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October 31, 2006

Ferraby Lionheart, Jackson Pollis, & drink specials added to Wednesday's show

DOWNLOAD: Ferraby Lionheart - TA Crack in Time (MP3)

1) Recently dubbed "artist to watch" by Stereogum, LA singer-songwriter Ferraby Lionheart is making a special post-Jaymay free appearance upstairs at Pianos tomorrow (Nov 1). He goes on around 5:30 pm.

2) DJ Jackson Pollis will be making sure that the only time music isn't playing is when Dave Hill is speaking.

3) Free Vitamin & Smart Water for all, PLUS $3.00 beer, wine, well drinks, mimosas, and bloody marys to help nurse your Rapture-Warriors-Shindig-Motherf*cker-Halloween hangovers.

FERRABY LIONHEART IS ALSO PLAYING THESE SHOWS
Nov 1 2006 8:00P Sin-e (CMJ - ascap showcase) New York
Nov 3 2006 7:00P Studio B (productshopnyc.com) Brooklyn, NY
Nov 4 2006 5:00P Living Room New York, NY (also w/ Jaymay)
Nov 7 2006 10:00P The Prospector Long Beach, CA
Nov 20 2006 9:00P Spaceland Los Angeles, CA

Previously
7 more MP3s from the Wednesday show

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Shindig & Warriors - also tonight

2 more NYC Halloween party options
* Shindig
* Warriors party

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Professor Murder's CMJ Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Swingzilla (live in '05) (MP3)

I tried really hard to get Professor Murder to play one of my shows, but those stupid day jobs things got in their way. Here's where you can catch them instead over the next few days:

PROFESSOR MURDER | 2006 TOUR DATES
Nov 1 2006 8:00P Piano's - CMJ SHOWCASE New York, New York
Nov 1 2006 11:00P Syrup Room - DIW Magazine CMJ Party Brooklyn, New York
Nov 2 2006 9:00P 3rd Ward - mega 3-stage show! Brooklyn, New York

Previously
Professor Murder (starring Alan Astor) @ Cake Shop, NYC | pics

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One year older, Oh My Rockness has CMJ listings | Apes & Androids pics

Oh My Rockness celebrated their birthday with a show at the Annex in NYC last night. Apes and Androids played....

APES & ANDROIDS @ THE ANNEX, NYC | OCT 30, 2006 (CRED / MORE)

CINECULTIST WAS THERE
"For a bit now we've been hearing raves about this local band, Apes and Androids so when Janelle and Jen dragged Cinecultist to their Oh My Rockness show at the Annex last night, we had high expectations. Fortunately, A&A's dramatic antics and theatrical flare didn't disappoint, and the final number completely blew us away." [Cinecultist]

Apes & Androids' next three NYC shows are Wednesday night @ Galapagos (free Awesome-Inc show), Thursday night @ Studio B in Brooklyn (Insound party) and Tuesday November 14th @ Knitting Factory. Listings like that, and lots for CMJ, @ Oh My Rockness. Listen to A&A @ Myspace.

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The Puma Store in Union Square during CMJ

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A letter from your host Dave Hill

DOWNLOAD: Haunted Cemetery (MP3)

Dear Friends,

I was just writing to let you know that this week is pretty much the most exciting week that has ever fucking happened ever. Shit. Fuck. Piss. Damn. Anyway, for starters, as many of you who read the popular Brooklyn Vegan website probably already totally know about, this week is the week during which the exciting College Music Journal Music Marathon (or CMJ as it is known to “some”) is happening. Talk about good times- this is an example of that. Whether you like music or simply like to stand in line with a bunch of people who do (Ha! That is a playful reference to the lines that are common during this exciting event)- trust me on this one- you could do a lot worse than to attend this popular annual musical festival happening right here in town.

Adding to the excitement is the fact that this year “CMJ” is happening the very same week as Halloween, the popular celebration of candy, costumes, and scary stuff in general. Why not get into the spirit of things by grabbing two of your friends and attending a CMJ rock show dressed as the Three Blind Mice, Charlie’s Angels, or something else that will keep people guessing? I am just thinking out loud here. Have fun with it.

Also, I realize that some of you who are attending “CMJ” are from out of town. So- on behalf of me and all the other people who live here in New York City- welcome to our fair city. There is so much to see and do. Also, New York is far less knifey and rapey than it has ever been, so don’t hesitate to really sink your teeth into things and take advantage of the “anything goes” approach to life that we, as New Yorkers, get to enjoy every single day without even thinking about it. “A punk rocker, a Rastafarian, and a Hasidic Jewish guy all hanging out together eating Chinese food made by a Mexican person? It is now that I have seen everything,” you might say to yourself at some point during your visit. And to that I say “Ha! Welcome to New York City! Mexicans are everywhere in this town!”

Another thing I wanted to mention is that Brooklyn Vegan, the website on which you are reading this right now, is hosting three shows during “CMJ” and you should totally come to all of them. They are happening on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week (You can probably click on something somewhere in the sentences I am typing here to find out the exact info). I am hosting the Wednesday and Friday shows and the lovely and talented Sara Schaefer is hosting the Saturday show. She is really nice and pretty but also married, so just, like, know that going in, okay?

Okay, so that about covers it as far as the topics I wanted to cover here in this letter. See you around town soon or something I hope. That would be so great.

Your man,
Dave Hill

Previously
Dave Hill to host two BrooklynVegan shows

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no Yo La Tengo Hanukkah shows this year

Thanks to all who sent me this sad note...

Hey everybody,

In answer to the most FA'd Q of the last few months, we have reluctantly decided not to play the eight nights of Hanukkah this year at Maxwell's. We have concluded that our touring schedule is such we just wouldn't be able to put together a lineup as Hanukkahriffic as years past. Was the refusal of the cast of "The Times They Are A-Changin'" to take part the last straw? Really, is there anything to gain in assessing blame? But yes, it was.

Georgia, Ira and James

RELATED: Ira tells Pitchfork his favorite venue is Maxwell's

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Who do you want to see this CMJ?

WHAT TO DO
* Subinev's schedule
* Pop Tart's picks
* PunkGuy's Halloween itinerary
* Cracker United's wishlist
* EarFarm presents
* The Deli recommends
* Free Indie's rundown

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The Bird & The Bee | MP3s & Tour Dates (CMJ, Sia)

The Bird & The Bee are Greg Kurstin and Inara George. "Greg and Inara met a few years ago. Discovered a common love of jazz standards...nerded out for a couple of hours playing every song they knew...and then wrote and recorded a record together." That record will be released in 2007, but their 1st EP comes out today. It's four soothing songs total, most of which can be heard on their MySpace. The fourth track is just a remix of one of the other song by Peaches. Big Stereo has that one for download. I think I like the original better. Fluxblog has another MP3 track.

When I first saw that The Bird & The Bee were playing with Keren Ann at Hiro Ballroom on October 31st (ALSO TONIGHT!), I at first confused them for Keren's side-project called Lady & Bird - don't make the same mistake. Those who miss the Halloween show have a second CMJ-chance to catch The Bird & The Bee @ Bowery Ballroom on November 1st. Miss that one too? They're coming back when they go on tour with Sia. That show is on November 21st @ Webster Hall.

All tour dates below...

THE BIRD & THE BEE | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 31 2006 Hiro Ballroom New York, NY
Nov 1 2006 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY
Nov 2 2006 The Showbox Seattle, WA w/ Sia
Nov 3 2006 Wonder Ballroom Portland, OR w/ Sia
Nov 6 2006 The Fillmore San Francisco, CA w/ Sia
Nov 7 2006 House of Blues San Diego, CA w/ Sia
Nov 8 2006 The Avalon Hollywood , CA w/ Sia
Nov 14 2006 Fine Line Music Cafe Minneapolis, MN w/ Sia
Nov 21 2006 Webster Hall New York, NY w/ Sia

Their full length album comes out on Blue Note records in 2007.

MORE
* Listen/Watch TB&TB on KCRW
Rock Insider - The Bird and The Bee - Fcking Boyfriend

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When Jared Leto attacks (Elijah Wood) | pics

DOWNLOAD: Voicedude - The Crazy Voices Inside My Head (MP3)

"He then comes over to Elijah’s table. I’m like 'Oh my god they are totes gonna make out'. Jared puts his arm on the hobbits back and starts whispering stuff in his ear and and occasionally pulling back to look him in the face" [DListed]

"Jared then walks away and Elijah turns to his date for the evening friends and says something. Well something about this must have pissed Jared off because he comes running back to the table, grabs Elijah by the neck and starts screaming at him. All I could catch was Jared calling him a “fucking asshole”. He then shoves Elijah and storms off. Bodyguards come up and Elijah assures everyone he’s fine."

---

Thanks to Greg Lustberg for sending in these pics of the recent mtvU Awards incident.

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LA Bands coming to NYC for CMJ

'You Set the Scene' has the rundown.

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7 MP3s from the Saturday show

MP3s to DOWNLOAD
1) Takka Takka - We Feel Safer at Night
2) White Whale - The Admiral
3) Annuals - Bleary Eyed
4) Elvis Perkins - Its Only Me
5) Tokyo Police Club - Nature of the Experiment (indie feed)
6) The Big Sleep - Fast B
7) Silversun Pickups - Kissing Families (hey, I haven't posted this track in a while)

See all of them @ The Annex this Saturday.

Previously
8 MP3s from the Friday show

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Mos Def played w/ Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ Lion's Den

MOS DEF @ LION'S DEN, NYC | OCT 29, 2006 (CRED / MORE)

SOMEONE TOLD ME
"Mos was on stage for most of the night, but mostly in the background playing the cowbell or tambourine. He came to the front and freestyled during 4 or 5 songs. His timing was great. He knew exactly when to bring that energy....There was probably only 100 people there, so you could imagine the vibe of Mos on stage with a live 8 piece brass band."

Check out THBE @ MySpace.

PREVIOUSLY
Mos Def playing w/ Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Sunday

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8 MP3s from the Friday show

MP3s to DOWNLOAD
1) The Mugs - Firm Ground (via)
2) Lo Fi Fnk - The Boxer
3) Forward Russia - Nine
4) The Changes - Such a Scene (via)
5) Chin Up Chin Up - This Harness Can't Ride Anything
6) Cadence Weapon - Black Hand
7) Oxford Collapse - Please Visit Your National Parks
8) The Thermals - How We Know

See all of them @ Fontana's this Wednesday.

Previously
7 more MP3s from the Wednesday show
7 MP3s from the Wednesday show

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A pre-CMJ interview with the Thermals

The Thermals are visiting NYC to play three shows this CMJ. The first is their official CMJ showcase for Sub Pop @ Bowery Ballroom Thursday night. Then they play the free BrooklynVegan show @ Fontana's on Friday November 3rd @ 4:50 pm. Then they play the ProductShop show later that night.

Name and occupation?
Hutch Harris
Singer for The Thermals

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
No, 3rd.

What were you doing last year during CMJ?
Jesus Christ I have no idea, uh... probably smoking some weed?

What else do you plan on doing or seeing while you're in NYC?
taking a moonlit walking tour of the bronx

Previously
Live Thermals MP3s
Cursive & The Thermals | 2006 Tour Dates & new MP3s
A pre-CMJ interview with Willy Mason

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Apples in Stereo | CMJ Tour Dates + new album + drummer

DOWNLOAD: (MP3s)
The Apples in Stereo - Liza Jane
Gustafer Yellowgold - I'm From The Sun

"Celebrated indie rock band The Apples in Stereo will mark their return to New York City, their first shows in over three years".

AIS @ CMJ, NYC - 2006
Oct 30 - Black Cat, Washington DC
Oct 31 - KEXP in-studio (2pm)
Nov 2 - Pianos w/ Cities & Heavy Trash (free Yep Roc afternoon show)
Nov 3 - Irving Plaza w/ Architecture in Helsinki (CMJ)
Nov 4 - Joe's Pub (Robbert Bobbert & The Bubble Machine w/ Gustafer Yellowgold @ noon)

ABOUT THE JOES PUB SHOW
"Robbert Bobbert & The Bubble Machine is the alter ego of Robert Schneider from The Apples in Stereo doing a raucously infectious all ages performance (kid friendly!)" [Joe's Pub]

MORE
Listen to Apples in Stereo @ MySpace. News below...

NEW ALBUM OUT FEBRUARY 6th, 2007
"New Magnetic Wonder marks The Apples in Stereo’s first album in five years and features an array of special guests including many members of the Elephant 6 collective. Sticking with their indie-rock pedigree the Apples sought the production skills of acclaimed engineer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Sebadoh, Phish, Sean Lennon) who mixed their last record 'Velocity of Sound.' The album also features a new musical scale invented by lead singer Robert Schneider called The 'Non-Pythagorean Scale.' This scale will be featured on an enhanced portion of this multimedia CD release, which includes digital files for MIDI usage and an in-depth description by Schneider of how to experiment with the new scale both in document and video form."

People keep telling me Jeff Mangum is one of those people that guests on the album - the album being put out with the help of Elijah Wood.

NEW DRUMMER
"John Dufilho, lead singer and principal songwriter of The Deathray Davies, has joined Denver-based The Apples in Stereo. Dufilho replaces original Apples drummer Hilarie Sidney, who left this past August." [Texas Gigs]

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October 30, 2006

Stream the entire Sufjan Stevens Christmas CD box set

Listen to the whole thing. Then BUY IT for only $20.00.

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David Garland's WNYC Halloween Show - MP3 download

"For the last 19 years on WNYC David Garland has been spinning a varying, choice selection of the many spooky, zany, recordings celebrating Halloween. This year, knock again on Spinning On Air's creaking oaken door to receive a grab bag of tricky musical treats. From Ultimate Spinach's "Hip Death Goddess" to Cat Power's "Werewolf," and from Boris Karloff to the Shaggs, you'll get a wide range of songs about ghosts, witches and more, including recordings made for Spinning On Air by Donovan, Antony and the Johnsons, and songwriters Dave Deporis, and Jim Allen." [Download & Stream @ WNYC]

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A pre-CMJ interview with Willy Mason

It turns out Willy Mason is playing twice upstairs at Pianos on Wednesday November 1st. His first performance is at 1:00 pm @ the free BrooklyVegan show. Then he rushes off to Lincoln Center for a show on the CMJ day stage @ 4:00 before coming back to Pianos for second show on the same stage @ 8:00. On November 4th he plays his official CMJ showcase @ Irving Plaza along with The Watson Twins, Oakley Hall, and Shooter Jennings.

Name and occupation?
willy mason. culture hustler

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
no.

What were you doing last year during CMJ?
honestly: i'm sorry, i can't remember.

What else do you plan on doing or seeing while you're in NYC?
playing music, catching up with friends and looking for the singer on the southbound ACE platform @ 50th st, late night.

Previously
MP3s of Willy and those he's playing with
A pre-CMJ interview with David Deporis
Willy Mason signs to Astralwerks

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7 more MP3s from the Wednesday show

MP3s to DOWNLOAD
1) Wynn Walent - David & Goliath
2) Willy Mason - Oxygen
3) Undisputed Heavyweights - Money
4) Phonograph - TV Screens
5) The Foundry Field Recordings - holding the pilots
6) David Deporis (listen @ MySpace)
7) Jaymay - The Only One I Love (live)
8) Ferraby Lionheart - Tickets To Crickets

See all of them @ Pianos this Wednesday.

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Emily Haines | 2007 Tour Dates

Metric's Emily Haines is coming back to do her solo thing at Hiro Ballroom in NYC on January 9th, 2007. All tour dates below...

EMILY HAINES | 2007 TOUR DATES
January 4th: Montreal, QC @ Theatre Outremont
January 5th: Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre
January 6th: Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall
January 7th: Philadelphia, PA @ The First Unitarian Church (Sanctuary)
January 8th: Boston, MA @ Paradise Lounge
January 9th: New York, NY @ Hiro Ballroom
January 10th: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
January 11th: Detroit, MI @ The Magic Bag
January 12th: Chicago, IL @ Lakeshore Theater
January 14th: Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Theatre
January 16th: Calgary, AB @ The Grand Theatre
January 17th: Edmonton, AB @ The Citadel Theatre
January 18th: Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore
January 19th: Portland, OR @ The Doug Fir Lounge
January 20th: Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Café
January 22nd: San Francisco, CA @ The Great American Music Hall

January 23rd: Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theater

"For her January dates, Haines will be joined by select members of The Soft Skeleton—her backing band and fellow collaborators on the record—Sparklehorse’s Scott Minor will be on drums and New York-based musician Paul Dillon will moonlight on bass. Collaborators on the album include Minor, Jimmy Shaw (Broken Social Scene/Metric), Stars’ Evan Cranley and Chris Seligman and Broken Social Scene’s Justin Peroff, among others. Also at the shows, audience members can expect to see short films by Guy Maddin projected on stage. As he did for Haines’ Fall performances, Maddin—known for recreating the style of the silent-film era—will put together short montages from his past work for each of Emily’s songs on KNIVES."

Previously
An interview with Emily Haines | part 1 (no blindfold)
Amy Millan, Emily Haines & Leslie Feist together at the Toronto Virgin Festival

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7 MP3s from the Wednesday show

MP3s to DOWNLOAD
1) Sure Juror - Ex-Cuties
2) Loney Dear - I Fought The Battle of Trinidad & Tobago
3) Nicolai Dunger - Hunger
4) The Little Ones - Lovers Who Uncover
5) Land of Talk - Speak To Me Bones (more)
6) Thunderbirds are Now! - Eat This City
7) CSS - Alala

See all of them @ Pianos this Wednesday.

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free Thursday afternoon show @ Cake Shop

Thursday November 2nd, 2006 -- 1-6pm
Jurtyrig presents a 2006 CMJ Throwdown w/
BANDS: Irving, Figurines, Meowskers & Village Green
HOST: L.A.'s "Kennedy"
FREE, no badge required
@ Cake Shop, NYC

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BrooklynVegan takes over the Lower East Side during CMJ -- FULL SCHEDULE

DOWNLOAD: Magnetic Fields - the luckiest guy on the lower east side (MP3)

3 FREE AFTERNOON SHOWS
I decided not to go with an RSVP for these shows. Show up as early as you can - we'll keep letting people in until the venue reaches capacity. Then we'll try to figure out when people leave so we can let more people in.

Pianos and Fontana's have open bar areas that are separate from the show area, so you can still hang out if the show is full. Upstairs and downstairs at Pianos are separate shows - each has its own "door" and capacity.

Just working out the final details on alcohol sponsorships/specials - stay tuned.

MORE INFO
* About host Sara Schaefer
* About host Dave Hill
* About the downstairs show @ Pianos
* About the upstairs show @ Pianos
* About the show @ Fontana's
* About the show @ The Annex

all CMJ-related posts here.

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Les Savy Fav, Big Sleep and Matt & Kim - NYU show info

DOWNLOAD: Matt & Kim - Silver Tiles (MP3)

NYU Program Board presents Les Savy Fav with The Big Sleep and Matt and Kim.
Thursday November 9th. Doors: 7:30 p.m.
E&L Auditorium, 60 Washington Square South.
Nyu $6. General Public can buy tickets day of the show for $8.
Tickets available at ticket central: 60 washington Square South, 2nd floor.

Previously
Les Savy Fav MoMA on sale
Les Savy Fav playing MoMA AND NYU

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A pre-CMJ interview with David Deporis

David Deporis isn't actually playing CMJ this year, but he is playing the free BrooklynVegan show upstairs @ Pianos on November 1st @ 4 pm. Above video shot by Punkcast.

Name and occupation?
David Deporis, musicalia

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
Played it once before with Doveman, Cloud Cult and Aziz Ansari at Tonic, a fun night.

Any tips for those coming from out of town?
Kind of out of phase with New York City at the moment and typing you from Florida where the American Dream floats around like a confused manatee with speedboat propeller scars on its back and a Ronald McDonald wig on. Well, New yorkers like to move fast, elbowing to get on subways and all that. PErhaps due to my rusticity at the moment, I would encorage visitors to avoid all that and go to Central Park, it's a fine and labyrinthine place.

Oh yea, Red Hook is fantastic, I really love going out there and walking around. In years past, I would go out there with unfinished songs and just wander around as the forge in my brain shaped and bent the components of the songs into seaworthy compositions.

I like to stretch out and take up a lot of space these days so my suggestions reflect that. If you don't mind the crowds, there are the usual suspects (museums, bars, times square with it's scrolling billboards and barkers, etc).

In any case, enjoy your stay travelers and I'll see some of you at the show...

Previously
A pre-CMJ interview with White Whale
A pre-CMJ interview with Jaymay
Dave Deporis @ DUMBO General Store, Brooklyn, NY | pics

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Absolutely Kosher signs +/- (Plus/Minus), Chris Garneau, & The Affair | CMJ Showcase (MP3s)

Absolutely Kosher recently signed three NY artists:

DOWNLOAD (MP3s)
+/- - Steal the Blueprints
Chris Garneau - Not Nice
The Affair - Left at the Party

And they're all playing the 2006 Absolutely Kosher CMJ showcase:

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at R&R
8:00 Chris Garneau
8:45 Two Mule Team (Sue Garner & Rick Brown of Run On, Fish & Roses, etc)
9:30 The Affair
10:15 Get Him Eat Him
11:00 Bottom of the Hudson
11:45 +/- {Plus/Minus}

No Goblin Cock this year, but The Wrens are playing a show.

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Wrens playing CMJ | Frida Hyvonen Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Frida Hyvonen - You Never Got Me Right (MP3)

(as many already know) The Wrens are playing NYU with the Walkmen on November 2nd, 2006. "Swedish sensation" Frida Hyvonen is also on the bill. You might remember that was recently here touring with her friend Jens Lekman.

All Frida and Wrens tour dates below....

FRIDAY HYVONEN | 2006 TOUR DATES
11/01/06 Brooklyn, NY - Union Hall w/ Earlimart
11/02/06 New York, NY - Skirball Center w/ Walkmen + The Wrens
11/03/06 Brooklyn, NY - Sound Fix Records- 2pm
11/05/06 New York, NY - Tonic w/ Jospehine Foster + Rachel Mason+ Kath Bloom
11/07/06 Philadelphia, PA - M Room
11/08/06 Washington DC, - R&R Hotel
11/09/06 Norfolk, VA - Relative Theory Records w/ Trespassers William
11/11/06 Murfreesboro, TN - Casa Burrito
11/14/06 Baton Rouge, LA - Red Star Bar
11/15/06 Dallas, TX - The Cavern
11/16/06 Houston, TX - Proletariat w/ Drity Projectors
11/17/06 Austin, TX - Emo's w/ Fiery Furnaces
11/19/06 Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen w/ Bishop Allen
12/06/06 London, United Kingdom - 93 Feet East w/ Mechanical Bride
12/09/06 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
12/10/06 Berlin, Germany - Privatclub
12/11/06 Cologne, Germany - Studio 672
12/12/06 Paris, France - Le Divan Du Monde w/ Anna

PRESS RELEASE
"Swedish sensation Frida Hyvonen has released a new album here in the United States entitled "Until Death Comes". It is a ten song, thirty minute piano pop gem. Recorded in the legendary Atlantis studio in Stockholm, the album was originally released last year in Scandinavia on the Concretes' Licking Fingers Imprint. Now Secretly Canadian is proud to bring you this excellent album that places Frida Hyvonen squarely among today's finest female songwriters. She has been awarded the Swedish Nöjesguiden Award as best arts and album, not to mention the best dance prize going to Püdel, an improvisational performance piece."

THE WRENS | 2006 TOUR DATES
11-02 - New York, NY - Skirball Hall, NYU
11-10 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
11-11 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Previously
Jens Lekman & Frida Hynvonen @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pic

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A Jeff Buckley movie?

DOWNLOAD: Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (MP3)

"Now, almost 10 years after Mr. Buckley’s death, Ms. Guibert, whose life and career revolve around tending to his estate, has taken matters into her own hands. She is working with a young producer, Michelle Sy, and an even younger screenwriter and director, Brian Jun, to develop a film she plans to call 'Mystery White Boy.' But whether she will have any more success getting a movie made is anything but certain." [NY Times] (thx J)

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October 29, 2006

A pre-CMJ interview with White Whale

DOWNLOAD: White Whale - We're Just Temporary Ma'am (MP3)

White Whale are playing the free BrooklynVegan show @ The Annex on Saturday November 4th @ 12:45 pm. Their official CMJ showcase is for their label Merge Records at Knitting Factory on November 3rd. They're also playing a free show at Sound Fix Records.

Name and occupation?
Matt Suggs/ International Businessman

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
With White Whale, yes....but have been before in different forms.....

What were you doing last year during CMJ?
Feeling empty and forlorn because I wasn't at CMJ

What else do you plan on doing or seeing while you're in NYC?
I plan on summoning the spirit of Shooby Taylor--I hope he responds.
Squidle ya dhat doe bee bee!

Previously
White Whale (Matt Suggs) on Merge | MP3s, Tour Dates
A pre-CMJ interview with Phonograph

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A pre-CMJ interview with Phonograph

DOWNLOAD: Phonograph - In Your Mind (MP3)

Phonograph aren't actually playing CMJ-proper, but they will be doing an acoustic set upstairs at Pianos at the free BrooklynVegan day show on Wednesday November 1st @ 2:30 pm.

Name and occupation?
PHONOGRAPH / Professional Oyster Shuckers

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
Yup

What were you doing last year during CMJ?
Touring

Any tips for those coming from out of town?
Don't park a 15 passenger van with 30 grand worth of equipment unsupervised in Brooklyn....
seriously this aint Iowa.

Previously
a pre-CMJ interview with Chin Up Chin Up

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2006 Sound Fix Records CMJ schedule

free in-store performances @ Sound Fix Records in Brooklyn during CMJ this year:

Wednesday, Nov. 1:
1pm: Swearing at Motorists
2pm: Darker My Love
3pm: LaRocca
4pm: Dirty on Purpose
5pm: Changes
6pm: Takka Takka
7pm: The Devastations
8pm: The Drones

Thursday, Nov. 2
1pm: My Brightest Diamond
2pm: Shapes and Sizes
3pm: The Isles
5pm: Pop Levi
6pm: Chin Up Chin Up

Friday, Nov. 3
2pm Frida Hyvonen
4pm Alela Diane
6pm Micah P. Hinson
7pm Diamond Nights

Saturday, Nov. 4
1pm Benjy Ferree
2pm Ladybug Transistor
3pm White Whale (they go here straight from my party)
4pm Portastatic
5pm David Bazan (Pedro the Lion)

"As that crisp autumn air falls on our fair city, so will a bunch of bands next week for the official CMJ bonanza. This year's lineup at Sound Fix has us really excited, not only for the big names (Portastatic, Dirty on Purpose, Ladybug Transistor, Swearing at Motorists, David Bazan of Pedro the Lion, Diamond Nights) but for those artists who we think are on the verge of major acclaim (Frida Hyvonen, whose brilliant new record is our pick of the week, Benjy Ferree, White Whale, My Brightest Diamond, Micah P. Hinson and much more). We hope to see a lot of you for what will be a special four days of free shows."

"The schedule is subject to change (most likely, though, we will be adding bands, not subtracting them); go to our web site or swing by the store for up-to-the-minute changes. "

Sound Fix
110 Bedford Ave.
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
(718) 388-8090
www.soundfixrecords.com

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October 28, 2006

Mos Def playing w/ Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Sunday

"Mos Def will be sitting in with the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble at the Lions Den (214 Sullivan Street) this Sunday at 10pm". Sounds like what he's doing at Lincoln Center in 2007.

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The Horrors | 2006 Tour Dates (CMJ, Misshapes, etc)

I haven't even had a chance to properly listen to The Horrors yet, but everyone I know keeps asking me about them. All signs point towards them being the next big band to hate. Anyway, I hope I can catch them at least once while they're here visiting NYC:

THE HORRORS | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 28 2006 Don Hill's 'Misshapes' NYC (TONIGHT)
Oct 29 2006 Sweet Jane 'Shag Frenzy' Hartford, Connecticut
Nov 2 2006 Annex - Stolen Transmission Party NYC
Nov 3 2006 Galapagos 'Crashin' In' Brooklyn, NYC
Nov 3 2006 Studio B, A Night Out With Product Shop NYC

contiuned below...

Nov 4 2006 Great Scott Boston, Massachusetts
Nov 5 2006 Rock n' Roll Hotel Washington DC, Washington DC
Nov 7 2006 Safari Sam's - Check Your Ponytail Party Los Angeles, California

LINKS
* NME: The Horrors
* Pitchfork: Nick Zinner produces the Horrors
* Blog Soup: The Horrors
* Watercoolergossip: The Horrors to Attack America

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Sara Schaefer to host BrooklynVegan party | the DL

DOWNLOAD: Elvis Perkins - Mayday (MP3)

SARA SCHAEFER @ UCB, NYC | FEB 1, 2006 (CRED)

You may know Sara Schaefer the comedian, who, as host of Video Gaga at NYC's UCB Theatre, has worked with musical acts like Elvis Perkins, Lisa Loeb, and Dujeous. You've seen her interviewed on Gothamist and gossiped about on the Apiary. And speaking of the Apiary - if you read it on a regular basis then you know by now that Sara Schaefer will also be the guest host at my free BrooklynVegan show @ The Annex in NYC on Saturday November 4th, 2006 (noon-5pm). There she'll be reunited on stage with Elvis Perkins -- full band list here.

I actually had no idea how busy Sara's been when I first asked her to do it. In fact, it wasn't until I found out about her performance alongside the Walkmen that I knew about her new gig at AOL. See her interview Regina Spektor, Frank Black and more at the DL.

Side note: Between the DL, their sweet downloadable "Interface" podcats, streaming albums, and their "indie" music blog (now called "spinner"), AOL seems to be using their money to slowly take over the online music world.

BrooklynVegan during-CMJ free show run down:

hosted by dave hill: (info)
* Wednesday November 1st, noon-5pm
* Friday November 3rd, noon-5:30pm

hosted by sara schaefer:
* Saturday November 4th, noon-5pm

hosted by liberated matter:
* Wednesday November 1st, noon-5:30pm

(full list of sponsors and free stuff TBA soon)

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Electric Six -- Joes Pub & New Years @ Maxwell's + 2006 Tour Dates

Dick Valentine of Electric Six is playing a solo acoustic show at Joe's Pub in NYC on December 14th. The whole band are playing December 30th & 31st at Maxwell's in Hoboken. All tour dates below...

ELECTRIC SIX | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 28 2006 Mad Planet Milwaukee, WI
Oct 29 2006 Headliner's Louisville, KY
Oct 31 2006 Double Door Chicago, IL
Nov 1 2006 Southgate House Newport, KY
Nov 2 2006 Little Brother's Columbus, OH
Nov 3 2006 Grog Shop Cleveland, OH
Nov 4 2006 St. Andrew's Hall Detroit, MI
Nov 10 2006 New City Liqwid Lounge Edmonton, AB
Nov 11 2006 Broken City Calgary, AB
Dec 14 2006 Joe's Pub, New York, NY (solo)
Dec 29 2006 The Khyber Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec 30 2006 Maxwell's Hoboken, New Jersey
Dec 31 2006 Maxwell's Hoboken, New Jersey

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Fiery Furnaces, Beck & The Walkmen played parties

DOWNLOAD: YYYs & Etienne De Cracy - Fast Hearts (eve massacre mix) (MP3)

A Rolling Stone magazine party...

KAREN O @ BOWERY BALLROOM, NYC | OCT 19, 2006 (CRED)

"Last night the Yeah Yeah Yeahs performed to a mostly full crowd of industry honchos (and their dates) at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom." [Rolling Stone]

"Rollingstone was celebrating something -an anniversary of a few hundred years- and we pumped our fists in approval as Karen O delighted and wooed." [Yeti Don't Dance]

"Celebration also put on a lively performance and David Sitek joined them onstage for the last few songs." [Productshop]

FULL SETLIST: Our Time / Honeybear / Pin / Phenomena / Gold Lion / Wayout / Art Star / Cheated Hearts / Miles Away / Warrior / Maps / Turn Into / Date / Y Control (by audience request) and Date with the Night [The Modern Age]

An Interview magazine party...

ELEANOR FRIEDBERGER @ THE ANNEX, NYC | OCT 25, 2006 (CRED)

A Paste magazine party...

BECK @ THE KNITTING FACTORY, NYC | OCT 26, 2006 (CRED)

"Beck showed up with his skinny well-coiffed band of punky deviants last night at the Knitting Factory to play an hour-long private set in front of 200 celebrating his Paste magazine cover. Roots drummer ?uestlove served as the between-sets DJ." [fishbowlNY]

"The party turned into a gathering of musicians by the end of the evening, with James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins), Adam Schlessinger (Fountains of Wayne), Ben Kweller, the Benevento Russo Duo, Willie Nile, Matt Maye & El Torpedo and Matisyahu all in attendence." [Paste]

An AOL party...

THE WALKMEN @ CANAL ROOM, NYC | OCT 26, 2006 (CRED)

"We launched our weekly show yesterday. It's called the DL and a proper celebration was in order. So, we rang up the Walkmen and our boy $mall ¢hange to party with us." [Spinner / AOL Indie blog]

An off-stage pic of Beck and more below....

BECK @ THE KNITTING FACTORY, NYC | OCT 26, 2006

Beck also played the mtvU awards, Angel Orensanz, Jersey City, & MSG's Theater while he was here.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs also played Bowery Ballroom earlier this year.

I'm not sure The Fiery Furnaces ever played The Annex before, but I did see them at Bowery Ballroom in 2004, and I'll be at the Annex on Saturday November 4th with special guest host Sara Shaefer who also performed with the Walkmen at the above mentioned AOL party at Canal Room.

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Gary Wilson performing at Lit Lounge tonight | also an art opening

DOWNSTAIRS
"Gary Wilson -- yes, the same referenced by Beck in the Where It's At lyric 'Passin' the dutchee from coast to coast, like my man Gary Wilson rocks the most...I've got two turntables and a...' -- will be performing alongside new-wave/no-wave provocateurs We Are The Arm on Saturday, 10/28 at Lit Lounge in the East Village. The most depraved/creative costumes will be awarded baked goods and other strange, assorted gifts."

UPSTAIRS
get there early (7-10) for free cocktails @ the Lit Lounge Fuse Gallery. It's the art opening party for their new exhibit called "DRAW" - "This must-see exhibit features original drawings from vanguard artists in the urban, tattoo, design, illustration, skateboard, snowboard, and music worlds."

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stream the Vegoose Festival this weekend

Cat Power, The Raconteurs, Built To Spill, and Jenny Lewis are among the artists you can watch play live in Las Vegas. (thx BS)

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Critics, fans pan, dislike and hate Dylan show

"A new musical set to the songs of Bob Dylan has left critics disappointed and fans disillusioned with the iconic musician's decision to allow his songs to be set on the stage." [Yahoo]

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Churches launch service based on U2's music

"A communion service based on the music of U2 has become the latest trend for a number of Episcopal churches across the U.S." [Yahoo]

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October 27, 2006

Halloween events in Brooklyn this weekend

DOWNLOAD: Halloween Theme Song (MP3)

Check out a list of events at the Brooklyn Record. Leave more in the comments, and get more MP3s here.

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An article on music venues in the NY Times

Here are some highlights from the article....

Bowery Presents Capacities: "250-capacity Mercury to the 575-person Bowery to Webster Hall, at 1,400"

Gramercy Theater: "Live Nation also plans to start presenting concerts in January at the former Gramercy Theater on East 23rd Street, which will hold about 600." (this has been a rumor for a while)

Live Nation booking new Luna Lounge: "reopening by the end of the year in Williamsburg at 300 to 350 capacity, more than double its former size on Ludlow Street, where it closed last year."

Bowery Presents takes over Northsix: "It will be renovated, with upstairs balconies added, and is to open in the spring as the Music Hall of Williamsburg." (a few weeks ago someone tipped us to this in the comments, but Bowery Presents and Northsix both denied it when I contacted them)

The Box: "Another new Lower East Side club on the horizon is the Box, a 5,000-square-foot room on Christie Street whose owner, Simon Hammerstein — a grandson of Oscar — said he intended to open in the next two months with theater and music performances."

read the rest @ The NY Times.

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RELATED:
* Crazy Rumor of the Week: Williamsburg 'Supervenue'?
* John Glancy left Live Nation for Bowery Presents
* Moran & Ernst Moved To Live Nation New York

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Lady Sovereign @ The 2006 mtvU Awards, Roseland Ballroom, NYC | pics

DOWNLOAD: Lady Sovereign - Hoodie (Spank Rock remix) (MP3)

I was lucky enough to accidentally be standing next to Lady Sovereign for about ten minutes before she took the stage to introduce Gym Class Heroes. It was while they were announcing that she lost the "Most Original Artist" award to Gnarls Barkley, but I don't think she noticed.

My favorite performance of the night was just listening to her talk to everyone around us. Her "backstage" banter included a diss of Imogen Heap (who was also nominated in her category), and a lot of threats to the guy whose shoulders she was sitting/climbing on. On stage she refused to read from the teleprompter and claimed to be drunk.

This all happened at the 2006 mtvU Awards @ Roseland Ballroom in NYC on Wednesday October 25th.

Jared Leto was there beating people up.

Lady Sov was also seen posing with Ghostface.

Last time I randomly ran into her was at SXSW.

With her new video recently reaching #1 on TRL, her MTV reach is already way beyond MTV's mtvU.

See her on tour.

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2006 mtvU Woodies | Jared Leto vs Stereogum & Elijah Wood

FRED ARMISEN INTRODUCES TV ON THE RADIO

I was one of the many bloggers in attendance at this year's mtvU Awards @ Roseland Ballroom in NYC on Wednesday night (October 25, 2006). I wasn't live-blogging it, but I was taking pictures so I could blog about it right now.

Highlights included a 2-song performance each, by Beck and TV on the Radio, and entertaining presentations by Lady Sovereign, Ghostface Killah, Lupe Fiasco, Gogol Bordello's Eugene Hutz, and SNL comedian Fred Armisen (last year the real Lou Reed presented an award - this year the fake one).

JARED LETO WITH A WOODIE

Low points: the major-label dominated "College Students' Favorite Emerging Artists" nominee list and the resulting list of winners -- that includes Jared Leto's band 30 Seconds to Mars taking home the award for "best live action video" ("The music video that's so incredible, we'd watch it even without the music"). Admittedly I haven't even see the winning video, but it's so easy to hate the fact that Jared Leto is being awarded for his music, that I'll just go with it.

More importantly though -- the real Jared Leto 'live action' wasn't actually caught on tape (or was it?). And it came in the form of Angel Face's interaction with two prominent crowd members: one music-obsessed actor, and one (like myself) music-obsessed blogger. According to multiple sources, and while I wasn't looking, Jared Leto both started a fight with Elijah Wood AND injured Stereogum's blogging finger. Possibly due to an impending lawsuit, Stereogum's review of the show doesn't mention the account.

The awards air on TV and online in a few days.

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October 26, 2006

Clear Channel all but confirms buyout talks

"Private equity groups Providence Equity Partners, Blackstone Group and Kohlberg, Kravis Roberts & Co. are in advanced discussions to buy the largest U.S. radio company, Clear Channel Communications Inc., a source familiar with the situation said Wednesday" [LA Times]

Posted in industry | music | radio at 1:08 PM | Comments (5)

Andy Taylor Splits With Duran Duran

"Duran Duran's comeback will continue without the services of Andy Taylor. The band's founding guitarist has split with the band again, this time ahead of a string of U.S. dates, beginning tonight (Oct. 26) in Chicago, due to a 'gulf' developing in their partnership." [Billboard]

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Dave Hill to host two BrooklynVegan shows

You may remember performer, comedian & writer Dave Hill as a friend of Rufus Wainwright, Walter Schreifels & Fred Armisen, Moby, and Luna. Or you may just think of him as a fan of classic punk and metal. I like to think of him as the host of the first two free BrooklynVegan shows happening during CMJ this year.

Dave Hill hosts:
* Wednesday November 1st, noon-5pm
* Friday November 3rd, noon-5:30pm

Read Dave Hill's blog

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MORE GOOD NEWS
Vitamin Water and Smart Water have agreed to supply some free drinks (for at least one of the shows). Plus, Rounder Records is sending some free CDs to give out, and Guitar World's gonna provide some reading material.

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Stay tuned for the host announcement for the Saturday show.

Last year I did just one show. It was hosted by Aziz Ansari.

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The 40 Greatest Concerts in Boston history

"On a Tuesday night in 1993, Rage Against the Machine were little more than a buzz band on their first headlining tour for their homonymous major-label debut....." [The Boston Phoenix]

Posted in music | music history at 12:08 PM | Comments (0)

a pre-CMJ interview with Chin Up Chin Up

Chin Up Chin Up are playing the free BrooklynVegan show @ Fontana's on Friday November 3rd @ 2:35 pm. Their official CMJ showcase is later that night (midnight) @ the Knitting Factory tap bar. They're also playing an in-store at Sound Fix Records @ 6:00 pm on November 2nd. All tour dates at their site.

Name and occupation?
Jeremy Bolen/Chin up Chin up Toll booth operator/Camp Counselor

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
No its the 3rd.

How did you like CMJ last year?
It was great and so easy to park. I saw a band on an old boat, that was nice. Bands on boats.

What else do you plan on doing or seeing while you're in NYC?
I heard stomp is the bomb.

Previously
A pre-CMJ interview with The Big Sleep | Tour Dates
Chin Up Chin Up vs. Voxtrot (part 2) | Pic

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French-Canadian Polaris nominee Malajube playing CMJ

Malajube are scheduled to play Mercury Lounge in NYC on Thursday November 2nd, 2006 with Sandi Thom, Nicole Atkins, Benjy Ferree, Archie Bronson Outfit, and Forward Russia. They were recently nominated for the 2006 Polaris Canadian music prize that ended up going to Final Fantasy.

Previously
An interview with Malajube

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Wes' Weekly Hip Hop News Roundup | (Oct 26, 2006)

In honor of the Halloween lineup at BB Kings featuring Prince Paul, CL Smooth, J. Period, AG, Stetsasonic, Mr. Len, J-Live, and Freddie Foxxx (Tickets available for 1 cent), we're GIVING AWAY ONE COPY EACH of the following amazing Hip Hop photography books by Jamel Shabazz:

* A Time Before Crack
* Back in the Days

TO WIN, simply send an email to bvcontests@hotmail.com with subject line: "Jamel Shabazz". Winners will be picked at random on Tuesday (October 31st, 2006) and notified by email. Your e-mail address will not be shared with anyone. Those who don't win can buy them at Amazon.

Read an interesting interview with rap legend Kurtis Blow where he speaks on his new ventures and the state of Hip Hop today. Unlike most other older rappers, he's not hating either!

Talib Kweli is opening for Soulive at Nokia Theatre in NYC on December 28th. Tickets are now on AmEx presale. They go on regular sale on Friday at Noon.

Check out Rhythm Ruckus' song How To Die (M4A format). Read more about them over at A Blog Soup. See the Vermont group live at Marymount Manhattan College on October 30th.

UGK returns with a double album that features production by Lil' Jon , Jazzy Pha, Swizz Beatz, Scarface, Marley Marl (!!!), Big Daddy Kane , Kool G Rap, Rick Ross, Slim Thug, Willie D, Three 6 Mafia and Sleepy Brown . Read about it and download two tracks over at HipHopDX.

Read a great Pharoah Monch interview over at MP3.com. (I guess that website still exists!)

In his latest diss shot out at The Game, west coast rapper Ras Kass manages to also insult manager of late Aussie nature man Steve Irwin by referencing death by stingray. Like most rappers, Ras decided to write a letter in response.

AboutRap has a preview of Snoop's upcoming new album. I had the chance to listen to the whole thing and think it's his strongest in years.

Oversaturation anyone? Jay-Z's video for Show Me What You Got has been turned into a beer commercial. (I saw it during last night's world series game.) He'll be on the next XXL cover. He's beaten out only by George Clooney on AskMen's top 49 best men. He also speaks on his beef with Cam'ron.

Download a great mixtape by The Rap Up. Tracklist below:

The Rap Up mixtape
01 RZA - RZA Meets Rizoh - 'The Rap Up' Intro
02 Jay-Z - Show Me What You Got
03 AZ - Show Me What You Got
04 AZ & Rakim - The Format (DJ Dub Floyd Screamixx)
05 Black Thought of The Roots - Don't Say Nuthin' (Hurricane Blend)
06 Mos Def - Undeniable
07 Papoose & Harold Melvin - Wake Up Everybody
08 The Game & 50 Cent - Hate It or Love It (DJ RefleX Blend)
09 2pac, T.I. & Ashanti - Pac's Life
10 Eazy-E - Hittin' Switches (Hurricane Blend)
11 50 Cent - What Up Gangsta (Hurricane Blend)
12 Eminem, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks & Cashis - You Don't Know
13 Proof - Girls Wit Da Boom (Hurricane Blend)
14 Jay-Z, Kanye West, Young Chris & The Temptations - Baby Girl (Hurricane Mix)
15 Busta Rhymes, Kelis, will.i.am, Styles P & Rashad - Love My Bitch b-w Favorite Drug (Hurricane Double Blend)
16 Jadakiss - T.R.O.Y. (Reminisce)
17 Pharoahe Monch, Showtyme, Mela Machinko & Tower of Power - Push
18 Joe Budden - Broken Wings
19 Xzibit - Thank You
20 Jay-Z & Pharrell - Allure (Hurricane Blend)
21 AZ - Never Change (Hurricane Blend)
22 Hi-Tek, J Dilla, Nas, Common, Busta Rhymes & Marsha of Floetry - Music For Life
23 2pac & Rick James - My Block (Hurricane Blend) - Outro

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A pre-CMJ interview with The Big Sleep | Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: The Big Sleep - Elephants (MP3)

THE BIG SLEEP @ FONTANA'S, NYC | OCT 23, 2006 (CRED / MORE)

The Big Sleep are playing the free BrooklynVegan show @ The Annex on Saturday November 4th @ 3:45 pm. Check my last Big Sleep post for more CMJ dates. Keep reading at the end of this post for even more dates.

Name and occupation?
danny barria, guitarist.

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
no, i played with mahogany a few years back
and with sonya two years before that.

What were you doing last year during CMJ?
last year, i was watching as many other bands as i could
and wishing we'd finished our record.

Any tips for those coming to NYC from out of town?
go to the museum of natural history,
check out the promenade at night,
buy johnny beach/jay belin/christen thomas/rory ahearn a drink,
and keep an eye on your instruments,
don't leave them in your van overnight.

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Tour Dates below....

THE BIG SLEEP | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 27 Syracuse Mezzanotte Lounge w/ Ra Ra Riot
Oct. 30 Boston Middle East (downstairs) w/ The Hold Steady
Nov. 1 NYC Syrup Room CMJ
Nov. 3 Brooklyn Galapagos CMJ
NYC Piano’s CMJ- official Frenchkiss Records showcase
Nov. 4 NYC The Annex BrooklynVegan CMJ
Nov. 9 NYC Eisner & Lubin Auditorium (NYU) w/ Les Savy Fav
Nov.10 Philadelphia North Star Bar
Nov. 11 Cleveland Grog Shop w/ The Twilight Sad
Nov. 13 Toronto Lee’s Palace w/ The Annuals & Evangelicals
Nov. 14 Buffalo Mohawk Place w/ French Kicks
Nov. 16 Chicago Schubas Tavern w/ Small Sins & The Little Ones
Nov. 17 Dayton Nite Owl

Previously
a pre-CMJ interview with The Little Ones
An interview with the Big Sleep by OP's Billy Jones
Big Sleep's Murder video

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Top Earning Dead Celebrities

"The 13 icons on our sixth annual Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list collectively earned $247 million in the last 12 months. Their estates continue to make money by inking deals involving both their work and the rights to use their name and likenesses on merchandise and marketing campaigns. To land on this year’s list, a star needed to make at least $7 million between October 2005 and October 2006." [Forbes]

1) Kurt Cobain
2) Elvis Presley
3) Charles M. Schulz
4) John Lennon
5) Albert Einstein
6) Andy Warhol
7) Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
8) Ray Charles
9) Marilyn Monroe
10) Johnny Cash
11) J.R.R. Tolkien
12) George Harrison
13) Bob Marley

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"Tower Records demise leaves indie labels in lurch"

Touring -- and selling records at venue merchandise tables -- also now becomes an increasingly important part of the sales mix. "We won't sign an artist now who won't sell actively and aggressively off the bandstand," Iglauer said. Bands being able to sell on the road -- "that's kinda what's paying the bills," Haunold said. [Yahoo]

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Knitting Factory hires new senior talent buyer

"Knitting Factory Entertainment (KFE), the leading authority on live emerging music, today announced the appointment of Theresa Chambers to the role of Senior Talent Buyer for the company's landmark New York venue. A veteran of the live music industry, Ms. Chambers will direct booking and talent operations across the three stages of Knitting Factory's Tribeca location as well as contribute to the expansion of KFE's regional booking opportunities." [Press Release]

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Dio & Black Sabbath reuniting = "Heaven and Hell"

"Black Sabbath members reunite without Ozzy" [Reuters]

Posted in music at 8:35 AM | Comments (5)

October 25, 2006

a pre-CMJ interview with The Little Ones

The Little Ones are playing the free BrooklynVegan show @ Pianos on Wednesday November 1st @ 2:00 pm. Their official CMJ showcase is for their label Astralwerks on November 3rd at Canal Room. On Saturday November 4th they're at Northsix in Brooklyn to play the NY2LON party.

Name and occupation?
Edward Reyes/Noisemaker in The Little Ones

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
This is actually my second time playing CMJ. I played a while back with my old band.

What were you doing last year during CMJ?
I didn't go last year because I told myself that instead of attending I would rather be performing.

What else do you plan on doing or seeing while you're in NYC?
I plan on hitting up Rosario's Pizza at 4am and maybe hitting Katz's deli at some point. So much good food!

Previously
A pre-CMJ interview with Jaymay
The Little Ones @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics

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A pre-CMJ interview with Jaymay

DOWNLOAD: Jaymay - Gray or Blue (MP3)

JAYMAY IN BROOKLYN | OCTOBER 25, 2005(CRED)

Jaymay isn't actually playing CMJ proper, but she is playing a free BrooklynVegan show @ Pianos (upstairs) on Wednesday November 1st @ 4:45 pm. She also plays a show @ The Living Room on November 4th @ 5:00 pm.

Name and occupation?
Jaymay - Music

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
Nope.

How did you like CMJ last year?
i liked eet. had a great band with me--good time.

Any tips for those coming from out of town?
come back.

Previously
a pre-CMJ interview with Thunderbirds are Now!
Jaymay @ The Living Room, NYC | Pics

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Sonic Youth members playing live 'Perfect Partner' soundtrack in NJ

October 27 & 28, 2006 • 7:30 PM
"A film collaboration by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, Tony Oursler and Phil Morrison, starring Michael Pitt and Jamie Bochert with a live soundtrack featuring: Kim Gordon, Jim O’Rourke, Ikue Mori, Tim Barnes, DJ Olive, and Thurston Moore." [Montclair State University]

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Decemberists, CSS, TPC, & more @ The Apple Store

free CMJ shows @ The Apple Store in SOHO, NYC
Monday, October 30th, 3pm - Tokyo Police Club
Tuesday, October 31st, 3pm - CSS (busy)
Wednesday, November 1st, 3pm - Asobi Seksu
Thursday, November 2nd, 3pm - Cold War Kids
Friday, November 3rd, 1pm - The Decemberists (damn)
Friday, November 10th, 1pm - Cut Chemist

(thx Eduardo)

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Scott Ian (Anthrax) + Snitch (Mike Diamond) = Retox (a new club) | Cypress Hill playing Halloween

"NEW York lost CBGB, but we're gaining a new rock Mecca. Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian is teaming up with club owner Mike Diamond, who started Snitch, Pangaea and Vela, to open a rock venue in Chelsea on Halloween called Retox. Cypress Hill is scheduled to play opening night, and Ian is slated to perform with the band Five for Fighting some time in November." [NY Post]

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Rolling Stones playing Beacon Theatre - tix sold out

Thanks everyone who reminded me that tickets are on sale for The Rolling Stones @ The Beacon Theatre in NYC - Oct 29 & 31.

Posted in CMJ | music | tour dates at 12:37 PM | Comments (26)

Les Savy Fav MoMA on sale

Tickets are on sale for Les Savy Fav @ MoMA. Thx Ondal for making a picture that shows how they rubbed Les Savy Fav's name out to keep it a secret. Don't bring your cell phone. Someone tell Jason Trachtenburg. (thx Ondal)

Posted in music at 12:30 PM | Comments (21)

Stolen gear for sale on Craigslist Philly?

Someone is selling a trailer full of instruments on Craigslist. (thx Dan)

Previously
Dinosaur Jr.'s gear stolen in Queens after Brooklyn show
Ambulette's gear stolen in Philly
Rosie Thomas' (and band's) gear stolen in Philadelphia
Film School's van & gear stolen in Philly

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STYX playing a benefit @ the Hook in Brooklyn

DOWNLOAD: Styx - Mr Roboto (MP3)

Yesterday someone compared My Chemical Romance to STYX in the comments. Today I noticed STYX are playing a benefit @ The Hook in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NYC. Don't go expecting any Mr. Roboto (actually, you probably just shouldn't go at all).

RELATED: The 25 Worst Bands Ever: #10-#6

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Gotan Project playing NYC tonight

'Parisian-Argentine collective', Gotan Project are at Webster Hall Wednesday night, October 25, 2006. It's their only U.S. date. They play Montreal the 27th & 28th. All dates at their site.

You can listen to their appearance on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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a pre-CMJ interview with CSS

CSS (cansei de ser sexy) are playing the free BrooklynVegan show @ Pianos on Wednesday November 1st @ 4:15 pm. Their official CMJ showcase is at Bowery Ballroom the next night.

Name and occupation?
Lovefoxxx, singer and song writter.

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
Yeahhhh baby.

What were you doing last year during CMJ?
Last year we had just released our album in brazil. So we were doing a bunch of interviews... As for me, I think I was putting a new wallpaper on my bedroom but since the paint underneath of it was glossy pink all the papers sticked out in a matter of 3 weeks.

What else do you plan on doing or seeing while you're in NYC?
Ira wants to buy a jacket at Opening Cerimony, Adri wants to find an apartment to move in, Doo (our manager, the 7th member) wants to go to Central Park, I want to have breakfast at Clinton's (clinton st.), Brown's (Hester st) and Dinner (brooklyn) and see a friend! The rest of the girls are somewhere else now.

Previously
a pre-CMJ interview with Thunderbirds are Now!
Cansei De Ser Sexy (CSS) @ Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY | pics

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Chavez returns | 2006 Tour Dates (& MP3s)

DOWNLOAD (MP3s)
The Guard Attacks / Unreal Is Here
You Faded

Both of the above MP3s come from the recently-released "super-deluxe re-mastered" Chavez compilation that includes, among other things, "two CDs plus DVD, two 28-page books, and the two original studio albums". Pitchfork recently gave it a 9.4. To promote said compilation, Chavez are getting back together to play some shows. These to be exact:

CHAVEZ | 2006 TOUR DATES
Sat Dec 2 - Otto Bar Baltimore, MD w/ Endless Boogie (tix)
Sat Dec 16 - Warsaw Brooklyn, NY w/ Endless Boogie (tix)
Sat Dec 30 - Slim's San Francisco, CA

If you're not familiar with this indie rock band who were "active in the New York club scene in the mid to late '90s", you probably at least heard of their frontman Matt Sweeney from such projects as Billy Corgan's Zwan and Bonnie Prince Billy's Superwolf.

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2006 WFMU Record Fair = November 3, 4, 5

"Start skipping those extravagant lunches and cut back on the sauce for the next two weeks because The WFMU Record and CD Fair is on the approach! On November 3rd, 4th, and 5th, swing by the Metropolitan Pavilion at 125 West 18th St for the sonic sojourn of the ages!" [WFMU blog]

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Forbidden Crypts Of Haunted Music (MP3s)

"Welcome to the Forbidden Crypts Of Haunted Music! I Am Making Each Album Into A Listening Sound Page! I Hope You Enjoy Listening To Them As Much As I Did Recording Them! For Those Of You Who Think The Sound Files Have Too Many Pops And Clicks, GOOD - That's The Way I Meant Them To Sound. Just Like You Are Listening To The Albums Yourself!" (via)

NOTE: For some reason they disabled "right click" on the above page. Try using a tool like DownThemAll if you're looking for an easy way to download all the MP3s.

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Download every MP3 on a page at once (in Firefox)

"DownThemAll is fast, reliable and easy-to-use! It lets you download all the links or images contained in a webpage and much more: you can refine your downloads by fully customizable criteria to get only what you really want!"

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The blog of Monster Mashup | MP3s

MP3s FOR HALLOWEEN OR ANY TIME
"News, views, Exclusives from the people that brought you 'The Bride of Monster Mashup'"

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October 24, 2006

a pre-CMJ interview with Thunderbirds are Now!

Thunderbirds are Now! are playing the free BrooklynVegan show @ Pianos on Wednesday November 1st @ 3:30 pm. Then they play a free show at Galapagos the same night. On November 2nd they play an Insound party. Their official CMJ showcase is at Pianos on Saturday November 3rd @ midnight (CMJ's site says the 4th, but it's the 3rd).

Name and occupation?
ryan allen, guitar strummer and voice maker for thunderbirds are now!

Is this your first time playing CMJ?
nope.

How did you like CMJ last year?
it sucked! wait...

What were you doing last year during CMJ?
we didn't play last year, cos we were touring with minus the bear and these arms are snakes, two bands made up of some fine and handsome gentlemen

What else do you plan on doing or seeing while you're in NYC?
due to our intense show schedule, the only thing i think we'll have time to do is scafold to the top of the Statue of Liberty... kind of a tradition for us...

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Forward Russia! kick off US tour (2006 dates, CMJ)

Forward Russia! start their first of two North American tours tomorrow in Seattle. By November 2nd they'll be in NYC to play Mercury Lounge for CMJ and a short afternoon set at Fontana's the next day. The Mercury Lounge show is being filmed by MTV (Silversun style).

The second North American FR! tour starts on November 27th in Boston, hits Bowery Ballroom, and then ends in Washington DC on December 16th. All 2006 tour dates below....

October
25 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
26 - Portland, OR - Dante's
28 - Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland
30 - San Francisco, CA - Café du Nord
31 - New York, NY - (probably invite-only) Musebox CMJ event

November
2 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge (official CMJ showcase)
2 - New York, NY - KEXP in-studio
3 - New York, NY - Fontana's (BrooklynVegan CMJ show)

5th - GLASGOW, Academy (SOLD OUT)
6th - DUBLIN, Olympia Theatre **
8th - LEEDS, University **
9th - MANCEHSTER, Academy **
10th - BIRMINGHAM, Academy **
11th - MANCHESTER, Academy 2 - Levi's One To Watch w/ Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.
12th - BRISTOL, Academy (SOLD OUT) **
15th - LONDON, Brixton Academy **

27 - Boston, MA - Great Scott
28 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
29 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
30 - Montreal, QC - Mile End Cultural Centre Main Hall

December
1 - Toronto, ON - The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern
2 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
4 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
5 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
6 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
8 - Kansas City, MO - The Record Bar
9 - Oklahoma City, OK - Conservatory
10 - Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room
11 - Austin, TX - Stubbs
12 - Houston, TX - Walters
14 - Atlanta, GA - Earl
15 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
16 - Washington, D.C. - Black Cat

** MTV2 Spanking New Music Tour w/ Wolfmother + Fields + The Maccabees

Previously
Forward Russia! | 2006 Tour Dates (CMJ & Bowery)
!Forward, Russia! @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics

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Gothamist acoustic CMJ house - more free shows

FIRST A QUICK REMINDER (AKA why I'm going out of my mind right now)
* Wednesday November 1st, noon-5pm
* also Wednesday November 1st, noon-5pm
* Friday November 3rd, noon-5:30pm
* Saturday November 4th, noon-5:00pm

ALSO HAPPENING FOR FREE IN THE DAY
I'm not the only one throwing free day parties during CMJ. Gothamist is throwing a few of their own at The White Rabbit -- all acoustic -- and within walking distance of The Annex, Pianos, and Fontana's - and they hardly even overlap. Here's what they've got...

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2006 (I have no show this day)
2:15 - Pela
3:00 - Devastations
3:45 - Land of Talk
4:30 - Tall Hands
5:15 - Bound Stems
6:00 - Snowden
6:45 - Apples in Stereo
7:30 - TBA!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2006 (my party overlaps this from 2:15 - 5:30)
2:15 - Hayes Peebles
3:00 - Epochs
3:45 - Morgan Phalen (of Diamond Nights)
4:30 - Vietnam
5:15 - OFFICE
6:00 - Wynn Walent
6:45 - Benzos
7:30 - Army of Me

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2006 (my party overlaps this from 2:15 - 5:00)
2:15 - The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers
3:00 - Judah Johnson
3:45 - Wooden Wand
4:30 - The End of the World
5:15 - Loney, Dear
6:00 - Panda & Angel
6:45 - Cities
7:30 - Charles Bissell (of the Wrens)

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My Chemical Romance @ Webster Hall is tonight

"the My Chemical Romance show (you had given general details a while back) is TONIGHT at webster hall.... The tickets are being distributed right now at Virgin Megastore Union Sq. They are giving out bracelets only, no tix... The line is quite long and I think they stop distributing at 3:30 (1 hr from now). Show is at 9:30." [thx Peter]

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MPAA gets boy scouts to do their dirty work

DOWNLOAD: The Donettes - Hey Little Boyscout (MP3)

"The 'Respect Copyrights Activity Patch' features a large 'C' along with a film reel and a music CD, and all 52,000 Scouts in L.A. County can earn it by participating in several activities set forth by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Among the items in the curriculum are creating video public-service announcements, visiting a movie studio to see how many people may be harmed by film piracy, visiting a video-sharing website to identify which materials are copyrighted, and learning basic copyright law, according to the Los Angeles Times." [SPIN]

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Klaxons tour cancelled due to VISA issues

"The band was scheduled to go on its first U.S. mini-tour in early November, but were forced to cancel the shows when the members were denied visas due to the band's youth and its small recorded output. 'I guess it's something about not being able to have a visa unless you've been together for a certain period of time,' Reynolds says. We haven't even had our [one year] anniversary yet." [Pitchfork]

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The Kooks @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics

DOWNLOAD: Bob Marley - Jammin (MP3)

The Kooks played their first NYC show at Bowery Ballroom Monday night (October 23, 2006). Though they were lively and somewhat entertaining to watch on stage, I didn't really like the music. The whole reggae/funk thing they seem to be going for turned me off. And at the risk of sounding like I think I'm an expert, I'd say it wasn't done very well.

At least a couple hundred people in the crowd wouldn't agree with my negative assessment though - they were jumping up and down, singing along to every song, and screaming like the Beatles were in the building - I'm assuming most of them were, like the band, British (partly because I heard lots of accents all around me). Could be I'm too old, but I do love the Arctic Monkeys.

Though the show was sold out, the room wasn't as packed as usual. That's probably because the guest list was huge and a bunch of people didn't show up.

Two of the young British band members were wearing CBGB t-shirts which I thought was a nice touch....

Small Sins opened.

Qbertplaya enjoyed herself during their 40-45 minute set. As Bumpershine notes, "you can catch The Kooks on Saturday night (Oct 28) at Northsix and at a free in-store performance at Sound Fix on the same day at 3 PM."

My favorite Kooks song is sung by Lily Allen.

Previously
The Kooks playing NYC & CA | Tour Dates & tix

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2006 Bridge School Benefit - pictures & news

DOWNLOAD: Neil Young - Let's Impeach the President (MP3)

EDDIE VEDDER & NEIL YOUNG

"Neil Young joined some of the biggest names in rock, including Pearl Jam, Brian Wilson and Dave Matthews Band, at the 20th anniversary benefit concert for the Bridge School during the weekend." [Reuters]

BEN GIBBARD & TRENT REZNOR (with beard & not bald)

"oh yes!" [Devendra Banhart]

PEGI YOUNG & DEVENDRA BANHART

"Iconoclasts, one of our favorite interview series, returns Thursday with six new shows......Thursday (8 p.m., Sundance Channel), Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder hangs with surfer Laird Hamilton. It's a back-to-nature meeting that's intimate and engaging." [chron.com]

TRENT REZNOR & EDDIE VEDDER

"A trailer for Nine Inch Nails' upcoming DVD has been posted online at this location (Quicktime required). The footage for the set is believed to have been shot at several performances in late March 2006, including the March 28 show at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the March 30 concert at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas" [Metal Hammer]

Previously
"Impeach the President" - Neil Young
Neil Young | Living With War | Album Stream & stuff
Devendra Banhart @ Tonic, NYC | Pics

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Smashing Pumpkins news

"Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin has broken his silence about the reunited band's new album, although it's unclear who, if anyone, he and Pumpkins mainman Billy Corgan are playing with in the studio." [Yahoo]

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October 23, 2006

Beck @ Angel Orensanz, NYC | pics

DOWNLOAD: Beck - Cell Phone's Dead (MP3)

The last-minute "solo acoustic" Beck show at Angel Orensanz (an old beautiful synagogue) in NYC Sunday night (Oct 22, 2006) wasn't very solo at all (his whole band was there), but I guess you could call it acoustic. There were no puppets, but there was a Casio. It was really great.

This was Beck's third NYC-area show this week. He also played one at the Theater @ Madison Square Garden and one at Loews in Jersey City. His fifth semi-public show will be at the mtvU awards on Wednesday.

Death Vessel opened.

Previously
Beck | Fall 2006 Tour Dates
Beck @ Sasquatch! 2006 | pics
Beck @ Hiro Ballroom, NYC | Pics
M Ward & My Morning Jacket's Jim James @ AO, NYC | pics
Jenny Lewis & Jonathan Rice @ Angel Orensanz, NYC | pics
Jenny Lewis & Watson Twin @ Angel Orensanz, NYC | pic
M(att) Ward & Conor Oberst @ Angel Orensanz, NYC | pics

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Death Vessel @ Angel Orensanz, NYC | pics

DOWNLOAD: Death Vessel - Mean Streak (MP3)

Death Vessel was the surprise opener for Beck Sunday night...

"Nothing melts a jaded man's heart like the sound of a beautiful female voice singing songs of love, loss, and longing—even when they're being sung by a guy. Joel Thibodeau, a slight young man with a freakishly high-pitched (but gorgeous) voice who goes by the name of Death Vessel (which could also fall under the "Best Band Name" category), is one of the city's most talented singer-songwriters." [Village Voice]

Previously
Village Voice - best of nyc 2006
Jose Gonzalez & Death Vessel playing Brooklyn

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October 22, 2006

Jarvis Cocker, Antony, Beth Orton, Nick Cave & others discuss music

"Jarvis Cocker, guest editor, sits down with a cast of famous friends to discuss pop in the 21st century, iPods and selling baked beans." [The Observer] (thx Neuman)

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October 21, 2006

watch new Videos

Watch new videos by Broken Social Scene, The Big Sleep, The Hold Steady, TV on the Radio, The Dears, Justin Timberlake, Magneta Lane, and The Raconteurs. Below.....

The Big Sleep - "Murder"

The Hold Steady - "Chips Ahoy!"

Broken Social Scene - "Major Label Debut"

The Dears - "Whites Only Party"

Magneta Lane - "Wild Gardens"

Justin Timberlake ft. T.I. - "My Love"

The Raconteurs - "Level ( live )" (this one)

RELATED
* YouTube Deletes 30,000 Files
* R.I.P. YouTube: A Video Eulogy

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Calexico, Neko Case, Josh Ritter, & Mos Def playing Lincoln Center in 2007

DOWNLOAD: Josh Ritter - A night at Pianos (spoken word mp3)

"American Songbook features kickin’ bluegrass, contemporary country, reflective rock, classic jazz, and the best of cabaret and Broadway. The season includes big band tunes from rap and hip-hop performer Mos Def and songs from sultry chanteuse Jane Monheit. Also on tap - indie-folk rocker Josh Ritter, Grammy-nominated bluegrass family The Cherryholmes, a salute to Frank Sinatra by John Pizzarelli, and the incomparable Betty Buckley in her only New York appearance of the season."

Lincoln Center, NYC, 2007
Jan 17 - Mos Def (big band)
Jan 31 - Josh Ritter
Feb 08 - Calexico (early & late shows)
Feb 21 - Ute Lemper
Feb 22 - Sasha Dobson, Jesse Harris and Richard Julian
Feb 23 - Neko Case (early & late shows)

More here. (thx Drew)

ALSO
* Neko Case's 2003 ACL performance is now a DVD
* Aversion interviewed Calexico
* Mos Def does the "Katrina Klap"
* Josh Ritter played for kids

Previously
Andrew Bird and A Hawk & A Hacksaw playing Lincoln Center

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Bushwick Open Studios & Music Saturday

Bushwick Open Studios happens in Bushwick Saturday October 21st.

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The Slits playing Todd P Panache showcase & NJ

DOWNLOAD: The Slits - FM (MP3)

Last time we spoke The Slits tour dates looked something like this:

11/01 - New York, NY - Knitting Factory (CMJ Marathon)
11/05 - Washington, DC - The Black Cat

Now they're more like this:
11/01 - New York, NY - Knitting Factory (CMJ Marathon) (tix)
11/02 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's w/ The Apes & Genghis Tron (tix)
11/03 - Brooklyn, NY - Scholes ST Warehouse w/ THE PLOT TO BLOW UP THE EIFFEL TOWER, THE APES, GENGHIS TRON, Erase Errata, THE MALL, SHELLSHAG, ZoOoOom, & DMonstrations (Panache CMJ Showcase)
11/05 - Washington, DC - The Black Cat

All dates below....

THE SLITS | 2006 TOUR DATES
10.25 Wed Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. First Unitarian Church
- w/w/ the apes
10.26 Thu Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Bard College
- w/w/ the apes, telepathe, shellshag
10.27 Fri London, Ontario. Call the Office
- w/w/ the apes
10.28 Sat Toronto, Ontario. Lee's Palace
- w/w/ the apes
10.29 Sun Montreal, Quebec. La Sala Rossa
- w/w/ the apes
10.30 Mon Boston, Massachusetts. Great Scott Club
- w/w/ aids wolf, the apes
11.01 Wed New York, New York. Knitting Factory (Panache/Blueghost/Lovepump CMJ Showcase)
- w/w/ Aids Wolf, The Apes, The Plot, Green Milk, Genghis Tron and more!
11.02 Thu Hoboken, New Jersey. Maxwells
- w/w/ the apes, genghis tron
11.03 Fri Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn Warehouse Party! (339 Scholes Street at Bogart)
- w/w/ Erase Errata, the Plot, The Apes, Genghis Tron, The Mall, Shellshag, ZoOoOom (Todd P Party!)
11.05 Sun Washington, DC. Black Cat
- w/w/ the apes
11.06 Mon Charlottesville, Virginia. Satellite Ballroom
- w/w/ the apes, rah bras
11.07 Tue Columbia, South Carolina. The Art Garage
- w/w/ the apes
11.08 Wed Atlanta, Georgia. Drunken Unicorn
- w/w/ the apes
11.09 Thu Birmingham, Alabama. Bottletree
- w/w/ the apes
11.10 Fri Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Spanish Moon
- w/w/ The Apes
11.11 Sat Austin, Texas. Emos
11.14 Tue Tucson, Arizona. Club Congress
11.16 Thu San Diego, California. The Casbah
- w/w/ dmonstrations, mika miko
11.17 Fri Los Angeles, California. Troubadour
- w/w/ dmonstrations, mika miko
11.18 Sat San Francisco, California. Mezzanine
- w/w/ dmonstrations, the mall
11.19 Sun Oakland, California. The Uptown
- w/w/ dmonstrations, tussle, retching red
11.20 Mon Eureka, California. Synapsis
- w/w/ Dmonstrations, Eureka Garbage Co, Monster Women
11.21 Tue Portland, Oregon. Dante's
- w/w/ dmonstrations, get hustle
11.22 Wed Seattle, Washington. El Corazon
- w/w/ dmonstrations, twin (ex- king cobra)
11.26 Sun Chicago, Illinois. Logan Square Auditorium

Previously
The Slits | 2006 Tour Dates - CMJ showcase w/ Aids Wolf, TPTBOTET, Genghis Tron, GMFTPO, Rah Bras, & more

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Inouk reforms for Astralwerks 2006 CMJ showcase

Friday 11/3 at Canal Room (according to the CMJ website):
Inouk - 7:00 pm
Small Sins - 7:45 pm
Little Ones - 8:30 pm
Damon MacMahon - 9:30 pm (Inouk vocalist)

"You can buy your muthaf-ing ticket here" [Show Trotta]

ALSO
* The Little Ones play a free BV show on 11/1
* Small Sins open for the Kooks (also Astralwerks) @ Bowery this week
* Small Sins play Sound Fix Saturday night (10/21)

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Alice Donut's 20th Anniversary show (Saturday night) | live webcast

DOWNLOAD Alice Dount - Crawlpappy (MP3)

THEN
"Alice Donut is a rock and roll band from New York City. They formed in 1986, disbanded in 1996, only to reform in 2004.The band toured relentlessly, and then, after their 1000th live performance, the members decided to take a break to pursue other projects...." [Wikipedia]

NOW
"On October 21, 2006, New York City's underground legends Alice Donut will play its 20th anniversary / record release show at the city's famed Knitting Factory and will provide a free live webcast of the show on the band's website at www.alicedonut.com.

Alice Donut’s ninth full-length album, Fuzz, was released by Howler Records last month."

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October 20, 2006

Brooklyn Peace Fair this weekend - Jason Trachtenburg, Jeffrey Lewis, Beans, Mahogany & even FLUXBLOG

The Brooklyn Peace Fair takes place this weekend in Williamsburg and Fort Greene. All details below....

SUNDAY OCTOBER 22, 2006 | 11:00AM-5:00PM
4th ANNUAL BROOKLYN PEACE FAIR
Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts
1 University Plaza (Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus in Fort Greene at the intersection of Flatbush & Willoughby (entrance on Flatbush between Willoughby & Dekalb at the main gate))
FREE ADMISSION | ALL AGES | *LIMITED SEATING*

MAIN STAGE (Kumble Auditorium):
11:00 - Opening Remarks
11:10 - Peace Dance
11:30 - Urban Word NYC
11:50 - Magnolia (Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls)
12:10 - Jason Trachtenburg (Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players)
12:35 - Anti-Social Music
1:00 - Evelyn Harris (ex-Sweet Honey in the Rock)
1:30 - Speaker: Medea Benjamin (Co-founder, Code Pink)
2:00 - Keynote Speaker: Sonia Sanchez (poet, Civil Rights Leader)
2:30 - Youth Peace Contest, moderated by M-1 of Dead Prez
2:40 - Speaker: Roger Touissant (President, TWU)
3:10 - Beans
3:35 - Jeffrey Lewis
4:00 - Mahogany
4:30 - Closing Remarks

SECOND STAGE (Avena Lounge | lower level of LIU Great Hall): Featuring performances by the Blisstones, Legacy, Brilho de Luz, Raging Grannies, Samba School For Social Justice, Bruce Markow, Brooklyn Women's Chorus, Bev Grant and the Dissident Daughters, Arab American Association, and others TBA.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, 2006 | 3:00PM-LATE NIGHT
A BENEFIT FOR THE BROOKLYN PEACE FAIR (proceeds to benefit Brooklyn Parents for Peace and the 4th Annual Brooklyn Peace Fair)
Supreme Trading
213 North 8th Street (in Williamsburg between Driggs & Roebling)
$15.00 donation | 21+

2:30 - Doors Open
3:00 - Michael Leviton
4:00 - The Shapes
5:00 - Mon.Key.Pod
6:00 - Taigaa!
7:00 - Bunny Rabbit
8:00 - Jealous Girlfriends
9:00 - Outputmessage
10:00 - The Epochs
11:00 - A Place to Bury Strangers
12:00 - Outputmessage DJ Set
1:00 - Fluxblog DJ Set

ABOUT THE BROOKLYN PEACE FAIR:
The Brooklyn Peace Fair is NYCs largest annual grassroots event dedicated to the promotion of peace, social justice, and education on sustainable development. The event is organized by Brooklyn Parents for Peace, a non-profit organization which has been working to raise awareness through education and collective citizen activism in NYC and abroad for over 22 years.

Sunday October 22, 2006 marks the 4th year of the annual event. Thousands of attendees will participate in a day of discussion, workshops, keynote speeches, music, and art -- a true community-building program that involves the participation of hundreds of organizations city-wide.

Speakers include writer, poet, and playwright Sonia Sanchez who will share insights from her life's work as a leader of the Civil Rights and Black Arts Movements; Roger Touissant, President of the Transit Workers Union; Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder of CODEPINK; Sheldon & Anita Drobny, Co-Founders of Air America Radio; The Honorable Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President; and journalist Michael Massing.

The Peace Fair will bring together a diverse range of emerging local artists and musicians committed to pushing the boundaries of their respective genres while exercising their own DIY-ethic. They represent a cross-section of music that combines and bridges a wide-range of styles and genre. Most importantly, these musicians have raised a creative call to arms, with reverence to the great agitators of the past, and with regard for future generations to come.

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The next Norah Jones playing with (members of) the actual Arcade Fire at Merkin Hall in NYC

Kaufman Center Presents Series Opening Concert
Zoom: Composers Close Up

CHRISTINA COURTIN’S RUNNING KICKS
“Official EP/DVD Release”
~ and ~
BELL ORCHESTRE
at Merkin Concert Hall, Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 8:00pm

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Christina Courtin

"'The excitement for Christina is similar to what I saw with Norah Jones,' says Brice Rosembloom, who cooked both women for residencies at Makor, 'The difference is that with Norah, it took a push from the industry to get things going. With Christina, the buzz is purely audience driven.'"

"Courtin’s bold, busy voice touches on both Janis Joplin and Antony, and her songs have an immediately classic feel—like Norah Jones, with more brawn." [Time Out]

Everyone keeps telling me I have to see Christina Courtin perform. And over the past few months I've made numerous attempts to see her at NYC places like Joe's Pub, Rockwood Music Hall and Mo Pitkins, but It never worked out. So thankfully she just put the above video on YouTube to hold me over for a bit. Is Christina the "next Norah Jones"? Better? I think at least definitely more interesting. I hope to find out for myself when she plays Merkin Concert Hall with Bell Orchestre.

Hey, that drummer (mathias kunzli) looks familiar.

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Frank Zappa's son making Fraggle Rock movie

"Ahmet Zappa's gonna help us dance our cares away. The musician and children's author has signed on to turn the '80s-era muppet-fest Fraggle Rock into a live-action feature film." [E Online]

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Don't drink while stage diving

THE CROWD @ MURPHY'S LAW @ CBGB | OCT 8, 2006

The above photo was taken during Murphy's Law performanace at the last-ever hardcore matinee at CBGB's on October 8th, 2006. Murphy's Law is playing downstairs at Knitting Factory in NYC on New Years Eve.

Previously
Patti Smith & Flea @ CBGB's final show | pics
the last Saturday night ever @ CBGB - Dictators & Blondie
Madball @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics
Agnostic Front @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics

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The Fall playing Todd P Brooklyn show @ Studio B

Who said Todd P only caters to the kids? Two days after Mark E. Smith and the Fall play their CMJ showcase at Hiro Ballroom, they'll appear again at the "air conditioned & heated" Studio B in Greenpoint - Brooklyn, NY (11/6 w/ Rock Bottom). Tickets will only be available at the door.

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Pete Townshend wouldn't see the Who | Sting prefers 16th century English ballads

"Sting says contemporary rock music is so stagnant that he prefers to sing 16th century English ballads.

By comparison, Pete Townshend can't stand old rock stars and wouldn't even pay to see his own concert." [smh]

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Walkmen playing NYU for CMJ 2006 | album stream

Those who took a look through the CMJ schedule may have noticed that the Walkmen are listed as playing NYU for CMJ on November 2nd.

Stream the entire Pussy Cats Starring the Walkmen (info)

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Gwar | 2006 Tour Dates (a show at Irving)

BLOODY GWAR FANS | OCT 17, 2006 (CRED)

Gwar just added a NYC date - Thursday December 14th at Irving Plaza. Tickets go on sale Saturday. All dates below...

GWAR | 2006 TOUR DATES
Fri 10/20/06 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
Sat 10/21/06 Hartford, CT Webster Theatre / Underground
Sun 10/22/06 Montreal, QC Club Soda
Mon 10/23/06 Toronto, ON Opera House
Tue 10/24/06 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Thu 10/26/06 Louisville, KY Headliners
Fri 10/27/06 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Sat 10/28/06 Detroit, MI Harpo's
Sun 10/29/06 Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
Mon 10/30/06 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Tue 10/31/06 Milwaukee, WI The Rave / Eagles Club
Wed 11/01/06 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
Thu 11/02/06 Kansas City, MO Beaumont Club
Fri 11/03/06 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Sat 11/04/06 Salt Lake City, UT Avalon Th./Church
Sun 11/05/06 Boise, ID Big Easy
Tue 11/07/06 Spokane, WA Big Easy
Wed 11/08/06 Seattle, WA Fenix (Formerly Premier)
Thu 11/09/06 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Fri 11/10/06 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Sat 11/11/06 Bend, OR Midtown
Sun 11/12/06 Chico, CA Senator Theater
Mon 11/13/06 Sparks, NV New Oasis
Tue 11/14/06 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Wed 11/15/06 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Sat 11/18/06 Pomona, CA Glass House
Sun 11/19/06 Ventura, CA Majestic Ventura Theatre
Mon 11/20/06 West Hollywood, CA House Of Blues
Tue 11/21/06 Cabazon, CA Key Club @ Morongo
Wed 11/22/06 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
Fri 11/24/06 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
Sat 11/25/06 Dallas, TX Gypsy Tea Room / Ballroom
Sun 11/26/06 Houston, TX Meridian
Mon 11/27/06 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
Tue 11/28/06 Tallahassee, FL Floyd's Music Store
Wed 11/29/06 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Thu 11/30/06 Saint Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing
Fri 12/01/06 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Sat 12/02/06 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall
Mon 12/04/06 Nashville, TN Exit / In
Tue 12/05/06 Knoxville, TN Blue Cats
Wed 12/06/06 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Fri 12/08/06 Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Sat 12/09/06 Richmond, VA Canal Club
Sun 12/10/06 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Mon 12/11/06 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
Tue 12/12/06 Buffalo, NY Icon
Wed 12/13/06 Atlantic City, NJ House of Blues
Thu 12/14/06 New York, NY Irving Plaza
Sat 12/16/06 South Burlington, VT Higher Ground

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Mercury Rev + Nicolai Dunger playing Irving & Buffalo

Mercury Rev are teaming up with Nicolai Dunger again for a show at Irving Plaza in NYC on November 30th, 2006. Their only other tour date is December 2nd in Buffalo. Tickets are on sale for both. Nicolai Dunger also plays a free BrooklynVegan show at Pianos on November 1st where he'll team up with recent Sub Pop signee Loney, Dear.

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We are Scientists + Grates + Oxford Collapse | Tour Dates

"We Are Scientists is pleased to announce 4 new headlining shows in December with special guests The Grates and Oxford Collapse."

WAS | 2006 TOUR DATES
Dec 7 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs (18+)
Dec 9 - Brooklyn, NY @ Northsix (16+)
Dec 10 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
Dec 12 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat

Tickets are on presale (thx all).

Previously
Oxford Collapse playing free BV show
Arctic Monkeys & We Are Scientists @ Roseland, NYC | pics
The Grates @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics

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the Rapture playing Bowery Ballroom on Halloween (CMJ)

The rumor is true. The Rapture are playing a CMJ show at Bowery Ballroom on Halloween - one night after their larger show with the Presets at Webster Hall. Tickets go on sale at noon. (thx Jay).

Culture Bully has MP3s and an interview.

Previously
The Rapture & Presets | 2006 Tour dates & Apple Store

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The Bogmen add 3rd NYC benefit show

December 23rd is on sale.

Previously
The Bogmen add 2nd reunion benefit show

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sunnO))) & Boris Altar - listen

"sunn0))) & Boris’ Altar is a collaboration between the two Southern Lord bands that successfully steps outside their previous sounds to create one wholly unique album. The tones, emotions and energy within Altar are beautifully ominous. Altar also features contributions from several other artists including Jesse Sykes (Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter, Jesse’s bandmates Phil Wanderscher (guitar) and Bill Herzog (drums), Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Joe Preston (earth, thornes, melvins, high on fire), Rex Ritter (Jessamine, Fontarelle) Tos Nieuwenuizen (Beaver, GOD) and Steve Moore (earth)."

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October 19, 2006

Wes' Weekly Hip Hop News Roundup | (Oct 19, 2006)

DOWNLOAD: Lady Sovereign ft. Missy Elliott - Love Me or Hate Me (Remix) (MP3)

KANYE WEST @ CAPITALE, NYC | OCT 17, 2006 (MORE)

Obie Trice's sophomore album Second Round's On Me kind of slipped by me, but I gave it some time this week and it's excellent -- Wondeful diversity of flows, good beats overall, very solid effort. Sample and buy it here and check this out as well.

The last footage of Tupac performing will be released as a two-disc DVD set on October 31st. "The Complete Live Performances" will include his 1996 performance at Las Vegas' Club 662 (filmed shortly before he was murdered) as well as a House of Blues performance in West Hollywood from earlier that year.

For a wrap up of last week's VH1 Hip Hop Honors show/ceremony hop over to AboutRap.

After working on Christina Aguilera's album, DJ Premier will now work on the new Whitney Houston album?

Watch a great black and white video for My Love featuring Timbaland, T.I. and Justin Timberlake.

Download a quality freestyle by Fort Nox over Jay-Z's Show Em What You Got here. Then go here and download an AZ freestyle over the same beat. Then watch the actual Jay-Z video here.

Daytrotter did a session with Rhymesayers/Doomtree rapper P.O.S. and they offer free songs.

Redman posted about his long delayed album Red Gone Wild and how it won't see a release until March. Read more over at NahRight.

Eskay reviews the EPMD show featuring Redman & Keith Murray and even Das EFX that I really shouldn't have missed.

Fabolous was shot in the leg on Tuesday. At least he can still Breathe.

Jay Z got a job selling beer.

Saturday, October 21 at 11:30 PM
The Roots' very own ?uestlove will be DJ-ing for all to see at Canal Room in NYC. Tickets are $10.

Tuesday, October 31st at 8pm
Prince Paul, CL Smooth, J. Period, AG, Stetsasonic, Mr. Len, J-Live, Freddie Foxxx and more will be performing at BB Kings in NYC...for one cent.

Saturday, November 4 at 10:30 PM
Clipse will be performing Knitting Factory in NYC for a special CMJ Showcase featuring Kidz In The Hall. Tickets are $18.

Thursday, November 2nd at 8pm
Stones Throw will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary featuring Madlib, Peanut Butter Wolf, J. Rocc, Percee P, and more. Tickets are $19.50.

Canada's Cadence Weapon is playing a free BV show on Friday November 3rd. Get some MP3s here.

Saul Williams is at Canal Room on November 4th.

Lady Sovereign's first Def Jam Single Love Me Or Hate Me went number one on TRL. No YouTube up yet. Sov will start her first headlining North American tour of 25 cities over 6 weeks. Appearances on Letterman (Nov 2nd) and Jimmy Kimmel (Nov 9th) coming up as well. Public Warning, her debut LP, will be released October 31st. New York shows at Bowery Ballroom October 29th-30th. Will the midget stand up under the pressure? Tour dates below.

LADY SOVEREIGN & YOUNG LOVE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Oct. 23 Montreal, Que. Club Soda
24 Toronto, Ont. Opera House
26 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
28 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
29-30 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Nov. 1 Philadelphia, PA Starlight Ballroom
3 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
4 Chicago, IL Metro
5 Minneapolis, MN The Varsity Theater
7 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre & Cafe
10 Vancouver, B.C. Commodore Ballroom
11 Seattle, WA Neumo's
12 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
14 San Francisco, CA Club Mezzanine
15 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
18 Las Vegas, NV Empire Ballroom
19 San Diego, CA House of Blues
22 Dallas, TX Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom
23 Austin, TX The Parish
24 Houston, TX Meridian Red Room
26 New Orleans, LA The Parish
27 Tallahassee, FL Beta Bar
28 Miami, FL Studio A
30 St. Petersburg, FL State Theatre
Dec. 1 Atlanta, GA The Loft

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this post brought to you by Undisputed Wes, who, like Cadence Weapon, is also playing a BV show during CMJ.

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Jay-Z now working for Budweiser

"Till said Jay-Z's popularity would influence young adults to choose Budweiser Select over other brands. The nation's largest brewer, based in St. Louis, also plans to launch an online entertainment site called Bud.TV, aimed at 20-somethings." [Yahoo]

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CBS to pay $2M to settle payola case

"According to Attorney General Elliot Spitzer, CBS Radio will make a payment of up to $2 million to New York non-profit entities to fund music education and appreciation programs" [Yahoo]

Posted in industry | music | radio at 4:50 PM | Comments (2)

Yoko Ono sues Capitol Records for royalties

"NEW YORK (Reuters) - John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against her late husband's old record company accusing them of cheating his estate out of his royalties." [Yahoo News]

Posted in industry | music at 4:45 PM | Comments (1)

Ennio Morricone playing Radio City | presale

Ennio Morricone is playing Radio City Music Hall on February 3, 2007. Tickets are now on presale. (Code = "BAENNIO") (thx Andy!)

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Beck playing Angel Orensanz in NYC - Sunday

STREAM: Beck - Dark Star (Dave Sitek from TVOTR Remix) (WIN | REAL)

"The Bowery Presents "Beck & Friends: A Special Solo Acoustic Performance", Sunday 10/22/06 at the Angel Orensanz Foundation. 6:00pm doors, 7:00pm show. The Angel Orensanz Foundation is located at 172 Norfolk Street (b/t E. Houston and Stanton). Tickets will be available on Ticketweb Thursday October 19th at noon." (thx all)

Previously
Win tickets to (see Beck @) the mtvU Woodie awards
Beck adds October Jersey City show

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Stream Annuals' Be He Me ++ 2006 Tour Dates

Annuals' Be He Me is streaming on AOL Music. They play Irving Plaza tonight (Oct 19) with Art Brut, and the free BrooklynVegan show at The Annex on November 4th. All tour Dates below...

ANNUALS | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 19 Irving Plaza New York, NY w/ Art Brut
Oct 20 Starlight Ballroom Philadelphia, PA w/ Art Brut
Oct 22 Bottletree Birmingham, AL w/ Tapes 'n Tapes
Oct 24 Club Down Under Tallahassee, FL w/ Tapes 'n Tapes
Oct 25 Common Grounds Gainesville w/ Tapes 'n Tapes
Oct 26 The Social Orlando, FL w/ Tapes 'n Tapes
Oct 27 Cafe 11 St. Augustine, FL w/ Tapes 'n Tapes
Oct 28 Tasty World Athens, GA w/ Tapes 'n Tapes
Oct 29 The Loft Atlanta, GA w/ Tapes 'n Tapes
Oct 30 The Local 506 Chapel Hill, NC w/ Tapes 'n Tapes
Oct 31 Black Cat Washington, DC w/ Tapes 'n Tapes
Nov 3 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY w/ Mew, the Grates, Kevin Devine
Nov 4 The Annex New York, NY BrooklynVegan Show
Nov 6 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY w/ Voxtrot and Finally Punk
Nov 10 Empty Bottle Chicago, IL w/ Evangelicals
Nov 13 Lee’s Place Toronto, Ontario w/ Evangelicals
Nov 15 TT the Bears Cambridge, MA w/ Evangelicals
Nov 18 Johnny Brendas Philadelphia, PA w/ Evangelicals
Dec 2 Rialto Theatre Tuscon, AZ w/ Calexico
Dec 3 Launchpad Albuquerque, NM w/ Calexico
Dec 4 Orpheum Theatre Flagstaff, AZ w/ Calexico
Dec 5 The Clubhouse Tempe, AZ w/ Calexico
Dec 7 SoHo Santa Barbara, CA w/ Calexico

Previously
during-CMJ Saturday day show @ The Annex - lineup

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TV On the Radio played Irving Plaza

TVOTR @ IRVING PLAZA, NYC | OCT 18, 2006 (BY Tod Seelie)

TV on the Radio and Grizzly Bear just finished their two night run at Irving Plaza in NYC.

Also, Foster wrote in:

Don't know if you caught it, but TV On The Radio had some prime-time air this week on two shows: Tuesday night's FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS used "Wolf Like Me" during a football practice montage and last night's GREY'S ANATOMY used "Province" during a pretty-people-with-neverending-melodramatic-relationship-crises-using-overblown-medical-maladies-as-metaphor montage. Death to McDreamy.

Watch the TVOTR video for "Wolf Like Me" @ AOL

Previously
Grizzly Bear (& Owen) @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics
TV on the Radio performing at the Woodies

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Peter Bjorn and John - Best New Music + my Sirius radio playlist (Week 19)

DOWNLOAD: Peter, Bjorn & John - Young Folks (MP3)

I was just saying on my Sirius radio show Tuesday night that I'm always behind in taking about what I'm listening to on this blog. Specifically, I said that after I played a track off the Peter, Bjorn and John album Writer's Block which I love...like everyone else:. I think the love is unanimous - everyone seems to love them (like everyone really everyone everyone everyone everyone everyone everyone) including Pitchfork who I just noticed awarded them Best New Music.

Sirius Playlist below...

BrooklynVegan blog radio - October 17, 2006
w/ special guest Nick Brassbonanza

Spank Rock - Sweet Talk

Metric - The Police and the Private
The Presets - Girl and the Sea
Grizzly Bear - Knife

Annuals - Brother
Midlake - Young Bride
Peter Bjorn and John - Detects on my Affection

we talked about CBGB closing...

Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime
Dead Boys - Sonic Reducer
The Ramones - Happy Family
The Products - Let's go to CBGB

Nick Brassbonanza picked the rest of the songs...

Bad Brains - I Against I
Bad Brains - Sacred Love
The Congos - Fisherman

The Good the Bad and The Queen - Herculean
The Evens - Around the Corner]
Fugazi - Turnover

Big Black - The Model
Mos Def - Katrina Klap
Juelz Santana - Dipset (Santana's Town) f/ Cam'ron

Ciara - Oh (Cadence Weapon Smart Bomb Remix)
Jneiro Jarel - Lock Down
Outkast - Hollywood Divorce f/ Snoop Dogg & Lil Wayne

Albert Hammond, Jr. - Scared
Modest Mouse - Trailer Trash
Elliott Smith - True Love

Nick talked about how he's going to all five upcoming NYC Modest Mouse shows

O'Death - Down To Rest
Howlin' Rain - Indians, Whores and Spanish Men of God

and then I closed the set off with this....

Jim Carroll Band - People Who Died (get it)

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BrooklynVegan Blog Radio airs on Sirius Satellite's Left of Center on Tuesday nights @ 10 pm EST.

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Bar/None Records 20th Anniversary Party + CMJ + Petra Haden, the Slip & other Tour Dates

BAR/NONE ARTIST DOWNLOADS (MP3s)
Hotel Lights - you come and i go
Burnside Project - And So it Goes
Petra Haden - God Only Knows
They Might Be Giants - P.S.O.K.
Noonday Underground - London
Freedy Johnston - Bad Reputation
Mendoza Line - Metro Pictures
Architecture in Helsinki - The Owls Go

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Bar/None Records is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, bringing together old friends, former employees and artists past and present for a special evening of performances at Supreme Trading in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Saturday, November 11. Artists scheduled to appear include They Might Be Giants, Mosquitos, Freedy Johnston, Mendoza Line, Brian Dewan and many more. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. Doors are 6 PM, festivities begin at 7PM. Supreme Trading is located at 213 n. 8th Street (718-599-4224, ).

You can start the fun early at Bar/None’s official CMJ showcase, November 1 at Tonic, 107 Norfolk St, Manhattan, with Mosquitos, The Slip, Hotel Lights, Oppenheimer and Birdie Busch."

The rest of the press release below....

Surviving as an independent record label in the constantly trend- shifting music business for two decades is indeed a remarkable feat, but the Hoboken, NJ-based Bar/None has a lot more to celebrate than just its survival. The label continues to be a vital player on the indie scene, with a current roster featuring such artists as Architecture in Helsinki, the Spinto Band and the soon-to-be-released The Slip, who can’t make the party since they’ll be on the road with My Morning Jacket.

You can say that Bar/None Records has always remained one step ahead of the curve, but the truth is, no one at the label was ever really trying just to anticipate the next big thing. They did A&R the old fashioned way: they listened to music, they fell in love with it, they shared their unique and quirky discoveries with the rest of us.

Co-founders Glenn Morrow and Tom Prendergast would probably admit they didn’t go into this back in 1986 with a real business plan, but they did have passion, a certain fearlessness and, we know now, really good musical instincts. Their first joint effort as record company owners was the debut album from They Might Be Giants, which instantly put the label and the band on the indie rock map (as well as on MTV).

That label-establishing, left-field hit set the tone for everything that followed over the next two decades. Just dip into the online catalogue and you will find lots of surprises, acts that Bar/None had championed long before the pundits of the blog-o-sphere were even old enough to buy CDs at their neighborhood brick-and-mortar record store, including the earliest recordings from Of Montreal and the pastoral sound of Lullaby For the Working Class, which featured Ted Stevens of Cursive/Mayday and the young Mike Mogis, the producer behind Bright Eyes and all things Saddle-Creek. Then there was the unforgettable Space Age Bachelor Pad Music of Esquivel! (yes, that’s where the now-famous expression comes from): Arto Lindsay’s sexy, iconoclastic take on bossa nova music: an acoustic solo album from the KLF’s mad genius Bill Drummond; the debut disc from the moody yet dashing British quintet Tindersticks; the chart-topping “A Girl Like You” from the brilliant Edwyn Collins; and heartbreakingly beautiful songs from Freedy Johnston, who made Bar/None his first home.

There were times, we admit, when it looked as if Glenn & Co. couldn’t possibly stick it out another month, that the dream might truly be over, the delicate balance between profit and loss having suddenly gone all out of whack. Then something miraculous would happen, the most unlikely project would connect with a real audience. The Langley School Music Project came along at one of those moments, and it illustrated just what makes Bar/None so special. The album, rescued from thrift-shop obscurity, wasn’t marketed as kitsch – it was an album to seriously fall in love with, not laugh at -- an improbably affecting collection of classic rock numbers performed by a choir of school kids. Glenn’s eyes would mist up when “Desperado,” sung by a preternaturally expressive ten year-old, came on the office sound system, and soon sensitive souls all around the world found themselves reaching for the tissue box too. If you’re not afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve, then Bar/None has always been the label for you.

Following the success of the Langley School, Bar/None was back on a roll, with Japanese duo Puffy AmiYumi, who landed their Cartoon Network animated TV series after the release of their first Bar/None disc; NYC bossa nova trio Mosquitos, whose “Boombox” became the most oft-licensed track in Bar/None history; plus Mason Jennings, Evan Dando and the inimitable Trachtenburg Family Slide Show Players. And that’s merely mentioning a few.

So let’s take a minute to salute the taste, the perseverance, the blind faith and dumb luck that has made Bar/None Records a part of our lives for twenty years. Then, let’s get back to work.

-Michael Hill
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Saturday, November 11th, 2006
Bar/None Records 20thAnniversary Party

Featuring Birdie, Brian Dewan, David Driver, DJ Gerald from The Burnside Project, DJ No Ice (Cameron from Architecture in Helsinki), Drink Me, Freedy Johnston, Jason Trachtenburg, Kate Jacobs, Mary Lee’s Corvette, Mendoza Line, Mosquitos, Oppenheimer Mixes, Otis Ball Videos, Profesor & Maryann, The Sharp Things, They Might Be Giants, and a Medley of Surprises from Bar/None’s past, present, and future.

Supreme Trading
213 North 8th Street (Driggs & Roebling) Brooklyn, NY 11211

6pm Doors
7pm Show
$10 Admission

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More Bar/None tour dates:

Architecture In Helsinki
Nov. 3 Fri 06 New York,NY Irving Plaza supporting clap your hands say yeah

Birdie Busch
Oct. 30 Mon 06 Grand Rapids,MI One Trick Pony

Freedy Johnston
Feb. 2 Fri 07 Saratoga Springs,NY Caffé Lena

Petra Haden
Oct. 24 Tue 06 Pittsburg,PA Warhol Museum
Oct. 25 Wed 06 Boston,MA Boston Museum of Fine Art
Oct. 26 Thu 06 Philadelphia,PA World Cafe Live
Oct. 27 Fri 06 New York,NY Tonic
Oct. 28 Sat 06 Buffalo,NY SoundLab

The Slip
Oct. 27 Fri 06 Fall River, MA Narrows Center For The Arts
Nov. 7 Tue 06 Seattle, WA Crocodile Cafe
Nov. 9 Thu 06 Portland, OR Dante's
Nov. 10 Fri 06 Ashland, OR The Mobius
Nov. 11 Sat 06 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Nov. 15 Wed 06 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
Nov. 16 Thu 06 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater
Nov. 17 Fri 06 Fort Collins, CO Aggie Theatre
Nov. 18 Sat 06 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground
Nov. 20 Mon 06 Milwaukee, WI Shank Hall
Nov. 21 Tue 06 Madison, WI Cafe Montmartre
Nov. 24 Fri 06 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre appearing with My Morning Jacket
Nov. 25 Sat 06 Indianapolis, IN Clowes Memorial Hall appearing with My Morning Jacket
Nov. 27 Mon 06 Washington, DC 9:30 Club appearing with My Morning Jacket
Nov. 28 Tue 06 Washington, DC 9:30 Club appearing with My Morning Jacket
Nov. 30 Thu 06 New York, NY Roseland appearing with My Morning Jacket
Dec. 1 Fri 06 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory appearing with My Morning Jacket
Dec. 2 Sat 06 Boston, MA Avalon appearing with My Morning Jacket
Dec. 3 Sun 06 South Burlington, VT Higher Ground
Dec. 29 Fri 06 Providence, RI Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
Oct. 20 Fri 06 St. John,NB Nep-Tunes
Oct. 21 Sat 06 Halifax,NS The Attic
Oct. 28 Sat 06 Great Barrington,MA Club Helsinki
Oct. 31 Tue 06 New York,NY CMJ Day Stage Show: 2:00 PM
Nov. 1 Wed 06 New York,NY CMJ @ Tonic
Nov. 12 Sun 06 Los Angeles,CA Knitting Factory
Nov. 22 Wed 06 MINNEAPOLIS,MN 7th Street Entry

The Spinto Band
Oct. 19 Thu 06 New York,NY Irving Plaza
Oct. 20 Fri 06 Philadelphia,PA Starlight

Previously
They Might Be Giants playing Southpaw

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October 18, 2006

during-CMJ Friday day show @ Fontana's - lineup

This is it - the fourth and final BrooklynVegan day show lineup announcement (unless you include DJs which are still in the works). This show is at Fontana's - located in NYC's Lower East Side - from noon-5:30pm on Friday November 3rd, 2006. And here is the lineup:

* The Thermals
* Oxford Collapse (pics)
* Cadence Weapon (info)
* Forward Russia! (pics)
* Chin Up Chin Up (pics)
* The Changes (pics)
* Lo Fi Fnk (info)
* The Mugs (info)

This is another FREE during-CMJ show brought to you by BrooklynVegan - @ Fontana's - no CMJ badge required. Still working out all the details - like free food and alcohol and if it makes sense to make you RSVP. (21+ - sorry)

The bands are playing in Fontana's cozy basement. There will be DJ's playing in the huge upstairs area (TBA).

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This is one of three Thermals show during CMJ this year. The first is Thursday night at Bowery Ballroom during the sold-out Sub Pop showcase (though some badges will get in). The second is this BV show (Thermals go on at roughly 4:45, but due to capacity limitations you'll probably need to get there much earlier if you want to see them). And the third is later the same Friday night (Nov 3rd) --- ProductShop NYC presents The Thermals, Horrors, Birdmonster, Sam Champion, and Ra Ra Riot @ Studio B in Brooklyn.

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This show has partially been made possible by Guitar World magazine and Rounder Records.

WANNA BE LISTED HERE AND EVERYWHERE? Contact me.

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Stay tuned for more info. like set times and who will be serving the (hopefully) free beer (for you to drink at noon).

Previously
during-CMJ Wednesday day show @ Pianos (upstairs) - lineup
during-CMJ Saturday day show @ The Annex - lineup
during-CMJ Wednesday day show (main stage) lineup
BrooklynVegan during-CMJ shows coming

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Les Savy Fav playing MoMA AND NYU + Big Sleep's many CMJ shows + 120 Days Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Les Savy Fav - Tragic Monsters (MP3s)

LES SAVY FAV IN NORWAY | AUGUST 12, 2006 (CRED)


Not only ARE Les Savy Fav playing a public show at the MoMa on November 7th, they're also playing a public show at NYU on November 9th WITH their Frenchkiss labelmates The Big Sleep who are ALSO playing the following NYC shows during CMJ:

11.01.06 - **** Brooklyn DIW Party @ The Syrup Room ****
Bound Stems (10:00), The Big Sleep (10:45), Vietnam (11:30), Favourite Sons (12:00), Annuals (12:45) and Professor Murder (1:30) - ALL AGES and FREE to the public.

11.03.06 - Brooklyn, NY @ Galapagos - Crashin' In party with tons of bands and free Sparks 7-9; Big Sleep on at 9pm

11.03.06 - French Kiss Records CMJ showcase @ Pianos w/ Call Me Lightning (8:00), Fatal Flying Guillotines (8:45), Rahim (9:30), The Plastic Constellations (10:15), The Big Sleep (11:00) and Thunderbirds Are Now! (12:00)

11.04.06 - BrooklynVegan Saturday Day Show @ The Annex - (Noon - 5pm) w/ Silversun Pickups, Tokyo Police Club, Elvis Perkins, Annuals, White Whale, & Takka Takka; Free and open to the public.

The Big Sleep (10pm) are also playing a free show this Monday (Oct 23) in the basement of Fontana's with one of VICE's newest signings - Norway's 120 Days (11pm).

DOWNLOAD: (MP3s)
120 Days - Come Out, Come Down, Fade Out, Be Gone
120 Days - Coming Out (Lansig Dreiden remix)

If you miss that show, and you happen to live in NY, don't worry:

120 DAYS | 2006 NYC TOUR DATES
Oct 23 New York, NY @ Fontana's FREE SHOW
Oct 24 New York, NY @ Union Pool TBA
Oct 25 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
Nov 01 New York, NY @ Cake Shop (CMJ-VICE Late Show)
Nov 02 New York, NY @ The Fader House (CMJ)
Nov 02 New York, NY @ Sin-E -VICE Records (CMJ)
Nov 03 New York, NY @ Pianos (Upstairs)

All 120 Days tour dates below....

120 DAYS | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 23 New York, NY @ Fontana's FREE SHOW
Oct 24 New York, NY @ Union Pool TBA
Oct 25 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
Oct 28 Montreal, QC @ Main Hall TBA
Oct 29 Toronto, Ont. @ Reverb TBA
Oct 30 Ottawa, Ont. @ Zaphods FREE SHOW
Nov 1 New York, NY @ Cake Shop (CMJ-VICE Late Night Show)
Nov 2 New York, NY @ The Fader House (CMJ)
Nov 2 New York, NY @ Sin-E VICE Records Show Case (CMJ)
Nov 3 New York, NY @ Pianos (Upstairs)
Nov 4 Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
Nov 5 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry t
Nov 8 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
Nov 9 Portland, OR @ Holocene
Nov 10 San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine
Nov 14 Los Angeles, CA @ Echo tickets

Previously
Les Savy Fav played McCarren Park Pool
The Big Sleep @ Spiegel, NYC | pics

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Patti Smith New Year shows - now on sale

I've been a little obsessed with Patti Smith since witnessing her amazing performance at CBGB on Sunday. That said, the 3.5 hour show was enough to hold me over for a while so I probably won't be attending one of her annual New Years shows at Bowery Ballroom. But you probably should.

NOW ON SALE (thx Ondal)
Friday, December 29 at 8:00 PM (8:00 PM doors) - $40.00
Saturday, December 30 at 8:00 PM (8:00 PM doors) - $40.00
Sunday, December 31 at 9:00 PM (9:00 PM doors) - $55.00

Listen to Patti Smith live on WNYC right NOW (2pm est)

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Explosions in the Sky - news

EITS @ BOWERY BALLROOM, NYC | SEPT 3, 2006 (CRED)

this article posted on: Sun., October 8, 2006

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Hello, everyone...

We're happy to report that we've finished recording our next album. We recorded in Minnesota at a studio called Pachyderm, a place surrounded by 50 acres of wilderness and snakes and ghost stories. We had a bonfire, cooked cheeseburgers on the grill, went for hikes and made a trip to the Mall of America (or Mall Like Any Other Mall Except Bigger). And of course we played some new music. It's taken us a while but we're extremely excited with the results. We can't say for certain when the album will come out, but it looks like it will be late February or early March. We'll let you know as soon as we find out.

After recording, we drove to New York City and played a show as part of the Temporary Residence Tenth Anniversary weekend. Jeremy, if you read this, we're proud of you and we love you. Also, a couple of weeks ago we played at the Austin City Limits Festival. If you braved the heat and oppressive rush of bodies to come see us, then we love you, too. For us it was one of those shows where we might have played well or we might have been abysmal--we literally have no idea. Thankfully we had a nighttime slot, and it was interesting to hear Willie Nelson between our songs. That helped to alleviate some of our terror.

There are a few shows coming up. All of them are in California (San Fransisco, Los Angeles, and Pomona) and you can find out more about them on the "shows" page. Middle America, we know we've been showing an apparent love for the coasts these past couple of years but we will see you early in 2007. As for Europe, Asia, and Australia...we will be visiting you as well in 2007. And hopefully some other places (Mexico, South America), too.

Thanks for caring.

Love,
Explosions

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(thx Ondal)

photo of Jeremy at the Temporary Residence Festival (@ Bowery Ballroom) via Bao's Flickr.

Previously
the Temporary Residence Festival, a free Explosions in the Sky EP, & more MP3s

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See Prince Paul's CMJ show for 1 cent (+ Ticketmaster charges)

(thx Ondal)

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My Brightest Diamond | 2006 Tour Dates

Tickets are on sale for a November 20th My Brightest Diamond show at Northsix in Brooklyn. Plus they're playing at Rebel on November 3rd for CMJ. All tour dates below....

MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 27 2006 Shara sings with Jedi Mind Tricks at The Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia
Oct 28 2006 Shara sings with Jedi Mind Tricks at 9:30 Club Washington
Oct 30 2006 Shara sings at a private party with Jedi Mind Tricks at Club Spirit New York
Nov 2 2006 The Space Hamden, CT
Nov 3 2006 CMJ Billions Showcase at Rebel New York, NY
Nov 7 2006 La Sala Rosa Montreal, QC
Nov 8 2006 Casbah Hamilton, ON
Nov 9 2006 The Drake Hotel Underground Toronto, ON
Nov 10 2006 East Quad Music Co-op Ann Arbor, MI
Nov 11 2006 Schuba's Chicago, IL
Nov 13 2006 Stonefly Brewery Milwaukee, WI
Nov 14 2006 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI
Nov 15 2006 7th Street Entry (at First Ave) Minneapolis, MN
Nov 16 2006 Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, IA
Nov 17 2006 High Dive Champaign/Urbana, IL
Nov 18 2006 Indiana Memorial Union Gallery Bloomington, IN
Nov 20 2006 NorthSix Brooklyn, NY
Dec 3 2006 Blueberry Hill Duck Room St. Louis, MO
Dec 4 2006 Bottleneck Lawrence, Kansas
Dec 6 2006 Suede Park City
Dec 7 2006 Neurolux Boise, ID
Dec 8 2006 Berbati's Pan Portland, OR
Dec 9 2006 Nightlight Lounge Bellingham, WA
Dec 10 2006 Showbox Seattle, WA

Previously
Jedi Mind Tricks + Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond)
My Brightest Diamond @ Town Hall, NYC | pics (& full album stream, video, MP3, etc)

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Village Voice - best of nyc 2006

No music websites won anything this year:

Best dorky indie-rock marketing gimmick
Bishop Allen's plan to self-release an EP a month

Best local movie blog
Davekehr.com

Best guy who sings like a girl
Death Vessel

Best Appalachian hardcore band
O'Death

Best local music groupie
Shirley Braha

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the rest of the awards in The Village Voice

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upcoming Sound Fix instores & Tokyo Police Club Tour Dates

upcoming free shows @ Sound Fix in Brooklyn
Oct 18, 2006 7 PM Tokyo Police Club (TONIGHT!)
Oct 19, 2006 7:30 PM Masha Qrella
Oct 21, 2006 2 PM Small Sins
Oct 28, 2006 3 PM The Kooks (2 sold out NYC shows)

Tokyo Police Club are also opening for Art Brut at Warsaw tonight (Oct 18), and then headlining Maxwell's in Hoboken tomorrow while the Annuals are opening for Art Brut at Irving Plaza. All TPC tour dates below....

TOKYO POLICE CLUB | 2006 TOUR DATES
10/18/2006 The Warsaw Brooklyn, NY
10/19/2006 Maxwells Hoboken, NJ
10/21/2006 Cornell University Ithaca, NY
10/27/2006 Ford Plant Brantford, ON
11/2/2006 KEXP in NYC
11/3/2006 Mercury Lounge New York, NY (CMJ)
11/4/2006 The Annex, New York, NY - FREE
11/4/2006 The Khyber Philadelphia, PA
11/8/2006 Latimer Lounge Denver, CO.
11/11/2006 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Fransisco, CA
11/12/2006 The Echo Los Angeles, CA
11/15/2006 Chop Suey Seattle, WA
11/16/2006 Logan's Victoria, BC
11/17/2006 Gallery Lounge Vancouver, BC
11/18/2006 The Royal on Baker Nelson, BC
11/21/2006 The Canmore Hotel Canmore, AB
11/22/2006 Tongue 'n' Groove Lethbridge, AB
11/23/2006 Broken City Calgary, AB
11/24/2006 Power Plant Edmonton, AB
11/25/2006 Louis' Pub Saskatoon, SK
11/26/2006 The Collective Winnipeg, MB
11/28/2006 Main Street London, ON
11/29/2006 Schuba's Chicago, IL
11/30/2006 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI

Previously
Tokyo Police Club playing Pianos tonight | @ Seaport, w/ Art Brut, w/ Enon & other places too (Tour Dates)

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Low & Retribution Gospel Choir | 2006 Tour Dates

Tickets go on sale today for two shows by Low in December at Bowery Ballroom in NYC. Low members Alan Sparhawk and Matt Livingston are also in a group called Retribution Gospel Choir. All tour dates for both bands below....

LOW | 2006 TOUR DATES
10/28/06 Armstrong Hall Colorado Springs CO w/ Laura Veirs
12/05/06 Bowery Ballroom New York NY
12/06/06 Bowery Ballroom New York NY
12/09/06 First Avenue Minneapolis MN

RETRIBUTION GOSPEL CHOIR | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 19 2006 8:00P House of Rock Eau Claire, WI
Oct 30 2006 9:00P Larimer Lounge Denver, CO
Oct 31 2006 8:00P Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT
Nov 3 2006 8:00P Holocene Portland, OR
Nov 5 2006 8:00P Cafe Du Nord San Francisco, CA
Nov 11 2006 9:00P Pizza Luce' Duluth, Minnesota

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Goldfrapp & The Strokes @ Capitale, NYC | pics

GOLDFRAPP @ CAPITALE

THE STROKES @ CAPITALE

Goldfrapp & The Strokes opened for Kanye West @ Capitale in NYC last night (Oct 17, 2006).

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Kanye West & Pharrell @ Capitale (Hennessy), NYC | pics

DOWNLOAD: I-20 - Hydro & Hennessy (feat. Three 6 Mafia) (MP3)

Kanye West played a full set at a free show at Capitale in NYC on Tuesday night (October 17, 2006). There was DJ A-Trak, a string section, and two backup singers -- plus Pharrell Williams came out for three songs. The Strokes and Goldfrapp opened. The whole thing was courtesy of Hennessy

Carmen Electra, Drea de Matteo, Shooter Jennings, Dylan McDermott, Vanessa Minnillo, Ewan McGregor, Diane Kruger, Lydia Hearst, Maria Menounos, Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Kate Lee Joel, Joshua Jackson, Tracy Morgan, Danny Masterson, Dawn Landes, Diplo, and Bao were also there.

WIKIPEDIA: List of songs mentioning Hennessy

Previously
Kanye is a good producer
Kanye West + The Strokes + Goldfrapp + Hennessy = 1 free concert at "an upscale Bowery Location"

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new Tenacious D promo video & Dave Hill does Comic Con | Abe Lincoln

Dave Hill video below...

Previously
Tenacious D | 2006 Tour Dates & presale
Comedian Dave Hill sees Rocket From the Tombs @ Southpaw

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October 17, 2006

2006 CMJ Music Marathon showcase schedule up

Well, they've posted what they know so far.

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upcoming shows @ Hiro Ballroom & Robyn Hitchcock Tour Dates

BEASTIE BOYS @ HIRO BALLROOM, NYC | OCT 4, 2006 (CRED & MORE)

@ Hiro Ballroom, NYC - 2006
Th Oct 19 - L-D Section II (Lansing-Dreiden) (tix)
Tu Oct 31 - Suzanne Vega, Keren Ann, and The Bird & The Bee (Blue Note CMJ) (tix)
Fr Nov 03 - Deerhoof, Erase Errata, Mary Timony, and Excepter (KRS CMJ) (tix)
Sa Nov 04 - The Fall, Yikes, Iran and Women & Children (Narnack CMJ) (tix)
Fr Nov 17 - Robyn Hitchcock, The Venus 3 and Mark Pickerel (tix)
Mo Nov 27 - Nada Surf (Flash Concert)

Narnack's other CMJ showcase is at Union Pool in Brooklyn on November 2nd with Women and Children, X27, Restaurant, Vaz, and Bunnybrains.

All Robyn Hitchcock tour dates below....

ROBYN HITCHCOCK | 2006 TOUR DATES
10-27-06 Los Angeles CA Key Club
11-03-06 Tucson AZ Hotel Congress
11-08-06 Chicago IL The Metro
11-09-06 Detroit MI Magic Bag
11-10-06 Toronto ON Mod Club
11-12-06 Cleveland OH Beachland Ballroom
11-13-06 Pittsburgh PA Rex Theatre
11-14-06 Sellersville PA Sellersville Theatre
11-17-06 New York NY Hiro Ballroom
11-18-06 Hoboken NJ Maxwell's
11-19-06 Hoboken NJ Maxwell's
11-20-06 Baltimore MD Ottobar
11-25-06 Seattle WA Crocodile Café

"Robyn will be touring, with Venus 3 (Scott McCaughey, Peter Buck, Bill Rieflin) in support of his 10/3 release Ole’ Tarantula."

DOWNLOAD: Robyn Hitchcock - Adventure Rocketship (MP3)

Previously
Lily Allen @ Hiro Ballroom, NYC | pics

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Stuart A. Staples | MP3 & 2006 Tour Dates (CMJ sort of)

DOWNLOAD: Stuart Staples - There is a Path (MP3)

Tindersticks lead vocalist Stuart Staples put out a solo album called Leaving Songs in June. At the end of October he'll come to the United States to tour behind it. He plays St. Ann's (home of Hell House) in Brooklyn on November 4th (tix). That's during CMJ, but not part of it - so a badge won't get you in.

All tour dates below...

STUART STAPLES | 2006 TOUR DATES
Sat 10/28/06 West Hollywood, CA The Troubadour
Mon 10/30/06 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club
Wed 11/01/06 Chicago, IL Abbey Pub
Thu 11/02/06 Toronto, ON Mod Club
Fri 11/03/06 Montreal, QC La Sala Rossa
Sat 11/04/06 Brooklyn, NY St. Ann's

NOVEMBER 16, LE MANS, L'Espal
NOVEMBER 17, THE HAGUE, Crossing Border, www.ticketservice.nl
NOVEMBER 18, BERLIN, Postbahnhof, www.koka36.de
NOVEMBER 19, COPENHAGEN, Amager Bio, www.billetnet.dk
NOVEMBER 21, COLOGNE, Gebaude 9, www.kartenhaus.de
NOVEMBER 22, PARIS, cafe de la Danse, www.fnac.com, www.ticketnet.fr
NOVEMBER 23, GENT, Vooruit Theaterzaal, www.vooruit.be
NOVEMBER 25, POLAND, Upper-Silesian Art Festival, www.teatr-rozrywki.pl
NOVEMBER 27, MILAN, Tunnel, www.ticketone.it
NOVEMBER 28, BARCELONA, Apolo
NOVEMBER 29, MADRID, Arena
NOVEMBER 30, CADIZ, Aulario la bomba,

Check out reviews of Leaving Songs at Pitchfork, Popmatters, and Tiny Mix Tapes

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Music industry in 8,000 new file-share lawsuits

"LONDON (Reuters) - The music industry has launched a fresh wave of 8,000 lawsuits against alleged file-sharers around the world, escalating its drive to stamp out online piracy and encourage the use of legal download services." [Yahoo]

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during-CMJ Wednesday day show @ Pianos (upstairs) - lineup

NOVEMBER 1, 2006 @ PIANOS, NYC
So while Sure Juror, Loney Dear, Nicolai Dunger, The Little Ones, Land of Talk, Thunderbirds are Now!, and CSS are playing downstairs (noon-5pm), the following performers will be perorming upstairs (noon-5:30pm):

* Jaymay (info)
* David Deporis (pics)
* Willy Mason (pics)
* The Foundry Field Recordings (acoustic) (info)
* The Undisputed Heavyweights (acoustic) (info)
* Phonograph (acoustic) (info)
* Wynn Walent (info)

This is another FREE during-CMJ show brought to you by BrooklynVegan @ Pianos - no CMJ badge required. Still working out all the details - like free food and alcohol and if it makes sense to make you RSVP. (21+ - sorry)

The Undisputed Heavyweights feature BrooklynVegan contributor "Undisputed Wes" on guitar. Wes also runs the weekly Liberated Matter party upstairs at Pianos where this very party is being held.

This will be David Deporis's 2nd CMJ-related BrooklynVegan show appearance.

Jaymay is also playing Union Hall on October 29th and Pianos on October 30th.

You can listen to Phonograph at their MySpace.

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This show has partially been made possible by Guitar World magazine, Rounder Records, and of course the fine folks over at Pianos. Thanks also to Wes and the rest of the crew at Liberated Matter for helping out with this one.

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Stay tuned for the Friday November 3rd BrooklynVegan party lineup announcement.

Previously
during-CMJ Saturday day show @ The Annex - lineup
during-CMJ Wednesday day show (main stage) lineup
BrooklynVegan during-CMJ shows coming

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NME coverstars Klaxons coming back to U.S. - tour dates (CMJ) + Halloween MoFo w/ Morningwood & secret band

NME | OCT 7, 2006

Klaxons are coming back to the States. On November 1st they're playing one of those super-hard-to-get-into-late-night VICE CMJ-afterparties at Cake Shop in NYC. Then they go to Philly, and on November 4th they come back to play Galapagos in Brooklyn (also during CMJ). Then they go to Cali.

The next NYC Motherf*cker party happens on Halloween at the Roxy (flyer). NYC's own Morningwood (the band everyone loves to hate even more than the Klaxons) are playing. Plus there's a "'laid back' performance by secret band" @ 1:30 am. All I know is the 'secret band' is from the UK, and it's during CMJ, so it could be anyone.

All tour dates below...

UPDATE: This Klaxons tour has been cancelled.

KLAXONS | 2006 TOUR DATES
Nov 01 - New York, NY @ Cake Shop (VICE late-night w/ 120 Days)
Nov 03 - Philadelphia, PA @ Pure Nightclub
Nov 04 - Brooklyn, NY @ Galapagos w/ Shit Disco
Nov 07 - Hollywood, CA @ Cinespace
Nov 09 - San Francisco, CA @ Popscene @ 330 Ritch

Pitchfork gave Klaxons' new EP Xan Valleys a 7.7 today.

MORNINGWOOD | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 31 2006 - The Late Show with David Letterman, New York, NY
Oct 31 2006 - Motherfucker Party @ The Roxy, New York, NY w/ ???

Disgruntled Capitol workers are not happy with their label's support of Morningwood.

Previously
Klaxons @ Club Midway, NYC | pics
Pitchfork Destroys Morningwood who bikes with NY Times

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Lo Fi Fnk, Thunderbirds are Now! - Awesome Inc's CMJ-like party - RSVP

Lo Fi Fnk are two young guys from Sweden (see above video). They'll be making their first ever U.S. appearance at Galapagos in Brooklyn on November 1st, 2006. It's a party by Awesome Inc during CMJ, and Thunderbirds are Now! are also playing, and The Harlem Shakes, and there will be many DJs. All you need to do to go is RSVP. See the flyer below for more info...

Thunderbirds are Now! are also playing my show earlier the same day. Both shows are free.

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Ludichrist & Scatterbrain reunion - tix on sale

DOWNLOAD: Scatterbrain - Don't Call me Dude (MP3)

Fri, Feb 23, 2007 07:00 PM @ BB King's, NYC
"LUDICHRIST and SCATTERBRAIN reunite for a one-off performance. It's been 18 years since LUDICHRIST played a show, and 13 for SCATTERBRAIN. See 'em while you can - you may never get another chance."

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AXL ROSE Says CHRISTINA AGUILERA Is 'One Of The Greatest Vocalists Of Our Time'

"GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has proclaimed pop star Christina Aguilera to be "one of the greatest vocalists of our time," according to Blender magazine." [Blabbermouth]

Christina tour dates below....

CHRISTINA AGUILERA | 2007 TOUR DATES
2/20 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
2/21 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
2/23 - Omaha, NE @ Qwest Center Omaha
2/24 - Kansas City, MO @ Kemper Arena
2/26 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
2/28 - Glendale, AZ @ Glendale Arena
3/2 - San Diego, CA @ iPayOne Center at the Sports Arena
3/3 - Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
3/5 - Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
3/6 - Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
3/9 - Sacramento, CA @ ARCO Arena
3/10 - San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion at San Jose
3/12 - Vancouver, BC @ General Motors Place
3/14 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
3/15 - Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome
3/17 - Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
3/19 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
3/23 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
3/25 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
3/26 - Ottawa, ON @ Scotiabank Place
3/28 - Montreal, QB @ Bell Centre
3/30 - Boston, MA @ TD Banknorth Garden
3/31 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
4/2 - Washington, D.C. @ Verizon Center
4/3 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wachovia Center
4/5 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Continental Airlines Arena
4/7 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Coliseum
4/9 - Auburn Hills, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
4/11 - Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
4/13 - Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
4/14 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mellon Arena
4/20 - Milwaukee, WI @ Bradley Center
4/21 - Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
4/24 - Manchester, NH @ Verizon Wireless Arena
4/25 - Providence, RI @ Dunkin Donuts Civic Center
4/28 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Casino
4/28 - Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena
5/1 - Raleigh, NC @ RBC Center
5/2 - Duluth, GA @ The Arena at Gwinnett Center
5/4 - Tampa, FL @ St. Pete Times Forum
5/5 - Sunrise, FL @ BankAtlantic Center

Previously
The latest Guns N' Roses 2006 Tour Dates | MSG

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October 16, 2006

Les Savy Fav playing MoMa

Les Savy Fav are playing at the MOMA on NOV 7th. That's all I know.

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Sean Lennon | 2006 Tour Dates

Sean Lennon is playing the cozy Living Room in NYC on October 29, 2006. Then on December 23rd he'll play Bowery Ballroom as part of his "Friendly Fire World Tour". Those dates below...

SEAN LENNON | 2006 TOUR DATES
10/29 New York, NY Living Room
11/18 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
11/19 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
11/21 Vancouver, BC Richards on Richard
11/22 Seattle, WA Neumo’s Crystal Reading Room
12/11 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
12/12 Chicago, IL Park West
12/13 Toronto, ONT Opera House
12/15 Philadelphia, PA Theater of Living Arts
12/16 Boston, MA Paradise
12/17 Alexandria, VA Birchmere
12/18 State College, PA State Theatre
12/22 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Tavern
12/23 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom

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Patti Smith & Flea @ CBGB's final show | pics

DOWNLOAD: Jim Carroll Band - People Who Died (MP3)

(as you know) Patti Smith played the last show at CBGB's Sunday night, October 15th, 2006. I figured there'd be a bunch of special guests -- at least for the encore -- or maybe a secret opener. Nope. There was no opener. She dedicated "Space Monkey" to Michael Stipe, but he wasn't there like he was in 2005. And though Television's Tom Verlaine was a character in many of her on-stage stories -- including one about her recording with him "LAST NIGHT" -- he was nowhere to be found (actually she told us he sent his regards). Television guitarist Richard Lloyd was there though, as was sometimes-Patti Smith bassist Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

PATTI STARTED THE SHOW WEARING THIS

There was a roughly 25-minute painful intermission at this show. I say painful because it just meant more time trapped in place at this extremely crowded, long, bathroom-less show. I say bathroom-less because they closed the downstairs bathrooms - you had to go next door. The show was great - don't get me wrong, but it wasn't exactly comfortable.

SHE CAME BACK DRESSED LIKE THIS

Audience members worth noting: Talking Heads' Chris Franz & Tina Weymouth, Jesse Malin (who helped close out Continental, but not CBGB), Rolling Stone Magazine's David Fricke, Jim Carroll (who Lenny Kaye also played/plays guitar for), Michael Azerrad (This Band Could Be Your Life), CBGB owner Hilly Kristal, Little Steven Van Zandt (who tried to save the place) and The Dictators' Andy Shernoff (who played the night before), and the guy in the picture below...

"At the end of a three-and-a-half hour show, on the last night of music at the New York club CBGB, Patti Smith read a list of the fallen, just a few of the musicians and spirits who were so important to the room's legend but couldn't be there for the October 15th wake. They included the Cramps' Bryan Gregory, the critic Lester Bangs, singer Helen Wheels, guitarist Robert Quine, Johnny, Joey and Dee Dee Ramone and Smith's original pianist Richard Sohl. As her band played at soft funeral-march volume behind her, someone in the audience yelled out, "You missed one." Smith smiled. "We remember everything," she said with maternal assurance. Then she pointed out that CBGB was expiring at thirty-three -- the same age as Jesus." [David Fricke in Rolling Stone]

Previously
Patti Smith & Richard Lloyd @ CBGB's final show | pics
Album Leak breaks Flea's Heart

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Patti Smith & Richard Lloyd @ CBGB's final show | pics

DOWNLOAD: Dead Boys - Sonic Reducer (MP3)

Television's Richard Lloyd played guitar with Patti Smith and band (Lenny Kaye, Jay Dee Daugherty & Tony Shanahan) on stage for a few songs at CBGB's final show Sunday night, October 15, 2006. Richard's young son was up front in the over-packed audience. Tom Verlaine was home sleeping?

I heard the Dead Boys' Sonic Reducer twice this weekend. - first it was covered by the Dicators on Saturday and then again at this show by Patti Smith & band. Sonic Reducer, was originally a Rocket From the Tombs (RFTT) song. RFFT are a pre-Dead Boys band who never originally officially recorded an album sort-of. Richard Lloyd is a member of the reunited Rocket From the Tombs.

Previously
Patti Smith & Lenny Kaye @ CBGB's final night | pics
CBGB - the morning after & where to get 'CBGB Fashions'
Comedian Dave Hill sees Rocket From the Tombs @ Southpaw
Rocket from the Tombs | return, write, & 2006 Tour Dates

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BitTorrent: an excellent medium for indie labels

"...this time it’s another independent label, Saddle Creek Records that has published a sampler of their artists 'exclusively available on BitTorrent.' [TorrentFreak]

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Jeffrey Lewis & Dufus tonight & a History of Punk MP3

DOWNLOAD: Jeffrey Lewis - The History of Punk on the Lower East Side (MP3) (via)

If I wasn't completely wiped from spending so many hours at CBGB this weekend, I'd probably go check out the free Jeffrey Lewis / Dufus show tonight (Oct 16, 2006) at Pete's Candy Store in Brooklyn. Jeffrey Lewis is also opening for Scritti Politti at Bowery and other places. All dates at his MySpace.

note: the above MP3 covers such topics as Lester Bangs, NY Dolls, Lenny Kaye, and Patti Smith, Richard Hell and the Ramones

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Iggy Pop & The Stooges back in studio

"The Stooges have begun recording their first new album in over 30 years, the band have confirmed. Iggy Pop, Scott Asheton, Ron Asheton, and Mike Watt have spent the last week recording at Steven Albini's Electrical Audio Studio in Chicago." [Yahoo News]

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CBGB - the morning after & where to get 'CBGB Fashions'

DOWNLOAD: Dead Boys - All This and More (MP3)

I can't believe they took the awning down already....

CBGB | OCTOBER 16, 2006 (CRED)

"Due to unprecedented demand, online apparel orders will take 14 - 21 days for processing. We appreciate your patience and urge you to visit our retail location at 313 Bowery from now through October 31st."

CBGB | OCTOBER 16, 2006 (CRED)

"CBGB's last show is October 15th and the club will reopen in the near future. CBGB Fashions: (the CBGB store, wholesale department, and online store) will remain open at our 315 Bowery premises until October 31. On November 1, we will move to and open CBGB Fashions at Broadway and Bond Street. All phone numbers will remain the same. "

CBGB'S WEBSITE | OCTOBER 16, 2006

top two photos via CityRag.

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Patti Smith & Lenny Kaye @ CBGB's final night | pics

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"Save the Album"

NOW THAT WE DON'T NEED TO SAVE CBGB
"Insound.com, the premier online retailer for independent music, has launched a campaign to 'Save The Album.' The campaign is designed to help celebrate a format that has endured recent threats at the hands of single track sales and subscription offers. Noted and respected indie artists The Decemberists, Bloc Party, The Mountain Goats, Devendra Banhart, Pretty Girls Make Graves, The Walkmen, and Lou Barlow have recorded short video pieces celebrating their favorite albums. The 'mission' and the videos can be seen at www.savethealbum.com."

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Patti Smith & Lenny Kaye @ CBGB's final night | pics

DOWNLOAD: Patti Smith - Easter (MP3)

Sharing lengthy anecdotes with the crowd between songs, Smith at announced that "My favourite show here was Easter 1974, Television played. To nine people". [NME]

PATTI SMITH & LENNY KAYE @ CBGB | OCTOBER 15, 2006

"When I started performing a lot with Lenny Kaye and Richard Sohl, we had goals: to infuse new life into performing poetry—merging poetry with electric guitar, three chords—and to reembrace rock and roll. It drew us together and kept us informed, whether through Bob Dylan or Neil Young or the Who. In the early seventies, rock and roll was monopolized by record companies, marketing strategies, stadium rock. Tom Verlaine and Television were for me the most inspiring: They were not glamorous, they were human." [Patti Smith to NY Magazine]

"Oh, we were further along in our development when we got there, just because Patti, for one, is such an astonishing creature intellectually and performance-ly, and all of the above. I've even seen videotapes of us in '74 where I – I think of that as fairly primitive in our development, yet we were pretty far along in terms of the structure of what we were dealing with." [Lenny Kaye to Furious]

Previously
the press conference @ CBGB's final night | pics

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the press conference @ CBGB's final night | pics

DOWNLOAD: Clarendon - Hooray Punk Rock Boy (MP3)

There was a huge mob of press waiting to get inside CBGB by the time I got there at 6:30 pm Sunday night (October 15, 2006).

I managed to get inside for the press conference that was held during soundcheck. Most, if not all, of the video footage you saw on the news came from then. Patti Smith and band played a few songs and answered a bunch of questions, some mockingly. Then she told the press to get out. Those waiting on line were let in shortly thereafter for the show that ran until just after 1 a.m.

"Hundreds of music fans packed the small downtown club Sunday, while reporters hovered outside. The mood was both somber and raucous at CBGB, hailed by many as the birthplace of punk." [Washington Post]

"CBGB hosted its final concert Sunday night after a 33-year residence in downtown New York as the iconic, grungy bastion of punk." [ABC News]

"A memorial service for punk rock was held at the weekend at New York's CBGB club, birthplace of the movement in America, which closed its spit-spattered doors after 33 loud years, a victim of gentrification." [Guardian]

"Kids, they'll find some other club," Ms. Smith insisted during her set. "You just got a place, just some crappy place, that nobody wants, and you got one guy who believes in you, and you just do your thing. And anybody can do that, anywhere in the world, any time." [NY Times]

"The club, which has a capacity of 350 people, was easily packed with at least 500 faithful fans." [CNN]

"Everything will be moved into storage, as Kristal hopes to open a club and museum in Las Vegas in 2008 that will be an homage to CBGB, as well as other punk-era New York institutions, such as the Mudd Club and Max's Kansas City." [NY Post]

"Patti Smith said CBGB was more a "state of mind" than a venue and other clubs would replace it." [BBC]

"It was indeed a nasty, scary place" [letters @ CNN]

"Smith says, no matter what, she's grateful for the memories." [NY 1]

Previously
Hilly Kristal @ CBGB's last night ever

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Hilly Kristal @ CBGB's last night ever | pics

DOWNLOAD: The Products - Lets go to CBGB (MP3)

It was a media circus outside CBGB Sunday night (Oct 15, 2006). An ailing Hilly Kristal entered the club he owns around 7pm - not long before doors opened to the last show ever.

Ends up they held a press conference inside from around 7:20 - 8:00. The news media got to ask Patti Smith some questions and film some footage during soundcheck. Then they kicked all the press out before opening the doors to those waiting on line - some since 9am.

Previously
the last Saturday night ever @ CBGB - Dictators & Blondie

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October 15, 2006

the last Saturday night ever @ CBGB - Dictators & Blondie

DOWNLOAD: The Ramones - We're a Happy Family (MP3)

THE WALDOS (WALTER LURE) OPENED

BLONDIE (ACOUSTIC) PLAYED NEXT

THE DICTATORS HEADLINED

TOMMY RAMONE HELPED CLOSE THE NIGHT

The Waldos, Blondie (4 people - 2 original - acoustic), and The Dictators helped close out CBGB on Saturday October 14, 2006. The third song of the Dicators' three-song encore was a cover of the Ramones' Blitzkrieg Bop. Tommy Ramone himself helped out on vocals. Awesome show all around. One night left.

Previously
The Dictators @ CBGB's 3rd-to-last night
Bad Brains @ CBGB (2006 - show 1), NYC | pics
Madball @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics

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CBGB Documentary Part 1 (YouTube video)

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October 14, 2006

Land of Talk opening for The Stills + unreleased duet MP3

DOWNLOAD: The Stills - Monsoon (w/ Lizzie Land of Talk) (MP3)

Land of Talk's "singer, Liz, actually sang a song on our record that didn't make it on the record...." [The Stills]

SEMI-TOPLESS GUITAR PLAYING @ DOG DAY in TORONTO | JUL 17, 2006 (CRED)

When the Stills' tour dates were first announced, Land of Talk was only scheduled to play with them until October 6th. Since then they've scored some more opening slots --- that includes both upcoming Stills shows at NYC's Bowery Ballroom - Dec 1st & 2nd.

Land of Talk will also be in NYC for CMJ. In fact:

Land of Talk NYC - CMJ 2006
Nov 1 - BrooklynVegan Presents @ Pianos New York
Nov 2 - Gothamist Presents @ The White Rabbit New York, NY
Nov 3 - CMJ @ The Mercury Lounge New York, NY

All Stills & LOT tour dates below...

LAND OF TALK | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 20 2006 Halifax Pop Explosion Halifax, NS
Nov 1 2006 BrooklynVegan @ Pianos New York
Nov 2 2006 Gothamist Presents @ The White Rabbit New York, NY
Nov 3 2006 CMJ @ The Mercury Lounge New York, NY
Nov 4 2006 Bennington College Bennington, VT
Nov 14 2006 The New Capital Music Halll w/The Dears Ottawa, On
Nov 15 2006 A.J's Hangar w/The Dears Kingston, On
Nov 16 2006 Lee's Palace w/The Dears Toronto, On
Nov 17 2006 Lee's Palace w/The Dears Toronto, ON

THE STILLS & LOT | 2006 TOUR DATES
Nov 27 2006 Paradise Boston, MA (just the Stills)
Nov 28 2006 World Cafe Live Philadelphia, PA
Nov 29 2006 9:30 Club Washington, DC
Dec 1 2006 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY
Dec 2 2006 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY

thx to VICE for making available the unreleased Stills track that features Lizzie from Land of Talk --- the one linked at the top of this post.

Previously
An interview with The Stills @ Osheaga & The Great Belghazi
Land of Talk on Dependent Music, in NYC & The Dog Day Afternoon Festival

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new Voxtrot EP & MP3 --- touring soon too

DOWNLOAD: Voxtrot - Trouble (new MP3)

As they did with Gorilla Vs. Bear and Chromewaves, PlayLouderRecordings (the new Beggars label) was nice enough to hand over this advance MP3 (see above) from Voxtrot's upcoming 3-song Playlouder debut. "Your Biggest Fan" is out November 7th, and can be pre-ordered for just $4.00 from Insound. Spend $26 more to get free shipping.

I have the whole EP, and like most of Voxtrot's songs - I didn't care for it at first, but the songs quickly grew on me to the point where parts of them got stuck on repeat inside my head.

At least one of the EP songs was debuted by Ramesh (yes, Ramesh!!) at the party I threw at Syrup room in June. The Ballet also played that show, and as previously noted, Ramesh appears on the Ballet's new album. The Ballet are also opening one of the two shows Voxtrot has coming up in NYC:

@ Bowery Ballroom, NYC
Nov 6: Voxtrot w/ Annuals and Finally Punk (tix)
Nov 7: Voxtrot w/ Mahogany and The Ballet (tix)

Voxtrot also appear on a new CD called "the kids at the club - An Indiepop compilation".

Annuals are also playing a BV show on November 4th.

Previously
Voxtrot @ Prospect Park Bandshell, NYC | pics

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The Dictators @ CBGB's 3rd-to-last night

DOWNLOAD: Blondie live @ 2005 Save CBGB Rally in WSP (MP3) (pics)

The Dicators played CBGB Friday October 13th, 2006 - the last-ever Friday night show at CBGB's, and the first of a two-night run for the reunited 70's NYC punk band. The club closes forever Sunday night October 15th with a performance by Patti Smith.

I wasn't there Friday night, but "Adam" was nice enough to leave his review in the comments. I republished it below...

THE DICATORS backstage @ CBGB. NYC | OCT 13, 2006 (CRED)

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I am not a big fan of nostalgia. When I look at the closing of CBGB, I don't feel too bad for Hilly as he is easily making millions a year in selling T-shirts in the malls of America. I also don't really believe in the idea of recreating CBGB in Las Vegas although it does make some sick sense. Imagine Joey Ramone slot machines combined with the sound of punk metal. Hell, I would go check it out when I am in Vegas.

Still the place for me was not as important as lets say the Bottom Line or the Capitol Theatre. There were folks there in the 70's who went every night. I was not one of them. But I was there often enough to appreciate the scenery and the music. It was part of my youth, my rebellious youth. I was into the Ramones, Dictators and Dead Boys along with stuff like Bruce. I remember the first time I saw the Ramones at CBGB and I got it like that. I got the weirdness, and the feeling of being disaffected along with the humor. They were brilliant in their prime as were the Dead Boys who were the most underrated live band out of that scene. A friend and I discussed a show they did at Town Hall as part of a record convention and a couple of people joined us in the discussion. All agreed it was an incredible show.

So I sold my Social Distortion ticket and went on line at CBGB around 7:15. Ran into my friend Mike F. who knows everyone from the CB scene and who has millions of stories which usually ends with Stiv Bators mooning someone. I also ran into Helen Wheels' brother who was also tight with everyone and he showed me a picture of his sister in a book about Jewish Punk Rockers that was being released in a party at CB Gallery. Helen was an important part of Blue Oyster Cult (co-writing some songs with the band) as well as performing at CBGB often in the late 70's. Her brother told us so many great stories including one of Patti Smith seducing a young Jackson Browne (or it might have been the other way around) I told him he has to write a book.

By the time we got in, it was about 8:50. CBGB is really a shithole and has changed little in the last 33 years. We went right to the front of the stage and stayed there all night. The Bullys were the first band on as they are really known as the band who lost their their guitarist and leader when 9/11 happened as he was a fireman who lost his life when the buildings collapsed. But as I wrote last month when the Continental closed, they are a rarity in that they are a local band with a great singer. They performed a quick half hour set with songs about fast food and fighting which is what you would expect from a punk band.

As we were waiting for the Sic F**ks, I realized it was a reunion. Sal C who is the Dictators archivist was there, Camilia S. who I worked with for a couple of years was wearing her original Dictators jacket from the Bloodbrothers album cover, Dave Z. and Marc S. was there and they are guys who I have known for 25 years as we went to Bruce shows together. We all lied about how good we looked (actually it was not a lie as everyone is doing well) and the many nameless folks who I know from the NY concert scene. Just a major party.

The Sic F**ks (who I will refer to as SF) came on and I was speechless for a moment. Tish and Snooky were their backup singers wearing garter belts (and looking good for middle age women) along with the band wearing dresses and garters. Middle age men should not wear garter belts, but lo and behold they did. The lead singer is a paunchy short balding guy. But they kicked ass last night. Russell the lead singer was diving into the audience and doing somersaults on stage while the band was grinding with the backup singers. Damn good set. Punky with elements of funk (they also had a clarinet player).

By now, it is around 11:30 and word gets to us that there is still a line outside of CB's.

Ah, the Dictators. I have waxed powerful words and ascribed many qualities to them that folks who don't get them don't understand. Over the last 10 years, they have been my favorite band since I rediscovered them at a Tom Clark benefit at Brownies in 1997. I went to see Patti but they headlined and absolutely were stunning. I have pretty much caught every NYC area gig since.

Their last gig was at the Little Steven Garage Festival where they were the best band that day. Mike was working backstage taking photos and told me stories of people coming up to him and asking him who they were as they could not believe how good they were. They foolishly lost the momentum from the disagreement between members of the band and did not perform since as a full band. The last time they played CBGB, it was for two nights to film a DVD and the performances were disappointing and the material was not released.

CB's by now is packed as the band comes on and storms into "New York, New York" with the opening lyrics of, "Smoking Marijuana, watching Channel Five" and then goes into "The Party Starts Now". Dick Manitoba is in great voice having trimmed down a couple of pounds since the almost Dics performed at the last night at the Continental.

Tonight the band is a five piece as Scott Kempner is in from LA. He was part of the original band but left around 2002 to move to the West Coast and the band performed as a four piece with the exception of the Little Steven gig. He is playing rhythm which allows Ross The Boss, who is the best unknown guitarist in America (In Europe he is revered for his work with Man Of War) to do lead.

The band rehearsed for two nights and are better than they should have been given those circumstances. They go into Master Race Rock which is off the first album which came out in 1973 and has these lyrics:

Hippies are squares with long hair
And they don't wear no underwear
Country Rock is on the wane
I don't want music, I want pain!

Dictators can swing
Make you dance and sing
Cause an oil spill
You don't know us, but you will!

We're the members of the master race
Got no style, and we got no grace
Sleep all night, sleep all day
Nothing good on t.v. anyway

Gasoline shortage won't stop me now, Oh no!

We've reached a higher spiritual plane
That is so high, I can't explain
We tell jokes to make you laugh
We play sports so we don't get fat

We can sweat and stink
We can eat and drink
Don't do what we're told
And we're scared of growing old!

We're the members of the master race
We don't judge you by your face

Lyrics written by young guys who loved White Castle and who still eat them. Dick does an intro before "Who Will Save Rock And Roll" talking about how good things have to end. How the Fillmore is an office building and a story about how he used water from the toilet at CBGB to do heroin. Hey, if he can survive that he can survive anything.

I fall to my knees
and look to the sky
Who will save rock and roll?

Murray The K is not here today
so who will save rock and roll?

Every protest singer
every guitar slinger
every punk rock sinner sells his soul

My generation is not the salvation
so who will save rock and roll

I saw The Stooges, covered with bruises
who will save rock and roll?

every mercenary
three chord revolutionaries
choose your side and choose it well

June 1st, 67 something died and went to heaven
I wish Sgt Pepper
never taught the band to play

my generation
is not the salvation
so who will save,
who will save
tell me who will save
rock and...... roll

The place goes goes insane as Ross goes into the riff for "Sonic Reducer". Dick looks up to the sky in memory of Stiv and the band starts to talk about the ones who are no longer with us who came out of CBGB, Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, Johnny Thunders, Jerry Nolan. "Sonic Reducer" is ridiculous as Ross is playing lead which is incredibly fast and melodic. Keep in mind that he is two inches from my face. We are all sweating by now.

They play a couple of more songs and everyone is exhausted. It is 1:20 and I am going to the infamous bathroom which in order to get to you have to pass the cubicles that pass for dressing rooms. The band is greeting everyone and taking pictures and signing autographs.

An amazing night and for me they were the best band in the world last night. I also get to do it again tonight.

Adam

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Previously
David Byrne skips Loser's Lounge for Jenny Lewis
Madball @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics
Avail @ CBGB (opening for Bad Brains), NYC | pics
Agnostic Front @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics
Bad Brains @ CBGB (2006 - show 1), NYC | pics
CBGB on SNL (the video)
Dictators add 2nd CBGB show + Blondie acoustic
CBGB Stuff - Patti Smith, Dictators, tickets, etc..

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October 13, 2006

New M.I.A. song

M.I.A. posted a new song on her MySpace. A blog has it for download too.

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New Art Brut song

Art Brut posted a new song on their MySpace. Tour dates below...

Art Brut | 2006 Tour Dates
Oct 14 2006 Opera House (All Ages) - Co-headline tour with 'We Are Scientists' Toronto / Canada, ON
Oct 15 2006 La Tulipe (All Ages) - Co-headline tour with 'We Are Scientists' Montreal / Canada, QC
Oct 16 2006 Middle East (Downstairs) (18+) Cambridge / USA, MA
Oct 17 2006 Black Cat (All Ages) Washington / USA, DC
Oct 18 2006 Warsaw (18+) New York, NY
Oct 18 2006 Warsaw (18+) Brooklyn, New York / USA, NY
Oct 19 2006 Irving Plaza (16+) New York / USA, NY
Oct 20 2006 Starlight Ballroom (All Ages) Philadelphia / USA, PA
Oct 21 2006 Cornell University Ithaca / USA, NY
Nov 3 2006 Gargain Athens, Greece
Nov 8 2006 The Fez Reading / UK
Nov 9 2006 The Plug Sheffield / UK
Nov 11 2006 The Cockpit Leeds / UK
Nov 12 2006 Carling Academy 2 Liverpol Liverpool
Nov 13 2006 ABC 2 Glasgow
Nov 14 2006 Manchester University - Academy 3 Manchester
Nov 15 2006 Mean Fiddler (formerly LA2) London
Nov 16 2006 The Fleece Bristol / UK
Nov 17 2006 Concorde 2 Brighton
Nov 18 2006 Cite Des Sciences Paris / France

Previously
pics of Art Brut @ Siren

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David Byrne skips Loser's Lounge for Jenny Lewis

DOWNLOAD: Talking Heads - Once In a Lifetime (MP3)

"Loser’s Lounge is one of those New York City treasures that help make fighting through the crowded sidewalks and the rest of the daily hassles we face worthwhile." [The Villager]

I have nothing but love for the Loser's Lounge, but of course there's gonna be some backlash when people find out that, instead of the Beastie Boys, Television, Blondie, or even David Byrne and his real Talking Heads playing the fourth-to-last night ever at CBGB, CBGB's books your Talking Heads tribute act instead. Some thought maybe the real David Byrne would show up anyway - maybe to join them on stage for a song or two. Didn't happen. In fact, according to numerous commenters, David was enjoying himself further uptown at the Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins show at Town Hall.

JENNY LEWIS @ TOWN HALL, NYC | OCT 12, 2006 (CRED)

WILLY MASON (opening) @ TOWN HALL, NYC | OCT 12, 2006 (CRED)

GLENNIS WAS AT TOWN HALL TOO
"I then went and watched the most adorable and wonderful concert at Town Hall; Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins. I'm absolutely head over heels in love in a non-lesbo (but totes Glesbo) fashion with JL. Watch this video of her as a teen being interviewed by the crappy show "Teen Set" in 1991. She tries on hats and jumps on a trampoline."

MICHAEL WENT TO CBGB
"The band last night was the Loser's Lounge - a group that did covers of Talking Heads, Brian Eno, etc... but each song had a new singer who had once graced the CBGB's stage. I didn't know a lot of the names but their stories were all similar, 'I played here back in 1981! I can't believe it's over.'

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Above photos by Bao.

Loser's Lounge next gigs will be in tribute to Elton John - Dec. 14, 15 & 16 @ Joe's Pub.

David Byrne recently saw Joanna Newsom and Under Byen while at Pop Montreal. Chart Attack says Under Byen was drowned out by crowd chatter.

Listen to the October 15th Jenny Lewis concert on NPR. You can also listen to Built to Spill.

The Watson Twins (sans Jenny) are opening for Oakley Hall and Shooter Jennings at Irving Plaza on November 4th. It's part of CMJ. You may remember a post about Shooter at Bonnarroo.

Previously
Talking Heads (impersonators) playing CBGB Thursday
Willy Mason in, Little Willies out as Jenny Lewis opener
Madball @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics

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Rock Band Name Origins

DURAN DURAN

B-52's - The beehive hairstyle popular in the 1950's (worn by band members) was called a B-52 after a type of large US Air Force bomber plane with that designation.

BEASTIE BOYS - According to Michael Diamond, BEASTIE stands for Boys Entering Anarchistic Stages Towards Internal Excellence.

BLUE CHEER - 60's nickname for high-quality LSD, and coincidentally a brand of laundry detergent (the band used the detergent idea on their album cover with "New, Improved, Blue Cheer" - surprised they didn't get sued for it. (tour dates)

DAVID BOWIE - born David Jones, he changed his name to avoid confusion with David (Davy) Jones of THE MONKEES.

CREED - This popular Florida band was named after former bassist Brian Marshall's earlier band Mattox Creed.

DURAN DURAN - named after a character in the Jane Fonda movie Barbarella.

GUNS 'N' ROSES - originally two bands L.A. GUNNS and HOLLYWOOD ROSES. Hollywood Roses was headed by Axl Rose, Tracii Guns headed the other band which also featured Slash Izzy. The two frequented clubs and played there and were friends.

RADIOHEAD - Named after a Talking Heads' song called "Radio Head."

RAMONES - Paul McCartney used to call himself Paul Ramone. The Ramones all use the last name Ramone even though it's not their given name.

TALKING HEADS - probably from the video jargon for a camera shot showing only the head & shoulders of a person. Newscasters are usually shown this way and it makes for boring TV. Another story says they were inspired by a military experiment involving talking mannequin heads.

U2 - Three possibilities: 1) A type of spy plane used by the United States in the 1960's - made famous when Gary Powers' U2 plane was shot down over Russia and he was taken as a
prisoner during the Cold War. 2) U2 as in "you too" referring to the audience and its role in the musical experience 3) a U2 is an unemployment form in Ireland (see UB40)

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Those and more right here. (via)

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DUMBO Arts Festival This Weekend

DOWNLOAD: Nervous Cabaret - Mel Gibson (MP3)

The 10th annual D.U.M.B.O. Arts Under the Bridge Festival runs from October 13-15 in D.U.M.B.O. (duh) (Brooklyn, NY). There will be lots of art-art, but also some music-art. From 1-10pm on Sunday: "Nervous Cabaret, Betty Ford All-stars, VIAL, Paranoid Larry & His Imaginary Band, Freeloader, Conjunto Guantanamo and Frank."

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Bastard & Hippocamp Ruins Pet Sounds (MP3 mashups)

THERE'S THIS
"Pet sounds is an album that everyone should own, study, cherish, and enjoy. Hippocamp Ruins Pet Sounds is an open-ended experiment conducted out of reverence, curiosity, and awareness of the sobering fact that you can't improve upon perfection."

AND THERE'S THIS
"Here is Pet Sounds, the mythic album by the Beach Boys, mashed up with contemporary (and some older) pop/rock... artists. This way of mixing complete stranger songs together is often called Bastard Pop, if you ever asked yourself why I gave my project this name." (via Cosmic Cowgirl, Idolator, and Gorilla vs. Bear)

Then of course there was this and this.

Previously
Muppets Mashups
Brian Wilson to perform "Pet Sounds"
More albums streaming | Beach Boys reissue Pet Sounds

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Air America Radio files for Chapter 11

"NEW YORK - Air America Radio, a liberal talk and news radio network that features the comedian Al Franken, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a network official told The AP." [Yahoo news]

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NYC Venues 1987 - 1991 (by Political Punk NYC)

DOWNLOAD: Reagan Youth - Happy (MP3)

The following post was copy and pasted in its entirety from 'Political Punk NYC's MySpace:

TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK BANDSHELL

Do you remember the following venues that had punk shows back in the day (1987-1991)?

-Tin Pan Alley in Hell's Kitchen- the fucking best!
-Lucky 13's squat in the Lower East Side- squat or rot!
-The Tompkins Square Park bandshell- before it got demolished!
-The Central Park bandshell- Rock Against Racism!
-Hunter College student center
-The Pyramid- before it started sucking
-The Lismar Lounge- what a scumpit!
-CBGB's- obviously
-ABC No Rio on Rivington Street- still going!
-Charas- post Tompkins Square Riot!
-The RAPP Arts Center
-The New Theater (East 4th Street)
-The World nightclub on 3rd St.
-Wetlands on Hudson Street
-Lauterbach's in Brooklyn
-The Right Track Inn on Long Island
-Maxwell's in Hoboken

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Political Punk NYC. is a MySpace page that calls itself "a clearinghouse for info on political and Anarchist punk bands from NYC 1984-1991". A.P.P.L.E. and Reagan Youth are in their top eight.

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October 12, 2006

during-CMJ Saturday day show @ The Annex - lineup

Yesterday you found out who is playing Wednesday November 1st @ Pianos. Now I can announce who is playing from noon - 5pm at the during-CMJ BrooklynVegan Saturday day show. That's November 4th, 2006 at The Annex to be exact. The lineup is:

* Silversun Pickups (pics)
* The Big Sleep (pics)
* Tokyo Police Club (pics)
* Elvis Perkins (pics)
* Annuals (info)
* White Whale (info)
* Takka Takka (pics)

This show is also free and open to the public - no CMJ badges required, and there should be some free alcohol, and food even too. There might be an RSVP. 21+ (sorry 'bout that). More details TBA as I figure them out.

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This show was partially made possible by Guitar World, the world’s best-selling guitar magazine. In addition to song transcriptions and lessons, Guitar World also features exclusive artist interviews, hot superstar columns, and the latest guitar news and gear reviews. Each issue also contains a CD-Rom. Try Guitar World for free or get someone a a gift subscription.

And as previously noted, this show was also made possible by Rounder Records.

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Silversun Pickups just so happen to also be playing in NYC tonight. Annuals and Tokyo Police Club are also both opening for Art Brut in NYC next week (Annuals @ Irving, TPC @ Warsaw).

2 more linueps + DJs & hosts + more sponsors TBA.

Previously
during-CMJ Wednesday day show (main stage) lineup

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Willy Mason in, Little Willies out as Jenny Lewis opener

"NOTE: Due to a family illness of one of the band members, The Little Willies must cancel their appearances with Jenny Lewis on October 12 and 13 at the Town Hall in New York City. The Little Willies apologize for any inconvenience."

Willy Mason is taking their place.

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Win tickets to (see Beck @) the mtvU Woodie awards

"To win tickets to the mtvU Woodie Awards, be one of the first to send an e-mail to: mtvUwoodies@mtvnmix.com with "Beck Fan" in the Subject line. (2) Tickets are available per e-mail and are on a "first come, first served" basis. If you are one of the winners, you will receive a confirmation e-mail by 5 PM EST on Friday, October 20th with pick-up & show information." (thx ondal)

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Matmos, David Cross, John Cameron Mitchell -- Tokion, etc.

DOWNLOAD: Matmos - Steam and Sequins for Larry Levan (MP3)

THE SHORTBUS PREMIERE PARTY, NYC | SEPT 26, 2006 (MORE)

If you didn't know already, Hedwig's John Cameron Michell has a new unrated movie out called Shortbus. The above picture was from the premiere party at Angel Oresanz in NYC on September 26th. Tricia Romano was there.

David Cross and Jon Benjamin have a new show on Comedy Central. It's called Freak Show. The NY Times talked about it. David Cross also stars in the VICE Guide to Travel which is playing at CMJ this year.

Matmos are on tour. This Friday and Saturday they play Symphony Space in NYC. Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan loves the Matmos song "Roses and Teeth for Ludwig Wittgenstein".

Matmos last performed in NYC at a benefit with Antony and CocoRosie. Antony and CocoRosie performed at last year's Tokion Creativity Conference. Matmos isn't performing at this year's conference, but they will be "will be presenting with Christian Marclay and Cory Arcangel on the Lost+Found panel about using found materials in art" on Saturday (10/14). Other late additions to this weekend's schedule include David Cross and John Cameron Mitchell.

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CMJ FilmFest 06 Announces Schedule - Borat, Noel Gallagher

CMJ is not just about live music. There are panels and other stuff and films too. Borat will be appearing at The Walter Reade Theater on Halloween and Oasis' Noel Gallagher will answer some questions after a November 4th screening of the new Oasis tour documentary Lord, Don't Slow Me Down. A film festival pass can be purchased for as little as $25. CMJ has the full schedule.

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Wes' Weekly Hip Hop News Roundup | (Oct 12, 2006)

A TRIBE CALLED QUEST @ BUMBERSHOOT | SEPT 4, 2006 (MORE)

Will this mean his album will finally be released? Saigon announces on his myspace page that he'll be shooting the video for his first single "Pain In My Life" today, October 12th!

Read two interviews with AZ on his upcoming new album The Format. (via Nahright)

Nas becomes the first rapper whose music is featured in a Scorcese movie. The Departed features Thief's Theme. Read about it at Fader. Also read an interview with Nas over at AllHipHop. Also preview his upcoming new album (no sound, just reading) here.

Watch Sean Price of Helter Skelter get Punked! by Bootcamp Click's Buckshot over at Nahright.

Atmosphere was nominated for Woodie of the Year. Voting ends October 20th and can be done at here. Award Show airing November 2nd @ 8pm EST on mtvU and November 4th @ 10pm on MTV/MTV2.

Another Jay-Z track leaks. Kingdom Come is somewhat of a relief and pretty good. Beats by Just Blaze. Listen and read the 'making of' over at XXL. More here.

AboutRap lists their top 50 Hip Hop Producers ever. Top 10 listed below:

01 | DJ PREMIER
02 | Pete Rock
03 | Dr. Dre
04 | RZA
05 | Large Professor
06 | Marley Marl
07 | The Bomb Squad
08 | Kanye West
09 | Timbaland
10 | Rick Rubin

Kanye West is interviewed in EW and claims to be Bigger than Elvis. Particularly funny to myself.

Check out Philadelphia born Ashura on his MySpace page. In his own words, "The music is a fusion of ambient and jagged instrumentals overlayed with gritty lyrics, all of them transcending the typically sampled and predominantly generic productions of most rap units".

Listen to two new contributions to MTV's My Block: Chicago soundtrack. Gemini's "Got What You Need" (stream) and Lupe Fiasco's "I Gotcha" (stream).

Listen to Black Sheep's new song WHODAT here. Watch them perform it live here. Another video here. Check for their great new album 8wm/NOVAKANE later this month (October 24th).

Philadelphia star rapper Cassidy suffered a fractured skull and fractured facial bones in a car accident in Jersey City and remains in critical condition. He is expected to survive.

Jadakiss was arrested for gun possesion.

Xzibit might be going back to where he belongs: making meaningfull Hip Hop. Watch his performance of "Thank You" live on Letterman.

Snoop Dogg gives the most amusing interview by a rapper in a long time.

I couldn't find a review of A Tribe Called Quest's October 1st show at Starland Ballroom in NJ, but here's a short one from their September performance at Berkeley Community Theatre, and here's an interview with Phife Dawg.

Gang Starr, featuring the aforementioned DJ Premier, releases another 'Best Of'. What was wrong with the first one? 'Mass Appeal: The Best Of Gang Starr' is a 21-Track CD featuring seven Top 10 Hits and two Soundtrack recordings; Deluxe Edition CD/DVD Adds 13 Music Videos. In Stores December 26th. Tracklisting below:

MASS APPEAL: THE BEST OF GANG STARR
1. You Know My Steez
2. Manifest
3. Step In The Arena
4. Mass Appeal
5. Ex Girl To The Next Girl
6. Skills
7. The Militia
8. Check The Technique
9. Dwyck
10. Take It Personal
11. Put Up Or Shut Up
12. Above The Clouds
13. Lovesick
14. Now You're Mine
15. Soliloquy Of Chaos
16. Code Of The Streets
17. Just To Get A Rep
18. Royalty
19. B.Y.S.
BONUS TRACKS
20. Tha Squeeze (from Training Day soundtrack and The Owners Japanese import)
21. Natural (from Spin This soundtrack and The Owners Japanese import)

MASS APPEAL: THE BEST OF GANG STARR (Deluxe Edition CD/DVD)
DVD Tracklist
1. Step In The Arena
2. Just To Get A Rep
3. Who's Gonna Take the Weight
4. Ex Girl to the Next Girl
5. Take It Personal
6. Code of the Streets
7. Mass Appeal
8. You Know My Steez
9. The Militia
10. Full Clip
11. Discipline (featuring Total)
12. Nice Girl, Wrong Place
13. Skills

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More Dinosaur Jr. Tour Dates - Fall/Winter 2006

Dinosaur Jr. are playing Rebel in NYC on December 1st & 2nd. Tickets are on sale. All dates below...

DINOSAUR JR | 2006 TOUR DATES
Mon Nov 27th 2006 Portland, ME @ The Big Easy
Tue Nov 28th 2006 Portland, ME @ The Big Easy
Wed Nov 29th 2006 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
Thu Nov 30th 2006 Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street
Fri Dec 1st 2006 New York, NY @ Rebel
Sat Dec 2nd 2006 New York, NY @ Rebel
Dec 8, 9, or 10th - ATP festival

Lou Barlow | 2006 TOUR DATES
Sun Oct 22nd 2006 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland
Tue Oct 24th 2006 San Diego, CA @ Casbah

J Mascis' Witch is also playing Northsix for CMJ on Halloween.

Previously
new Dinosaur Jr. album -- never found their stuff

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Chinese government bans Jay-Z concert

"China has dropped Jay-Z's concert this month in Shanghai. Apparently the Culture Ministry wants to protect fans from the vulgar language in his songs." [POPSUGAR]

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Moon & Moon = Devendra Banhart & An Albatross | CMJ show

HAIRY FAIRIES (CRED / MORE)

MOON & MOON (not pictured above)
"Jay Hudak, bass player of seminal psych-grind masters AN ALBATROSS, and song-writer hero DEVENDRA BANHART, are involved and performing in a new project together called MOON & MOON!" [Solid PR]

Remember that show Devendra played at Trash back in January? Ends up that was Moon & Moon.

CMJ
Moon & Moon are playing with Blue Cheer, Miguel Mendez and a lot of others at Knitting Factory on November 2nd.

DEVENDRA'S LATEST BLOG ENTRY
"i'm in the market for a bio-diesel jaguar" [Jane Magazine]

Previously
i also sang the Star Spangled Banner to a Carrot Cake
Devendra Banhart guest blogging Jane Magazine
Devendra playing Carnegie Hall

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Solid PR CMJ & Blue Cheer's November 2006 Tour Dates

Solid PR presents a three-floor event at Knitting Factory in NYC on November 2nd. That's a lot of music for $13.00.

MAIN SPACE: Blue Cheer, An Albatross, Jacob's Ladder, Totimoshi, Ad Astra Per Aspera, plus DJ Big Blackhawk and DJ Jasepi

TAP BAR: Kill The Vultures (ex-Oddjobs), Skeletons & The Girl Faced Boys, Miguel Mendez, Moon & Moon (feat. Devendra Banhart, An Albatross & Polyphonic Spree), Icebird, Flying

OLD OFFICE: Dogme 95, Dark Side of the Cop, Lewis & Clarke, Saxon Shore, Odiorne, Sparky Quano (Japan), plus DJ Induce

Blue Cheer (who was here in June) is headlining the main space. All tour dates below...

BLUE CHEER | 2006 TOUR DATES
11/2/06 New York, NY the Knitting Factory – Solid PR / CMJ Showcase
11/3/06 Baltimore , MD Talking Head
11/11/06 Philadelphia , PA the Khyber
11/12/06 Charlottesville , VA Satellite Ballroom
11/13/06 Chapel Hill , NC Local 506
11/14/06 Atlanta , GA the Earl
11/16/06 Tallahassee , FL Beta Bar
11/17/06 New Orleans , LA One Eyed Jack's
11/18/06 Memphis , TN Hi Tone Café
+ more to come

"The current Blue Cheer lineup features 2/3 of the original band, Richard 'Dickie' Peterson on lead vocals and bass, and Paul Whaley on drums. The two are joined by Duck MacDonald on guitar and have plans for an upcoming release in 2007."

Previously
Blue Cheer | 2006 Tour Dates: CBGB, Intonation Festival, Maxwell's, Northsix, etc..

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new Voice not as big Hold Steady fans

Chris Ott's new "Blogwash" column is one of the better things to happen to the Voice lately. I may not always agree with him -- I may even be too dumb to understand what he's talking about, but his seemingly-informed controversial analyses of hot bands are at least thought provoking and interesting reads. Last time he did the Pipettes. This time he talks about The Hold Steady's "subservient debt to Bruce Springsteen", and doesn't seem to agree with "Pitchfork (which I contributed to for years)" for awarding "their new album Boys and Girls in America the site's best rating of the year so far, a 9.4 out of 10."

Previously
The Hold Steady | more 2006 Tour Dates (presale)
The Hold Steady vs. The Fame

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The Teenage Prayers | 2006 Tour Dates & CMJ

DOWNLOAD: The Teenage Prayers - Brown Bottle (MP3)

The Teenage Prayers are playing Philly this Saturday, and Joe's Pub on October 27th, and again in NYC for CMJ on November 3rd. All tour dates below...

THE TEENAGE PRAYERS | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 14 2006 2:00P Live on WQHS.org Radio UPenn - 2PM Philadelphia, PA
Oct 14 2006 11:00P The Fire, Philadelphia, PA!!! Philadelphia, PA
Oct 16 2006 9:00P The Red & Black Bar, Washington D.C.!!! Washington, DC
Oct 17 2006 9:00P Lizard Lounge, Cambridge, MA Cambridge, MA
Oct 18 2006 8:00P The Living Room, PROVIDENCE RI Providence, RI
Oct 19 2006 9:00P The Stanhope House, Stanhope, NJ Stanhope, NJ
Oct 20 2006 9:00P ROCK ROOM, Pittsburgh PA w Middle Distance Runner Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 21 2006 11:00P LIVE at the 609, Joliet IL Joliet, IL
Oct 22 2006 10:00P MIKE & MOLLY's, Champaign IL Champaign, IL
Oct 25 2006 1:00P WOXY.com LIVE ON THE AIR!! 1 PM eastern Cincinnatti, OH
Oct 25 2006 8:00P CANAL STREET TAVERN!! DAYTON, OH!! Dayton, OH
Oct 27 2006 7:00P JOE'S PUB!!! NYC!!! New York, NY
Nov 3 2006 8:00P CMJ Showcase!!!! - The Alphabet Lounge New York , NY

Previously
The Teenage Prayers | MP3s & Tour
Download The Teenage Prayers on WOXY | Shows Tonight & Soon

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Rehab SuperGroup update | Darkness finished

* Darkness Lead Singer Hawkins Quits Band
* Keane's Chaplin Leaves Rehab, Goes Back On Tour
* Doherty: Tour, No; Rehab, Yes

NOT ACTUALLY RELATED: Roger Ebert Writes from Rehab

Previously
Doherty, Hawkins, and Chaplin collaborating in rehab
Doherty, Hawkins, & Chaplin all in rehab

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The Bogmen add 2nd reunion benefit show

The December 22nd benefit show is sold out so they added December 21st.

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David Bowie on SpongeBob | Black Ball tix on sale

$250 & $500 tickets are now on sale for the "Black Ball to benefit Keep A Child Alive" at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 9th. As previously reported, David Bowie will be performing at least a couple of songs. Much more expensive tickets are also available. David Bowie is also lending his voice to SpongeBob.

Previously
Bowie's picks brought to you by Nokia
David Bowie introduced Gnarls Barkley @ Nokia Theatre

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October 11, 2006

during-CMJ Wednesday day show (main stage) lineup

I'm psyched to FINALLY announce the first of four 2006 during-CMJ BrooklynVegan day show lineups. I actually only have three shows, but the first one is Wednesday November 1st at Pianos where there will be separate acts playing upstairs and downstairs. Here's the noon-5pm DOWNSTAIRS (main stage) LINEUP:

* CSS
* Thunderbirds are Now!
* Land of Talk
* The Little Ones
* Nicolai Dunger
* Loney, Dear
* Sure Juror

This show is free, and there should be some free alcohol, and food even too. There might be an RSVP. Loney Dear and Nicolai are friends and will hopefully collaborate on stage during the course of their two sets. 21+ (sorry 'bout that). More details TBA as I figure them out.

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This show was partially made possible by Rounder Records - home of Nicolai Dunger. Home also of Vienna Teng, The Damnwells, and Madeleine Peyroux. I'm glad to have Nicolai playing this show, and I'm glad to have Rounder Records as a sponsor. Did you know that "Rounder was one of the very first labels to become involved with compact discs, in 1985"? Neither did I.

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CSS and Loney, Dear are also playing the now-sold-out Sub Pop showcase.

3 more linueps + DJs & hosts + more sponsors TBA.

Previously
Cansei De Ser Sexy (CSS) @ Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY | pics
S&M w/ Les Savy Fav & Thunderbirds are Now! | pics
Land of Talk @ Fat Baby, NYC | pics
The Little Ones @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics
Nicolai Dunger + Mercury Rev @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics
Loney, Dear | Sub Pop, MP3s & Tour Dates (CMJ)
Sure Juror | MP3s

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Billy Joel's daughter playing Pianos

Alexa Ray Joel is playing Pianos in NYC on Thursday October 26, 2006. (thx J & Peter)

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Tenacious D | 2006 Tour Dates & presale

When I saw Tenacious D at Roseland (1/22/02) it was great, but of course it was still big stupid Roseland. I can only imagine the shows at Irving Plaza (8/30/99), Bowery Ballroom (4/18/00), and Town Hall (9/8/01) were better (especially Bowery!), and I can only imagine that a Tenacious D show in a stadium would be infinitely worse.

The presale for Tenacious D December 1st at MSG starts October 12th @ noon. Password: BADESTINY (thx KK, Andrew & TM)

It might be worth going if they do anything as cool visually as Roger Waters, though I think I'll just stick with the movie.

Neil Hamburger is opening. That's prety sweet for him and those who do go. I forgot to post a review of his recent funny show at Pianos.

All dates below...

TENACIOUS D | 2006 TOUR DATES
Novemeber 17 – Los Angeles – Gibson Amphitheater
Novemeber 18 – Los Angeles – Gibson Amphitheater
Novemeber 20 – San Francisco – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Novemeber 22 – Denver – The Fillmore
Novemeber 25 – Detroit – Masonic Temple
Novemeber 27 – Toronto – Ricoh Coliseum
Novemeber 29 – Camden, NJ – Tweeter Center
December 1 – New York City – Madison Square Garden
December 3 – Washington, DC – Patriot Center
December 5 – Atlanta – Gwinnett Center Arena
December 10 - Dublin - RDS
December 11 - Glasgow - SECC
December 12 - Manchester - Evening News Arena
December 15 - Birmingham - NEC
December 17 - Brighton - Brighton Centre
December 18 - London - Hammersmith Apollo
January 9 - Christchurch - Christchurch Town Hall
January 11 - Auckland - Logan Campbell Centre
January 13 - Brisbane - Entertainment Centre
January 16 - Sydney - Hordern Pavilion
January 19 - Melbourne - Festival Hall

Previously
The Indie Guide to the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards
Jack White's hatred of Jack Black was a joke gone wrong

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Live video from the NYC plane crash

You can watch the breaking news on MSNBC.

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A plane or helicopter hit a building in NYC

NY1 is down from the traffic. CNN just says " small plane has crashed into a building in New York City. No further details immediately available".

UPDATES FROM GOTHAMIST
"Victims are apparently trapped in the building; reports say there is at least one DOA. Heavy debris is falling as well. And the building at 524 East 72nd Street is the Belaire Building. Nearby: The Hospital for Special Surgery (it's unclear whether the hospital was hit)." [Gothamist]

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The Cardigans are playing acoustic @ Knitting Factory (CMJ)

Tuesday, October 31 at 6:30 PM
KNITTING FACTORY/ CMJ MUSIC MARATHON 2006: Homespun Presented by Stunt Company featuring The Cardigans, The Format, Dan Keyes of Young Love
at Knitting Factory, New York City
U.S.$10.00

"This will be their ONLY US date this year"

Previously
More on the Cardigans cancellation

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2006 Bowery Ballroom CMJ shows - announced & on sale

Wednesday, November 1 at 6:00 PM (6:00 PM doors)
Tapes 'N Tapes plus Cold War Kids / Dr. Dog / Elvis Perkins / Robbers On High Street / The Bird & Bee (Inara George) / What Made Milwaukee Famous
$16.00

Thursday, November 2 at 6:00 PM (6:00 PM doors)
The Shins plus The Album Leaf / The Thermals / CSS / The Elected / Oxford Collapse / Loney, Dear
$16.00

Friday, November 3 at 6:00 PM (6:00 PM doors)
Mew / Fields plus The Grates / Annuals / Magnet / Kevin Devine
$16.00

Saturday, November 4 at 6:00 PM (6:00 PM doors)
Diamond Nights plus Priestess / Surefire / Pagoda / Films
$16.00

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Silversun Pickups in NYC | Other Music In-Store

DOWNLOAD: Silversun Pickups - Well Thought Out Twinkles (MP3)

"We are very happy to welcome L.A.'s Silversun Pickups, who will be performing an acoustic set at Other Music this evening, Wednesday, October 11th, at 7:00 P.M., before their later appearance at the Mercury Lounge."

Tickets are still on sale for their show at Mercury Lounge tonight and the one at Bowery tomorrow. Pitchfork says the album sucks.

Previously
the Xiu Xiu / Silversun Pickups -- Mercury / Bowery switch
2006 Tour Dates w/ Wolfmother & Silversun Pickups
Silversun Pickups & Viva Voce | Fall 2006 Tour Dates

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Madball @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics

DOWNLOAD: Madball - For my Enemies (MP3)

Madball was a sweet last minute addition to the last hardcore matinee show at CBGB's on Sunday October 8, 2006. Vocalist Freddy kept saying he never thought he'd play on the CBGB stage AGAIN. That was before his final-final appearance which was when he later joined his big brother Roger on stage.

Madball played third - after Sick of it All and before Murphy's law. Harley's War opened the show. Agnostic Front headlined.

Previously
Sirius to broadcast last CBGB show
Avail @ CBGB (opening for Bad Brains), NYC | pics
Agnostic Front @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics
Bad Brains @ CBGB (2006 - show 1), NYC | pics

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Sirius to broadcast last CBGB show

"As an addendum to our story about the performances which will close out the legendary CBGB venue, the final ever performance, by Patti Smith will be broadcast exclusively by Sirius satellite Radio." [Punk News]

Previously
Avail @ CBGB (opening for Bad Brains), NYC | pics
Agnostic Front @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics
Bad Brains @ CBGB (2006 - show 1), NYC | pics

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Modest Mouse tickets on sale Saturday @ Noon

These shows go on sale via Ticketmaster and Ticketweb Saturday @ Noon.

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Lily Allen @ Hiro Ballroom, NYC | pics

This show was supposed to be mediocre. The blogosphere should be full of nasty comments today - about how terrible Lily Allen was live, and how she should stay in the studio where she belongs. But I doubt it will be. How could it be? She was fantastic - both in talent and awkward stage presence - well maybe she was a little nervous, but what 21-year old wouldn't be while playing to their first-ever NYC crowd full of industry and critics and Americans - New Yorkers even?

I'm not saying she's "the next Arcade Fire". I'm just saying that based on past bad experiences with similar artists, she exceeded expectations. In fact she was everything I hoped Lily Allen would be - plus a band with horns - and she's just getting started. OK, the show was short - way too short (especially for the price) - like 6 or 7 songs - and the end of Smile was a little messed up too (details, details) --- overall: great. I'll definitely be making an effort to see her again next time I get the chance (just please Lily play more songs!).

The show was Tuesday night, October 10, 2006 @ Hiro Ballroom in NYC.

Music Like Dirt has all the samples she uses for download. (via)

more Lily stuff.

Previously
Bid on a date with Lily Allen
Decemberists' Colin Meloy loves labelmate Lily Allen
Lily Allen's Kooks cover | Crazy
Lily Allen Tickets on sale again
Lily Allen IS playing NYC | North American Tour Dates
And bloGOD said let there be Lily Allen

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Avail @ CBGB (opening for Bad Brains), NYC | pics

DOWNLOAD: C.Days (MP3)

"Between 1994 and 1998, Richmond, VA’s AVAIL solidified their place in punk-rock history by releasing three consecutive albums that would become almost instant classics of contemporary hardcore music." [says them]

I was so mad at myself for getting to CBGB too late. I missed most of Avail. What I did see of the high-energy Virgina band's Bad Brains-opening set kept me smiling though.

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Then came Bad Brains.

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The Hold Steady | more 2006 Tour Dates (presale)

As previously noted, The Hold Steady are playing the teany-tiny Maxwell's on November 24th. Ends up they're also playing the much larger Warsaw in Brooklyn just two days earlier. These and all the new dates you see below are about to be on pre-sale....

ALSO
"By buying tickets through our presale, you'll be able to get your tickets before anyone else AND save some money on service charges. In addition, each customer that purchases a presale ticket will receive an exclusive MP3 download of The Hold Steady's acoustic version of 'Chips Ahoy!' A link to the MP3 will be emailed to customers after the presale ends."

THE HOLD STEADY | 2006 TOUR DATES (old ones)
Oct 12 2006 Club Congress Tucson, AZ
Oct 13 2006 Brick By Brick (21+) San Diego, CA
Oct 14 2006 Detroit Bar (21+) Costa Mesa, CA
Oct 16 2006 The Troubadour Los Angeles, CA
Oct 17 2006 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA
Oct 19 2006 Lola's Portland, OR
Oct 20 2006 The Plaza Club (19+) Vancouver, BC
Oct 21 2006 Crocodile Cafe (21+) Seattle, WA
Oct 24 2006 First Avenue (18+) Minneapolis, MN
Oct 25 2006 First Avenue (All Ages) Minneapolis, MN
Oct 26 2006 The Metro (18+) Chicago, IL
Oct 27 2006 Magic Stick Detroit, MI
Oct 28 2006 Horseshoe Tavern (19+) Toronto, ON
Oct 29 2006 Zaphod Beeblebrox Ottowa, ON
Oct 30 2006 Middle East (18+) Boston, MA

THE HOLD STEADY | 2006 TOUR DATES (new ones)
Nov 21 - Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar (Constantines support)
Nov 22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw (Constantines support)
Nov 24 - Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell's
Nov 25 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat
Nov 26 - Carrboro,NC @ Cat's Cradle
Nov 27 - Columbia, SC @New Brookland Tavern
Nov 29 - Orlando, FL @ The Social
Nov 30 - Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
Dec 1 - Tallahassee, FL @ Beta Bar
Dec 2 - New Orleans, LA @ The Parish at House of Blues
Dec 4 - Little Rock, AR @ Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack
Dec 5 - Columbia, SC @ Mojo's
Dec 6 - Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
Dec 7 - Iowa City, IA @ The Picador (formerly Gabe's Oasis)
Dec 8 - Newport, KY @ Southgate House
Dec 9 - Louisville, KY @ Headliner's
Dec 13 - Buffalo,NY @ Showplace
Dec 15 - Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street

Previously
Happy Hold Steady Decemberists day

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Ghostface, Clipse, Beatnuts playing Avalon Friday

Is Avalon even still open? Tickets are on sale for "GHOSTFACE - CLIPSE - THE BEATNUTS - FUTURA - STASH - FUNKMASTER FLEX - CLARK KENT - LIVE SKATE DEMO WITH ICE CREAM SKATE TEAM" @ Avalon in NYC Friday, October 13, 2006.

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Mew | 2006 Tour Dates - CMJ

MEW
11-03 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom

All tour dates below...

MEW | 2006 TOUR DATES
10-11 Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda *
10-13 San Francisco, CA - The Independent *
10-15 Vancouver, British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom *
10-16 Seattle, WA - Neumos *
10-17 Portland, OR - Berabati's Pan
10-19 San Francisco, CA - 330 Ritch (Popscene)
10-21 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
10-23 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theatre
10-25 Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line
10-26 Chicago, IL - Double Door
10-28 Mexico City, Mexico - TBA
10-30 Atlanta, GA - TBA
11-03 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
11-10 Moscow, Russia - 35mm Concert Hall

* with Kasabian

via Pitchfork:

listen at MySpace

Music Slut & Music Snobbery were at the recent Webster Hall show.

Previously
Mew @ Hiro Ballroom, NYC | pics

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October 10, 2006

Kevin Federline playing Webster Hall - I'm serious | My Chemical Romance too

ATTN STEREOGUM READERS

I wish I was kidding. And yeah, My Chemical Romance are playing some "club" shows too.

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Agnostic Front @ CBGB (last hardcore matinee), NYC | pics

DOWNLOAD: Agnostic Front - Gotta Go (MP3)

Agnostic Front headlined the last-ever hardcore matinee at CBGB on Sunday (Oct 8, 2006). Murphy's Law, Madball, Sick of It All, and Harley's War were also on the bill. What else is there to say - after 26 years they can still make the place go nuts.

Previously
Bad Brains @ CBGB (2006 - show 1), NYC | pics
Madball added to CBGB's last hardcore matinee
Agnostic Front & Sick of It All & Murphy's Law | Tour Dates & a CBGB show

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Talking Heads (impersonators) playing CBGB Thursday

I guess the real Talking Heads wouldn't do it so they got the next best thing. The last ever Thursday night at CBGB (October 12, 2006) is a $20 show by "Losers Lounge Tribute to Talking Heads". No word yet on whether David Byrne will make an appearance. Video from Loser Lounge's October 7th Joe's Pub show below, but first a word from our sponsors (copy and pasted from CB's website):

Please note: On October 31st our Club at 315 Bowery will close until we re-open again probably in Las Vegas. However, our online store and office/store on Broadway and Bond, NYC will remain open.

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New York Dolls headlining Little Steven Tour | 2006 Dates

"New York Dolls will hit the road this November, headlining Little Steven’s Underground Garage Tour. The Dolls will crisscross the country from November 6th through December 2nd, bringing out Supersuckers in support. This tour will mark the first full headlining tour the band has done in over 30 years."

They play Irving Plaza in NYC on November 22nd. All tour dates below...

NY DOLLS | 2006 TOUR DATES
11/06 - San Diego, CA Belly Up
11/07 - Los Angeles, CA Avalon
11/08 - San Francisco, CA The Independent
11/10 - Portland, OR Berbati's Pan
11/11 - Seattle, WA El Corazon
11/14 - Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Café
11/15 - Chicago, IL Vic Theatre (TBA)
11/16 - Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
11/17 - Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom
11/18 - Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom
11/20 - Boston, MA Axis
11/21 - Providence, RI Lupo's
11/22 - New York, NY Irving Plaza
11/24 - Atlantic City, NJ Borgata
11/25 - Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
11/26 - Wahington, DC Black Cat
11/28 - Charleston, SC Music Farm
11/29 - Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
12/01 - Nashville, TN City Hall
12/02 - St. Louis, MO TBA

Previously
Hoboken A&M Festival - free New York Dolls show
An Interview with Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls

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21 to drink, 21 to party -- the NYC nightlife summit

"The summit also touched on raising the age limit for entry everywhere to 21 (currently anyone 17 or older can enter any establishment with a liquor license that also serves food), which pleased the NYPD. Collins said, '[We] look forward to seeing such legislation pass.'" [Village Voice]

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Muppets Mashups

MASHUPS HERE: Kanye Mahna, etc.... (via boing boing)

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Do the Do

DOWNLOAD: Allen Toussaint - Do the Do (MP3)

* Streisand has outburst at NYC concert
* Angry Christians force Slayer album out of India
* U2 switches labels within Universal Music
* YouTube founders discuss meaning of big deal

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Allen Toussaint is hosting a New Orleans benefit brunch at Joe's Pub in NYC this Sunday.

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good news - Woxy returns today

Lala.com invested in Woxy (thx all)....

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It's been way too damn quiet around here.

The Future of Rock and Roll returns at 10:10am EDT on 10/10/2006...

- Mike, Shiv and Bryan Jay

Previously
RIP WOXY

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Bad Brains @ CBGB (2006 - show 1), NYC | pics

More later...

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October 9, 2006

Tower Records closing

"Tower Records has played its last tune. On Friday, after a 29-hour auction, most of the bankrupt music retailer's assets were sold to liquidation firm Great American Group, which bid $134.3 million. The company outbid Albany, N.Y.-based retailer Trans World Entertainment by a mere $500,000." [Washington Post]

Idolator has more coverage.

Previously
Music companies cut CD shipments to tower records
Pearl Jam wants you to 'earn your ticket' | Reports from the line

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CBGB on SNL (the video)

From this past Saturday's episode - apparently uploaded by idolatordotcom

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They Might be Giants playing 2 shows @ Southpaw

December 16, 2006 -- Brooklyn, NY -- early & late.

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Jedi Mind Tricks + Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond)

DOWNLOAD
When All Light Dies (JMT w/ Shara)
Razorblade Salvation (JMT w/ Shara)

As previously mentioned, "In their latest release, Servants in Heaven, Kings In Hell, Philadelphia Hip-Hop duo Jedi Mind Tricks collaborated with Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond) to make some of their most powerful and critically acclaimed tracks (and album) to date. To celebrate this unique collaboration, Shara will be joining Jedi Mind Tricks for 2 very special shows at the end of October":

10-27 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
10-28 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club

Plus, they'll be playing together at the annual "invite-only" pre-CMJ Syndicate party on October 30th in NYC.

Previously
My Brightest Diamond @ Town Hall, NYC | pics
An Interview with Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond

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Google buys YouTube for 1.65 billion

"Would Google be crazy to buy Youtube. No doubt about it. Moronic would be an understatement of a lifetime." [Mark Cuban]

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"Google Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire YouTube, the consumer media company for people to watch and share original videos, for $1.65 billion in a stock-for-stock transaction. Following the acquisition, YouTube will operate independently to preserve its successful brand."

Press release continued below...

The acquisition combines one of the largest and fastest growing online video entertainment communities with Google's expertise in organizing information and creating new models for advertising on the Internet. The combined companies will focus on providing a better, more comprehensive experience for users interested in uploading, watching and sharing videos, and will offer new opportunities for professional content owners to distribute their work to reach a vast new audience.

"The YouTube team has built an exciting and powerful media platform that complements Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful," said Eric Schmidt, ceo of Google. "Our companies share similar values; we both always put our users first and are committed to innovating to improve their experience. Together, we are natural partners to offer a compelling media entertainment service to users, content owners and advertisers."

"Our community has played a vital role in changing the way that people consume media, creating a new clip culture. By joining forces with Google, we can benefit from its global reach and technology leadership to deliver a more comprehensive entertainment experience for our users and to create new opportunities for our partners," said Chad Hurley, ceo/co-founder of YouTube. "I'm confident that with this partnership we'll have the flexibility and resources needed to pursue our goal of building the next-generation platform for serving media worldwide."

When the acquisition is complete, YouTube will retain its distinct brand identity, complementing Google's own video business. YouTube will continue to be based in San Bruno, California, and all YouTube employees will remain with the company.

The number of Google shares to be issued in the transaction will be determined based on the 30-day average closing price two trading days prior to the completion of the acquisition. Both companies have approved the transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Previously
Universal and YouTube land deal

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Aziz Ansari + Rob Huebel + Paul Scheer = Human Giant the new MTV show

CONGRATS!

"Santa Monica, CA, October 4, 2006 MTV: Music Television today announced the greenlight of a new comedy series, Human Giant, set to premiere in Q1 2007 and begin production immediately. Human Giant consists of four members -- Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, who will all star and executive produce, and Jason Woliner, who will direct and executive produce." [The Futon Critic]

Previously
Clell Tickle: Indie Marketing Guru
DJs Aziz Ansari, Ramesh & friends | Voxtrot Afterparty pics
BMJ - Soundcheck @ Tonic, NYC | pics
Gothamist's Laughable Hype | Pics

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St Vincent (Annie Clark) is here | 2006 Tour Dates & MP3

DOWNLOAD: St. Vincent - Paris is Burning (MP3)

If you haven't heard of St Vincent, then you probably don't read Gorilla Vs. Bear (or listen to his Sirius radio show). St Vincent is the solo project of Polyphonic Spree member Annie Clark, and she sings beautiful songs beautifully like the one linked above (more at her MySpace too).

I missed her last time she came to NYC. Hopefully I won't make the same mistake again when she's here in NYC TWICE this month - October 9th (TONIGHT) and October 23rd - both @ Pianos -- both with "strings and horns and drums". And she won't be back for CMJ because she'll be too busy touring Europe with Sufjan Stevens and his wings. All tour dates below...

ST VINCENT | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 9 2006 Piano's New York City, NY
Oct 23 2006 Piano's New York City, NY
Nov 1 2006 Olympia Dublin w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 2 2006 Academy 2 Manchester w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 3 2006 Barbican London w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 5 2006 Vooruit Gent w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 7 2006 Casino L Allanca Barcelona w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 9 2006 Le Bataclan Paris w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 10 2006 Gloria Cologne w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 11 2006 Paradiso Amsterdam w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 12 2006 Vega Copenhagen w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 14 2006 Sentrum Scene Oslo w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 15 2006 Berns Stockholm w/ Sufjan Stevens
Nov 17 2006 Frikirkjan Church Reykjavik w/ Sufjan Stevens

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Jeremy Enigk & Walter Schreifels streaming stuff

JEREMY ENIGK @ MUSICFESTNW | SEPT 9, 2006 (CRED)

AOL is streaming sessions with Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits) & with Jermey Enigk (Sunny Day Real Estate). More Walter @ Youtube.

Previously
Gorilla Biscuits @ CBGB (Sept 06), NYC | pics
Jeremy Enigk | 2006 Tour Dates

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BrooklynVegan during-CMJ shows coming

Save the dates...
Wed Nov 1st, noon - 5pm
Fri Nov 3rd, noon - 5:30pm
Sat Nov 4th, noon - 5pm

Lineups TBA shortly. Open to the public. FREE.

--Sponsored by [YOUR NAME HERE]--

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Rose Melberg & Calvin Johnson | Oct 2006 Tour Dates

Calvin Johnson is playing Barnard College on Wednesday. Rose Melberg is playing Cake Shop on Saturday. Calvin Johnson and Rose Melberg are playing a Todd P show together at Brooklyn's 3rd Ward next Tuesday. All dates below...

ROSE MELBERG | 2006 TOUR DATES
Friday, October 13 Philadelphia, PA @ Tritone w/ Pants Yell!
Saturday, October 14 New York, NY @ Cake Shop w/ Pants Yell!
Sunday, October 15 Boston, MA @ O'Brien's Pub w/ Pants Yell!
Monday, October 16 Providence, RI @ AS220
Tuesday, October 17 Brooklyn, NY @ 3rd w/ Calvin Johnson

Andrea Vaughn will be joining Rose on stage in Philly and at Cake Shope - like last time.

Calvin Johnson tour dates here.

Previously
Calvin Johnson / Mt. Eerie | Fall 2006 Tour Dates
Rose Melberg (& Andrea Vaughn) @ Cake Shop, NYC | pics
Rose Melberg | MP3s, Tour Dates

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Flaming Lips @ Hammerstein Ballroom & other news

Two weeks ago The Flaming Lips were in NYC....

FLAMING LIPS @ HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM, NYC | SEPT 25, 2006 (by BAO)

"Last night, they gave out little laser key chains to the crowd before the show. They had some fun about half way through the set with a user generated laser light show (fast forward to 1:45 in the video if you want to just see the cool effect)." [A VC]

NEWS
* Flaming Lips expand new album
* Flaming Lips contribute to "Save the Children Album"
* Flaming Lips & Hot Chip on Sims Soundtrack
* The Flaming Lips' Christmas Movie May Finally Be Coming
* Flaming Lips remix Goldfrapp

Previously
The Flaming Lips @ Webster Hall, NYC | pics

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MySpace Plans Concerts for Sudan Relief

"The Oct. 21 concerts will take place in Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco; Melbourne and St. Petersburg, Fla.; Atlanta; Louisville, Ky.; Minneapolis; Reno, Nev.; Baltimore, Asheville and Winston-Salem, N.C.; Medford, Ore.; Philadelphia; Charleston, S.C.; Seattle and Spokane, Wash.; Milwaukee; Washington, D.C.; and Toronto, Canada" [LA Times]

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Universal and YouTube land deal

"Universal Music Group on Monday said it has landed a distribution deal with the top online video site YouTube, ending a public dispute over protecting the rights of its artists online." [Yahoo]

ALSO: Mark Cuban says only a moron would buy YouTube

Previously
YouTube strikes licensing deal with Warner Music

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Beck adds October Jersey City show

"Sat. 10/21 Beck! This is a full band show in support of the highly acclaimed new album, The Information. The show is at the amazing Landmark Loew's Theatre (54 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ). Tickets go on sale Monday 10/9 at 4 p.m. at the usual outlets (Ticketweb, Tunes and Other Music)."

The Onion interviewed Beck.

Previously
Beck | Fall 2006 Tour Dates
Beck, TV on the Radio, & Imogen Heap performing @ The 2006 Woodies

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October 8, 2006

Battle of the Album Covers (video)

"Album covers that span the history of rock and roll battle to the death."

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new Dinosaur Jr. album -- never found their stuff

DOWNLOAD: Dinosaur Jr. - Freak Scene (MP3)

"Dinosaur Jr. is nearly finished with a new studio album........Dinosaur Jr. is also dealing with the theft of a trailer full of its gear, which went missing in Long Island City, N.Y. Nothing has been recovered, but Barlow says the band has been too busy to dwell on the unfortunate turn of events." [Billboard]

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October 7, 2006

Dictators add 2nd CBGB show + Blondie acoustic

DOWNLOAD: The Dictators - Master Race Rock (MP3)

"The Dictators' Oct. 13th show sold out in 15 minutes, but those shut out have another chance to see Handsome Dick Manitoba, Ross the Boss, Andy Shernoff, Scott Kempner and J.P. "Thunderbolt" Patterson in action: The Dictators now also will play Oct. 14th -- the last Saturday night ever at CBGB -- along with Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, who will be performing an acoustic set." [The Dictators]

Saturday, October 14th $30
* The Dictators
* A Special Acoustic Performance by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
Tickets go on sale Sunday, October 8th at 12:00 Noon via ticketweb.com
There is a two ticket limit per order

CBGB
Oct 8 - Sick of It All, Agnostic Front, Murphy's Law, Madball, Harley's War (SOLD OUT)
Oct 9 - Bad Brains, Avail, McRAD, Dub Trio (SOLD OUT)
Oct 10 - Bad Brains, Bouncing Souls, The Mob (SOLD OUT)
Oct 11 - Bad Brains, Underdog, Stimulators (SOLD OUT)
Oct 12 - ??
Oct 13 - The Dictators, Sic F*cks, Bullys (SOLD OUT)
Oct 14 - The Dictators, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein (Blondie acoustic)
Oct 15 - Patti Smith (SOLD OUT)

FISHBONE @ CBGB | SEPT 28, 2006 (CRED)

Previously
Blondie playing CBGB?
Bad Brains add 3rd CBGB show
CBGB Stuff - Patti Smith, Dictators, tickets, etc..

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Norah Jones, Vietnam, Will Sheff, & The Blow opening for Jenny Lewis | Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD (MP3s)
The Blow - Pile of Gold
Vietnam - Welcome to my Room
Jenny Lewis w/ The Watson Twins - Rise up with Fists

THE BLOW & VIETNAM

Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins are currently on tour with Vietnam and Michael Runion, but when Jenny hits NYC, opening duties will be taken over by Norah Jones' country band The Little Willies. Other tour openers include K Records' The Blow, her boyfriend Jonathan Rice, and Will Sheff of Okkervil River.

Previously signed to VICE Records, Vietnam's new album comes out January 23, 2007 on Kemado. When they're done touring with Jenny, they'll join the Lemonheads for all dates including December 15th at Irving Plaza.

The Blow will be in NYC for CMJ - @ Irving Plaza on November 3rd with Architecture in Helsinki, Apples in Stereo, and Shapes and Sizes. Tickets are on sale.

All tour dates for everyone below...

JENNY LEWIS | 2006 TOUR DATES
Oct 7 2006 Trinity St. Paul Church Toronto #
Oct 8 2006 Center for the Arts Buffalo, NY #
Oct 9 2006 Berklee Performance Center Boston, MA #
Oct 10 2006 Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA #
Oct 12 2006 Town Hall New York, NY **
Oct 13 2006 Town Hall New York, NY **
Oct 14 2006 Academy of Music Northampton, MA #
Oct 15 2006 9:30 Club Washington, DC (w/ Vietnam & The Blow)
Oct 17 2006 Cannery Ballroom Nashville, TN ^$
Oct 19 2006 Tampa Theatre Tampa, FL ^$
Oct 20 2006 The Club at Firestone Orlando, FL ^$
Oct 21 2006 Parish House of Blues New Orleans, LA ^$
Oct 22 2006 Numbers Houston, TX w/ Okkervil River & Oakley Hall
Oct 23 2006 Stubbs BBQ Austin, TX ^%
Oct 24 2006 Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, OK ^%
Oct 25 2006 Ridglea Theatre Fort Worth, TX ^%
Oct 26 2006 Ballroom Marfa Marfa, TX ^%
Oct 29 2006 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas, NV (VEGOOSE)
Oct 30 2006 The Fillmore San Francisco, CA w/ Benji Hughes
Dec 2 2006 Mesa Amphitheatre Mesa, AZ --
Dec 5 2006 Bren Events Center Irvine, CA --
Dec 6 2006 Arlington Theatre Santa Barbara, CA --
Dec 8 2006 Wonder Ballroom Portland, OR
Dec 9 2006 Key Arena Seattle, WA --

# with Vietnam & Michael Runion
** with the Little Willies
^ with the Blow
$ with Jonathn Rice
% with Will Sheff (of Okkervil River)
-- opening for Death Cab

LEMONHEADS & VIETNAM
11/18 Santa Ana, CA – Galaxy Theatre
11/19 Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up Tavern
11/21 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
11/22 Los Angeles, CA –Troubadour
11/24 San Francisco, CA – Independent
11/25 San Francisco, CA – Independent
11/27 Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
11/28 Seattle, WA – Crocodile Café
11/30 Boiise, ID – The Big Easy
12/1 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
12/2 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre
12/4 Omaha, NE – Sokol Underground
12/5 Minneapolis, MN – The 400 Bar
12/7 Chicago, IL – Double Door
12/8 Chicago, IL – Double Door
12/9 Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
12/10 Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
12/12 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
12/13 Philadelphia, PA – North Star Bar
12/14 Washington, DC – The Black Cat
12/15 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
12/16 Boston, MA – Avalon Ballroom

Okkervil River are also on tour.

Listen to the Little Willies.

Architecture in Helsinki is on tour with CYHSY.

Here's a Vietnam video....

Previously
Death Cab For Cutie, Ted Leo, OK Go & Jenny Lewis | 2006 Tour Dates, presale & stuff
Jenny Lewis Presale
Jenny Lewis DJd Misshapes | Shooting for Blue States Lose

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Yankees: 0 || Tigers 7

DOWNLOAD: Talkin' Baseball (Yankees Version) (MP3)

As a New Yorker I can't help but become a sports fan every year during baseball playoffs. Right now we've got the Yankees and Mets fighting their way to the World Series, but as I write this the Yankees are down 7-to-nothing in what could turn out to be their last game of the season. Sucks.

Hey, the Village Voice is talking about sports, why can't I. Don't worry I won't start hanging out with American Idols.

SPORTS BLOGS TO CHECK OUT
* Eephus Pitch (by Emma who wrote the Village Voice article)
* Deadspin (by the makers of Gawker)
* Blog Maverick (Mark Cuban)
* Baseball Musings
* Metsblog
* Pulled My Groin

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Marah, Chris Thile, Chris Mills, Michael Leviton, & Hilary Hahn are playing Housing Works

UPCOMING BENEFITS @ HOUSING WORKS, NYC (info & tickets)
Oct 10 - Chris Thile and Hillary Hahn
Oct 20 - Marah, Chris Mills, and Michael Leviton

Previously
Nickel Creek breaking up, Chris Thile playing shows
Emiliana Torrini @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics

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French say Buffett had X; rep claims it was medicine

"Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett was detained this week for allegedly having Ecstasy in his luggage during a trip to the French Riviera. [Chicago Tribune]

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Modest Mouse - 4 CA shows & 5 NYC shows | November 2006 Tour Dates

Modest Mouse Announces Fan Pre-sale For Los Angeles, New York
Starting Nov 5th, Modest Mouse will be playing various venues in Los Angeles, New York, and London. Please see below for the dates.

The forthcoming record, We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank, is set for release early next year with a full World tour to follow.

* A limited number of tickets has been held for Modest Mouse fans and will be available through a special pre-sale that starts this Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 1 PM local time!! By buying tickets through our pre-sale, you'll be able to get your tickets before anyone else AND save some money on service charges.

For advance tickets please visit: modestmouse.ducatking.com

LOS ANGELES
November 5 Avalon
November 6 The Wiltern
November 7 The Grove of Anaheim
November 9 The Grove of Anaheim

NEW YORK
November 13 Nokia Theatre (16+)
November 14 Webster Hall (16+)
November 15 Webster Hall (18+)
November 17 Bowery Ballroom (18+)
November 18 Bowery Ballroom (18+)

LONDON
November 21 Koko

Modest Mouse are also playing with Gnarls Barkely in Miami on November 11th.

(thx all)

Previously
Modest Mouse @ Webster Hall pics

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October 6, 2006

Those who sing in wings

DOWNLOAD: Mr. Mister - Broken Wings (MP3)

I know some of you are sick of hearing about Sufjan, and from some of the comments left on this site, apparently some of you don't even approve of the wings. I loved them, but Sufjan is not the first one to show up on stage as an angel, bird or insect. I compiled some photos....

LIBERACE

KANYE WEST

angels are the most popular costume.

ERASURE

LOVE ARCADE

Mila Kunis, Erika Christensen & Wilmer Valderrama

UNDER BYEN

(yes, Under Byen, the band that just played Mercury Lounge)

DEPECHE MODE