
Bloomberg Against Bars? | Nightlife License
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Lady Sovereign Fiasco in Philadelphia
The first time Lady Sovereign played Knitting Factory in NYC, she was supposedly suffering from McDonalds food poisoning. This time around she played a successful show and joked that she only eats Burger King now. The next night at Silk City in Philly didn't go so well. The sound wasn't working properly so she walked off the stage after only playing one song. The sold-out crowd was not happy at all.
Not Happy, Not Happy, and Not Happy.
Lady Sov sent a message to fans via a message board:
To all the fans who attended....
We want to clarify something about Sov's show last night in Philadelphia...the promoter has issued a public apology and refunds to anyone that wants them. He takes full responsibility for what happened as far as the show went. Basically, he had gotten the equipment from a place he had never rented from before, and it ended up being stotally ub-standard. She literally could not hear herself on stage. An example of the problems is we had taken all the DJ equipment from the UK and the promoter hadn't even provided a transistor for transferring the equipment to a US power supply, so equipment was blowing out on stage, you cannot perform under such circumstances. All the equipment had been agreed weeks before with the promoter and should never have been a problem supplying.
Sov asked me to post a message from her: " last night was a massive disappointment, I was well excited to be laying Philadelphia for the first time. The equipment in the club was shit, I could not hear anything on stage and even though I tried to roll with it by doing 2 tracks it just got worse and worse to the point I couldn't continue like that, it's not fair i was well up for it".
Sov will come back to Philadelphia soon, and perform again, next time hopefully without any of these problems.
I'd be pissed too.
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PGMG / Double moved to Northsix | Win Tix
The December 6th Pretty Girls Make Graves & The Double show at Warsaw in Brooklyn has moved to Northsix. I have a pair of tickets to give away. If you want to win them, e-mail BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM and tell me your favorite album of 2005. Same rules as the Goldfrapp contest. I'll pick a winner at random at 9 PM tonight (12/5/05).
* The same show is at Knitting Factory tonight.
* The Double are also headlining Bowery Ballroom on January 7th.
P.S. Congrats to the winners of the Goldfrapp contest. The show is tonight.
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Sufjan Stevens / Tim Fite opening for Iron & WIne / Calexico
Bowery Presents confirms the rumor that Sufjan Stevens is opening tonight's (12/5) Iron & Wine / Calexico show at Webster Hall. Tim Fite opens on Tuesday.
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Stefan Lockdown | RIP | DJ, Party Promoter
I didn't know Stefan personally, though I did see him out all the time. The picture above (he's the one with the hat) was just taken after he won a PAPER nightlife award.
"...The award goes to Stefan Lockdown and Spencer Product. Stefan raises his fist and leans into the mic, joking, 'I'd just like to thank everyone for giving us the MisShapes Award'...." [Vilage Voice]
"NYC-based DJ Stefan Lockdown, co-host of the beloved Tuesday weekly staple We Bite! party at Happy Ending, and winner of the PAPER Nightlife Award for Best New DJ along with other We Bite! host Spencer Product, passed away on Wednesday night. The cause of death, as far as I know, was a heroin overdose." [Shit Parade]
* LNP Bronques remembers Stefan
* Stefan's MySpace page
He died on Wednesday November 30, 2005. The funeral was Sunday. A note urging people not to use heroin, or at least to use it responsibly, was floating around MySpace with the funeral details. Someone forwarded it to me. Here it is:
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If you're still using, just think about the way his fucking death made you feel, and if you're not going to quit, AT LEAST FUCKING BE RESPONSIBLE. There has been no heroin related tragedy in our circle of friends that could not have been prevented with a little common sense and maybe 5 minutes on google. But if you're too lazy to do that, here, I'll do it for you. The harm reduction center is on 25 Allen street between Hester and Canal, theres a needle exchange there where you can get cleans and they've recently started giving away loaded Narcotan syrenges. Please, if you're going to use, get one. They're free, its an opiate blocker, in case of an overdose you can use it to perhaps save your own life, but more likeley save someone else's. Aside from all that, use common sense, if you haven't used in awhile guess what? your tolerance goes down, use you're old dose and you're probably going to die. You can always do more, you can never do less.
Memorial:
Stefan's memorial service is going to be held in Washington Ct on this coming sunday 3m at the Washington Memorial Church. If you were a friend of his please make it out here. This would mean the world to his mother and brother.
The church that has been decided apon is a bit stuffy/ not what I think Stefan would have wanted, or maybe he would laughingly.. Please bring cards/ music/ anything to make this day more him.
also working on getting a place togethor for afterwards/ a bit more social/ play some of his music. ect
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Previously
NY Magazine: Maria and Mellie Got Lost
Overdose victim Mellie Carballo, Last Night's Party Regular
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David Byrne Radio vs. The RIAA
"The RIAA issued me a warning based on a previous radio playlist that featured all Missy [Elliot], all the time." [David Byrne] (as seen on YANP)
David's current radio show features a mix of country classics.
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December 4, 2005
Lady Sovereign @ Knitting Factory, NYC | pics
I finally caught Lady Sovereign at Knitting Factory Wednesday night (Nov 30, 2005). I'm happy I did.
FADER has a good review, "For the rest of her mini US tour behind the Vertically Challenged EP, Sov will just be rapping while DJ Frampster plays the tracks, as she's always done. But for this NYC date, she was backed by a band. And not just any band, but some full-on rap rockers, replete with dreadlocked 7-string slinger and a bassist with a brimmed watch cap..."
Ja Rule was there.
Previously
Def Jam's Lady Sovereign Tour Started
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Marilyn Manson married Dita von Teese
Above and below photos of Marilyn and Dita from Fashion Week in Paris, Oct. 9, 2005.
* Marilyn Manson Marries Longtime Girlfriend Dita Von Teese
* Marilyn Considering Launching Unisex Fragrance
* Manson plans grisly movie role
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