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December 17, 2005
Bad Brains w/ John Joseph (Cro-Mags) playing CBGB in '06
"The Bad Brains were an American all-black hardcore punk and reggae band, originally formed in Washington, DC in 1977. They are considered pioneers of hardcore punk." [Wikipedia]
"John 'Bloodclot' Joseph is the former roadie for the Bad Brains; an early 80s hardcore band. He joined the navy when he was 17, but quit it 6 months later to focus on music. He was a victim of violence in the past. Joseph went on to fame as the lead singer of the Cro-Mags; a NYC hardcore band that is credited with starting the Krishna-core movement that bridged the gapo between straight edge and traditional hardcore music. He now works in association with Krishna movements to build Hare Krishna temples and has action in his vegetarian catering business." [Wikipedia]
Bad Brains "featuring John Joseph" are playing two shows at CBGB - February 24 & 25, 2006. No tickets yet. This is a lot more interesting than the club's New Years Eve show.
Previously
CBGB Closing Halloween 2006
Afro-punk Bad Brains Tribute | Kimya Dawson
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Wilderness played & will play again @ Pianos
I have yet to see Wilderness play live. That includes missing both of their opening sets for Explosions in the Sky @ Bowery Ballroom. It looks like my next chance is at Pianos on January 12th, 2006 with Lolita Bras and "very special guests".. It doesn't look like tickets are on sale yet, or any other dates have been announced.
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Explosions in the Sky rocked the Bowery | MP3s
EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY @ BOWERY BALLROOM | 12/12/05
I unfortunately missed all three Explosions in the Sky shows at Bowery Ballroom this month. Everyone I talked to said they were amazing. Luckily, Bradley came down from Boston to, not only see one of the shows, but record it and post the MP3s.
Bradley also took the above photo. More show reviews at Ear Farm, Bi-Mon-Sci-Fi-Con, and Friends Forever
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The Wrens & Nada Surf & MORE - Benefit Show @ KF
You probably know the Wrens are playing a few shows including the Onion Holiday Party @ Bowery Ballroom and that Nada Surf is on a much bigger tour with Rogue Wave, but you might not know that both bands are also playing an all day benefit concert at Knitting Factory in NYC on Sunday January 15, 2006 (tickets) along with:
Breakup Breakdown, Hopewell, Langhorne Slim, Maplewood, Koester, Freshkills, Stalkers, Ar Duvall, Leaders, The Redcoats Are Coming!, Cordova, Goodnight Gunfight, Heads Up Display, Class, Parts and Labor, Antonius Block, The Choke, Julia Marvel, The Dead Betties, The Vibration, Violator, Estevez, Poorboy Johnson and the Goddamn Rattlesnakes
The show is an ALL DAY, ALL AGES event, with THIRTY BANDS on ALL THREE STAGES at the historic KNITTING FACTORY in New York City. The talent ranges from indie legends like the Wrens and Nada Surf, to emerging alt.country stars like Langhorne Slim, and the heaviest hitters in the New York underground and indie scene. Whether you like experimental, heavy rock, or disco, you will find something you love on one of the stages.
Other forms of entertainment throughout the day will include a kissing booth (kiss the rock star of your dreams!), a tarot card reader, a bake sale, and an all-day raffle with valuable prizes. The first thirty people through the door will get a special gift basket.
Act Local is a group of local artists and musicians coming together to benefit the Southern Arts Federation Emergency Relief Fund
Artists live in a state of economic peril, often living from paycheck to paycheck, without health insurance or a safety net. It’s estimated that artists and arts organizations throughout the Gulf region lost more than $82 million in equipment, studio space, venues, and other resources vital to make art--and to make a living.
The Relief Fund is helping artists throughout the south rebuild their lives—and we want to help them!
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/actlocal
Tickets - $15 All Day/Full Club pass
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Silver Jews Tickets on Sale
If you didn't figure it out already, tickets for the NYC & PA Silver Jews shows are on sale at Ticketweb.\\
SOME SILVER JEWS LINKS
* Pitchfork's 9.9 rating
* Pitchfork's Interview
* Reviews of the latest album, Tanglewood Numbers
* Buy Silver Jews @ Insound
Previously
Silver Jews Tour Dates
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The Pogues add 4th NYC Show
The Pogues added a 4th NYC show. Sunday March 19th, 2006 is on sale Wednesday at noon.
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The Pogues | Fairytale in New York | Holiday MP3s
The Pogues | Touring | Tix
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December 16, 2005
Silver Jews Tour Dates
3-10 Athens, GA - 40 Watt
3-11 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
3-12 Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
3-16 Charlottesville, VA - Satellite Ballroom
3-17 New York, NY - Webster Hall
3-19 Cambridge, MA - Middle East
3-21 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
3-22 Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
3-24 Columbus, OH - Little Brother's
3-25 Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig
More info at Pitchfork.
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December 15, 2005
'Morrisey Park' Bar Closing
Morrisey Park is closing. They sent out this letter...
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Many of you have already heard, but to those who haven't:
The Morrisey Park Era. Is. Over.
(Are you happy, Mr. Bloomberg? Anti-Nightlife Crusaders, can you keep clinging to your dream of a rustic, noiseless existence--in the middle of focking New York City?!)
Yes, Morrisey Park is closing its doors after this week. It's a wrap. Time to move on. Keep it moving to the K. I. M.
That being said, I wanted to invite everybody to celebrate and pour 40s (metaphorically, of course) for our last party. Our last night.
This Saturday, Dec. 17th, 2005.
Rob Swift (ROB SWIFT!) is dropping by for a final guest spot. Special guest appearances by Jer2, Empanadamn, DJ Parler, Moe Choi...and oh so much more.
I also wanted to thank everybody for their support of Morrisey Park. I hope everybody has enjoyed coming through to the spot. It's been quite an experience. Ah the memories.
Like when our favorite Rick James contemporaries (no joke) busted out their bass guitars, cuz they felt like it. Or like when peeps sported the coolest protective eye-wear behind the bar ever. Or the coolest protective bike helmets ever. Or the most phallic head gear ever. Or like when sisters be chiznillin' (awesome).
Or like when patrons decided, no, the bathroom is right here. Not there. Right *HERE*.
Well here's to one last night of good times.
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(thx Bill)
Previously
Tonic, Scenic, & Rothko Raided, Dark Room reopened | Pacha
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Hedwig returns for the Holidays | Kevin Cahoon
1) After Sandra Bernhard gets finished performing two shows in a row at Joe's Pub on New Years Eve, the original Hedwig himself, John Cameron Mitchell, hosts the afterparty until 8 in the morn along with super drag king Murray Hill. "The evening will feature performances favorite downtown acts and dancing til breakfast. Ticket includes a free breakfast buffet at 4:00AM."
2) "HEDWIG HANUKKAH combines the best of the New York Burlesque community to honor a cult classic, Hedwig and the Angry Inch! Dirty Martini, World Famous *BOB*, Rose Wood, Mama Lou and Darlinda Just Darlinda show their adoration for 'Hedwig', with original Burlesque pieces inspired by the movie and the theatrical production." This is at Galapagos in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) on Dec. 19, 2005.
3) "Kevin Cahoon is a NYC based artist, who has starred as Hedwig in the Boston, San Francisco, and Edinburgh Festival theater performances of Hedwig, and has also gained a loyal following not only through his apperance in that particular show but also Rocky Horror Picture Show, Currently Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and will be starring in the upcoming Broadway production of The Wedding Singer." "Kevin will be performing with his band at Joe's Pub on March 5."
Previously
John Cameron Mitchell, Scissor Sisters video
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Tonic, Scenic, & Rothko Raided, Dark Room reopened | Pacha
"...Hanging at Pacha you'd never know that below 14th Street, the battle between the residents, bars, and police had just been amped up another notch. The weekend of December 2, to hear one witness tell it, Avenue B looked like a zoo. Police trotted up and down the block on horses, a giant police van parked outside Le Souk, and the men in blue set up a checkpoint, carding drivers. One witness counted 16 or so cops between East 3rd and East 2nd. And more L.E.S. bars, including Scenic, Rothko, and Niagara, were visited over the week by precinct police and the nightlife task force (MARCH—Multi-Agency Response to City Hotspots)......It was rumored that Tonic got a cabaret violation for its allegedly unlicensed basement, but calls to the club were not returned......" [That and more by Tricia at the Voice]
AND
* Misshapes moved to Don Hills, raises price
* Jessica Alba at Misshapes
* MC Steinberg at Misshapes
* Blue States Lose
Previously
Loose Record / Levy show @ Fat Baby Raided
Rififi, Scenic, others Raided by MARCH
Misshapes Raided | Moving to Don Hill's?
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SXSW 2006 Bands Announced | Donewaiting SXSW Blog
SXSW announced the partial list of artists playing the music festival this year. Keep an eye on the Donewaiting SXSW music festival blog for all SXSW-related updates. The list....
The Adored (Los Angeles CA), Annie (Bergen NORWAY),Arctic Monkeys, Belle and Sebastian (Glasgow UK), The BellRays (Los Angeles CA), Be Your Own PET (Nashville TN), Blockhead (New York NY), The Boy Least Likely To (Wendover UK), The Brokedown (Los Angeles CA), Calexico (Tucson AZ), Neko Case (Tacoma WA), Cat Power (Atlanta GA), clap your hands say yeah (Brooklyn NY), Clor (London UK), Jason Collett (Toronto ON), The Cribs (Wakefield UK), Cuff the Duke (Toronto ON), Jamie Cullum (London UK), Dashboard Confessional (Boca Raton, FL), Death In Vegas (London UK), Death Vessel (Brooklyn NY), Dengue Fever (Los Angeles CA), Destroyer (Vancouver BC), Die! Die! Die! (Auckland NEW ZEALAND), Dirty Pretty Things (London UK), Jorge Drexler (Madrid SPAIN), Dr. Spock (Reykjavik ICELAND), The Duke Spirit (London UK), The Earlies (Manchester UK), Echo & The Bunnymen (Liverpool UK), Editors (Birmingham UK), The Eighteenth Day Of May (London UK), Elbow (Manchester UK), Empire Dogs (Stockholm SWEDEN), Erase Errata (San Francisco CA), Faker (Sydney AUSTRALIA), Flogging Molly (Los Angeles CA), Forward Russia (Leeds UK), Giant Sand (Tucson AZ), Gogol Bordello (New York NY), Jose Gonzalez (Gothenburg SWEDEN), The Go! Team (Brighton UK), Headphones (Seattle WA), The Hellacopters (Stockholm SWEDEN), Clarence Frogman Henry (New Orleans LA), The Juan Maclean (Dover NH), Kaki King (New York NY), Kalas (Oakland CA), k-os (Whitby ON), Sharron Kraus & Christian Kiefer (London UK), Lady Sovereign, The Like (Los Angeles CA), Los De Abajo (Mexico City MEXICO), Luminous Orange (Yokohama JAPAN), Barbara Lynn (Beaumont TX), The Magic Numbers (London UK), Magnolia Electric Company (Chicago IL), Serena Maneesh (Oslo NORWAY), Mates of State (East Haven CT), The Morning After Girls (Sydney AUSTRALIA), The Most Serene Republic (Toronto ON), Mystery Jets (London UK), My Summer as a Salvation Soldier (Reykjavik ICELAND), Neon Blonde (Seattle WA), Nickel Creek (Carlsbad CA), n0 things (Brooklyn NY), Of Montreal (Athens GA), Beth Orton (London UK), Peaches (Berlin GERMANY), The Plimsouls (Los Angeles CA), Robert Pollard (Dayton OH), Ramblin' Jack Elliot (New York NY), Saves the Day (Princeton NJ), The Secret Machines (New York NY), Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives (Hendersonville TN), Tarantula A D (New York NY), Susan Tedeschi (Jacksonville FL), Towers of London (London UK), KT Tunstall (London UK), Two Gallants (San Francisco CA), Tom Verlaine (New York NY), Vetiver (San Francisco CA), The Whigs (Athens GA), Witch (Brattleboro VT), and Wolfmother (Sydney AUSTRALIA).
"This list is subject to change. Please keep in mind this is only a portion of the showcasing acts that will be playing at the SXSW Music Festival."
Previously
Jose Gonzalez playing SXSW
Gossip playing SXSW
Boy Least Likely To playing SXSW
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Prayers & Tears giving Away First Album | MP3s
The Prayers & Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers have had "several requests from folks who want to get a copy of the first prayers and tears album, psalterie." They've "been sold out of it so long and don't feel the need to sell any more copies of it, so" they "decided to make the album freely available to anyone who would like to download it for themselves."
(via The Perm & The Skullet)
Previously
Missed Prayers & Tears @ CMJ
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Neutral Milk Hotel demos...Continued | Hawk & a Hacksaw
I last reported that Shannon was waiting for permission from Jeff Mangum to continue posting the lost NMH tracks. She got permission. According to YANP, she even posted a new song already which, according to her, has since been temporarily taken down.
In the meantime, Pitchfork reviewed one of the tracks and Harmonium Music reviewed five of them.
And in slightly related news, ex-NMH drummer Jeremy Barnes is performing as A Hawk and a Hacksaw at Mo Pitkin's in NYC Friday night (Dec 16, 2005).
Previously
Update on the unreleased Neutral Milk Hotel Demos
Neutral Milk Hotel "Monroe Street" demos | MP3s
Jeff Mangum Surfaces at Elf Power show
A Hawk and a Hacksaw @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
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Keren Ann played the Living Room | globalFEST
I couldn't make it to the last-minute Keren Ann show at the intimate Living Room last week, but Jeff Central Village was there and he even reviewed it on Gothamist.
Keren Ann is also one of the performers playing the two day globalFEST at Joe's Pub Public Theater in NYC on January 21, 2006. Other performers include Auktyon and Balkan Beat Box. Full list.
Keren is also singing a Joni Mitchell song at Carnegie Hall on February 1st.
Previously
Keren Ann @ Joe's Pub | Nolita Record Release | Pics
Keren Ann Live Downloads | Upcoming Shows
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Joni Mitchell benefit @ Carnegie Hall w/ Everyone | Eels
The following artists have signed on (so far) to play a Joni Mitchell tribute concert at Carnegie Hall on February 1st, 2006 to benefit the Music For Youth Foundation: Laurie Anderson, Keren Ann, Joseph Arthur, Tracy Chapman, Marc Cohn, Judy Collins, Cowboy Junkies, Eels, Ben Folds, Bebel Gilberto, Amy Grant, La India, Joe Jackson, Bettye LeVette, Matisyahu, Michelle N'degeocello, Jimmy Scott, Neil Sedaka, Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, Michelle Williams (of Destiny's Child) & Surprise Guests. Get Tickets
Eels? Maybe they'll play another show while they're here. The last show they played in NYC was at Town Hall which they recorded for a CD and DVD.
Previously
Keren Ann playing Surprise show at the Living Room
Joseph Arthur @ Irving Plaza, pics
Bettye LaVette | MP3s, Streams, and Tour Dates
Jimmy Scott | 2006 Tour Dates
Matisyahu/Saul Williams (duet) @ MTVu Awards, NYC | pics
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Sunn 0))) | Dec 2005 Tour Dates & Best New Music
DOWNLOAD
It Took the Night to Believe (MP3)
Yesterday Pitchfork gave Sunn 0)))'s new album, Black One, an 8.9, thus declaring it 'best new music'. "Not only does the band's dark, heavy, theatrically composed sixth album, Black One, transcend the duo's previous material, overall it's one of the strongest records of the past year: Greg Anderson and Stephen O'Malley have unleashed a doom'n'gloom masterpiece."
Popmatters gave it an 8. So did Lambgoat.
Sunn0)) TOUR DATES (via Pitchfork)
12-16 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
12-17 Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
12-18 Brooklyn, NY - North Six
12-19 Boston, MA - The Middle East
12-20 Wallingford, CT - American Legion Hall
12-21 New York, NY - Knitting Factory
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Tickets on Sale for Moby @ Bowery Tonight
$30 tickets are on sale for Moby @ Bowery Ballroom tonight.
(thx Fresh Bread)
Previously
Satanicide & Moby @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics
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Voxtrot @ Magnetic Field, Brooklyn, NY (12/05) | pics
I wish Voxtrot's van would permanently break down in Brooklyn so they could start a year long weekly residence at Magnetic Field. The show last night (Dec 14, 2005) was a last minute addition to their half-cancelled tour. Read all about it at singer Ramesh's blog.
RECENT VOXTROT PRESS
* @ Pitchfork
* @ Tiny Mix Tapes
* @ SPIN
Previously
New Voxtrot song @ Myspace | Tour Reminder
CMJ Day 3 - A recap in Pictures
Chin Up Chin Up vs. Voxtrot (part 2) | Pic
Voxtrot @ Magnetic Field, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
Chin Up Chin Up vs. Voxtrot
Voxtrot | Rothko Saturday
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Kanye West hasn't listened to Paul McCartney yet
"After loudly declaring early last week that he deserves the album of the year Grammy, Kanye West found himself backtracking a few steps after the nominees were actually announced. 'I actually haven't listened to Paul McCartney's album. I won't lie to you about that, but I will check it out because I'm not gonna go and say that I should win and I haven't listened to Paul McCartney's album,' says West..." [no, not the Onion...The Chicago Tribune]
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December 14, 2005
Jenny Lewis Solo | 2006 Tour Dates
Jenny Lewis 2006 solo shows:
2/2, Los Angeles, CA (Vista Theater)
2/3, San Francisco, CA (Swedish American Hall)
2/5, New York, NY (Angel Orensanz Foundation)
Shows with the Watson Twins
Previously
Jenny Lewis' Rabbit Fur Coat | MP3 Leak | M Ward
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Sam Shepard @ Bowery Poetry Friday | Dylan on Satellite
Friday 12/16/2005, 10:00pm
"Stampfel-Kruth w/ w. very special guests Sam & Walker Shepard $8 Yes, THAT Sam Shepard , in his NY premiere of a folk act w/ his son, Walker, join two downtown legends in this top o’line acoustic concert. Stampfel, lead visionary of the Holy Modal Rounders and a former Fug is funny, brazen and bravura. His partner, Kruth, is the Bowery Poetry Club’s music director, author of books on Townes van Zandt and Rahsan Roland Kirk, and the world’s greatest mandolin player."
@ Bowery Poetry Club in NYC
Sam is a friend of Bob Dylan, who as you probably heard is now a DJ on Satellite Radio.
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Lou Reed playing NY Shows & The 2006 Winter Olympics
Lou Reed, Rob Wasserman, Tony Thunder Smith, Fernando Saunders, and Mike Rathke are set to perform two NY shows in February: Feb 11 Poughkeepsie, NY Bardavon Opera House & Feb 13 Crobar, NYC. Then they'll perform at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin on February 23rd, followed by a month long European tour. All dates below...
Feb 23 Turin Winter Olympics Piazza Castello
Feb 24 Florence Teatro Verdi
Feb 25 Mantua PalaBam
Feb 27 Milan Teatro Nazionale
Feb 28 Piacenza Palabanca
March 1 Rome Parco della Musica
March 3 Perugia Teatro Comunale
March 4 Ravenna Pala De Andrè
March 5 Teatro Comunale in Teramo
March 7 Catania Teatro Metropolitan
March 9 Naples PalaPartenope
March 11 Crans Montana Caprices Festival
March 12 Pordenone Teatro Verdi
March 13 Ljubljana Hala Tivoli
March 15 Belgrade Sava Centre
March 17 Prague Concert house
Previously
Antony, Jimmy Scott & Friends | Backstage @ Carnegie
Tibet House Benefit Concert 2005 | Pics
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Longwave Dropped from RCA
longwave has been dropped by RCA records. here's a note on longwave's message board from steve, the lead singer/guitarist:
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hi guys
yes it is true. to explain would take a long time and would probably be
very boring.......as for the shows, there were a lot that fell through for
money reasons, and a lot for cancellations by the bands we were playing
with. aside from the couple of shows close to home we just did there will
be no more for a while. we are working on new songs and we need to figure
out who will be putting out longwave records in the future. once we know
more about that we will be playing again. thanks a lot...................
steve
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(thx Rob)
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The Decemberists Sign to Capitol Records
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Jose Gonzalez 2006 U.S. Tour - NYC & SXSW
I never thought I would go see the Books.
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At management's request, tour dates have been removed. If you missed them, stay tuned for them to appear again. In the meantime, look forward to March.
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Previously
Jose Gonzalez does Massive Attack's Teardrop | MP3
Jose Gonzalez @ The Living Room, NYC | pics
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Chad VanGaalen added to Plug Awards | VOTE
Chad VanGaalen was added to the Plug Awards show @ Webster Hall on Feb 2, 2006. Tickets on sale. Still time to VOTE.
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Chad VanGaalen Preparing Animation DVD
Plug Award Nominations Announced | VOTE
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The Pogues | Fairytale in New York | Holiday MP3s
As previously posted, the Pogues are playing some shows. 'The Perm & The Skullet' says their song 'Fairytale in New York' is "one of the best Christmas songs ever written". They also posted it for download.
AND: An Aquarium Drunkard is an MP3 blog with many more holiday songs and other songs.
AND ALSO: Torr posted another holiday mix for download.
Previously
More (Indie) Christmas MP3 Mixes to Download
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Annie, Iha, Goldfrapp, DFA, & DFA1979 Remixes | MP3s
James Iha remixed Annie's 'Me Plus One'. It's part of a series of exclusive Annie remixes only found at iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, and eMusic. Download it at BigStereo. This is the same James Iha who remixed Stellastar.
BONUS: James Iha spotted at Vice's holiday party
DFA remixed Goldfrapp's "Slide In". Download it at Bigstereo. Check out pictures of Goldfrapp at Nokia Theatre.
BONUS: DFA's James Murphy is DJing Justine D & Dave P's party at Don Hill's Friday night (Dec 16)
Chromeo remixed DFA1979's "Blood on Your Hands" for the DFA1979 remix album that Pitchfork recently trashed. Download it at Bigstereo.
BONUS: Check out Suckapants's pictures of DFA1979's recent gig at Club Exit. You'll find ANOTHER DFA1979 REMIX MP3 there by Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age who has a smaller ego than Productshop.
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December 13, 2005
The Changes | Tour Dates & MP3s
I was about to write a post about the Changes when I realized that Nora I Rock I Roll already did and then some. It's timely because they're playing NYC 3 days in a row starting Thursday.
"The Changes are modern-day Chicago's answer to Haircut 100: bouncy, dreamy pop that makes you want to smile at complete strangers or maybe, just maybe, swing from a vine in a Hawaiian shirt. However, unlike Haircut 100, these guys appear to have a longer career in them." [3hive]
DOWNLOAD THE CHANGES (MP3s)
When I Wake
Her, You and I
Three more MP3s at I Rock I Roll and MP3s at Take Your Medicine. Four songs streaming at Myspace.
CURRENT TOUR DATES
Dec 15 2005 7:30P Rothko (On The Pull Holiday Party!) New York, NY
Dec 16 2005 8:00P Trash Bar Brooklyn, NY
Dec 17 2005 8:00P Mercury Lounge New York, NY
Dec 30 2005 9:00P Schubas Chicago, IL
Dec 31 2005 10:00P Schubas - NYE! Chicago, IL
Jan 19 2006 8:00P Sundance Film Festival Opening Night Gala Salt Lake City, UT
Check their tour page for the latest.
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The Postal Service do Yoko donated Lennon for Amnesty
"Yoko Ono donated the entire John Lennon solo catalog to Amnesty International, now big-name artists (The Postal Service, Cure, Snow Patrol, Duran Duran, Black Eyed Peas) are covering the songs and every couple months they will release a batch of four songs to buy via the website."
Download "Grow Old With Me" covered by the Postal Service at My Old Kentucky Blog.
AND
U2 get Amnesty International award
Execution of Stanley ‘Tookie’ Williams a travesty of justice
25th Anniversary of John Lennon's Death | MP3
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A McGarrigle Christmas | Rufus Wainwright, Emmylou Harris | CD/Tix
THE CD: "Kate and Anna McGarrigle don't record together all that often anymore, but when they do, they tend to make an event of the occasion. Like the pair's 1998 album The McGarrigle Hour, The McGarrigle Christmas Hour ropes in pals like Emmylou Harris and Beth Orton, plus family members, including Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Kate's children with Loudon Wainwright III. The theme, naturally, is Christmas, and the McGarrigles offer multiple takes on the subject...." [The Onion AV Club]
THE CONCERT: "Celebrating family and friends at the holidays, Kate and Anna McGarrigle perform A McGarrigle Christmas on Wednesday, December 21 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium. Joined by special guests Emmylou Harris, Kate’s children Martha Wainwright and Rufus Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, and other guests to be announced, the concert features traditional and contemporary holiday songs from the new album..." [Carnegie Hall]
Previously
3 NYC nights of Rufus Wainwright | Reports
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Metric Opening for the Rolling Stones
In addition to the previously announced tour dates, Metric will be opening for the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in NYC on January 18 & 20, 2006. (thx Jon)
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More (Indie) Christmas MP3 Mixes to Download
Stilepost has almost 30 songs posted for download - David Bowie, Elvis, Saint Etienne, Ryan Adams, and Beck included. The Infinite Pet posted an indie mix too: PART 1 & PART 2. (via for the records)
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Santastic - Christmas Mix Tape | MP3s
Indie & Mainstream Holiday Music & Events | Streams & MP3s
The Sufjan Stevens Christmas Album
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Warner Brothers goes After "American Edit" | MP3s
"Today is Dean Grey Tuesday, a net-wide day of protest over Warner Brothers attempt to censor a stupendous noncommercial mashup album called American Edit that remixes Green Day's album American Idiot. For today, websites across the Internet are mirroring the American Edit album and/or turning their page-backgrounds grey...." [Boing Boing]
BONUS: Boing Boing also links to "an MP3 of Jimmy Castor's relentlessly funky Seventies tune 'King Kong.'"
Previously
A Christmas mashup mix tape
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Voxtrot cancel 2nd half of Tour, Playing Brooklyn Wednesday
"Our van broke down in Worcester, MA and we've had to cancel most of the second half of our tour. Apologies to everyone who was planning on seeing us. There's been a last minute show added on 12/14/05 at Magnetic Field in Brooklyn, NY. Hope to see you there! "
They played Mercury Lounge last week before their van broke down. Reviews at Yeti, Central Village, and Good Times Roll.
Previously
New Voxtrot song @ Myspace | Tour Reminder
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December 12, 2005
Goldfrapp @ Nokia Theatre, NYC | pics
Last Monday night (December 5th, 2005), I checked out Goldfrapp at the Nokia Theatre in NYC. It was a fun show and their only U.S performance this time around. They'll be back for a proper tour when their album is released in March.
"Alison Goldfrapp, who leads Goldfrapp, makes it easy to mistake her for a lightweight electropop act. Goldfrapp's current album, 'Supernature' (Mute) - a hit in Europe, though not due for an American release until March - is full of synthesizer hooks and come-hither lyrics. At the Nokia Theater on Monday night, in Goldfrapp's only United States performance this year, disco lights flashed as Ms. Goldfrapp sang lines like 'I need la la la la la la/ I need ooh la la la la' or 'You're my No. 1/ I'm like a dog to get you.'" [The NY Times]
"...The band were accompanied on five songs in the set by a pair of dancers who performed choreographed moves in different fetish suits for each tune. (Wolf masks and bikinis for "Train," silver latex robot suits for "Slide In," disco-ball horse heads and tutus with horsey tails for "Ride A White Horse," etc.) It's a brilliantly designed spectacle for sure, but the songs are still the most impressive thing about the show.... [Fluxblog]
"....The fans on the floor were definitely in high spirits (either from the marijuana or four cups of Heineken) and the people at the front staked their claim way before 8PM. I read in Arjan's blog that he felt the fans weren't responding well to some of Goldfrapp's songs. I believe it was the opposite. Some people can disagree with this, but from where I was standing, Alison was definitely feeling the energy from the crowd...." [Digital Music World]
Last Night's Party was there too.
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Goldfrapp | Number 1 Video, Audio & Ticket Contest
Goldfrapp playing NYC | Only US show | presale
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Little Steven's New Years w/ NY Dolls - "Only" $300
New Years Eve at NYC's Hard Rock Cafe with Little Steven, ESPN, ESPN2, Sirius Satellite Radio, Q104.3, The Woggles, The Mooney Suzuki, The Troggs, Chesterfield Kings, The Charms, AND New York Dolls.....food too...."only $300" (thx J)
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pre-New Years MotherFucker w/ Juan Maclean @ Avalon
The next Motherfucker party is December 30, 2005 @ Avalon (formerly Limelight) in NYC on December 30, 2005. The Juan Maclean are playing. (thx Neuman)
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Avalon & Clear Channel to Create "top rock club"
The NYPD Shut Down the Roxy | Motherfucker Moved
The Juan McLean | Less Than Human
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Depeche Mode headlining Coachella 2006 | April 29-30
"As expected, the seventh Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival will return April 29-30 to Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif. The first night will be headlined by legendary electro-pop act Depeche Mode, according to sources." [Billboard]
Other artists rumored to be on the lineup include "Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Roxy Music, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Franz Ferdinand, 65 Days Of Static, Lightning Bolt, Ladytron, Super Furry Animals, The White Stripes, Sigur Ros, Death Cab For Cutie, De La Soul, Elbow, TV On The Radio, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Explosions In The Sky, Doves, Massive Attack and Devendra Banhart..."
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Jimmy Scott | 2006 Tour Dates
JIMMY SCOTT & MADONNA
I thought I wouldn't get another chance to see 80 year old Jimmy Scott perform after his gig with Antony & The Johnons at Carnegie Hall. I was wrong. Not only did he have a much busier 2005 than I realized, his current tour schedule includes a four night run at NYC's Iridium Jazz Club in February 2006. All dates below...
Wed 12/21/05 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
Sat 12/31/05 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Hall
Thu 02/09/06 New York, NY Iridium Jazz Club
Fri 02/10/06 New York, NY Iridium Jazz Club
Sat 02/11/06 New York, NY Iridium Jazz Club
Sun 02/12/06 New York, NY Iridium Jazz Club
Fri 04/21/06 Cape May, NJ Cape May Jazz Festival
Mon 05/15/06 San Francisco, CA Herbst Theatre
Both photos of Jimmy & Madonna from Jimmy's celebrity gallery.
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Antony, Jimmy Scott & Friends | Backstage @ Carnegie
Jimmy Scott (w/ Antony) @ Carnegie Hall, NYC | pics
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Fiona Apple @ Nokia Theatre, NYC | Reviews & Pics
Last night (Dec 11, 2005) Fiona Apple played the Nokia Theatre in NYC. As you can sort-of see in the above and below Getty Images, she was sporting the latest Jawa fashion.
She spent about half the time behind the piano, and the other half singing and violent dancing front-and-center at the mic. Full band. No Jon Brion. No Roseland-like incidents. Very enthusiastic, sing-along crowd. I hope she comes back soon. For a more detailed review and setlist, check Fluxblog, and even more at Manic Mess.
Previously
Fiona Apple Nominated for a Grammy
Fiona Apple on Letterman - Video | Tix (not) on Sale
Fluxblog loves Fiona
Fiona Apple 2005 Tour Dates | New Album (Stream)
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Official: The Decemberists Sign to Capitol Records
"Confirming a rumor that has been floating around the indie world for weeks, Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy revealed to Pitchfork this weekend that his band has indeed signed to Capitol Records."
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John Vanderslice live show | Official MP3 Download
John Vanderslice is giving away his entire November 5, 2005 show as MP3s.
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New Clearlake, Remixes | MP3s
You don't hear a lot about Clearlake lately. They have a new CD coming out. 3hive links to a bunch of MP3s, remix included.
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Santastic - Christmas Mix Tape | MP3s
Go download "Santastic: Holiday Boots 4 Your Stockings" (via BTAE)
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Indie & Mainstream Holiday Music & Events | Streams & MP3s
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December 11, 2005
Rakim playing BB King Blues Club
"Rakim is a legendary American rapper. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential MCs in rap history, and well-known for his smooth yet complex flow, large vocabulary, rapid delivery, and distinctive baritone voice." [Wikipedia]
Rakim is playing BB King Blues Club & Grill in NYC on January 30, 2006. (thx Nick)
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Mos Def IS playing with Talib Kweli | Black Star Reviews
I can't find the exact details anywhere, but it appears that Mos Def IS playing the Breed Love Odyssey Tour with Talib Kweli. According to Yale Daily News, the pair played six Black Star songs together at the recent Toad's Place show in New Haven, CT. Bostonist has another confirmation and positive review and a December 9th article on Philly.com further confirms that Mos Def is on the tour.
The show is at BB King's in NYC Monday and Tuesday night (Dec 12th & 13th). Blacksmith Music's Jean Grae opens.
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Mos Def left Kweli Tour | No more Black Star
Black Star Reunion Tour | Tix on Sale
Jean Grae @ Rothko | Pics
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Antony is Mother of the World, Nomi is My Sister
Look for Antony as "Mother of the World" in Devendra Banhart's video for "Heard Somebody Say". Look for Nomi in Antony & Boy George's video for "You are My Sister."
YOU ARE MY SISTER - VIDEO
REAL MEDIA | WINDOWS MEDIA
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Devendra Banhart plays for Lindsay Lohan & Ashley Olsen @ Fashion Show
Shirley Manson <3 MIA & Antony and Other Lists
Antony, Kembra & CocoRosie @ Tokion Creativity Now | pics
Nomi, Armen Ra, & High Priest @ Rothko, NYC | pics
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Gossip | 2006 Tour Dates, NYC & SXSW
Listen to "Listen Up" by Gossip @ Myspace.
SXSW and NYC will get Gossip shows in March. Tickets fpr the Murray Hill hosted NYC show @ Knitting Factory on March 25th are already on sale. All dates below....
January 2006
25 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
27 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill w/ Numbers
28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Echo w/ Numbers
29 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah w/ Numbers
30 - Pomona, CA @ Glass House w/ Numbers
Australia!
Feb 25 - Melbourne @ Spanish Club
Feb 27 - Perth @ The Rosemount
Mar 1 - Adelaide @ Jive
Mar 2 - Brisbane @ The Zoo
Mar 3 - Sydney @ Gaelic Club
Mar 5 - Laneway Festival in Sydney
these dates with Pretty Girls Make Graves
back in the US of A
March 12 - Salt Lake City @ the Venue
March 13- Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
March 16 - SXSW KRS showcase
March 21 - Atlanta @ Drunken Unicorn
March 25 - NYC @ Knitting Factory
March 27 Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse
March 29 - Toronto @ X Space
April 2 - Fargo, ND @ Ralph's
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"Secret" Gossip & Fannypack-Le-Tigre show in Brooklyn
Gossip @ Knitting Factory, NYC | pics
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The Germs Played Continental in NYC
"...When we entered the Magik Markers were playing - holy shit do they suck. Complete rubbish. My theory is that these are super scenesters that are trying to be avant-garde or some bullshit. This band plays Manhattan alot and people go to see them... I have no idea why. After a few songs(?) they finally stopped. The 45-minute set-up for the Germs followed.... [More pics and review @ Brooklyn Ski Club]
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The Germs & X Reunions, a movie & Juliana Hatfield
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The Rub on New Years & a Cosmo Baker MP3 mix
Ticketweb has $25 tickets for New Years Eve at Southpaw in Brooklyn with the Rub featuring DJ Ayres, Eleven and Cosmo Baker. Cosmo Baker has a 32 track mix entitled "Lover's Rock 1999" for download on his site.
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DJ Cosmo Baker Free Monthly Mix | MP3
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