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September 30, 2007

In Rainbows - RADIOHEAD's new album out in 10 days ----------- PAY WHAT YOU WANT!

Hello everyone.

Well, the new album is finished, and it's coming out in 10 days;

We've called it In Rainbows.

Love from us all.
Jonny

Was this actually a well kept secret? No advanced copies, and therefore no leak? The only way to get it right now is to order it from their own website, which then reveals that just the download will be available on October 10th ("ten days"), and that the "diskbox" won't be shipped until December.

THIS CONSISTS OF THE NEW ALBUM, IN RAINBOWS, ON CD
AND ON 2 X 12 INCH HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL RECORDS.
A SECOND, ENHANCED CD CONTAINS MORE NEW SONGS, ALONG WITH DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND ARTWORK.
THE DISCBOX ALSO INCLUDES ARTWORK AND LYRIC BOOKLETS.
ALL ARE ENCASED IN A HARDBACK BOOK AND SLIPCASE.

CD 1 AND VINYL
15 STEP
BODYSNATCHERS
NUDE
WEIRD FISHES/ARPEGGI
ALL I NEED
FAUST ARP
RECKONER
HOUSE OF CARDS
JIGSAW FALLING INTO PLACE
VIDEOTAPE

CD 2 AND VINYL
MK 1
DOWN IS THE NEW UP
GO SLOWLY
MK 2
LAST FLOWERS
UP ON THE LADDER
BANGERS AND MASH
4 MINUTE WARNING

Diskbox and download are the only options. Downloading it doesn't come with the second disk, but diskboxing it does come with the download. The diskbox is kind of pricey (£40 or about $82), but the download costs whatever you want!

On a related note, maybe RadioheadLP7.com wasn't exactly a hoax afterall.

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September 29, 2007

VIDEO: Devendra Banhart plays 'Lover' on Conan

THE SPIRITUAL BONER??

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CNN: "Ryan Adams has meltdown at concert"

Throughout a show Thursday night, the 32-year-old singer-guitarist complained about the sound monitors onstage at the State Theatre. At one point, he moved two monitors, his microphone and his guitar pedals.

After 70 minutes he'd had enough. Adams announced "the last song," played it and didn't return for an encore. Many fans stood and booed. [CNN]

In Ryan's defense, 70 minutes is not that short - Dirty Projectors were amazing, but they only played for 45 minutes Friday night. Saying he had a "meltdown" might be pushing it.

Ryan Adams' Halloween show is sold out.

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VIDEO: Bright Eyes plays 'Four Winds' on Leno

Bright Eyes has played Leno before. This one was less controversial.

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VIDEO: Bjork plays 'Wanderlust' on Conan O'Brien & stuff

also this:

Bjork recently played MSG. That last video is from THIS.

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September 28, 2007

Klaus Kinski catches Megadeth @ The Fillmore

by Klaus Kinski

Megadeth @ Irving Plaza (the Fillmore), NYC - Sept 26, 2007(CRED)

I was faced with a difficult choice on Wednesday; I could either see one of my comedic idols, Zach Galifianakis, get interviewed at UCB by the wonderful Carl Arnheinter. OR I could experience one of my all-time top favorite metal Gods, Dave Mustaine, tear the Fillmore a new a-hole with his newest incarnation of the band Megadeth. Thankfully, the choice was made for me; Zach canceled.

Continued below....

Let me start by saying that Megadeth’s show at the Fillmore was probably one of the best shows I've ever been to, of any genre. It had all of the qualities of the metal shows I used to go to as a teenager, only this time around I'm tall enough to see over everyone's heads and have ample time to brace myself for an incoming crowd surfer or out of control mosher. As the jam-packed and sweaty crowd threw up the devil horns, moshed, threw cups of beer, crowd surfed, moshed, and, occasionally, lost shoes or other bits of clothing, Megadeth tore through as good a set list I ever could have dreamed of. The set consisted mainly of their classics peppered with only a few newer ones. For a fan like me who tuned out most of the records that followed the masterpiece Rust in Peace, the show couldn't have been better.

Going in I was a bit skeptical of seeing Megadeth without Dave Ellefson, Nick Menza, and Marty Friedman, who, with Mustaine, were the ultimate line-up Megadeth ever had. But the crew Mustaine put together had absolutely no problem taking over. Sure, nobody could ever match the 'ultimate' line-up, but these guys are as good a forgery as you could possibly get. And, boy, I sure am a sucker for drum kits that have more cymbals and drums than any human could ever possibly use.

The biggest problem with the metal scene nowadays, for me, is that it is saturated with loads and loads of terrible bands that devote their time and effort to tuning their guitars as low as possible, screaming as loudly and incoherently as humanly possible, and modeling their looks to fit some dark, morbid, and grubby aesthetic. And this trend is always reinforced to me by opening bands at metal shows. One of the openers for Megadeth, however, was surprisingly adept at playing really good metal that at times harkened back to the old days. The Confession played solid, anthemic metal with particular focus on awesome guitar harmonies. Not saying they're the best metal band in the world, but they do bring something really good classic metal to the table.

Another review complete with setlist, clips, and pics can be found at Ear Farm

-Klaus

Previously
* Megadeth - 2007 Tour Dates

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VIDEO: Jens Lekman - Sipping on the Sweet Nectar

The video is not that exciting, but I still love him...

Tour dates HERE.

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What's going on Friday?

Yeasayer @ Cake Shop, NYC - Sept 27, 2007 (CRED)

Yeasayer @ Cake Shop, NYC - Sept 27, 2007 (CRED)

* FUN at Studio B

Glimmers are the disco version of 2manyDJs, they edit the hell out of familar tracks and slam through hundreds of songs in one set. Its a rare visit to NYC. -David Bruno

* ZZ Top are at Beacon Theatre
* Bruce Springsteen is at Continental Airlines
* Jose Gonzalez and Jaymay are at Gramercy Theatre
* Ladybug Transistor is playing Knitting Factory
* Maps & The Silent League are playing Mercury Lounge
* Ecstatic Sunshine and Dirty Projectors are playing Mercury Lounge
* Dirty Projectors are playing Sound Fix
* Matt Pond PA is playing Bowery Ballroom
* Stream Matt Pond's new album at AOL
* Care Bears on Fire play Southpaw (early show)
* Fujiya & Miyagi are playing Music Hall
* Phonograph are at Living Rooom
* Joe's Pub is still doing it in the park
* A Richard Barone book event
* Okkervil River & Damien Jurado are playing Webster Hall
* Japanther & Team Spider are playing Time's Up! Space
* Finger on the Pulse DJ Royal Oak
* DUMBO Art Under the Bridge

What else?

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a Woody Guthrie benefit @ Webster Hall

Billy Bragg, Steve Earle, Tim Robbins, Brad (with Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam), and more. $75 tickets are now on sale. Details below...

WOODY & MARJORIE GUTHRIE HONORED BY MUSICIANS AT HDSA 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Special concert in NYC celebrates Guthrie¹s life, music with Tim Robbins, Billy Bragg, Brad and more

STEVE EARLE ADDED TO LINEUP

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY AT 10AM

New York City‹Woody and Marjorie Guthrie will be honored at a musical celebration featuring Billy Bragg and the band Brad on Wednesday, October 17 at 7pm at Webster Hall in New York City. STEVE EARLE has been added to the lineup. This very special event is hosted by actor/activist Tim Robbins and will benefit the Huntington¹s Disease Society of America (HDSA) as they commemorate their 40th Anniversary.

The evening is titled ³A Celebration of Woody and Marjorie Guthrie to benefit the Huntington¹s Disease Society of America, Featuring Billy Bragg, Steve Earle, and Brad (with Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam) --hosted by Tim Robbins with Special Guests². Tickets go on sale to the public THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 at 10AM Eastern Time at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone. Webster Hall is located at 125 E 11th Street.

Woody Guthrie was a songwriter, writer, singer and American Icon, who suffered and died from complications of Huntington¹s Disease. Marjorie was Woody¹s wife. She cared for him and founded an organization to help others suffering from and caring for those with this devastating neurodegenerative disease-- the Huntington¹s Disease Society of America (www.hdsa.org)

Acclaimed activist and musician Billy Bragg, called a ³national treasure² by The Times newspapers, is a well-known fixture in the Guthrie world. Bragg recorded two Grammy-nominated albums (Mermaid Avenue and Mermaid Avenue II) with Wilco, setting new music to unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics. After 20+ years in the music business, Bragg has been called ³the leading figure of the anti-folk movement,² and his lyrics ³bitingly intelligent and cleverŠalso warm and humane, filled with detail and witŠstrong and memorable.²

Brad¹s debut album Shame (Epic) was listed in The MOJO Collection: The Greatest Albums of All Time. Band members Stone Gossard, Shawn Smith, Regan Hagar and Mike Berg are part of Seattle¹s musical legacy, with work in bands including Pearl Jam, Pigeonhed, Green River, Satchel and more.

Hosted by Guthrie enthusiast Tim Robbins, the musical celebration¹s honorary host committee includes Robbins, Gossard, Michele Anthony, Billy Aaron Brown (actor), Brendan C. Condon (AOL), Thomas Digaetano, Dana Erickson (230 Publicity), A. Ray Fuller (musician), Brian Hiatt (Rolling Stone), Marianna Palka (actor), Whitney Pastorek (Entertainment Weekly), Anita Pointer (musician), Jason Ritter (actor) and Michael Roth (BMC Communications).

HDSA¹s mission is to promote and support research to find a cure for HD and to help families and communities of the more than 200,000 people at risk for this little know disease, and their families. For more information, go to www.hdsa.org .

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DIRTY PROJECTORS playing SoundFix & Mercury Lounge -------------------- RISE ABOVE

DOWNLOAD: Dirty Projectors - No More (MP3)

Dirty Projectors' Rise Above is one of my favorite albums of 2007, and I fell in love with it within 30 seconds of first putting it on. That was a few months ago, and it still sounds great now. My first reaction was something like "Yes, this is exactly the album I've been waiting for!" - something like when I first heard Antony & The Johnsons. It doesn't even matter that the album is a "reimagining" of Black Flag's Damaged - it's just great at what it is, which is a complicated, emotional up and down all over the place, yet melodic something or other. I'm not good at describing albums, so download the MP3 above, and for a more detailed analysis check out Pitchfork, Stylus, and Tiny Mix Tapes. Purchase at Insound.

Dirty Projectors are playing a free show at Sound Fix in Brooklyn @ 7pm tonight (Sept 28). Later tonight they play Mercury Lounge with Ecstatic Sunshine. They won't be at CMJ because it's the same time they're starting a tour overseas. All dates below....

Dirty Projectors - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 28 - mercury lounge (w/ecstatic sunshine) manhattan, New York
Oct 15 - cargo w/ the blow london
Oct 16 - barden’s boudoir london
Oct 17 - academy 2 w/ battles manchester
Oct 18 - liquid rooms w/ battles edinburgh, Scotland
Oct 19 - stage 2 w/ battles newcastle
Oct 21 - sonic city festival w/ deerhoof kortrijk
Oct 22 - le grand mix w/ deerhoof tourcoing
Oct 23 - grrnd zero lyon
Oct 24 - Conforte Moderne (w/ Deerhoof & 31 Knots) poitiers
Oct 25 - Olympic (w/ Deerhoof & Numbers) Nantes
Oct 26 - L’Epicentre Cherbourg
Oct 27 - BB Mix Festival @ C.C. Georges Gorse (w/ Deerhoof) Paris
Oct 28 - Bad Bonn Düdingen
Oct 29 - Palace St. Gallen
Nov 2 - Tanned Tin Shows Castellon
Nov 3 - Festsaal Kreuzberg (David Shrigley "Worried Noodles" Release Party) Berlin
Nov 5 - Manufaktur Schorndorf
Nov 6 - Karlstorbahnhof Heidelberg
Nov 7 - bastard berlin
Nov 8 - Westwerk w/ O’death hamburg
Nov 9 - Doornroosje (w/ Deerhunter) Nijmegen
Nov 10 - tivoli utrecht
Nov 11 - worm rotterdam
Nov 12 - recyclart brussels
Nov 14 - Dynamo Turku, Keski-Suomi
Nov 15 - Kuudes Linja helsinki
Nov 16 - Berg211 Göteborg
Nov 17 - spasibar oslo
Nov 18 - loppen copenhagen
Nov 19 - stadtgarten koeln
Nov 21 - Louisiana Bristol
Nov 22 - Whelans Dublin
Nov 23 - KroBar Manchester
Nov 24 - NiceNSleazy Glasgow, Scotland

Previously
* more Dirty Projectors

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Gina Gershon is a musician & playing a bunch of shows

Drea de Matteo & Gina Gershon in "Prey for Rock & Roll"

Gina Gershon doesn't just play a rock star on TV...

File under "WTF"? More Gina Gershon songs are streaming at her MySpace, and tickets are on sale for the following NYC shows...

Gina Gershon - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 7 - The Box New York, New York
Oct 8 - The Box New York, New York
Oct 14 - The Box New York, New York
Oct 15 - The Box New York, New York
Oct 21 - The Box New York, New York
Oct 21 - The Box New York, New York
Oct 22 - The Box New York, New York
Oct 27 - Books & Books (in-store signing Camp Creepy Time) Coral Gables, Florida
Oct 28 - The Box New York, New York
Oct 29 - The Box New York, New York

(via DM)

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Trail of Dead playing CMJ - with Islands & Yo Majesty

...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead were added to the Kork Showcase @ Highline Ballroom. They're co-headlining with Islands, and both bands are said to be playing full sets. Tickets are on sale.

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Battles - 2007 Tour Dates & new EP

Tickets are on sale for a November 13th White Williams and Battles show at Webster Hall in NYC. Last time I posted White Williams/Battles dates, the tour ended in Boston a day earlier. More dates, and info on a new Battles EP, below....

Battles - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 28 - Liquidroom (2 shows the same night!) First one is sold out Tokyo
Sep 29 - Club Quattro Nagoya
Sep 30 - Shinsaibashi Club Quattro - Sold out Osaka
Oct 1 - Shibuya Club Quattro Tokyo
Oct 10 - Bierkeller Bristol, Southwest
Oct 11 - Koko London and South East
Oct 12 - Depot Leuven, Belgium
Oct 13 - Enjoyjazz Festival Heidelberg, Germany
Oct 14 - Melkweg Amsterdam, Holland
Oct 15 - Club 106 Rouen, France
Oct 16 - Trabendo Paris, France
Oct 17 - Academy 2 Manchester
Oct 18 - Liquid rooms Edinburgh
Oct 19 - Stage 2 Newcastle, Northwest
Oct 27 - Vegoose Festival Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 30 - Henry Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, California
Nov 1 - Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California w/ No Age
Nov 2 - Hawthorne Theater Portland, Oregon w/ Parts & Labor
Nov 3 - Neumos Seattle, Washington
Nov 4 - Fun Fun Fun Fest Austin, Texas
Nov 7 - Fine Line Music Cafe Minneapolis, Minnesota *
Nov 8 - Metro Chicago, Illinois *
Nov 9 - The Blind Pig Ann Arbor, Michigan *
Nov 10 - Lees Palace Toronto, Ontario *
Nov 11 - Le National Montreal, Quebec *
Nov 12 - Paradise Boston, Massachusetts *
Nov 13 - Webster Hall New York, New York *
Nov 15 - Centro de Eventos Cerro Bellavist Ex Oz Santiago
Nov 16 - Niceto Club Buenos Aires
Nov 17 - Elektronika Festival Belo Horizonte
Nov 23 - Londrina Jazz Festival Londrina
Nov 25 - Goiania Noise Festival Goiania

* w/ White Williams

Battles return with the Tonto+ EP, comprised of remixes from contributors The Field, Four Tet, DJ EMZ and Joell Ortiz, along with a bonus DVD package that includes the new video for the song, 'Tonto'.

The Tonto video, following in the footsteps of the much lauded Atlas video, showcases Battles' unique live setup. Produced by Warp Films in conjunction with celebrated light artists UVA, Tonto was shot in a remote rock quarry from dusk til dawn and is a one time live performance of the 8 minute epic song.

TONTO+ TRACKLISTING (CD AND 12" INCLUDE BONUS DVD):

01. TONTO
02. TONTO (THE FIELD REMIX)
03. TONTO (FOUR TET REMIX)
04. TONTO (LIVE AT AT FRF 07)*
05. LEYENDECKER (LIVE AT FRF 07)*
06. LEYENDECKER (DJ EMZ REMIX FEAT. JOELL ORTIZ)

DVD
01. TONTO
02. THE MAKING OF TONTO
03. ATLAS

* NOT INCLUDED ON 12" RELEASE

Previously
* more Battles

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"Duran Duran to Take Over Broadway"

In an unprecedented move, British superstars, Duran Duran, have today confirmed that they will play nine shows on Broadway over a two week period in celebration of the launch of their upcoming album, ‘RED CARPET MASSACRE’, which will be released November 13 on Epic Records.

Performing for over two hours a night on November 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 at the Barrymore Theatre on 47th Street and Broadway, band members Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor will take audiences in this historic thousand-capacity venue on a musical journey, presenting their new record in its entirety, as well as classics such as ‘Rio’, ‘Save A Prayer’, Hungry Like The Wolf’ and ‘Ordinary World’, with magnificent production values and a completely new stage show. These concerts will be the band’s first dates in support of their exciting new release, which they have worked on over the past year with Justin Timberlake and top producers Timbaland and Nate ‘Danja’ Hills.

Continued below....

With tickets priced at $150, $125 and $75 tickets will be available to the general public from Saturday October 6 at 9 am EST through Telecharge. For information about individual ticket sales call: 212 239 6200. (Outside the New York area call: 1-800 432 7250). http://www.telecharge.com . In addition, members of the Duran Duran Fan Community will be able to purchase both exclusive VIP packages and tickets for every show from Friday September 28, 2007 at 11 am EST. For more information please visit http://duranduranmusic.com.

thx thighs. More recent photos of Duran Duran, here.

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Benefit for Trevor Butler & Greg Lytle Saturday

Saturday night @ Union Pool - to raise money for the families of the musicians that were killed and injured in a van accident.

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September 27, 2007

What's going on Thursday? (Emmy the Great)

DOWNLOAD: Tulsa - Whissper (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Emmy The Great - Canopies and Grapes (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Emmy The Great - Easter Parade (MP3)

Emmy the Great

* ZZ Top are at Beacon Theatre
* Genesis is at Giants Stadium
* XXXChange & Flosstradamus are at Stereo
* Dirtybird Monthly with Claude Von Stroke at APT

Claude Von Stroke's wobbly tech-house crosses over between the hardcore techno purists and the new generation of dance music fans pretty seemlessly. CVS missed the first edition of the monthly with an earache. Now he's finally touching down and shit will be crazy. -David Bruno

* Devendra Banhart is at Grand Ballroom
* Yo Majesty plays Knitting Factory
* Jose Gonzalez is at Gramercy Theatre
* Tulsa, The Forms, Yeasayer and Shapes & Sizes at Cake Shop
* Fujiya & Miyagi, Dirty on Purpose & Project Jenny / Project Jan @ Bowery
* Baby Dayliner DJ's at Gallery Bar on Orchard
* Madeski Martin & Wood are at the Music Hall
* heartonastick posted Emmy the Great MP3s
* Emmy the Great played in a black taxi
* Emmy the Great at Pianos.....

Emmy the Great (from the UK) is playing a last-minute, free show upstairs at Pianos at 7pm tonight. Last night she played Sidewalk Cafe. What else?

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Au Revoir Simone for free on Tuesday

Free show at Canal Room on October 2nd - with RSVP (thx all).

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speaking of Mercury Prize nominees.....

DOWNLOAD: Klaxons - Magick (simian Mobile Disco Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Maps - Lost My Soul (MP3)

Klaxons dressed up @ MSG, NYC - Sept 24, 2007 (CRED)

2007 Mercury Prize winners the Klaxons opened for Bjork at Madison Square Garden the other day. What were they wearing? I don't even recognize them. Is this Lovefoxxx's influence? Tickets are on sale for their Webster Hall show (which Shitdisco is no longer playing).

Speaking of funny outfits, Bat For Lashes - sometimes compared to Bjork (and I'll admit that Natasha Khan does do a mean Bjork) didn't win the Mercury Prize. They did play Bowery Ballroom this week though.

New Young Pony Club (also nominated) are playing Studio B on Thursday October 18th for CMJ. It's the Modular Records party. Muscles & The Cool Kids are also playing live, and Simian Mobile Disco are DJing. I saw NYPC at the Oya Festival in Norway this summer, and I didn't like them nearly as much as I did when they last played Brooklyn.

I didn't love Fionn Regan (also nominated) when I saw him at Austin City Limits. I was also saying he must have fans here though - because he's headlining the Gramercy Theatre. I knew that statement would come back to haunt me. The show was moved to Mercury Lounge. Tickets are on sale.

Maps (also nominated) play NYC Friday and Saturday night.

Amy Winehouse (I won't say it again) is releasing a DVD, played with Prince, and is to blame for your drinking problem.

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Shitdisco cancels tour - Joel Stone "rushed to hospital"

DOWNLOAD: Shitdisco - OK (MP3)

"It is with deep regret that Shitdisco are having to cancel their up coming tour of the United States of America and Canada. Band member Joel Stone was today rushed into hospital. He is being kept there for the next couple of days where specialists will decide what action to take. He has been told he is too unwell to travel for the foreseeable future. The band would like to thank everyone who has booked them to play on this tour, and hope that they will get the chance to play the country soon." - Management.

Cancelled dates below....

Shitdisco - CANCELLED 2007 Tour DAtes
Sept. 28 - Los Angeles, CA Dimmak Party
Sept. 29 - Los Angeles, CA Neighborhood Festival
Sept. 30 - Los Angeles, CA LAX DJ Set
Oct. 2 - Calgary, AB Hi Fi Club
Oct. 4 - Vancouver, BC The Plaza Club
Oct. 5 - San Francisco Rickshaw Stop
Oct. 6 - Chicago, IL Vic Theater w.KLAXONS
Oct. 8 - Washington, DC 9:30 Club w.KLAXONS
Oct. 9 - Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore @ TLA w.KLAXONS
Oct. 10 - Toronto, ON Opera House w.KLAXONS
Oct. 11 - Boston, MA Great Scott
Oct. 12 - New York, NY Webster Hall w.KLAXONS

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Kate Nash did NYC (for free)

Kate Nash played one show at Luna Lounge, and two at Joe's Pub - all free due to VISA complications that said she was not allowed to make money in our country.

Kate Nash @ Joe's Pub, NYC - Sept 26, 2007 (CRED)

"I overwhelmingly recommend her music and her live performance." [Shelves of Vinyl @ Luna]

"Regardless of the lack of originality, she clearly held the attention of the packed house and put on a splendid performance." [ProductShop @ Luna]

"She had a crack band (drummer, violinist, bassist/guitarist), making things all the better, but Nash would've held the crowd by her lonesome." [Sound Bites @ Luna]

"Nash came out stunningly cute, for a 19-year old girl, with a black and gold dress that I thought looked lovely on her (Rachael will disagree with that assessment, but I think she has an issue with the color yellow or any of its incarnations.)" [Pop Tarts Suck Toasted @ Joes Pub]

"I come back down and she sees me and waves because I guess she recognized me from being upfront and what not. I introduced myself and told her that I made cookies for her being that she's not being paid for these shows, but she should receive something. She was just ecstatic and extremely thankful. I handed her the bag, she took a piece out (they were chocolate tuiles with nuts and basic chocolate chip cookies) and her face just lit up." [Music Snobbery @ Joe's Pub]

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Prudential Center opening in Newark October 25th

When the new Prudential Center arena opens in downtown Newark next month, the city - which spent $210 million in taxpayer dollars on the project - will not be getting one of the arena's 76 luxury suites.

Some city council members are irate, saying the city deserves one of the boxes that are being sold for $225,000 apiece. Newark could use it to host guests, children or other dignitaries, the council members say. The issue, they say, symbolizes the bum deal the city has cut with the New Jersey Devils over the arena.

Some council members say they'll boycott opening night - Oct. 25 when Bon Jovi performs.

"To me, the height of disrespect is the city of Newark has put into the project $210 million - which is the baseline - and the Devils have not given us a box," Council President Mildred Crump said. "They're dissing us at a level that's disrespectful." [NJ.COM]

Dissing you? nice.

The Prudential Center (nicknamed "The Rock") is an 18,000-seat multi-purpose arena being built in Newark, New Jersey for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.....The arena will open on October 25, 2007 with a series of concerts by New Jersey rock group Bon Jovi, featuring a star-studded lineup of opening acts, including Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Daughtry, The All-American Rejects and New Jersey's own My Chemical Romance. The first two concerts will be followed by the first Devils home game on October 27 against the Ottawa Senators, who were the Devils' last opponent at Continental Airlines Arena. [Wikipedia]

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Jay-Z Rocawear Arena

Jay-Z & Kanye West @ GQ party, NYC - Sept 18, 2007

For whatever reason I find this really interesting: Jay-Z wants to rename New Jersey's Continental Arena after his Rocawear clothing company. The arena is currently home to the New Jersey Nets basketball team and the New Jersey Devils hockey team. What's odd is that Jay-Z is part of the ownership group that will take the Nets to Brooklyn soon (probably in time for the 2009-2010 season). Why would a part-owner of a Brooklyn-headed NBA team want his name on an arena in Jersey? Beats me. That horrible arena should be bulldozed ASAP, by the way. [Coolfer]

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Thurston Moore played Music Hall of Williamsburg

Thurston Moore @ Music Hall of Williamsburg, NYC - Sept 26, 2007 (CRED)

How was the show? The Boston Globe recently interviewed Thurston. Here's a clip:

BOSTON GLOBE: What do you say to people who think you've sold out by dealing with Starbucks?

THURSTON MOORE: There's no difference between working with Starbucks and working with record labels like Universal and Geffen. It's a knee-jerk reaction from PC watchdogs. I mean, really, which long-distance company do you use for your cellphone? Are you on the grid? If you're off the grid, I'll listen to you.

interview via LHB. Thurston's thoughts on breaking up, here.

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Bat For Lashes played Bowery Ballroom

Bat For Lashes @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - Sept 25, 2007 (CRED)

I wasn't totally sold on Bat For Lashes before the Bowery show, and I basically feel the same way after seeing them (or "her" as many people refer to them). Natasha Khan is very talented....

NATASHA Khan, the 27-year-old Brit who is Bat for Lashes, has been compared to PJ Harvey, Siouxsie Sioux, Kate Bush and Bjork. Bjork herself has offered effusive praise for Khan; so have Thom Yorke and Devendra Banhart. [The Age]

...., but much of the show left me a little bored. At least one song was clearly a hit, a bunch of others were great, but then there were some that had me daydreaming. The mixed - not your typical "indie" - crowd seemed mostly into the show though - applauding loudly, and my companion even loved it. Maybe I'm just a grump.

She (they) played one cover. At the time I didn't realize it must have been her famous cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Im on Fire". (was it?)

Previously
* Bat For Lashes - more 2007 Tour Dates
* 2007 Mercury Prize nominees ++++++ BAT FOR LASHES
* Blitzen Trapper & Bat For Lashes

Posted in music | pictures at 12:33 PM | Comments (30)

John Vanderslice played Bowery Ballroom

Vanderslice love @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - Sept 26, 2007 (CRED)

Previously
* VIDEO: John Vanderslice live @ Tiny Telephone - 'The Tower'
* John Vanderslice interviews St. Vincent (on the road)
* JOHN VANDERSLICE & CLOUD CULT finally playing Bowery!

Posted in music | pictures at 12:23 PM | Comments (4)

Atlantic Antic this weekend

The Ponys @ the 2005 Antlantic Antic (MORE)

The 33rd annual Atlantic Antic Street Festival (on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn) happens this Sunday September 30th from 10am to 6pm. Atlantic Antic is not your average street fair - it rules, and there's tons of free music. The rock-n-roll highlight is usually the stage offered by Magnetic Field. This year they've got:

12:15pm Eli “Paperboy” Reed & The True Loves
1:15pm The Mighty Fine
2:15pm The Black Hollies
3:15pm The Swinging Neckbrakers
4:30pm Mary Weiss (of The Shangri-Las)
6:00pm (inside) Gabby Glaser (of Luscious Jackson)

A few doors down, Last Exit will be hosting even more music with Les San Culottes, Gigi & Pop, Ana Copacabana, and Helen Pontani (of the Pontani Sisters). The full schedule for the day is HERE.

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DUMBO Art Under the Bridge Festival this weekend

The 2007 DUMBO Art Under the Bridge Festival happens this weekend (Friday - Sunday) in DUMBO (Brooklyn, NY). In addition to lots of art, Deli Magazine is hosting two free rock shows, and 16 bands are playing over the three days at ReBar.

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"Sonicbids & CMJ Submissions: An Open Letter"

Panos Panay, founder & CEO of Sonicbids, writes in to give Sonicbids' side of the story. CMJ's response is here. Panos' is below....

Sonicbids & CMJ Submissions: An Open Letter

I have received many emails and viewed several blogs in the past 24 hours about artists upset that CMJ rejected them without first listening to them; and also voicing their dismay at the cost of the submission through Sonicbids. Their concerns are based on a “not-selected” email that some artists received on Monday evening from a CMJ staff member who accidentally copied the other non-selected artists; and also from some artists checking their Sonicbids account and noticing that even though they got a rejection from CMJ, their Sonicbids “hits tracker” did not indicate that their songs were played. After carefully reading all emails and posts, I thought that it would be appropriate that I use this forum to respond.

First, let me say that to the best of our knowledge CMJ did in fact listen to all artists that have submitted through Sonicbids. How do we know this? Well, one of the nice things about being an online company is that we are able to see activities that happen on our servers such as page views, MP3 streaming, file downloads, etc. The issue arose from the fact that the current version of the Sonicbids EPK “hits tracker” tells you if an MP3 was streamed, but it does not indicate if it was downloaded (yeah, makes no sense to me either, but we are fixing that). Since CMJ prefers to review submitting artists by downloading their tracks first, this resulted in several bands getting a rejection from CMJ, but, when they checked their tracker stats, noticed that their music was not registered as having been played. I would get mad too, specially if I paid $45 to submit and thought that no one listened to my music. Obviously that was not the case, and we are working as we speak on making the EPK hits tracker a lot more accurate.

In addition to this, we know that CMJ listened to the artists that submitted because, simply, we know CMJ. Big deal, you say, right? I can tell you that there is hardly an organization out there that has done more for independent music in the past 25 years than CMJ has done, both with its Music Marathon and its music charts. In fact, CMJ has booked and presented close to 2,000 different bands through Sonicbids in the past four years – that’s TWO THOUSAND. I can barely name an artist who broke big in America in the past quarter of a century who has done so without benefiting from the exposure that they got from playing CMJ or from appearing on their charts. If we trust one organization to meticulously review all submissions that they get, it’s CMJ. These people are music people, plain and simple.

Second, I understand that some people are upset about the cost of submitting to CMJ through Sonicbids. Let me make it clear that the cost of submission for CMJ is $45 whether you submit through Sonicbids or not (if you still like sending in a physical promo kit, that’s a $45 check plus the cost of the postage and material). Unlike, say, Ticketmaster, MovieTickets, Active.com or other similar services, we do not add a surcharge to the submission cost. Instead, Sonicbids makes its money by taking a fee out of the promoter’s submission fee so that the applying artist is not double-charged.

Why pay a submission fee for CMJ or any other similar event? Well, submission costs are fairly normal no matter the industry you are in. You pay them whether you are an architect submitting to a contest; an immigrant applying for a visa; a craft artist applying for a show; a college student applying to a university. Putting on an event, running a college, staging a competition is not free and yes, part of the costs of running these events is covered by these fees. No worthwhile “connection” in life is free. A phone call costs money, a meeting at a coffee shop costs money, even a call through Skype costs money as you still have to pay your internet bill. The real issue is to decide whether the upside of any submission fee (that is, being selected) is worthwhile. If not, I would strongly suggest that you do not submit, as it would be a waste of money.

As far as the total number of selections versus the number of applications, all I can say is that any event worth its salt will have far fewer slots available than applications. Would you rather go to a college that accepts 10% of all applicants or 90% of all applicants? Take a job that accepts all comers or be offered one that has a strenuous selection process where only the best get in? Anything with a high standard will also have a high number of rejections. That’s why CMJ is popular and that’s why it’s relevant to the college radio programmers that have attended the event every year for 27 years.

I know that rejection is disappointing for everyone and it’s something that all of us - who care about becoming something better than who we already are – experience, and will continue to experience. It’s part of putting yourself out there. I also know that on occasion, any website and any technological solution encounters bugs and glitches and no matter how much testing one does, nothing is fool-proof until it’s truly tested out there in the marketplace. We do apologize for any confusion that may have arisen as a result of a buggy tracker, which we are busy fixing.

We are committed here at Sonicbids to creating the best site that exists to help every band and artist, no matter which stage of their career, to find and connect with any gig that’s appropriate for where they want to go next. We are doing, and will continue to do, our best to live up to your understandably high expectations of Sonicbids.

Panos Panay
Founder & CEO
Sonicbids

Previously
* CMJ responds - "we...listen to...every single artist"
* CMJ shows @ Mercury Lounge & an e-mail snafu (scandal?)

Posted in industry | music at 10:43 AM | Comments (20)

September 26, 2007

Mo Pitkin's is closing October 20th (or so they say)

Comedian Carolyn Castigilia is confirming that Mo Pitkin's is in fact closing its doors forever on October 20th. Carolyn is the producer of Chicks and Giggles, "a weekly showcase of the best female comics in New York" (at Mo Pitkin's). The last Chicks and Giggles will now take place on October 16th @ 8pm (free), and stay tuned to Mo's schedule for even more special last events.

The NY Post first broke the story earlier this month - that Mo's was for sale and might close at some point. That was followed shortly thereafter by a denial letter that didn't really deny anything, and now this - which if totally true, is even sooner than I imagined.

Posted in NYC | comedy | music | venues at 5:52 PM | Comments (16)

What's going on Wednesday? (Cinematic Orchestra)

DOWNLOAD: Division Day - "Reversible" (Ginormous Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Viva Voce - Fashionably Lonely (from Lovers, Lead The Way!) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Viva Voce - Free Nude Celebs (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Viva Voce - Wrecking Ball (Tunng Remix - bonus track on 2xCD) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Fucked Up - Blaze of Glory (live on Dinner with the Band) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Foreign Born - Into Your Dream (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The GoStation - All Together Now (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Art in Manila - Set the Woods On Fire (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Art in Manila - The Abomination (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Cinematic Orchestra - To Build a Home (MP3) (w/ Patrick Watson)

* Luke Temple is playing Lit Lounge
* Scorpions are at Beacon Theatre
* John Vanderslice & Bishop Allen are at Bowery Ballroom
* listen to John Vanderslice & Bishop Allen live on NPR
* Beirut & Balkan Beat Box are playing in Central Park
* Steve Earle & Allison Moorer is at Town Hall
* Secret Machines continue their residency at The Annex
* Thurston Moore is at the Music Hall of Williamsburg
* Cinematic Orchestra are at Webster Hall

Sometimes I procrastinate posting about something so much, that it just never happens. Such is the case so far with The Cinematic Orchestra who I wished I was going to see at Webster Hall tonight (and who played Summerstage and Joe's Pub this summer - and cancelled a show at Bowery Ballroom, actually). I don't know what their lineup will be at Webster, but Polaris Music Prize winner Patrick Watson sings on some of the best songs on Ma Fleur - their new album that I like, but don't love. I wanted to love it like I love This Mortal Coil (or something like that), but some of the songs just don't do it for me.

On a related note, Patrick Watson's own album just came out in the United States this week, and you can listen to it at AOL. What else?

Posted in MP3 | To Do | music at 3:58 PM | Comments (21)

SHARON JONES album stream, ticket contest & an instore

James & Sharon

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings' new album 100 Days, 100 Nights is streaming in its entirety over at AOL (along with the new Stars, Jose Gonzalez, Devendra Banhart, Shocking Pinks and others). The album actually comes out next week (Oct 2) which is also when they'll two very special album-relase shows - there's the previously announced one at The Apollo Theatre in Harlem (Oct 6) (tix), and there's the one on the actual release date in a store.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Live @ Virgin Mega-Store, Union Square
10/ 2 @ 7pm
Get free wristband with purchase of CD - space is limited so buy your CD's early
Sharon will sign CD's after show.

Go to that. Go to Apollo, and maybe even go to Apollo for free. I have one pair of "great seats" to giveaway to one lucky winner who emails BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: Sharon), and tells me one artist besides Sharon to have recorded at Daptone Studios. Winner will be picked at random and notified. Included your first and last name.

And to hear Sharon Jones sing "It Hurts to Be Alone" by Bob Marley, head over to Entertainment Weekly. Tour dates below...

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 2 - Virgin Megastore, New York, New York
Oct 6 - The Apollo Theatre New York, New York
Oct 16 - Theatre Du Vigean Bordeaux
Oct 17 - Sala Apolo Barcelona, Barcelona
Oct 18 - Ninkasi Kao Lyon
Oct 19 - L’elysee Montmartre Paris
Oct 20 - Nancy Jazz Pulsations Nancy
Oct 23 - Alter Wartesaal Koln
Oct 24 - Ancienne Belgique Bruxelles, Belgium
Oct 25 - Paradiso Upper Hall Amsterdam, Zuid-Holland
Oct 26 - Mandarin Kasino Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Oct 27 - Bohannon Soul Club Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Oct 30 - Schlachtof Weisbaden
Oct 31 - Supersonic Festival Vienna, Wien
Nov 2 - JazznoJazz Festival 2007/ Theatre Gessnerallee Zurich, Zurich
Nov 3 - Theatro Lino Ventura Nice
Nov 9 - Middle East Underground Cambridge, Massachusetts
Nov 10 - Higher Ground Burlington, Vermont
Nov 11 - La Tulipe Montreal, Quebec
Nov 13 - Lees Palace Toronto, Ontario
Nov 14 - Magic Stick Detroit, Michigan
Nov 15 - Park West Chicago, Illinois
Nov 16 - First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nov 17 - Turner Hall Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nov 18 - The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana
Nov 20 - Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, Ohio
Dec 1 - Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California
Dec 4 - El Rey Theater Los Angeles, California
Dec 5 - Bimbo’s 365 Club San Francisco, California
Dec 7 - Doug Fir Lounge Portland, Oregon
Dec 8 - Neumo’s Seattle, Washington
Dec 9 - Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia
Dec 10 - The Nightlight Bellingham, Washington
Dec 15 - Black Cat Washington DC, Washington DC

Previously
* Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings @ Rocks Off Cruise, NYC | pics

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Meat Puppets - 2007 Tour Dates (CMJ)

Tickets are now on sale for two upcoming NYC-area (reunited) Meat Puppets shows - October 17th at Lion's Den in the West Village (CMJ), and October 18th at Maxwell's in Hoboken. Do you like Lion's Den better than Kenny's Castaways? Stay tuned for related show announcements. All tour dates below...

Meat Puppets - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 5 - Stubb's Outdoors austin, Texas
Oct 6 - Proletariat houston, Texas
Oct 7 - House of Blues dallas, Texas
Oct 17 - Lion’s Den New York, New York
Oct 18 - Maxwell’s Hoboken, New Jersey
Nov 1 - Revolution Music Room Little Rock, Arkansas
Nov 2 - Hi-Tone Cafe Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 3 - Blueberry Hill St. Louis, Missouri
Nov 5 - Birdy’s Indianapolis, Indiana
Nov 6 - Blind Pig Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nov 7 - Double Door Chicago, Illinois
Nov 8 - Double Door Chicago, Illinois
Nov 9 - High Noon Saloon Madison, Wisconsin
Nov 10 - Varsity Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nov 11 - The Waiting Room Omaha, Nebraska
Nov 12 - The Bottleneck Lawrence, Kansas
Nov 14 - The Blue Note Columbia, Missouri
Nov 15 - Bob’s- Cain’s 2nd Stage Tulsa, Oklahoma

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MADLIB (Stones Throw) Tour Dates & Walk For DILLA ++ MF DOOM in the hospital?

Walk to cure Lupus in honor of J Dilla, and then go see Madlib, Karriem Riggins as Supreme Team, J Rocc, Peanut Butter Wolf, Percee P & Guilty Simpson at Highline Ballroom in NYC on December 2nd. Tickets are on sale. Percee P is currently on tour with Common and Q-Tip, which also means you can see Percee at Nokia Theatre on October 7th. Q-Tip is also playing Gramercy Theatre on October 16th.

In somewhat related news, MF Doom was recently scheduled to play Central Park. How was that? I bet it would have been better if he showed up. According to Wikipedia,

On 22 September 2007, at a show in New York where DOOM was supposed to be the headliner but cancelled, the MC for the show, Kenny Muhammad, asked for a minute of silence for MF DOOM who was "fighting for his life in the hospital".

Not good. He didn't show up at the Independent in San Fran on September 18th either, and this all comes after accusations of him lip-syncing at some shows in August. People are now starting rumors that he died, and AllHipHop claims that, "Apparently, MF Doom is in the hospital, but not from a heart attack." I hope whatever is wrong, that he comes out of it okay!

The Madlib show is part of an upcoming Stones Throw records tour that also includes a show at the El Ray Theatre in LA on November 8th. More dates TBA.

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St Vincent - updated 2007 Tour Dates (CMJ)

Tickets are on sale for St Vincent's CMJ show at Knitting Factory in NYC on October 18th. The whole bill seems pretty sweet - you've also got His Name Is Alive, Bowerbirds, Papercuts, Le Loup, and Speck Mountain.

It's not clear who is opening both of the National's Music Hall of Williamsburg shows, but St Vincent is definitely the opener at Terminal 5 - exactly one week before the Knitting Factory show. All tour dates below...

St Vincent - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 27 - The Casbah (Supporting The National) San Diego, California
Sep 28 - The Wiltern (Supporting The National) Los Angeles, California
Sep 29 - The Grand (Supporting The National) San Francisco, California
Oct 1 - Crystal Ballroom (Supporting The National) Portland, Oregon
Oct 2 - The Showbox (Supporting The National) Seattle, Washington
Oct 3 - Commodore Ballroom (Supporting The National) Vancouver, British Columbia
Oct 11 - Terminal 5 (Supporting The National) New York, New York
Oct 18 - Knitting Factory (CMJ - Force Field PR Showcase) New York, New York
Oct 30 - Ambassador Theatre (Supporting The National) Dublin
Oct 31 - Spring + Airbrake (Supporting The National) Belfast
Nov 1 - Olympia Theatre (Supporting The National) Dublin
Nov 2 - ABC (Supporting The National) Glasgow
Nov 3 - Leadmill (Supporting The National) Sheffield
Nov 4 - Academy 2 (Supporting The National) Manchester
Nov 6 - Irish Centre (Supporting The National) Birmingham
Nov 7 - Shepherds Bush Empire (Supporting The National) London
Nov 9 - Anson Rooms (Supporting The National) Bristol
Nov 10 - Pyramids (Supporting The National) Portsmouth

Previously
* ACL Hot Freaks! afterparty recaps - Thanks all!

Posted in CMJ | music | tour dates at 11:39 AM | Comments (7)

CELEBRATION playing CMJ & w/ Man Man ++ 'Evergreen video

Celebration @ Barnard College, NYC - Sept 20, 2007 (CRED)

I still love this song. Here's the video.....

Baltimore trio Celebration unveils the first video from their forthcoming, Dave Sitek-produced album, 'The Modern Tribe.' Director Matt Goldman takes the band on a journey through a thoroughly eerie fantasy landscape. [Spinner]

Celebration's next two confirmed NYC shows are October 2nd @ Webster Hall opening for Man Man, and October 16 @ Union Pool for CMJ. Dragons of Zynth, Effi Breast, and Tall Firs are also on the bill.

More tour dates HERE.

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VIDEO: Interpol - No I in Threesome

and I never posted about Interpol @ Madison Square Garden...

New video below....

Directed by Patrick Daughters

pic via HERE

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September 25, 2007

FIERY FURNACES - 2007 Tour Dates (instore, Hiro) +++++++++ TOM BROSSEAU too (MP3s)

DOWNLOAD: Tom Brosseau - Armory (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Tom Brosseau - Fork In the Road (with John Doe of X) (MP3)

Fiery Furnaces

The Fiery Furnaces are going on tour in October. Right before that they'll be playing for free at Sound Fix Records here in Brooklyn, NY (October 6th @ 8pm). After the tour they're back in NYC for a show at Hiro Ballroom in Manhattan on November 3rd. Then they go overseas.

At Sound Fix, the Furnaces play right after Tom Brosseau whose new record I've been listening to a bunch lately. It's called Cavalier, is out on Fat Cat on October 23rd, is discussed over at songs:illinois, and I would definitely get there early to check him out.

His second FatCat release and most focused batch of songs to date, was produced and recorded by John Parish, best known for his work with PJ Harvey, at Toy Box studio in Bristol, UK over a week this past May. A huge fan of Tom's music after witnessing him play live, John augments Tom's songs with an array of subtle, sympathetic instrumentation and recording techniques; he provides deft flourishes, underlining or embellishing Tom's work.

You can see Tom the day before at Joe's Pub too. All tour dates below...

The Fiery Furnaces - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 6 - SoundFix Records, Brooklyn, NY (free)
Oct 9 - Southgate House Newport, Kentucky
Oct 10 - Shank Hall Milwaukee, Minnesota
Oct 11 - The Annex Madison, Wisconsin
Oct 12 - Turf Club St. Paul, Minnesota
Oct 15 - Richard’s on Richards Cabaret Vancouver, British Columbia
Oct 16 - Crocodile Cafe Seattle, Washington
Oct 17 - Aladdin Theater Portland, Oregon
Oct 19 - Lower Sproul Plaza Berkeley, California
Oct 19 - The Independent San Francisco, California
Oct 20 - Big Sur Fernwood Resort Big Sur, California
Oct 21 - The Casbah San Diego, California
Oct 22 - Troubadour West Hollywood, California
Oct 26 - Emo’s Austin, Texas
Oct 27 - Emo’s Austin, Texas
Oct 29 - Blueberry Hill St. Louis, Missouri
Oct 30 - Highdive Champaign, Illinois
Oct 31 - Logan Square Auditorium Chicago, Illinois
Nov 2 - Mr. Small’s Theater Millvale, Pennsylvania
Nov 3 - Hiro Ballroom New York, New York
Nov 6 - Stealth Nottinghman
Nov 7 - Nice N Sleazy Glasgow
Nov 9 - Barfly Birmingham
Nov 10 - Night & Day Manchester
Nov 11 - Koko London
Nov 12 - Whelans Dublin
Nov 14 - Audio Brighton
Nov 15 - Nouveau Casino Paris
Nov 16 - Dampfzentrale Bern
Nov 17 - Musicdrome Milan
Nov 18 - 59to1 Munich
Nov 19 - Flex Vienna
Nov 21 - Gedaube 9 Cologne
Nov 22 - Lido Berlin
Nov 23 - Molotow Hamburg
Nov 25 - Vega Copenhagen
Nov 26 - John Dee Oslo
Nov 27 - Debaser Malmo
Nov 29 - Bitterzoet Amsterdam
Nov 30 - muziekcentrum TRIX Antwerp

Tom Brousseau - 2007 Tour Dates
Fri 5 Oct New York NY Joe’s Pub^
Sat 6 Oct Brooklyn, NY Soundfix
Sun 7 Oct New Haven CT BAR^
Mon 8 Oct Albany NY Valentine’s^
Wed 10 Oct Cambridge MA Passim WERS presents Tom Brosseau^
Tue 16 Oct Los Angeles CA Largo KCRW presents Tom Brosseau with special guests^
Tue 23 Oct Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach CA+
Wed 24 Oct Orpheum Theater LA+
Thu 25 Oct The Grand San Fran+
Fri 26 Oct The Crystal Ballroom Portland+
Sat 27 Oct Neumo’s Seattle+
Tue 30 Oct Gothic Theatre Denver+
Wed 31 Oct Granada Theatre Lawrence KS+
Thu 1 Nov Logan Square Auditorium Chicago+
Fri 2 Nov Opera House Toronto ON+
Sat 3 Nov Theatre National Montreal, QC+
Sun 4 Nov Somerville Theatre MA+
Tue 6 Nov Roxy Theatre Atlanta+
Wed 7 Nov 6th and I Historic Synagogue DC+
Thu 8 Nov Theatre of the Living Arts Philly+
Fri 9 Nov WVU Creative Arts Center, Morgantown WV#
Sun 11 Nov Alabama Theatre, Birmingham AL#
Mon 12 Nov Florida Theatre, Jacksonville FL#
Wed 14 Nov Liberty Hall, Lawrence KS#
Thu 15 Nov Orpheum Theater, Wichita KS#
Fri 16 Nov House Of Blues, Dallas TX#
Sat 17 Nov Stubb’s, Austin TX#

+supporting Mum
^select solo CAVALIER album release dates
#supporting Nickel Creek

Previously
* more Fiery Furnaces

Posted in MP3 | music | tour dates at 8:49 PM | Comments (10)

METRIC played Webster Hall + new EMILY HAINES video

Metric @ Webster Hall, NYC - Sept 21, 2007 (CRED)

When Emily Haines wasn't talking about giving up the music life to do cooking shows, she was leading her ferocious dance-rock band Metric in a blazing performance at Webster Hall. [Sonic Parthenon]

Check out Emily Haine's really cool-looking new (I think) video for Our Hell below...

Director - Jaron Albertin
Album - Knives Don't Have Your Back
Last Gang Records
2007

Posted in music | video at 6:31 PM | Comments (9)

Jay Reatard - 2007 Tour Dates & MP3s

DOWNLOAD: Jay Reatard - Fading All Away (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Jay Reatard - Hammer I Miss You (MP3)

Jay Reatard - 2007 Tour Dates
Thu 9/27/07 Goner Fest IV Memphis TN
Fri 9/28/07 Replay Lounge Lawrence, KS
Sat 9/29/07 Vaudeville Mews Des Moines IA
Sun 9/30/07 First Avenue Minneapolis MN
Mon 10/1/07 Annex Madison WI
Tue 10/2/07 The Note Chicago IL
Wed 10/3/07 Lager house Detroit MI
Thu 10/4/07 Silver Dollar Toronto ONT
Fri 10/5/07 Casbah Hamilton ONT
Sat 10/6/07 Club Lambi- Pop Fest Montreal
Mon 10/8/07 PA¹s Lounge Somerville MA
Tue 10/9/07 Cafe Nine New Haven CT
Wed 10/10/07 Cake Shop New York NY
Thu 10/11/07 Death By Audio Brooklyn NY
Fri 10/12/07 The Church Philadelphia PA
Sat 10/13/07 Downtown Music Hall Raleigh NC
Sun 10/14/07 Joli Rouge Asheville NC
Mon 10/15/07 Lenny¹s Atlanta GA
Thu 10/18/07 CMJ/Mercury New York NY
Fri 10/19/07 Galapagos Brooklyn NY
Sat 10/20/07 Maxwells Hoboken NJ
Mon 10/29/07 One Eyed Jacks New Orleans LA
Tue 10/30/07 The Proletariat Houston TX
Wed 10/31/07 Beerland Austin TX
Thu 11/1/07 Beerland Austin TX
Fri 11/2/07 Rubber Gloves Denton TX
Sat 11/3/07 The Conservatory Oklahoma City OK
Sun 11/4/07 Record Bar Kansas City MO
Mon 11/5/07 Bender¹s Denver CO
Tue 11/6/07 Urban Lounge Salt Lake City UT
Wed 11/7/07 Neurolux Boise ID
Thu 11/8/07 Sunset Tavern Seattle WA
Sat 11/10/07 Dante¹s Portland OR
Mon 11/12/07 The Vista Eureka CA
Tue 11/13/07 Delta of Venus Davis CA
Thu 11/15/07 Stork Club Oakland CA
Fri 11/16/07 12 Galaxies San Francisco CA
Sat 11/17/07 Howie and Sons Visalia CA
Sun 11/18/07 The Smell Los Angeles CA
Tue 11/20/07 Pink Elephant San Diego CA
Wed 11/21/07 Plush Tucson AZ
Fri 11/23/07 The Proletariat Houston TX

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CHROMEO, DAN DEACON Halloween Pary Scavenger Hunt ++ 2nd CMJ show sort of (& DEERHUNTER) + other Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Chromeo - Needy Girl (MP3)

Remember how the Dan Deacon NY Magazine scavenger hunt thing was cancelled? Well, now they're doing it again, but different for Halloween with Chromeo & Kudu, and at Judson Church on October 30th. Tickets are on sale, and there's more details below....

BUT FIRST, it's also worth nothing that in addition to the Dan Deacon & Deerhunter show that is happening on October 17th at Bowery Ballroom, Dan Deacon is playing an Impose party at Silent Barn on October 16th, and Deerhunter is playing at a TBA Brooklyn venue on October 22nd (with No Age who is also playing that Bowery show). All tour dates below....

Dan Deacon - 2007 Tour Dates
September 25th - Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
September 27th - San Diego, CA @ Epicentre*
September 28th - Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex (SOLD OUT)*
September 29th - San Francisco, CA @ Meet & Greet at Virgin Mega Store (4-6)
September 29th - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)*
September 30th - Oakland, CA @ Lobot Gallery
October 1st - Brekeley, CA @ Lower Sproul Plaza*
October 4th - Oberlin, OH @ Dionysus Disco
October 5th - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue*
October 6th - Iowa City, IA @ The Picador*
October 11th - St. Louis, MO @ The Billiken Club
October 12th - Grinnell, IA @ Grinnell University Gardner Lounge
October 16th - Brooklyn, NY @ Silent Barn, Brooklyn
Ocotober 17th - New York, NY @ CMJ: Bowery Ballroom
October 19th - Bennington, VT @ Bennington University
October 20th - Alfred, NY @ Alfred University
October 30th - New York, NY @ Judson Church w/ Chromeo & Kudu (see above)

Deerhunter - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 27 - Drunken Unicorn w/ No Age, Fag Static, Cut Teeth Atlanta, Georgia
Sep 28 - Mercy Lounge w/ No Age, Bows and Arrows Nashville, Tennessee
Sep 29 - The Wire presents Adventures In Modern Music Festival @ Empty Bottle w/ No Age Chicago, Illinois
Oct 1 - Canopy Club / Club Void w/ Nudge Urbana, Illinois
Oct 2 - Southgate House Newport, Kentucky
Oct 17 - Bowery Ballroom w/ Dan Deacon, No Age, White Williams, Ponytail New York, New York
Oct 20 - Terrace F. Club w/ Mika Miko Princeton, New Jersey
Oct 22 - TBA in Brooklyn NY w/ No Age
Oct 25 - Elevate Festival @ Dom im Berg w/ Jackson & His Computer Band, Modeskeletor, and many more! Graz, Austria
Oct 26 - Bad Bonn Dudingen, Switzerland
Oct 27 - Palace w/ Frog Eyes St. Gallen, Switzerland
Oct 28 - Kaserne w/ Frog Eyes Basel, Switzerland
Oct 30 - Recyclart Brussels, Belgium
Oct 31 - Maroquinerie w/ Holy Hail, Apache Beat Paris, France
Nov 1 - Tanned Tin Festival @ Auditori i Palau de Congresos w/ The Ex, Xiu Xiu and many more! Castellon, Spain
Nov 2 - ATP presents Release The Bats @ The Forum w/ Liars, Black Lips, Deerhoof, and Fuck Buttons London, United Kingdom
Nov 3 - Nasty Fest VIII @ The Faversham w/ The Black Lips Leeds, United Kingdom
Nov 4 - ABC2 Glasgow, Scotland
Nov 5 - Whelans w/ Yacht Dublin, Ireland
Nov 6 - Liars Club @ The Social Nottingham, United Kingdom
Nov 7 - Saki Manchester, United Kingdom
Nov 8 - Archa Theatre Prague, Czech Republic
Nov 9 - Vera Groningen, Netherlands, Groningen
Nov 10 - Tivoli w/ Dirty Projectors Utrecht, Netherlands, Utrecht
Nov 12 - Loppen Copenhagen, Denmark
Nov 13 - Malmo Debaser Malmo, Sweden
Nov 14 - Garage Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Nov 15 - Södra Teatern / Kägelbanan Stockholm, Sweden
Nov 16 - Slippery People at Pusterviksbaren Gothenburg, Sweden
Nov 17 - VoxHall Aarhus, Denmark
Dec 6 - Georgia Theatre w/ Black Lips Athens, Georgia

Chromeo - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 29 - NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL Los Angeles, California
Oct 4 - Sonar Vancouver -- told ya we’d make it up to y’all..., British Columbia
Oct 4 - JUST ADDED -- The Broubon (Chromeo Afterparty DJ set) Vancouver, British Columbia
Oct 5 - Starlite Room Edmonton -- told ya we’d make it up to y’all..., Alberta
Oct 6 - The Warehouse Calgary -- told ya we’d make it up to y’all..., Alberta
Oct 20 - Icelandic Airwaves Festival Rekjavik
Oct 26 - FANCY FOOTWORK UK TOUR! -- Digital Brighton
Oct 27 - FANCY FOOTWORK UK TOUR! -- Stylus Leeds
Oct 30 - Judson Church -- New York Magazine Halloween party NEW YORK! Yep!, New York
Nov 10 - BANG MUSIC FESTIVAL Miami, Florida
Nov 23 - FANCY FOOTWORK UK TOUR! -- Warehouse Project Manchester
Nov 24 - FANCY FOOTWORK UK TOUR! -- Thekla Bristol
Nov 28 - FANCY FOOTWORK UK TOUR! -- Scala LONDON WE’RE BACK, BOYEEEEEEEEEE!
Nov 29 - FANCY FOOTWORK UK TOUR! -- Sub Club Glasgow
Nov 30 - FANCY FOOTWORK UK TOUR! -- Korova Liverpool
Dec 1 - FANCY FOOTWORK UK TOUR! -- Rainbow Warehouse Birmingham

Dan Deacon plays a lot.
Top Picture via HERe

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VIDEO: Sigur Rós - 'Heima' Film Trailer

from the new DVD....

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Too many concerts in Vancouver? (in NYC?)

The Vancouver Sun asks, "Can There Be Too Many Concerts"?

"I don't think it's over-saturated," said Riley O'Connor, Chairman of Live Nation, which produces about 1,500 concerts across Canada each year.

"It will get over-saturated when everybody starts losing money and nobody's making money. I haven't seen that yet. I've been doing this 30 years and I've never seen a point of saturation."

Part of the reason for the increase in the number of concerts -- and O'Connor agrees there has been an increase -- is the dramatic decline in album sales. Since artists can no longer depend on album sales for their income, they are having to tour more than they would have in the '80s and '90s.

"There's no doubt there's been a trending back to reliance on playing live, because you can capture that revenue stream right away. You can live on that revenue," O'Connor said.

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What's going on Tuesday?

Owen Pallett hands Patrick Watson a big check (MORE)

* Genesis is at MSG
* Steve Vai is playing Irving Plaza
* Turbonegro is playing Nokia Theatre
* Johnathan Rice is at Knitting Factory
* GWAR is playing Starland Ballroom
* John Vanderslice is playing in Ridgewood, NJ
* Bruce Springsteen plays in Asbury Park again
* Kate Nash is playing two shows at Joe's Pub
* Joe's Pub in the Park has Carmen Consoli & more
* Bat For Lashes and Lewis & Clarke are at Bowery Ballroom
* Takka Takka & The Silent Years are @ The Delancey
* Nellie McKay is at the Music Hall of Williamsburg
* Patrick Watson wins the 2007 Polaris Music Prize

What else?

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KEXP in-studios during CMJ (2007)

KEXP will be back in NYC this year for their annual in-studio session broadcasts. Based on their posted schedule, eight of twenty bands have been announced, but are all the seats - even the "TBA" ones - really already full? I can see Band of Horses filling up quickly, but usually the lesser known bands take a while to fill up at least.

If they are all filled, I would say there's still a chance of getting in if your really want to - you can show up early, and if there are empty seats they let you in, or maybe they just haven't opened all the slots yet (anyone already sign up?). Last year the performances were behind glass - not ideal, but this year they're taping at "Gibson Showroom", and I have no idea what that space is like.

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CMJ responds - "we...listen to...every single artist"

Matt McDonald of CMJ sent in this official response to the story I published earlier today:

We very much appreciate the amount of blood, sweat, and tears that each artist puts into his/her music, and the CMJ Music Marathon wouldn’t have lasted for 27 years if that appreciation were not in clear focus for everyone involved in the event. As head of the staff who reviews the music and selects the artists for the marathon, I can tell you firsthand that we do in fact listen to at least two songs from every single artist who applies, either by mail or via Sonicbids. In the case of Sonicbids submissions, for ease of listening, the showcase department downloads mp3s from their EPKs and drops them into our iTunes player. Sonicbids has recently changed their system to track streamed plays, however it does not currently track these mp3 downloads, making it appear that we did not listen when in fact we did. We can report back which specific songs were reviewed. Our review process is extremely thorough and difficult and with or without payment for submissions, I cannot even fathom the injustice of ignoring any submissions. I can reassure you that each and every artist was given the same respect and critique. We are truly thankful for every artist’s interest in this year's CMJ Music Marathon and wish them continued success in their future.

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The National add 3rd NYC show

The National @ Austin City Limits 2007 (MORE)

The shows at Terminal 5 (opening night of the new venue) and at the Music Hall of Williamsburg are both now sold out, so the National added another show at the Music Hall on Saturday October 13th. Tickets should be on sale shortly.

In not-actually-related-but-maybe-a-good-"National"-pun-could-go-here news, what do you think of this idiot?

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to speak before the United Nations on Tuesday, a day after he challenged a university audience to look into "who was truly involved" in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (I know, I know...)

In appearances Monday, the firebrand Iranian leader also defended his right to question established Holocaust history and denied there were gay Iranians.

When pressed about the harsh treatment of women, homosexuals and academics who challenge Iran's government, Ahmadinejad painted a rosy picture, saying, "Women in Iran enjoy the highest levels of freedom," he said. [CNN]

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Bjork played MSG

Bjork @ Madison Square Garden, NYC - Sept 24, 2007 (CRED)

01. Intro - Brennið Þið Vitar
02. Earth Intruders
03. Hunter
04. Pagan Poetry
05. I See Who You Are w/ Min Xiao-Fen
06. Unravel
07. The Pleasure Is All Mine
08. Dull Flame Of Desire w/ Antony
09. Jóga
10. Desired Constellation
11. Army Of Me
12. Innocence
13. I Miss You
14. Cover Me
15. Wanderlust
16. Hyperballad
17. Pluto

encore
18. Oceania
19. Declare Independence

Previously
* What is up with BJORK? tonight @ MSG

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CMJ shows @ Mercury Lounge & an e-mail snafu (scandal?)

As a New Yorker who loves to see live music, I love the CMJ Music Marathon (SXSW and Pop Montreal too). Yes, it's almost always like CMJ in NYC (aka there is never a shortage of live music to see and discover), but CMJ (October 16-20 this year) adds the element of around-the-clock hour-by-hour themed music showcases. You can create a schedule, and see a lot of artists from around the world in a short time. Many CMJ shows also often offer much more for your money than you get on a normal bill, but yeah, sometimes that means shorter sets (if that bothers you). I like CMJ (and Bowery Ballroom) so much, that I even couldn't turn down the opportunity to set up my own showcase when I was offered the chance this year. And on top of the official shows, you get the countless, mostly-free unofficial ones to choose from (my own included). From the point of view of someone who wants to see as many bands as possible live (at least once), it's all very efficient.

That said, I've never been a big fan of the CMJ application process. I feel bad for the bands that fork over some non-refundable cash (currently $35-$45), only to find out later that CMJ (or SXSW/Pop Montreal/whoever) did not accept them for the festival. CMJ can only accept as many bands as there are clubs to play in, so obviously everybody can't get in. I don't know if there's a better way to do it, but it still sucks for those who don't make it. Rejected bands do get something out of it though - a "Sonic Bids Electronic Press Kit" - a page they may or may not ever use in the age of MySpace.

Sonicbids was launched in 2001 on a simple idea: that it should be super-easy for artists and music promoters to find each other online, without sending bulky press kits through the postal mail.

Since then, Sonicbids has become one of the fastest-growing music communities on the web trusted by over 70,000 artists and over 6,000 festivals, music conferences, and clubs from over 100 countries. [What is Sonic Bids]

If a band does use their Sonic Bids page though, they can then easily track (like MySpace) how many people played their music. That brings us to today's scandal. Part of the idea behind the Sonic Bids page is that CMJ will use it to judge you - at least that is what the many disgruntled band members who emailed me last night & this morning are claiming - that CMJ will listen to those songs to decide if you should be accepted in the festival. I did not fully research this - it sounds right though (correct me if I'm wrong in the comments). And according to those emailers,

1. CMJ sent out a rejection notice to approximately 670 bands (who each paid approximately $35-$45)
2. CMJ accidentally CC'd (instead of BCC'd) all of those bands (OOPS).
3. 670 upset bands suddenly all have access to each other - all are now pissed off together- all can reply-all
4. At least one person replies-all and says something like, "hey check out my band everyone", thus pissing off the other 669.
5. At least one other person replies-all and says something like, "hey, did anyone else notice that their Sonic Bids music got zero plays?" (aka, in theory at least - CMJ did not listen to their submission before rejecting them after they paid $45 for CMJ to do that very thing)
6. At least one or more people suddenly notice the same thing
7. Lots of people are even angrier, etc....

To be fair, one commenter at Ghost Media (who documented the whole email thing in more detail), wrote...

but, i don't think sonicbids is complete drivel. it has worked for us. we actually got a spot on one of the cmj new music monthly sampler cds that goes out to college radio stations, industry people and subscribers all across the world. we did that by entering the cmj/sonicbids contest a few months ago, which we won a week to be featured on both sites, then, we also won the enitre month, so, we earned a spot on the cd. that is a $3000 value. i don't remember how much it cost to enter, like $10.

overall i'd say we have dropped about $250 into promo via sonicbids. given the numbers, i am happy with the return.

they also contacted us directly to license songs to tabacco companies overseas and offered us $250 a track. royalties and free promotion would be a factor too. but we said no to that.

so, the point is, sonicbids does work in some cases.

but, i don't like spending $45 bucks on a contest i potentially wasn't even assessed upon paying a fee.

that pisses me off.

I did not contact CMJ for comment - just reporting from the point of view of the disgruntled. Is it reasonable to assume that CMJ will listen all applicants? Is it possible that CMJ did listen to the music, but that it just doesn't show up in Sonic Bids (thanks commenter)? If not, is it fair to make people pay to apply? More commentary over at QCLA music blog and Ghost Media.

On a more positive (and related) note, here is who did get in to CMJ, or more specifically, here's who did get in to CMJ and is playing their show at Mercury Lounge (which I was going to post today anyway, so why not combine the posts?):

Tuesday October 16th
Jesse Lacey & Vin Accardi (Brand New) 8:15
House & Parish 7:30 (info)
Jay Brannan 7:00

Wednesday October 17th
Eskimo Joe 1:00 (info)
Robbers on High Street 12:00
The Little Ones 11:00 (info)
The Airborne Toxic Event 9:00
The Loose Salute 8:00
Rock And Roll 7:00

Continued below....

The Dirtbombs

Thursday October 18th
The Dirtbombs 12:00
Jay Reatard 11:00
The Intelligence 10:00
Miss Alex White 9:00
Cheap Time 8:00
Turbo Fruits 7:00

Friday October 19th
White Denim 1:00
The Broken West 12:00
Polytechnic (feat. Andy Rourke) 11:00
iLIKETRAINS 9:00
The Shaky Hands

Saturday October 20th
Tigercity 1:00
The Harlem Shakes 12:00
Professor Murder 11:00
Georgie James (ex. Q & Not U) 10:00
Dragons of Zynth 9:00

And then there are the bands playing Bowery Ballroom, and expect a full schedule of bands playing everywhere to pop up any day now.

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Andrew Bird - 2007 Tour Dates & presale

Andrew Bird @ Austin City Limits 2007 (CRED)

Andrew Bird just announced a slew of new tour dates, and some of them are now on presale - that includes the one happening November 30th at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. I unfortunately missed Andrew's set at ACL because I went to the Wilco ACL TV taping (which was amazing), but there's a picture from it above. Andrew is playing six shows with Wilco - some with Bright Eyes too. All tour dates below....

Andrew Bird - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 25 - Toronto, ONT - The Opera House
Sep 26 - Montreal, QUE - La Tulipe
Sep 28 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
Sep 29 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
Sep 30 - Richmond, VA - Toad’s Place Richmond
Oct 1 - State College, PA - State Theatre
Oct 2 - Pittsburgh, PA - Carnegie Music Hall
Oct 6 - Kent, OH - The Mac Center at Kent State University
Oct 8 - Plymouth, WI - The Bradley Theatre at Lakeland College
Oct 9 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom **
Oct 10 - Minneapolis, MN - Northrup Auditorium **
Oct 11 - Omaha, NE - Orpheum **
Oct 13 - Kansas City, MO - Crossroads **
Oct 14 - Iowa City, IA - Main Lounge **
Oct 16 - Columbus, OH - Wexner Center - Mershon Auditorium **
Oct 15 – Nelsonville, OH – Stuart’s Opera House
Oct 19 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater +
Oct 20 - Kalamazoo, MI - State Theatre +
Nov 3 - Dublin, Ireland - Tripod
Nov 4 - Belfast, Ireland - Speakeasy
Nov 5 - Glasgow, Scotland - Oran Mor *
Nov 6 - Birmingham, UK - Glee Club *
Nov 8 - Manchester, UK - Academy 3 *
Nov 9 - London, UK - Koko *
Nov 11 - Rennes, France - L’Antipode *
Nov 12 - Paris, France - Olympia (Les Inrocks Festival) *
Nov 13 - Strasbourg, France - La Laiterie *
Nov 14 - Zurich, Switzerland - Rote Fabrik Clubraum *
Nov 16 - Belfort, France - La Podriere *
Nov 18 - Lausanne, France - Le Romandie *
Nov 20 - Lille, France - Le Splendide *
Nov 22 - Leuven, - Stuk
Nov 24 - Den Haag, Netherlands - Crossing Border Festival w/ Patti Smith
Nov 29 - Providence, RI - Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
Nov 30 - New York, NY - The Beacon Theatre
Dec 7 - Los Angeles, CA - The Orpheum Theatre - presented by KCRW
Dec 8 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield - presented by KFOG

* w/ Loney, Dear
** w/ Wilco
+ w/ Bright Eyes

"Mystery Minneapolis show to be announced soon for mid-December."

Previously
* more Andrew Bird

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"The Top 25 Music DVDs of All Time"

This list (though annoying because you have to view 25 pages to read the whole list) caught my attention because I can never decide what movie to rent. What did Rolling Stone miss?

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Patrick Watson wins the 2007 Polaris Music Prize

DOWNLOAD: Patrick Watson - Luscious Life (MP3)

And the winner of the 2007 Polaris Music Prize goes to.......Patrick Watson!

Previously
* The 2007 Polaris Music Prize is about to be awarded
* PATRICK WATSON playing Joe's Pub ++ the 2007 POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE nominees
* Eleven bands from Montreal (that happen to be playing SXSW)
* Patrick Watson - MP3s, video & 2007 Tour Dates
* Final Fantasy wins the 2006 Polaris Music Prize

Posted in music at 12:55 AM | Comments (9)

September 24, 2007

Neil Young tix on sale October 1st @ 10am

TICKET PRICES: $186.00, $106.00, $86.00, & $61.00. That's for the two United Palace shows that are part of Neil's upcoming tour.

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The Maccabees are coming for CMJ -- Tour Dates

I can't wait to see the Maccabees again. Tickets are now on sale for the last Bowery Ballroom CMJ show to be revealed, and the details are:

CMJ Music Marathon
The Spinto Band / Sons And Daughters / The Maccabees
Alberta Cross / Sahara Hotnights / The 1900s / Drug Rug
Friday 10/19
Doors 6pm 18+$16

Stay tuned for more related CMJ announcements. The other Bowery CMJ shows are mine (tix), and the Worlds Fair, Windish, and Sub Pop ones. All other known Maccabees tour dates below...

The Maccabees - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 2 - Tokyo Huddersfield
Oct 3 - QMU Glasgow
Oct 4 - Newcastle University Newcastle
Oct 6 - Leadmill Sheffield
Oct 7 - Carling Academy Birmingham
Oct 8 - Metropolitan University Leeds
Oct 10 - Rock City Nottingham
Oct 11 - Manchester University Manchester
Oct 12 - Lemongrove Exeter
Oct 14 - Pyramids Centre Portsmouth
Oct 15 - Junction Cambridge
Oct 16 - The Roundhouse London
Oct 19 - The Bowery Ballroom (CMJ) New York, New York

Previously
* The Maccabees stuff

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Largehearted Boy's Interesting CD Releases This Week

Indie rock fans should break out their wallets this week, with a stellar release list that has something for everyone. The Weakerthans' first album in four years, Reunion Tour is simply one of my favorite albums of the year. Also recommended this week: Swedish singer-songwriter Jose Gonzales' In Our Nature, Iron & Wine's The Shepherd's Dog, Devendra Banhart's Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon, Damon & Naomi's Within These Walls, Nellie Mckay's Obligatory Villagers, Matt Pond PA's Last Light, Magik Markers' Boss, Sea Wolf's Leaves in the River, Stars' In Our Bedroom After the War, and Georgie James' debut full-length, Places. My final indie rock recommendation is Bang Bang Boom Cake by Tiny Masters of Today, with an average age of 12 the band proves rock and roll has no age limits...

Outside the indie rock realm, other discs worth checking out include Erin McKeown's live album, Lafayette, R&B legend Bettye Lavette's masterpiece Scene of the Crime (which features the Drive-By Truckers as her backing band), singer-songwriter Karen Dalton's posthumous Cotton Eyed Joe (a two-CD compilation of unreleased recordings with bonus DVD), and Steve Earle's Washington Square Serenade.

Notable reissues this week include two discs from seminal British folksters Pentangle, In the Round and Open the Door, as well as Tegan and Sara's This Business of Art and Two Cow Garage's Please Turn the Gas Back On.

Have I left anything noteworthy off the list? What new music releases can you recommend this week? What should I avoid?

This week's interesting CD releases:

Athlete: Beyond the Neighbourhood [cd]
Barcelona: Absolutes [cd]
Bear Claw: Slow Speed: Deep Owls [cd]
Bettye Lavette: The Scene Of The Crime [cd]
Billy Joe Shaver: Everybody's Brother [cd]
Birdie Busch: Penny Arcade [cd]
Brian Setzer Orchestra: Wolfgang's Big Night Out [cd]
Cave Singers: Invitation Songs [cd]
Damon and Naomi: Within These Walls [cd]
Devendra Banhart: Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon [cd]
Erik Friedlander: Volac: Book of Angels, Vol. 8 [cd]
Erin McKeown: Lafayette [cd]
Eskimo Joe: Black Fingernails Red Wine (W/ Bonus DVD) [cd]
Foo Fighters: Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace [cd]
Freezepop: Future Future Future Perfect [cd]
Georgie James: Places [cd]
The GoStation: Passion Before Function [cd]
Herbie Hancock: River: The Joni Letters [cd]
Iron & Wine: Shepherd's Dog [cd]
Jill Scott: The Real Thing [cd]
John Digiweed: Renaissance Presents: Transitions, Vol. 3 [cd]
Joni Mitchell: Shine [cd]
Jose Gonzalez: In Our Nature [cd]
Karen Dalton: Cotton Eyed Joe (2 CDs and DVD) [cd]
Keyshia Cole: Just Like You [cd]
Lemonheads: Best of the Lemonheads: The Atlantic Years [cd]
Loney, Dear: Sologne [cd]
Magik Markers: Boss [cd]
Matt Pond, PA: Last Light [cd]
Melissa Etheridge: The Awakening [cd]
Meneguar: Strangers in Our House [cd]
Meshell Ndegeocello: The World Has Made Me the Man of My Dreams [cd]
MF Grimm: The Hunt For the Gingerbread Man [cd]
Michael Ian Black: I'm a Wonderful Man [cd]
Miles Davis: Complete On the Corner Sessions (box set) [cd]
Mountain Home: Mountain Home [cd]
mum: Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy, Let Your Crooked Hands Be Holy [cd]
Nellie McKay: Obligatory Villagers [cd]
New Amsterdams: At the Foot of My Rival [cd]
Office: A Night at the Ritz [cd]
Orion Rigel Dommisse: What I Want from You Is Sweet [cd]
Pat DiNizio: Pat DiNizio [cd]
Pearl Jam: Immagine in Cornice: Picture in a Frame [cd]
The Pearlfishers: Up With The Larks [cd]
Pentangle: In the Round (reissue) [cd]
Pentangle: Open the Door (reissue) [cd]
Poison Control Center: A Collage of Impressions [cd]
Raul Malo: Marshmallow World & Other Holiday Favorites [cd]
Red Krayola, Art & Language: Sighs Trapped by Liars [cd]
Sea Wolf: Leaves in the River [cd]
The Secret Handshake: One Full Year [cd]
Shocking Pinks: Shocking Pinks [cd]
Sir Richard Bishop: Polyheistic Fragments [cd]
Sly & Robbie: The Song Remains The Same - Sly:Robbie Greets Led Zeppelin [cd]
Small Sins: Mood Swings [cd]
Stars: In Our Bedroom After the War [cd]
Steve Earle: Washington Square Serenade (Ltd Ed CD/DVD Combo featuring 35 minute documentary and 3 acoustic performances) [cd]
Steven Wright: I Still Have a Pony [cd]
Takka Takka: We Feel Safer at Night [cd]
Tegan and Sara: This Business of Art (reissue) [cd]
Telephone Jim Jesus: Anywhere out of the Everything [cd]
Tiny Masters of Today: Bang Bang Boom Cake [cd]
Tunng: Good Arrows [cd]
Two Cow Garage: Please Turn the Gas Back On (reissue) [cd]
Two Gallants: Two Gallants [cd]
Various Artists: Celebrate Catmas! [cd]
Various Artists: Give US Your Poor [cd]
Various Artists: Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino [cd]
Various Artists: Interstellar: The String Quartet Tribute to Interpol [cd]
Various Artists: People Take Warning!: Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs 1913-1938 [cd]
Via Audio: Say Something [cd]
The Weakerthans: Reunion Tour [cd]
Will.I.Am: Songs About Girls [cd]
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price: Last of the Breed [cd]
Zolar X: X Marks The Spot [cd]
Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer: Schematics [cd]

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What's going on Monday?

Ulrich Schnauss @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - Sept 21, 2007 (CRED)

Subhumans @ Studio A in Miami - Sept 15, 2007 (CRED)

Rilo Kiley @ Webster Hall, NYC - Sept 22, 2007 (CRED)

* Hair in Central Park - FREE!
* Takka Takka record re-release party @ Sound Fix
* Subhumans are playing Knitting Factory again
* Eartha Kitt is still @ Cafe Carlyle
* Bjork, Klaxons & Santogold @ MSG
* Beirut is at the Society for Ethical Culture
* Thurston Moore is playing Maxwell's
* Spank Rock & Santogold @ Rebel
* Kate Nash is at Luna Lounge for free
* Mystery Jets are playing Joe's Pub
* Bettye LaVette is playing BB King's
* Scott Matthews is playing Joe's Pub
* Aloke premiere a new lineup at the Annex
* Angela McCluskey & Papercranes are at Mercury Lounge
* Bruce Springsteen is playing Asbury Park

Kate Nash, Eartha Kitt, Bjork, Bettye LaVette, and Angela McCluskey all in one night. So many divas (and I don't mean that negatively) to choose from. Thank god Nellie McKay's Brooklyn show is not until tomorrow. What else?

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Les Savy Fav played Bowery Ballroom & Music Hall

Edwina Hay was on hand for the Les Savy Fav show at Bowery Ballroom on Saturday night (Sept 22). She took these pics....

Les Savy Fav also played at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday night, and will be playing at Randall's Island with The Arcade Fire & LCD Soundsystem on October 6th. MORE LSF here.

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Papercranes residency continues w/ ANGELA MCCLUSKEY

I can't help but really want to go see Angela McCluskey at the intimate Mercury Lounge tonight (Sept 24) - maybe more than I want to go see Bjork which is at the huge Madison Square Garden. To make the Merc show even more appealing, Angela will be joined on stage by Shudder to Think's Nathan Larsen. That's two weeks in a row that Shudder to Think has a presence at a Papercranes show.

Not familiar with Angela? Check out her songs (and her VOICE which you might recognize from Telepopmusik) at MySpace. She doesn't play that often.

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Scott Matthew vs. Scott Matthews

DOWNLOAD: Scott Matthew - Amputee (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Scott Matthews - Elusive (MP3)

Scott Matthew & Scott Matthews

Brooklyn's Scott Matthew is best known for writing several songs for John Cameron Mitchell's movie Shortbus. He plays Zebulon in Brooklyn on September 30th.

The UK's Scott Matthews plays Joe's Pub in NYC tonight (Sept 24). He has toured with the Foo Fighters, and in October he's going out on tour with Rufus Wainwright.

Both white, male, quiet, folkie, soothing, singer-songwriters. Which one do you think would win in arm wrestling?

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What is up with BJORK? tonight @ MSG (WIN TIX) ++ KLAXONS afterparty + Webster Hall show

Bjork @ Austin City Limits 2007 (CRED)

Bjork's big show at Madison Square Garden in NYC is tonight (Sept 24). The Klaxons are opening, and so is Santogold - which is BrooklynWhamCityConsistent with Bjork's choice of Spank Rock opening for her last time she was in town. And speaking of Spank Rock and Santogold, they're also both playing the Klaxons-MSG afterparty at Rebel, which (as David Bruno reported) is free if you RSVP. This is also a good spot to mention that the Klaxons are listing a Webster Hall show on October 12th which is "currently not on sale".

I'm supposed to go tonight, but should I? I just saw her at Austin City Limits (she headlined the first day), and probably because I was spoiled from going to all three of her last NYC shows (Radio City, United Palace & The Apollo), I had trouble getting into it (set list here). I was also tired (flew in that morning - was at festival all day), far from the stage, alone, supposed to already be at my own afterparty (which I had no idea how I was going to get to), and in a huge field with thousands of people. I guess I had trouble connecting with the show - like it was just this thing happening on a stage far away that I could sort of hear (I felt that way during Arcade Fire too) (wah, I know). You might have heard that a speaker caught on fire during Bjork's set which was the second fire that day at the fest.

Maybe sitting in a seat at MSG with stadium sound will be better. Do you want to go to tonight? The 30th person to e-mail BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: Bjork) will get a free pair of tickets. Include your first and last name. Tickets are also still on sale.

Also...
* Bjork Live Album in the Works
* Bjork playing Conan O Brien Thursday
* Quirky Bjork Relocates Her Innocence, Explains Video Contest
* Bjork, QOTSA, MIA Highlight First Day Of ACL Fest

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Stars - 2007 Tour Dates (added a Brooklyn show)

Stars went ahead and added a 2nd NYC in October. Their first is on October 18th at Town Hall in Manhattan, and the new one is on October 23rd at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. Tickets are on sale. New Buffalo is opening. Stars' new album In Our Bedroom after the War is out on Arts & Crafts this week. All dates below.....

Stars - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 25 - Rainbow Milan
Sep 26 - Feierwerk Munich
Sep 27 - Gebaude 9 Cologne
Sep 28 - Reeperbahn Festival Hamburg
Sep 29 - Paradiso Amsterdam
Oct 1 - Barfly Birmingham
Oct 2 - The Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Oct 3 - Night And Day Cafe Manchester
Oct 4 - King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Glasgow, Scotland
Oct 5 - The Speakeasy Belfast
Oct 6 - Temple Bar Music Centre Dublin
Oct 8 - Scala London
Oct 17 - Higher Ground Burlington, Vermont
Oct 18 - Town Hall New York, New York
Oct 19 - Berklee Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 20 - 9:30 Club Washington, Washington DC
Oct 23 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Oct 24 - Starlight Ballroom Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 26 - Cat's Cradle Carrboro, North Carolina
Oct 27 - The Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 28 - Club Downunder Tallahassee, Florida
Oct 30 - Stubb's Austin, Texas
Oct 31 - House Of Blues Dallas, Texas
Nov 2 - Vic Theater Chicago, Illinois
Nov 3 - Pantages Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nov 4 - Slowdown Omaha, Nebraska
Nov 6 - Gothic Theater Denver, Colorado
Nov 8 - Rialto Theater Tuscon, Arizona
Nov 9 - House Of Blues San Diego, California
Nov 10 - The Orpheum Los Angeles, California
Nov 13 - Bimbo's San Francisco, California
Nov 14 - Bimbo's San Francisco, California
Nov 15 - The Crystal Ballroom Portland, Oregon
Nov 16 - The Showbox Seattle, Washington
Nov 17 - The Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia
Nov 17 - The Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia
Nov 20 - MacEwan Ballroom Calgary, Alberta
Nov 21 - Edmonton Events Centre Edmonton, Alberta
Nov 22 - The Odeon Events Centre Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Nov 23 - The Distrikt Regina, Saskatchewan
Nov 24 - Burton Cummings Theatre Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nov 26 - The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Ontario
Nov 27 - The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Ontario
Nov 28 - The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Ontario
Nov 30 - Le National Montreal, Quebec

Previously
* more Stars

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The Polyphonic Spree & Rooney - 2007 Tour Dates

Tickets are on sale for a Polyphonic Spree & Rooney show at Terminal 5 in NYC on November 16th. All tour dates below....

Los Angeles quintet Rooney and Dallas symphonic pop group The Polyphonic Spree will co-headline more than a month of U.S. tour dates in October and November. The 26-date run begins October 14 in Pontiac, Michigan, and will cover the entire U.S. before wrapping in Baltimore, MD on November 17. The Redwalls will support all dates

The Polyphonic Spree & Rooney & The Redwalls - 2007 Tour Dates October 12th The Echo Project Fairburn, GA ** October 14th The Crofoot Pontiac, MI October 15th Bogart's Cincinnati, OH October 17th The Vic Theatre Chicago, IL October 18th Pabst Theatre Milwaukee, WI October 19th Pantages Theatre Minneapolis, MN October 20th Granada Theatre Lawrence, KS October 22nd Gothic Theatre Englewood, CO October 24th The Big Easy Boise, ID October 25th Showbox Seattle, WA October 26th Roseland Theatre Portland, OR October 27th McDonald Theatre Eugene, OR October 30th Groove of Anaheim Anaheim, CA October 31st The Fillmore San Francisco, CA November 1st Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA November 2nd Henry Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, CA November 3rd Rialto Theatre Tucson, AZ November 6th House of Blues Dallas, TX November 7th Emo's Austin, TX November 8th Verizon Wireless Theater Houston, TX November 10th Talleyrand Music & Arts Fest. Jacksonville, FL November 11th The State Theater St. Petersburg, FL November 13th Cat's Cradle Carrboro, NC November 14th Trocadero Philadelphia, PA November 15th Rex Theater Pittsburg, PA November 16th Terminal 5 New York, NY November 17th Ram's Head Live Baltimore, MD

** The Polyphonic Spree only

Previously
* more Polyphonic Spree

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The Kate Nash show in Brooklyn tonight is free

Kate Nash @ Summer Sunday, Leicester (CRED)

Ends up Kate Nash's show at Luna Lounge tonight (Sept 24) is free (and not on September 26th as originally reported). psnyc reports this official message:

The Kate Nash show at Luna Lounge is happening on Monday, September 24th. However, as a result of a problem with Kate Nash's U.S. visa application, Kate has agreed to play for free! Here are the details. If you have already paid for your tickets, you must request a refund from TicketWeb. Next, when you come to the show, you must bring ID because we will have your name on our list of people who will be allowed entry into the show. You will receive your refund from TicketWeb in about 10 days. If you have not already purchased tickets, and you would like to attend the show, we will allow an additional 100 people free admission on a first come, first served basis.

According to a commenter, refunds will also be given to those who purchased tickets for her sold out Joe's Pub shows (Tuesday night) as well (aka they are also now free). (and thanks Hiro!)

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Band of Horses - 2007 Tour Dates (Terminal 5)

DOWNLOAD: Band of Horses - Is there a Ghost (MP3)

Have you heard the new Band of Horses album (Cease to Begin) yet? What do you think? At first I didn't like it, but then I did, and now I'm still listening. It comes out officially on October 8th, and the first legal download from the album is right up there at the top of this post.

Tickets for their CMJ show at Bowery Ballroom are now sold out, but tickets are still on sale for their next NYC show at the larger Terminal 5 on Noveber 4th. All tour dates below....

Band of Horses - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 14 - Park Tavern Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 21 - Bowery Ballroom, NY, NY (CMJ) (sold out)
Oct 30 - Satellite Ballroom Charlottesville, Virginia *
Nov 1 - Lincoln Theatre Raleigh, North Carolina *
Nov 2 - 9:30 Club Washington, Washington DC *
Nov 3 - Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel Providence, Rhode Island *
Nov 4 - Terminal 5 New York, New York *
Nov 6 - Toad’s Place New Haven, Connecticut *
Nov 7 - Pearl Street Northampton, Massachusetts *
Nov 8 - La Tulipe Montreal, Quebec *
Nov 9 - Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Ontario *
Nov 10 - Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, Michigan *
Nov 12 - Metro Chicago, Illinois *
Nov 14 - First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota *
Nov 15 - The Aquarium (Dempsey’s Upstairs) Fargo, North Dakota *
Nov 17 - The Filling Station Bozeman, Montana *
Nov 18 - Neurolux Boise, Idaho *
Nov 19 - Showbox Seattle, Washington *
Nov 20 - Showbox Seattle, Washington *
Nov 21 - Crystal Ballroom Portland, Oregon *
Nov 23 - Mezzanine San Francisco, California *
Nov 24 - Avalon LA Los Angeles, California *
Nov 26 - Glass House Pomona, California *

* w/ THE DRONES + TYLER RAMSEY

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Meg White sex tape hits the Internet

UPDATE The White Stripes say it is not Meg in the tape.

I'd rather not report on this. I feel even worse knowing that the sex tape (link removed) is what might be causing Meg White's ''acute anxiety'. But the Internet is what it is, and if I don't post about it, it will be in the comments anyway - and it will be what everyone is talking about today one way or another (update: it is of course also possible that the tape is not even really her), so consider this the BrooklynVegan forum for talking about it, but please be nice....

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September 23, 2007

GZA doing 'Liquid Swords' at Knitting Factory

DOWNLOAD: Wu-Tang Clan - Watch Your Mouth (MP3)

It was unfortunate that GZA cancelled the 'Liquid Swords' show that was supposed to happen at McCarren Pool in Brooklyn on Saturday September 15th, but the fact that he's now doing it at the much smaller Knitting Factory - TWICE - kind of makes up for it. Tickets are on sale for the show on December 13th, and the one the next day on December 14th. (thx Hiro)

In other news
* Snoop & Dogg Wu Tang Clan enrage yachting community w/ profanity
* Ghostface Killah playing free shows at colleges
* Undisputed Wes interviewed Masta Killa
* Wu-Tang Listening Sessions Generate Favorable Reviews
* Wu-Tang Plan 8 Diagrams

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September 22, 2007

So Sue Me

Dan Rather @ SXSW 2007

* Dan Rather making a stand with lawsuit
* Internal Emails of An RIAA Attack Dog Leaked
* Prince v. YouTube: A Violet Video Vendetta
* Richie Ramone Sues Over Song Downloads
* Verizon Re-enables Reggae Ringtones from Bob Marley

Posted in industry | music at 6:49 PM | Comments (3)

September 21, 2007

Chemical Brothers tonight & tomorrow, a contest & remix

DOWNLOAD: Chemical Brothers - EBW9 (Segue Remix) (info)

I have FIVE PAIRS of ticket to give away to the Chemical Brothers show at McCarren Pool Saturday night. You can also buy tix at Ticketmaster. The show tonight (Sept 21) at Hammerstein Ballroom is sold out. E-mail BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: chemical) to win - include your first and last name. Winners will be picked at random and notified ASAP.

Posted in Contests | MP3 | To Do | dance | music at 4:04 PM | Comments (17)

ACL Hot Freaks! afterparty recaps - Thanks all!

St. Vincent (MORE)

At first I thouht this might be a 'too many cooks in the kitchen' situation. Then I freaked out a little when I found out there was an RSVP, and that it wasn't working that well. Well, it ends up that the Hot Freaks ACL (unofficial) (Dell Lounge-sponsored) (blogger) afterparties that I got myself involved in, were not only completely fun and total successes, we were able to accomodate anyone that wanted to get in to the FREE shows - stupid wristbands or not. Thanks other bloggers.

The Rosebuds (MORE)

St. Vincent re-confirmed her extreme talent on Saturday night, and Sparrow House proved that though shy, he is also very talented. Grizzly Bear played an as-always beautiful set with added breathtaking pretty-colored-lights-against-rocks-with-added-outdoor visuals (courtesy of our video team from Super Alright!). Art Brut rocked for the 15th-millionth time, and The Rosebuds turned the Mohawak (or was it Club Deville - I couldn't keep track - the party was at both places, and they're next-door to each other) into a proper dance party. The most fun I had during my entire Austin City Limits 2007 experience was during the Rosebuds actually. Even with an injured knee, Ivan (with the help of Kelly and drummer) mananged to keep it going - always high-energy, and with plenty of audience participation. It was actually only the second time I saw them - the first was at Bowery Ballroom when I fell in love - and the next will be at Bowery again (thank you so much Rosebuds for agreeing to play the Austin show and the CMJ show!) (tickets are on sale). More links, and photos by Hot Freaks-cohost Frank of Chromewaves, below....

Yellow Fever (MORE)

Sparrow House (MORE)

White Denim (MORE)

Brazos (MORE)

Grizzly Bear (MORE)

Art Brut (MORE)

Elsewhere
* St Vincent by St Vincent
* ACL 2007 in Polaroids @ Gorilla Vs. Bear
* My Old Kentucky Blog's Hot Freaks wrapup
* You Ain't No Picasso's Art Brut review
* Grizzly Bear & Brazos reviews @ Little Boys' Choir
* My Little Ghost Friend regrets not stopping by
* Stereogum was there for both days
* Aquarium Drunkard - back in LA
* Information Leafblower was in the house
* The Austinist interview with St Vincent
* Austin 360 was at Grizzly Bear & Art Brut
* Art Brut & White Denim review @ Salad Days Music
* Art Brut review @ The Stranger
* MP3s from all the artists involved
* and for those who can read French

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Klaus says go to Variety Shac tonight, WIN TIX + new Fred Armisen/Sleater Kinney videos

Tonight (Sept 21) The Knitting Factory is hosting a show that is so incredible and so insanely inexpensive that I'm beside myself with joy. The Knit is playing host to the Variety Shac DVD release party. For those who don't know, Variety Shac is a sensational music and comedy shindig featuring Shonali Bhowmik, Heather Lawless, Andrea Rosen and Chelsea Peretti that happens monthly at Galapagos. Not only will this show bring us new sketches and videos c/o Variety Shac, but the bill also includes Zach Galifianakis, Fred Armisen, Eugene Mirman, Michael Showalter and artist Cory Arcangel.. I'm not sure how Cory Arcangel fits into all of the, but as an employee of a museum, I can almost guarantee you it'll involve video projections.....

$8.00 tickets are miraculously still on sale. However, I have 2 PAIRS to give away! TO WIN e-mail BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: VARIETY SHAC) and tell us your favorite comedian - the first and tenth emails right now WIN. Include your first and last name in the email. Winners will be notified, loser will not.

And speaking of Fred Armisen; remember how I mentioned a few weeks ago that Fred been working on a new short video series called ThunderAnt with ex-Sleater-Kinney guitarist/vocalist Carrie Brownstein? Well they're up and you can see them here.....

-Klaus

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Beirut played a temple & Grizzly Bear "wordless" on sale

Tickets are now on sale for the Wordless Music Series Grizzly Bear show. Beirut played a "Wordless" show at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple last night.....

More pics like the one above at ThatGreenPlanet's Flickr. Beirut has two more NYC shows coming up - one more "Wordless" one in Manhattan, and one that is part of Joe's Pub in the (Central) Park.

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What's Going on Friday?

DOWNLOAD: Les Savy Fav - What Would Wolves Do
DOWNLOAD: Les Savy Fav - The Equestrian
DOWNLOAD: Grand Buffet - Dark Autumn (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Sure Juror - Ex-Cuties (MP3)

Foo Fighters @ Irving Plaza (Fillmore), NYC - Sept 20, 2007 (CRED)

Metric @ 9:30 Club, Washington DC - Sept 20, 2007 (photo by BAO)

Most Serene Republic @ Osheaga, Montreal - Sept 9, 2007 (CRED)

* Les Sav Fav, Cheeseburger & Fatal Flying Guiloteens are at MHOW
* Grand Buffet are at Mercury Lounge
* Super Furry Gruff Rhys is at Hiro Ballroom
* Chemical Brothers are playing Hammerstein Ballroom
* Spank Rock is DJing at the Apple Store
* Ulrich Schnauss is playing Bowery Ballroom
* Heavy Trash is at Luna Lounge
* Handsome Family are at Maxwell's
* Super Diamond & Tragedy @ Irving Plaza
* Metric & Crystal Castles are at Webster Hall
* The Most Serene Republic & High Places are at Union Hall
* Sure Juror & Jukebox the Ghost are at Pianos
* Sure Juror are giving away all their music for free
* Zach Galifinakis, Fred Armisen & others @ Knitting Factory

What else?

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The 2007 Polaris Music Prize is about to be awarded

by BrooklynVegan Mike

The 2007 Canadian Polaris Music Prize winner will be announced on September 24, 2007. Canadian resident BrooklynVegan Mike discusses the nominees, and who he thinks might walk away with the monetary prize. Note: He wrote this a few weeks ago - it's all still perfectly relevant, but worth keeping in mind......

The Polaris Music Prize is nigh. In its second year the judges have the task of not only picking a winner from a competitive field but also continuing the quality streak they started last year by selecting Final Fantasy's album He Poos Clouds. This year's nominees are a good mix of established acts (Arcade Fire, Feist), Canadian indie-rock lifers (The Dears, Julie Doiron), and some fresh faces (Miracle Fortress, The Besnard Lakes).

This is one humble writer's opinion on the likelihood of each band winning the prize, in descending order from less likely to most likely. Canadians take their national pride more seriously than I think the average American realizes, so when an award meant to represent the best of Canadian music is being awarded, nationalism does play a part. Of course, if prizes like this were based purely upon the music, then the winner and the nominees would look very different. What, no love for Handsome Furs, or Frog Eyes? Anyway, let's begin.

Arcade Fire

Let's dispense with the 700 pound elephant in the room. I don't think they are going to win, for a number of reasons. Mainly, as Cadence Weapon said in reference to Broken Social Scene's non-chances of winning at last years Polaris; "They win at everything....in life." The band is so huge in North America, let alone Canada, that I think voters will shy away from it. The second reason is tied to the first, and that is the fact that the prize money ($20,000 Canadian, which is as good as 20K American now because the exchange rate is awful) would be a great windfall for many of the bands nominated, and I am sure those judging will put that into account (no pun intended).

The final reason is the album itself. It is a very good album, but not a great album. Funeral was a cultural touchstone, and will be one of those albums that people will point to when thinking fondly of the first decade of the 21st century. It was the success, in part, of Funeral that led to the creation of the Polaris in the first place. Anything that isn't Funeral 2 will be dismissed by some people, no matter how good it is. I do think, however, they will get their fair share of first place votes, and therefore should be higher on this list, but not enough to win.

Chad VanGaalen

Now we have the opposite end of notoriety. When it comes to prizes like this, name value is a delicate balance; if a band is too popular (like Broken Social Scene, Wolf Parade, and The New Pornographers last year) the consensus is to not perpetuate it. Likewise, if a nominated artist is too below the radar, some voters, who are mainstream music journalists, will shy away from voting for them. Chad VanGaalen falls in the latter.

The bedroom multi-artist is a renaissance man, not only animating all of the videos himself but also creating some of the instruments used on his albums. Skelliconnection is a fun record, covering many genres - from 70s rock to melodic synth indie-pop - in his own style. However, he is a bit of an acquired taste - an unknown acquired taste, and that I think scuttles any chances of winning.

The Besnard Lakes

I'm sure every piece written about The Besnard Lakes in the last six months has made some (not so) clever allusion to the albums title The Besnard Lakes Are the Dark Horse, and certainly a few more are to come before September 24th. The husband and wife duo of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas craft atmospheric songs that channel classic 60s rock. They remind me of a less druggy Warlocks. Perhaps I am dismissing them because I'm not a fan of the album. They strike me as a band that would be much better to see live, but I think their prize was being nominated.

editor's note: I actually love the album, but was not a huge fan of their live show. :-)

The Dears

Gang of Losers was one of my favorite albums last year. They opened their sound up, and (like Muse with Black Holes and Revelations) instead of thinking of them in terms of their influences, you listened to them as their own entity. It was a Dears album, plain and simple. Murray Lightburn and company turned those frowns upside down, and some of the songs - like "Ticket to Immortality" - have more of a life-affirming edge. As a long time Dears fan, I think Losers plays a perfect counterpart to their last effort.

If the Polaris existed three years ago - when No Cities Left would have been eligible, I think the Dears would already have one of these awards on their shelf. This year I feel the field is a little too crowded, and they will likely get lost in the shuffle.

Julie Doiron

Julie Doiron has been releasing music steadily, either as a solo artist or with Eric's Trip and the recently reunited Wooden Stars, for fifteen years. Woke Myself Up is a short album of subtle, mellow thoughts put to music. The perfect soundtrack for a rainy day. No song better captures this mood then "Me and My Friend," one of my favorite songs and videos this year. And though I recommend the album if you want a wistful half-hour, some of the albums nominated are so much more musically diverse and ambitious that I think voters will ultimately pass on it.

Patrick Watson

Patrick Watson, the band, wraps the Drake-ian vocals of Patrick Watson, the vocalist, in a cloak of baroque leanings and piano recitals. I discovered the band earlier this year and was surprised that there isn't more of a buzz surrounding them, especially seeing as how they carry the hallmarks (albeit differently) that many bands associate with the Canadian wave, such as fellow nominees The Dears and Arcade Fire. They are a "take 'em or leave 'em" kind of band. One listen to any of their songs and you will know immediately what to expect from their albums. However, if you enjoy those sounds, you are in for a treat because Close to Paradise doesn't falter.

The voters of the Polaris are music journalists and they can be just as prickly as their American brethren. Soccer moms (or hockey moms as they are called here) listen to Patrick Watson. Their music brings to mind Coldplay. These facts alone I think will hinder any chances this album of taking the prize, which is a shame because it is a very good album.

The Joel Plaskett Emergency

Though not as well known in America, Joel Plaskett is a popular artist in indie rock circles in Canada, first with his band Thrush Hermit, and now with his collaborative albums under his own moniker. Their sound brings to mind several disparate bands, such as Weezer and ELO. I think Plaskett has a decent shot because A) it's a good album, and B) If voters see this as an opportunity to push a long, under-appreciated artist into the limelight (and many voters certainly do), then Plaskett fits that mold.

Miracle Fortress

Earlier this year I wrote a piece discussing some Montreal bands under the radar worth checking out at SXSW. Of those bands, two of them are nominated for the prize. One of them is Patrick Watson and the other is Miracle Fortress\ - Graham Van Pelt's moonlighting away from his other charge, Think About Life. There has been a larger than usual influx of Brian Wilson inspired music lately, from White Rabbits to Panda Bear, and Five Roses is one of the better examples of emulating the past along with a forward looking vision.

Critics reaction to this record has been very positive and many of the culture magazines in Canada, including Exclaim and The Hour have embraced the record. I think this record has a solid chance of walking away with the prize.

editor's note: I couldn't be happier that Miracle Fortress will be playing their first NYC show at the BrooklynVegan CMJ showcase at Bowery Ballroom.

Junior Boys

Junior Boys stick out like a sore thumb among the nominees. They are the only artists with a heavy dance approach. Sure, Feist and Miracle Fortress have their moments, but So This Is Goodbye sounds solely created for sweat-soaked nights on the dance floor (or the bedroom). While I'm certainly not a dance expert like my colleague David Bruno, this year has seen a number of great dance/rock hybrid records. This, along with Justice and Klaxons at the top of the list. Who would think something like this would come from Hamilton, Ontario?

Standing out as they do among the other bands can be a double edged sword. On one hand, this gives them an upper hand and creates an opportunity to win judges over. On the other hand, certain judges may show an unwillingness to go against the grain. I believe being contrary to the other bands will actually be a benefit, and their name will be rumored come award time (Final Fantasy and Cadence Weapon were the two rumored "finalists" last year).

Feist

I know what I said about the Arcade Fire. And Leslie Feist's solo work along with her Broken Social Scene material certainly makes her a very established name in Canadian music, but there is a difference. Feist's appeal covers both Canadas (Franco and Anglo) of all ages. You are just as likely to hear "My Moon, My Man" booming from a car downtown, as you are to hear "So Sorry" coming from an elderly home (both occurrences which I have witnessed). Also, the CBC (co-sponsor of the award) look for any chance they can to play her music. Without trying, her music is all things to all people. And if they were judging this award by their videos, she would win running away.

And finally, the simple reason why I think she'll win is that among all of the albums nominated, I feel this is the best one. It's on the shortlist of great albums this year. It effortlessly moves from nu-disco dance numbers to contemplative acoustic ballads, all anchored by her beautiful voice. Though her image and music come across as very unassuming, she experiments a lot and puts out great music as a result. All hail Feist, my pick for the Polaris Music Prize!

Just one man's opinion.

-Mike

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the week in Dance w/ David Bruno (09/21/07)

DOWNLOAD: Midnight Juggernauts - Into the Galaxy (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Midnight Juggernauts - Shadows (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Midnight Juggernauts - Shadows (Ajax remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Midnight Juggernauts - Devil Within (Presets Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Yo Majesty - Club Action (Hatchmatik Midnight J. Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Kim - Wet n Wild (Midnight Juggernauts remix) (MP3)

You know I love Australian dance music (Cut Copy, Presets, Riot in Belgium, Van She, Bang Gang Deejays...anything MODULAR!), but when Australia meets France magic happens...

Perfect example: This summer the Parisian nutters of Institubes released Melbourne dance band Midnight Juggernauts' Road to Recovery EP. The duo showcase their full melodic electro-disco sound on the tracks Road to Recovery and Tombstone. Pick up a copy at Turntable Lab.

The band also has a full length out (only in Australia at the moment) called Dystopia, and I'm sure they'll be selling copies of it on their North American tour opening for JUSTICE (dates at the end of this post). The album is full of the typical big, bouncy Midnight Juggernauts dance sound. However, Dystopia also has spacey, poppy tracks that really give the band a more complex dimension. They recently stole a drummer from the Valentinos to fill out their crazy live show, and will be destroying coast to coast come October. Get on the Juggertron. (Watch the video for "Shadows")

Underworld @ Central Park Summerstage, NYC - Sept 14, 2007

I totally messed up and missed my interview with Karl Hyde of Underworld last week. I'm more upset than you are. I did make it to their Central Park Summerstage show though. While distinctly less visual than the other times I've seen Underworld (and less loud: damn Upper East Side noise laws), it still brings me joy to go nuts to the classics. I hope to see the boys back here: in a darker, louder setting. From this Boston Hearald interview, it sounds like that might not happen soon. Musicsnobbery has some great photos from Central Park. Oblivion with Bells will keep me company until then...

NEWS

• Trentemoller is going out on tour with a full band (NYC at Rebel Oct 13). Danish wunder-designer Henrik Vibskov will be playing drums: XLR8R has the dates
• Speaking of XLR8R, I saw a preview copy of their upcoming Paris issue...make sure you swing by a newstand and get a copy - the new deisgn is sick
• Mr. Soft is back with his Contemporary Fix report for FACT live from London Town
• Simian Mobile Disco are coming back again for CMJ
• James Murphy and Pat Mahoney are behind the decks for the next FabricLive disc
• If you haven't listened to some of the radness that James and DFA have coming out: get after it at Myspace (Still Going, Holy Ghost!, and the Death from Abroad label)
• Check Youtube for shots from Holy Ghost! recording at James Murphy's house

MUSIC

• Filter27 has Diplo's Essential Mix from last weekend
• Music.For-Robots has two new Supermayer tracks
• To get a quick primer in the Switch/Sinden "Fidget House" movement, check Electric Zoo for a rip of Sinden's Guest Mix for Kissy Sell Out on Radio 1
• Radioclit have a new mix up at Discobelle

The Week(end) in Dance NYC.....

Friday - 9/21
* Chemical Brothers at Hammerstein
* Man Parrish plays old school house for Cut at Studio B

Saturday - 9/22
* Chemical Brothers with Ladytron at the Pool

Monday - 9/24
* Klaxons Afterparty at Rebel with Mark Bell DJing, Spank Rock Live

Tuesday - 9/25
LVHRD presents DNCHRD:III at Mystery Venue. Bring 90s dance vinyl and stump the DJ.

Midnight Juggernauts - 2007 Tour Dates
SUN 7 OCT @ 4TH & B, San Diego CA (w/ Justice)
TUES 9 OCT @Henry Fonda Theater, LA (w/ Justice)
WED 10 OCT @ Mezzanine, San Francisco CA (w/ Justice)
FRI 12 OCT @ Neumo's, Seattle WA (w/ Justice)
SAT 13 OCT @ Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC (w/ Justice)
WED 17 OCT @ Metro, Chicago IL (w/ Justice)
THURS 18 OCT @ Republik, Toronto ON (w/ Justice)
FRI 19 OCT @ Metropolis, Montreal PQ (w/ Justice)
SAT 20 OCT @ Terminal 5, New York NY (w/ Justice)
SUN 21 OCT @ Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia PA (w/ Justice)
MON 22 OCT @ Terminal 5 NY (w/Justice)

-David

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September 20, 2007

What's going on Thursday?

DOWNLOAD: Allen Toussaint - Do The Do (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Weird Al Yankovik - Bob (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Division Day - Enjoy the Silence (Depeche Mode cover) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Hot Hot Heat on AOL Interface (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Voxtrot on AOL Interface (MP3)

Nick Lowe @ 7 WTC, NYC - Sept 19, 2007 (CRED)

* Celebration & High Places are playing a free show
* Beirut & Fifth Veil are playing in Fort Greene
* Joe's Pub in the Park continues w/ Patty Griffin & Allen Toussaint
* Weird Al Yankovik at Beacon Theatre
* Foo Fighters are at Irving Plaza
* Apples in Stereo are at Maxwell's
* Happy Birthday Friction @ Mercury Lounge

Come out TONIGHT to The Mercury Lounge and celebrate FRICTION's 2-Year Anniversary with a stellar lineup featuring:

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS 10:30PM
DIE ROMANTIK 9:30PM
THE MOST SERENE REPUBLIC 8:30PM
THE BLACKS 7:30PM
with DJ FINGER ON THE PULSE (BROOKLYN)

What else?

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THE SWELL SEASON (Frames/Once) - 2007 Tour Dates

The Swell Season (Glen Hansard of The Frames & Marketa Irglova) recently performed music from the motion picture 'Once' at Gramercy Theatre in NYC. The show sold out - Steve was there. They do it again at Beacon Theatre in NYC on November 19th. Tickets go on sale Friday at noon. All tour dates below...

The Swell Season - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 20 - Lucerna Cinema Prague
Nov 5 - Moore Theatre Seattle, Washington
Nov 6 - Crystal Ballroom Portland, Oregon
Nov 8 - Regency Centre Grand Ballroom San Francisco, California
Nov 10 - The Wiltern Los Angeles, California
Nov 11 - The Swell Season,4th and B San Diego, California
Nov 13 - The Odgen Denver, Colorado
Nov 15 - Stubb’s Austin, Texas
Nov 17 - Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Georgia
Nov 18 - Lincoln Theatre Washington, Washington DC
Nov 19 - Beacon Theatre New York, New York
Nov 21 - The Orpheum Boston, Massachusetts
Nov 22 - Le National Montreal, Quebec
Nov 23 - Danforth Music Hall Toronto, Ontario
Nov 24 - Vic Theatre Chicago, Illinois
Nov 25 - Vic Theatre Chicago, Illinois

The Frames - 2007 Tour dates
Oct 29 - Grand Opera House Belfast, Northern Ireland
Oct 31 - IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham Dublin, Dublin

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Lordi opening for Type O + updated Danzig Tour Dates

It was recently announced that Finland's shameless (but rockin') Gwar look-alikes Lordi are opening the upcoming Type O Negative tour. I think the Irving Plaza show will be the first time they play in NYC. Danzig also added a few shows. All tour dates below...

Type O Negative & Lordi - October 2007 Tour Dates
12 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place
13 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
14 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
16 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
17 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
20 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Club
21 - Chicago, IL - The Vic
23 - Knoxville, TN - Blue Cats
24 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
25 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
26 - Louisville, KY - Headliner’s
27 - Detroit, MI - Harpo’s
29 - New York, NY - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
30 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
31 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom

Danzig - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct. 23 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
Oct. 24 - Philadephia, PA - Electric Factory
Oct. 25 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Oct. 27 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre
Oct. 30 - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
Oct. 31 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
Nov. 01 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove
Nov. 02 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre

Previously
* Type O Negative - October 2007 Tour Dates
* Misfits, Doyle & Danzig Tour Dates & new video & presale

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Hilly was rich & other CBGB stuff

Here's a shocker: Hilly Kristal turns out to have been a millionaire. Just weeks after the legendary former CBGB owner passed away, his heirs—who thought Kristal was broke—are finding out that the old punk impresario was worth a surprising $3.7 million. [Village Voice]

and as seen on Gothamist.

Also
* MVD releasing 'live from CBGB' CD's
* CBGB's Hilly Kristal tribute page
* NY Magazine has Hilly Kristal's last interview
* CBGB regular Jesse Malin remembers the late Hilly Kristal
* RIP Hilly

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Kenny's Castaways 40th Anniversary lineup

Pete Best @ Kenny's - October 2005 (CRED)

Not the most popular venue obviously, but there's some history there, and I for one count myself as one of those with at least a few memories of going to see friends' bands play at Kenny's Castaways. Opinions of the venue aside for a second, what do you think of the lineups (listed below) of the 40th anniversary shows so far?

Poez at the cornelia street cafe 6/15/07

Friday 9/28 Jenna Nicholls The Smithereens Willie Nile Andy Rosen 7th Sun Becky Curtis Midnite Jam All Stars with Jon Putnam, Sammy Merrandino

Saturday 9/29
Poez
Joy Askew
Mark Johnson & The Wild Alligators
David Roche

Thursday 10/4
Paul Hipp
Witches In Bikinis

Friday 10/5
Jenna Nicholls
John Macendoe
Bernie Shanahan
Randy Burns
Jeff Golub

Saturday 10/6
Poez
John Macendoe
Tony Coniff & Friends Midnite All Star Jam with Elaine Caswell

Previously
* Kenny's Castaways 40th Anniversary

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meanwhile Beirut played a secret show at Coco66

So while the Black Lips were busy puking on stage, marching and whatnot....

Beirut played a free secret show at Coco 66 in Greenpoint last night and completely wrecked the place! They played a drunken 1 1/2 hour set (including one “pee break”) of new and old songs to prepare for their three upcoming NYC shows. You can catch them tonight (9/20) at The Brooklyn Masonic Temple in Fort Greene. More photos of the show can be found here. [Obscene NYC]

Beirut's new album The Flying Cup Club is officially released on 4AD on October 9th, 2007. La Blogoteque recently took a trip from France to Brooklyn to tape a take-away-show-style video for every song on that album, and so far four of them are available for your listening and viewing pleasure.

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Black Lips marched from Sound Fix to Music Hall

As advertised, the Black Lips played a crazy set of music at Sound Fix, that in circus-fashion, included costumes, burlesque dancers, a dixie land band, a crazy man, confetti, a fire-eater, and a march over to the Music Hall of Williamsburg for their second proper-headlining show in NYC in two days. Leia Jospe took these photos....

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Adult Swim FREE tours w/ Ghostface & Trail of Dead

Ghostface & Space Ghost

Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's highly rated late-night programming block for young adults, today announces its first two nationwide concert tours. In usual Adult Swim style, the 24-campus music tour promises to be like no other. On October 1, a 12-campus hip-hop tour begins with a concert at the State University of New York campus in Albany, featuring Ghostface Killah and Witchdoctor. On October 29, a 12-campus heavy metal tour lets loose with headliner And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead. Opening for Trail of Dead is none other than Dethklok, the heavy metal band from Adult Swim's Metalocalypse television series. All shows are free and open to the public. Tickets can be obtained online at www.adultswimpresents.com.

Trail of Dead dates haven't been revealed yet, but the Ghostface dates are below...

Ghostface Killah & Witchdoctor - 2007 Tour Dates ***
10/01 - State University of New York, Albany, N.Y.
10/03 - University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H.
10/05 - Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.
10/06 - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
10/07 - University of Maryland, College Park, Md.
10/09 - American University, Washington, DC
10/10 - Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Ga.
10/11 - University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla.
10/14 - University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla.
10/16 - UCLA, Los Angeles, Calif.
10/17 - Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz.
10/19 - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.

*** note - some shows will require student IDs

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Q-Tip adds a NYC show at Gramercy

Tickets go on sale Saturday for a Q-Tip show at Gramercy Theater in NYC on October 16th. It's 8 days after he finishes his tour with Common (that has him at Nokia Theatre on October 7th).

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CMJ, Kill Rock Stars, Xiu Xiu, Deerhoof & Enon Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Deerhoof - Kidz are so small (MP3)

Tickets are on sale for my CMJ showcase (Oct 16th @ Bowery Ballroom).

Kill Rock Stars is holding their CMJ showcase at the Gramercy Theater in NYC on October 17th. Mika Miko, Marnie Stern, The Mary Timony Band and Xiu Xiu are on the bill. Deerhoof is not on the bill, but they are giving away an entire album of MP3s for free (one of those MP3s is above).

Enon, Islands, Octopus Project, Thunderheist, Dengue Fever and Yo! Majesty are all playing the Kork CMJ showcase together at Highline Ballroom on October 18th. Tickets are on sale for that sick bill.

Enon are also playing playing with Love of Diagrams at Knitting Factory in NYC on November 17th. Tickets are also on sale for that. All Enon & Deerhoof tour dates below....

Enon - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 5 - Southgate House Newport, Kentucky
Oct 6 - DMF@ The Canal Street Tavern Dayton
Oct 18 - Highline (part of CMJ) NYC, New York
Oct 20 - Great Scott Allston, Massachusetts
Oct 21 - La Sala Rossa Montreal, Quebec
Oct 22 - Sneaky Dee's Toronto, Ontario
Oct 23 - Big Orbit’s Sound Lab Buffalo, New York
Oct 24 - Garfield Artworks Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Oct 25 - Grog Shop Cleveland
Oct 26 - Abbey Pub....come early! Chicago
Oct 27 - Abbey Pub....come early! Chicago
Oct 30 - Nectar Lounge Seattle, Washington
Oct 31 - Doug Fir Lounge Portland, Oregon
Nov 1 - Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, California
Nov 2 - Lower Sproul Plaza @ noon, a day show Berkeley
Nov 2 - Glass House, a night time show Pomona, California
Nov 3 - Echo Los Angeles, California
Nov 4 - Casbah San Diego, California
Nov 6 - Emo's Austin, Texas
Nov 7 - Proletariat Houston, Texas
Nov 8 - Chelsea Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nov 9 - Club Downunder Tallahassee, Florida
Nov 10 - Crowbar Tampa, Florida
Nov 11 - Back Booth Orlando, Florida
Nov 13 - Drunken Unicorn Atlanta, Georgia
Nov 14 - Duke Coffee House Durham, North Carolina
Nov 15 - Rock & Roll Hotel Washington DC
Nov 16 - Johnny Brendas Philly, Pennsylvania
Nov 17 - Knitting Factory New York City
Nov 24 - Brixton Windmill South London
Nov 25 - Brixton Windmill South London
Nov 27 - cafe zapata Berlin
Nov 28 - Molotov Hamburg
Nov 29 - bitterzoet amsterdam
Nov 30 - Trix Antwerp
Dec 1 - Point Ephemere Paris
Dec 2 - L’Usine Geneva
Dec 7 - COVO Bologna
Dec 8 - Interzona Verona
Dec 10 - Orangehouse Munchen
Dec 11 - Tsunami koeln
Dec 12 - UT-Connewitz Leipsig
Dec 13 - Star Club Dresden
Dec 14 - State X-New Forms Festival Hague
Dec 15 - PMK Innsbruck
Dec 16 - Club 007 Prague
Dec 17 - Chelsea Wien

Deerhoof - 2007 Tour Dates
9-21 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
9-22 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
9-23 - Tulsa, OK - Cain‘s Ballroom
9-25 - Nashville, TN - City Hall
9-26 - Covington, KY - Madison Theatre
9-28 - Toronto, ON - Ricoh Coliseum
9-29 - London, ON - John Lambert Center
9-30 - Pontiac MI - Eagle Theater
10-1 - Madison, WI - UW Memorial Union Rathskeller
10-2 - Minneapolis, MN - McGuire Theater at Walker Arts Center
10-4 - Denver, CO - Bluebird
10-6 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
10-19 - Iceland Airwaves, Iceland

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Snapcase reuniting for Callum Robbins benefit

Snapcase (1991-2005) are getting back together for just one show. The cause? Callum Robbins. The place? The Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY. The date? Saturday November 24th. Tickets go on sale October 5th at noon. 108 & Triple Threat are also on the bill.

The show is also a book release party for The Anti-Matter Anthology - "A 1990's post-punk and hardcore reader", and there's a limited pre-sale/pre-order combo package being offered. Snapcase video below...

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Simian Mobile Disco - Gramercy, CMJ tix, tour dates

DOWNLOAD: Simian Mobile Disco - Wooden (MP3)

SMD @ Gramercy Theatre, NYC - Sept 15, 2007 (CRED)

Tickets go on sale today for Simian Mobile Disco's CMJ show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn on October 18th - with Crystal Castles & Invisible Conga People. All tour dates below....

Simian Mobile Disco - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 21 - Mezzanine - LIVE San Francisco, California
Sep 22 - Echoplex - LIVE Los Angeles, California
Sep 23 - Street Scene Fest - LIVE San Diego, California
Sep 26 - The Cockpit - LIVE Leeds
Sep 27 - Scala - LIVE London
Sep 28 - Marsatac - LIVE Marsailles
Sep 29 - Ososphere - LIVE Strasbourg
Oct 5 - The Plug Sheffield
Oct 6 - Wang London
Oct 18 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY (CMJ)
Nov 17 - Warehouse Project Manchester
Nov 21 - Zepp - LIVE - supporting Underworld Osaka
Nov 22 - Zepp - LIVE - supporting Underworld Osaka
Nov 24 - Makuhari Centre - LIVE supporting Underworld Tokyo
Nov 26 - Apollo - LIVE - supporting Klaxons Manchester
Nov 27 - Corn Exchange - LIVE - supporting Klaxons Edinburgh
Nov 28 - Academy - LIVE - supporting Klaxons Newcastle
Nov 30 - Guildhall - LIVE - supporting Klaxons Southampton
Dec 1 - University - LIVE - supporting Klaxons Leeds
Dec 2 - University - LIVE - supporting Klaxons Cardiff
Dec 4 - Academy - LIVE - supporting Klaxons Birmingham
Dec 5 - Brixton Academy - LIVE - supporting Klaxons London
Dec 6 - Apollo - LIVE - Supporting Chemical Brothers Manchester
Dec 7 - NIA - LIVE - Supporting Chemical Brothers Birmingham
Dec 9 - Aintree Pavilion Liverpool - LIVE - Supporting Chemical Brothers Liverpool
Dec 11 - Brighton Centre - LIVE - Supporting Chemical Brothers Brighton
Dec 13 - Brixton Academy - LIVE - Supporting Chemical Brothers London
Dec 14 - Brixton Academy - LIVE - Supporting Chemical Brothers London
Dec 15 - Brixton Academy - LIVE - Supporting Chemical Brothers London

Previously
* more Simian Mobile Disco

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Elvis Perkins - 2007 Tour Dates

Elvis Perkins in Dearland @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - July 1, 2006 (MORE)

Elvis Perkins - currently out on tour with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - is headlining his own show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC on December 7th. Tickets are on sale for that. When I first saw Elvis at Bowery Ballroom in 2006, I wasn't blown away, but since then I've grown to love him. All tour dates below...

Elvis Perkins - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 20 - Troubadour Los Angeles, California
Sep 22 - Largo Hollywood, California
Sep 23 - San Diego Street Scene San Diego, California
Sep 25 - The Independent San Francisco, California
Sep 26 - The Independent San Francisco, California
Sep 28 - Roseland Portland, Oregon
Sep 29 - Neumos Seattle, Washington
Sep 30 - Neumos Seattle, Washington
Oct 4 - Fine Line Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 5 - 400 Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 6 - The Annex Madison, Wisconsin
Oct 7 - Lakeshore Theater Chicago, Illinois
Oct 9 - Blind Pig Ann Arbor, Michigan
Oct 19 - Apolo Barcelona
Oct 20 - Heineken Green Space Valencia
Oct 21 - Moby Dick Madrid
Oct 23 - Ziegel Oh Lac @ Rota Fabrik Zurich
Oct 24 - Musicdrome Milan
Oct 25 - Bad Bonn Dudingen
Oct 26 - Turmzimmer Hamburg
Oct 27 - AB Club Brussels
Oct 29 - Festsaal Kreuzberg Berlin
Oct 30 - Gebaude 9 Cologne
Oct 31 - Tivoli Utrecht
Nov 2 - Night & Day Manchester
Nov 3 - Faversham (Nasty Fest) Leeds
Nov 4 - Nice n Sleazy Glasgow
Nov 5 - Bar Academy Birmingham
Nov 6 - Bush Hall London
Nov 8 - La Neff Angouleme
Nov 9 - Cabaret Electric Le Havre
Nov 10 - Aeronef Lille
Nov 11 - Cigale Paris
Nov 12 - Olympic Nantes
Nov 14 - Bikini Toulouse
Nov 28 - Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, Ontario
Nov 29 - Cabaret Music Hall Montreal, Quebec
Nov 30 - Higher Ground Showcase Lounge So. Burlington, Vermont
Dec 1 - AS220 Providence, Rhode Island
Dec 2 - Paradise Rock Club Boston, Massachusetts
Dec 3 - Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, Massachusetts
Dec 5 - Jammin’ Java Vienna, Virginia
Dec 6 - Johnny Brenda’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec 7 - Bowery Ballroom New York, New York

Previously
* more Elvis Perkins

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Celebration, High Places, free show, tour dates, MP3s

DOWNLOAD: Celebration - Evergreen (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: High Places - Head Spins (MP3)

This show should be good.

WBAR Barnard College Radio Presents...
* HIGH PLACES
** CELEBRATION
THURSDAY, Sept 20, 2007
Doors: 8PM, Music: 8:30PM
@ LEHMAN LAWN, Barnard College
FREE!!!
Subway: Take the 1 to 116th St, enter through gates at 117th st and bway
www.wbar.org for more info

Gorilla Vs. Bear has the first in a series of videos promoting Celebration's new album. The MP3 above is from that too.

Citysol breakfast-show veterans High Places were recently interviewed by Fader, dubbed 'Band of the Week' over at Pop Tarts Suck Toasted, and reviewed favorably by Pitchfork. They're also playing with the Most Serene Republic at Union Hall Friday.

Celebration is also opening for Man Man at Webster Hall on October 2nd. All tour dates below...

High Places - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 20 - Barnard College w/ Celebration New York, New York
Sep 21 - Union Hall w/ The Most Serene Republic Brooklyn, New York
Sep 29 - Grinnell College w/ the Blow Grinnell, Iowa
Sep 30 - 400 Bar w/ The Blow Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 1 - Empty Bottle w/ The Blow, Video Hippos Chicago, Illinois
Oct 4 - Oberlin College w/ Dan Deacon, Videohippos, HEALTH Oberlin, Ohio
Oct 5 - Gramercy Theatre w/ The Blow, Saturday Looks Good To Me New York, New York
Oct 20 - Ladyfest w/ Bunny Rabbit, Glass Candy & More Chicago, Illinois

Celebration - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 20 - Barnard College / Columbia University New York, New York
Sep 21 - Floristree Baltimore, Maryland
Oct 2 - Webster Hall w/ Man Man New York
Oct 16 - Union Pool - CMJ Brooklyn
Oct 24 - The Rock and Roll Hotel Washington DC
Oct 25 - Duke University Coffeehouse Durham, North Carolina
Oct 26 - The Map Room Charleston
Oct 27 - Taste Orlando
Oct 29 - The Earl Atlanta
Oct 30 - 0 Watt Club w/ Black Angels Athens, Georgia
Oct 31 - The Bottletree Birmingham
Nov 2 - Spanish Moon Baton Rouge
Nov 3 - Rubber Gloves Denton
Nov 4 - Fun Fun Fun Festival Austin, Texas
Nov 7 - Casa Blanca Lounge Phoenix, Arizona
Nov 9 - The Echo Los Angeles, California
Nov 11 - The Independent San Francisco
Nov 12 - Rotture w/ The Get Hustle Portland, Oregon
Nov 13 - Crocodile Cafe Seattle
Nov 14 - Plaza Club Vancouver
Nov 16 - Kilby Court Salt Lake City, Utah
Nov 17 - Larimer Lounge Denver, Colorado
Nov 19 - Slowdown Jr. Omaha
Nov 20 - Aquarium Fargo
Nov 21 - 7th St. Entry Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nov 23 - Empty Bottle Chicago, Illinois
Nov 24 - Waldron Arts Center Bloomington

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September 19, 2007

MUDHONEY played 'Superfuzz Big Muff' & playing it in NYC

Mudhoney played 'Superfuzz Big Muff plus Early Singles' from start to finish in LA a few days ago. The Melvins played 'Houdini' on the same bill - must have been pretty nice - Flipper played the show too.

New York gets the chance to hear Mudhoney do the same thing later this year. Tickets are now on sale for a December 1st show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, and one the next day at Bowery Ballroom. UPDATE: They are only playing the album in its entirety at Bowery. No Flipper or Melvins on those bills though - Melvins have their own 2 NYC shows in October.

Last time Mudhoney played NYC was in November.

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FIONN REGAN - pics from ACL & 2007 Tour Dates including five LUCINDA WILLIAMS shows

At ACL I decided that Irish Mercury-prize nominee Fionn Regan is not for me. He is gaining American fans though - at least that's what his opening spots for Lucinda Williams at Irving Plaza on September 29-30 AND Town Hall on October 2-4 AND a headlining gig on October 12th at the Gramercy Theatre would imply. Tickets are on sale. More photos and tour dates below...

Fionn Regan - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 19 - WorkPlay Theatre Birmingham, Alabama
Sep 20 - The 5 Spot Atlanta, Georgia
Sep 21 - The Basement (w/ Teddy Thompson) Nashville, Tennessee
Sep 22 - Rudyard Kipling Louisville, Kentucky
Sep 24 - Lake Shore Theatre Chicago, Illinois
Sep 26 - Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, Ontario
Sep 27 - Cabaret Montreal, Quebec
Sep 28 - Lizard Lounge Boston, Massachusetts
Sep 29 - Irving Plaza (w/ Lucinda Williams) New York, New York
Sep 30 - Irving Plaza (w/ Lucinda Williams) New York, New York
Oct 2 - Town Hall (w/ Lucinda Williams) New York
Oct 3 - Town Hall (w/ Lucinda Williams) New York
Oct 4 - Town Hall (w/ Lucinda Williams) New York, New York
Oct 6 - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival San Francisco, California
Oct 8 - Troubadour West Hollywood, California
Oct 10 - World Cafe Live Downstairs (w/ Raul Midon) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 12 - Blender Theater @ Gramercy New York, New York
Oct 13 - IOTA Club & Cafe Arlington, Virginia
Oct 14 - Cultural Center Theater Charleston, West Virginia
Oct 22 - Social Nottingham
Oct 23 - Little Civic Wolverhampton
Oct 24 - Komedia Brighton
Oct 26 - Cockpit Leeds
Oct 27 - Night and Day Manchester
Oct 28 - King Tuts Glasgow
Oct 30 - Plug Sheffield
Oct 31 - Kings College London
Nov 1 - Fleece Bristol
Nov 3 - Vicar Street Dublin
Nov 5 - GALWAY ROISIN DUBH Galway
Nov 10 - CORK CYPRUS AVE cork
Nov 11 - Belfast empire Belfast

Lucinda Williams - 2007 Tour Dates
SEP-19 Bossier City, LA Harrah's Horseshoe Casino
SEP-22 Birmingham, AL Alabama Theatre
SEP-23 Greensboro, NC Carolina Theatre
SEP-25 Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville Pavilion
SEP-26 Glenside, PA Keswick Theater
SEP-27 Wayne, NJ Shea Center for the Performing Arts
William Paterson University of New Jersey
SEP-29 New York, NY The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
SEP-30 New York, NY The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
OCT-02 New York, NY Town Hall
OCT-03 New York, NY Town Hall
OCT-04 New York, NY Town Hall
Each night of the New York run, Lucinda will perform one album in its entirety followed by a set of new and old tunes. The date/album order is as follows: 29-World Without Tears; 30-Essence; 02-Car Wheels on a Gravel Road; 03-Sweet Old World; 04-Lucinda Williams.
OCT-28 Copenhagen, Denmark Vega
OCT-29 Oslo, Norway Rockefeller
OCT-30 Stockholm, Sweden China Theatre
NOV-01 Arhus, Denmark Vox Hall
NOV-03 Gothenburg, Sweden Tradgar
NOV-04 Malmo, Sweden KB
NOV-06 Hamburg, Germany Fabrik
NOV-07 Berlin, Germany Schiller Theater
NOV-09 Rotterdam, Netherlands Off Corso
NOV-10 Haarlem, Netherlands Patronaat
NOV-12 Koln, Germany Theater am Tanzbrunnen
NOV-13 Basel, Switzerland AVO Session
NOV-15 Hasselt, Belgium Music O Droom
NOV-16 Paris, France Trabendo
NOV-18 London, England Indigo 2
NOV-19 London, England Indigo 2
NOV-21 Sheffield, UK The Plug
NOV-22 Dublin, Ireland Tripod

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THE NATIONAL played ACL (pics) ++ added a Brooklyn show

Tickets are still on sale for the National's October 11th show at the very large new venue Terminal 5 in Manhattan, and tickets go on sale Friday for a newly-added National show the next day at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn.

Last time I saw the band was this past Sunday (Sept 16, 2007) at Austin City Limits - right after Yo La Tengo actually (1:30 PM). The show helped me appreciate the band a lot more - they sounded great, and the sound traveled really well over the large, sweating Texas crowd. Previously I was just kind of neutral on the National - I even skipped all 5 of the recent Bowery shows, and I missed the most-recent Seaport one. More ACL pictures & stuff below...

The National have a new video.

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the Little Ones @ ACL - pics & 2007 Tour Dates

A little scruffier than the last time I saw them, but just as fun-loving, poppy and tight as ever - The Little Ones played even earlier (11:45 am) than Yo La Tengo at Austin City Limits on Sunday (Sept 16, 2007). Their next NYC show is October 14th at the Music Hall of Williamsburg - with Voxtrot who they're also touring with. Tickets are still on sale. All tour dates, and more pictures, below...

the Little Ones - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 19 - Detroit Bar Costa Mesa
Oct 1 - Larimer Lounge Denver
Oct 3 - Triple Rock Social Club ** Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 4 - Metro ** Chicago, Illinois
Oct 6 - Black Cat ** Washington DC
Oct 7 - First Unitarian Church ** Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 9 - Mod Club ** Toronto
Oct 10 - Zaphod Beeblebrox ** Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 11 - La Sala Rossa ** Montreal, Quebec
Oct 12 - Pearl Street ** Northampton, Massachusetts
Oct 13 - Middle East Downstairs ** Cambridge, Massachusetts
Oct 14 - Music Hall of Williamsburg ** Brooklyn, New York
Nov 21 - Exeter Westpoint Arena * ++ Exeter
Nov 22 - Bournemouth BIC * ++ Bournemouth
Nov 24 - Cardiff CIA * ++ Cardiff
Nov 26 - Birmingham NIA * ++ Birmingham
Nov 28 - Nottingham Arena * ++ Nottingham
Nov 30 - Manchester Evening News Arena * ++ Manchester
Dec 3 - Sheffield Hallam FM Arena * ++ Sheffield
Dec 4 - Hull Arena * ++ Hull
Dec 10 - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena * ++ Newcastle
Dec 14 - London Earls Court * ++ London

** w/ Voxtrot
++ supporting Kaiser Chiefs & We Are Scientists

Previously
* more Little Ones

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YO LA TENGO @ Austin City Limits - pics & their latest 2007 Tour Dates

A healthy-sized crowd - me included - showed up early (12:30 pm) to see Yo La Tengo play on the final day (Sunday Sept. 16, 2007) of this year's Austin City Limits Festival in Austin, TX. We were rewarded by a sweet set of songs, sunny weather, and lots of wailing on the guitar by rock god Ira Kaplan....

As previously posted, Yo La Tengo will be making an appearance at this year's New Yorker Festival. And here are their other upcoming shows:

Yo La Tengo - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 25 - Coolidge Corner Theatre Brookline, Massachusetts
Sep 29 - Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California
Oct 6 - Lyceum: The New Yorker Festival Brooklyn, New York
Oct 9 - Warhol Museum Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Oct 10 - Buskirk Chumley Bloomington, Indiana
Oct 11 - Lakeshore Theatre Chicago, Illinois
Oct 12 - Discovery Museum Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Oct 13 - Calvin College Grand Rapids, Michigan
Oct 19 - Jeanne Rimsky Port Washington, New York
Oct 20 - Colony Cafe Woodstock, New York
Oct 22 - First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 23 - The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia
Oct 27 - Manifest Festival Mexico City
Nov 10 - MassMOCA North Adams, Massachusetts

Previously
* Yo La Tengo stuff

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What's going on Wednesday?

DOWNLOAD: King Wilkie - Brokedown and Lonesome (MP3)

* Odetta is playing BB King's
* Eartha Kitt is @ Cafe Carlyle
* Corn Mo is at Parkside Lounge
* King Wilkie is playing at Joe's Pub
* Joe's Pub in the Park kicks off w/ Jill Sobule, Lesley Gore & The New Standards
* Kings of Leon, BRMC & Manchester Orchestra are playing Radio City
* Black Lips are playing Sound Fix & Music Hall of Williamsburg
* Nick Lowe, Holmes Brothers & Ollabelle are at 7 WTC
* Secret Machines continue their residency at the Annex
* IUD release party w/ Growing & Blues Control @ Glasslands

What else?

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BONDE DO ROLE played a NYC museum, a new Brooklyn venue & a Norweigian music festival (pics)

DOWNLOAD: Bonde Do Role - Gasolina (MP3)

If I didn't go to Austin this past weekend, I for sure would have tried to see Bonde Do Role at either the Museum of Natural History (9/14), or at the Music Hall of Williamsburg (9/15). How were those shows? I loved them at the Oya Festival (Aug 8) - WAY tighter and better than when I saw them the year before at Warsaw. The Norweigian crowd was going wild - it had just rained a bit - here are the pictures...

More tour dates HERE.

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7 World Trade Center conspiracy theories, Nick Lowe tonight

DOWNLOAD: Larry Silverstein on 7 WTC demolition? (WMV)

"7 World Trade Center, a building in New York City, is located across from the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. The name 7 World Trade Center has referred to two buildings: the original structure, developed in 1985 and the current structure. The original building was destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks and replaced with the new 7 World Trade Center, which opened in 2006. Both buildings were developed by Larry Silverstein who holds a ground lease for the site from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. [Wikipedia]"

Lou Reed, Brazilian Girls, Suzanne Vega, and others, helped celebrate the opening of the new 7 World Trade Center in May 2006. The Hold Steady, Old 97's, M Ward, and others played (and are playing) free concerts there this week.

Free concerts are good, but is real estate developer Larry Silverstein? Not acccording to the many conspiracy theories floating around.

Larry Silverstein, the controller of the destroyed WTC complex, stated plainly in a PBS documentary that he and the FDNY decided jointly to demolish WTC 7 late in the afternoon of 9/11. In the documentary "America Rebuilds", aired September 2002, Silverstein makes the following statement;

"I remember getting a call from the, er, fire department commander, telling me that they were not sure they were gonna be able to contain the fire, and I said, 'We've had such terrible loss of life, maybe the smartest thing to do is pull it.' And they made that decision to pull and we watched the building collapse." [What Really Happened]

This of course is in sharp contrast to the official story, which is that the building came down on its own.

Larry went on to convince the courts that the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center was in fact TWO ATTACKS. That means he profited on 9/11 by collecting 3.5 billion dollars in insurance money TWICE - for a total of 7 billion dollars. More on that conspiracy theory and/or fact (depending on how you look at it), at What Really Happened.

Nick Lowe plays a free concert at 7 World Trade Center tonight (Sept 19, 2007).

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OLD 97'S played a free show @ the World Trade Center ++ RHETT MILLER playing solo shows

Old 97's @ 7 WTC, NYC - Sep 17, 2007 (CRED)

Went to see the Old 97s today...Perfect venue...a bit cool, early evening (no worries about safety getting home), and the LOUD didn't matter; it was outside. The sound wasn't great, really bassy, but with all the concrete & glass around, no surprise. They played a great 50 minute set. I really enjoyed it. [Putting the New back in New York]

They opened for the Hold Steady, and the band called Illinois played the free show before them. Old 97s front-man Rhett Miller is playing the Blue Note on September 20th - early & late. More solo dates below....

Rhett Miller - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 20 - Blue Note New York, New York
Sep 21 - Schubas (early show) Chicago, Washington
Sep 22 - Schubas (Early Show) Chicago, Illinois
Sep 23 - Shank Hall Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Oct 27 - Smirnoff Music Center Dallas, Texas

Previously
* more Rhett Miller

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Hold Steady played a free show @ the World Trade Center

the Hold Steady @ 7 WTC, NYC - Sep 17, 2007 (CRED)

The Downtown Music Series debuted to a packed plaza at the base of the brand new 7 World Trade Center last night. With the state of the art 7 WTC behind them, and the 6-year-old Pit on their right, The Hold Steady performed a tight one-hour set primarily consisting of material from Boys and Girls in America. [NYCTaper taped the show]

M Ward played the next night. Tonight's free show is Nick Lowe, Holmes Brothers & Ollabelle. The Hold Steady is going on tour with Art Brut.

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M Ward played a free show @ the World Trade Center

M. Ward @ 7 WTC, NYC - Sep 18, 2007 (CRED)

M. Ward played tonight at "World Trade Center Park," which is essentially just North of the WTC hole. It was a little creepy seeing a show that close to the devastation, but the band definitely drew all the attention. Highlights were dual drummers (always a plus for me), Matt's frantic guitar playing, and especially the guitarist/bassist (whom I recognize from somewhere). It was nice to see a good show. [Life's Bathroom]

Tonight's free show is Nick Lowe, Holmes Brothers & Ollabelle. Nick Lowe is also on tour.

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Black Lips played Bowery Ballroom

Black Lips @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - Sept 18, 2007 (CRED)

I gotta say, if there's anything still subversive about white boys playing twangy R&B in 2007, it's that these four bros have the BEST time just being their skinny little degenerate selves. They are a band in that way that to picture them doing normal things just doesn't compute. They are Rock and Roll in the present tense. All the time. At least they were last night for 50 or so minutes. [the simple mission]

Black Lips play Sound Fix & Music Hall of Williamsburg tonight (Sept 19), and then other places.

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the Shudder to Think 'reunion'

I would have loved to have been at this....

Craig Wedren & Nathan Larson @ Mercury Lounge, NYC - Sep 17, 2007 (CRED)

This show seeks to reunite half the most popular (read: light MTV rotation) iteration of Shudder to Think, Craig’s D.C. glam-punk band, which evolved from arty Dischord intrigue to even artier light MTV rotation via the 1994 quasi-hit “X-French Tee Shirt.” [Village Voice]

AND

Larson appeared midway through Wedren's solo set and performed six Shudder songs with the latter's band, which includes late-period Shudder drummer Kevin March. The artists played "X-French Tee Shirt," "Red House," "Lies About the Sky," "No Rm. 9, Kentucky," "Day Ditty" and "Appalachian Lullaby," which featured vocals from Larson's wife, Cardigans frontwoman Nina Persson. Their group, A Camp, also played a set last night. [Billboard]

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Today (yesterday) was a bad day

catching up now.

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September 18, 2007

Sex Pistols to reunite for a show

Punk legends The Sex Pistols have announced a concert to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of their seminal album Never Mind the Bollocks.
Original members John Lydon, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock will play at the Brixton Academy in London on 8 November.

The group, who split in 1978, first reformed for a world tour in 1996 and last performed together in 2003. [BBC]

ha

Either someone's very jealous of the Led Zeppelin guitarist that shares his first name--or maybe Phil Collins, or Sting, or Scary Spice--or the royalties from showing his ass with Bif Naked/passing judgement on nu-metal bands on Fuse have already dried up.... [Idolator]

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Ticketmaster's unrefundable fees & other BS

A letter sent to ejazznews...

Want to hear something that's FUCKED UP? I purchased tickets to a Bela Fleck and the Flecktones concert in Birmingham, AL through Ticketmaster. Face value of ticket - $43. Total Charge once it's run through Ticketmaster - $111.10 for two tickets. That's ridiculous, but I like Bela Fleck and want to see the show, so I'll pony up the cash. Apparently not enough people were willing to pay $55/ticket to see the band, ticket sales were sluggish, and they canceled the show. So I check my credit card statement today to confirm the refund, and it is only for $107. I call Ticketmaster and they say that even though the show was canceled by the artist/promoter, I am not going to be refunded the full amount due to a NON-REFUNDABLE processing fee. Are you ***** kidding me? Think about that for a second--that means that if 500 people have purchased tickets, Ticketmaster is pocketing $1,500 of the CONSUMER'S money. And the consumers being ripped off are the band's dedicated fans--people who bought tickets IN ADVANCE to guarantee entry to the show! What should I do the next time this band announces a show--wait and see if they sell enough tickets so that it looks like the show is going to happen, then buy my tickets?

Let's say that this happens in a couple of cities 2-3 times per week--you're talking over $150,000 per year pocketed by THE MAN. No wonder consumers are sick and tired of the music industry! Working with bands and having promoted shows, it infuriates me to think that this happens to enthusiastic music fans. If a band or promoter overshoots and realizes they are going to lose their ass if they go through with a show, they shouldn't further penalize the music fans they are already disappointing--they should absorb the "service fee". I'm actually glad this happened to me--a lesson learned so I don't piss off my patrons in the future. Thought you would enjoy this "fleecing of America".

Sincerely,

Jason Rogoff

That and more, in an article entitled, "Music Industry's Most Hated".

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Largehearted Boy's Interesting CD Releases This Week

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's debut solo album, the soundtrack to the film Into the Wild, is out this week, along with long-awaited debuts by two singer-songwriters I have followed for some time, Placelessness by Alina Simone and Kismet by Jesca Hoop. Kevin Drew releases his solo debut disc, Spirit If..., as well, and Hard-Fi drops their sophomore effort with the "No Album Art" cover, Once Upon a Time In the West, in the US.

Nothing Is Free by Corn Sister Carolyn Mark is alt-country at its husky-voiced finest, and Fog's Ditherer keeps rocking itself into my CD player...

Discs I haven't heard yet but am highly anticipating include Jamie Cullum's In the Mind of Jamie Cullum, the Green Pajamas' Box of Secrets: Northern Gothic 2, and Jana Hunter's Carrion. Are these worth picking up?

Have I left anything noteworthy off the list? What new music releases can you recommend this week? What should I avoid?

This week's interesting CD releases:

A.A. Bondy: American Hearts [cd]
Acid Mothers Guru Guru: Psychedelic Navigator [cd]
Akron/Family: Love Is Simple [cd]
Alina Simone: Placelessness [cd]
The A-Sides: Silver Storms [cd]
Asleep at the Wheel: Santa Loves to Boogie [cd]
Baron Zen: At the Mall (Remixes) [cd]
Bella: No One Will Know [cd]
Ben Lee: Ripe [cd]
Biffy Clyro: Puzzle [cd]
Bob Dylan: MTV Unplugged (with DVD) [cd]
Carolyn Mark: Nothing Is Free [cd]
Chamillionaire: Ultimate Victory [cd]
Crescent: Little Waves [cd]
The Donnas: Bitchin' [cd]
Dropkick Murphys: The Meanest Of Times [cd]
Drug Rug: Drug Rug [cd]
Eddie Vedder: Music for the Motion Picture Into the Wild (soundtrack) [cd]
Emmylou Harris: Songbird (box set) [cd]
The Fall: Live at the Kniting Factory [cd]
Firefox AK: Madame, Madame! [cd]
Fog: Ditherer [cd]
For Against: In the Marshes (reissue) [cd]
Gravenhurst: Western Lands [cd]
The Grey Race: Give It Love [cd]
Green Pajamas: Box of Secrets: Northern Gothic 2 [cd]
Hard-Fi: Once Upon a Time In the West [cd]
Harris Newman: Decorated [cd]
Health: Health [cd]
His Name Is Alive: Xmmer [cd]
Iggy Pop: Live San Francisco 1981 (reissue with bonus tracks) [cd]
The Immaculate Machine: Les Uns Mais Pas Les Autres (reissue) [cd]
Jamie Cullum: In the Mind of Jamie Cullum [cd]
Jana Hunter: Carrion [cd]
Jeremy Fisher: Goodbye Blue Monday [cd]
Jesca Hoop: Kismet [cd]
John Coltrane: Interplay (remastered box set) [cd]
Jonah Matranga: And [cd]
Keith Richards: Main Offender (reissue) [cd]
Keith Richards & the X-Pensive Winos: Live at the Hollywood Palladium (reissue) [cd]
Kevin Drew: Spirit If... [cd]
KT Tunstall: Drastic Fantastic [cd]
Th' Legendary Shak Shakers: Swampblood [cd]
Les Savy Fav: Let's Stay Friends [cd]
Magnet: Simple Life [cd]
Manneqin Men: Fresh Rot [cd]
Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson [cd]
Mary Gauthier: Between Daylight and Dark [cd]
Matt White: Best Days [cd]
Mick Jagger: The Very Best of Mick Jagger [cd]
Ministry: The Last Sucker [cd]
Motion City Soundtrack: Even If It Kills Me [cd]
Myracle Brah: Can You Hear Myracle Brah [cd]
New Found Glory: From the Screen to Your Stereo Part 2 [cd]
Nyles Lannon: Pressure [cd]
Percee P: Perseverance [cd]
Plasticines: LP1 [cd]
Polyphonic Spree: Live From Austin, TX [cd]
Rogue Wave: Asleep at Heaven's Gate [cd]
Ryan Groff: People in the Midwest [cd]
Schoolyard Heroes: Abominations [cd]
Sleeping States: There the Open Spaces [cd]
Songs of Green Pheasant: Gyllyng Street [cd]
Submersed: Immortal Verses [cd]
Terra Diablo: Deluge Songs [cd]
Thurston Moore: Trees Outside The Academy [cd]
Time of Orchids: Namesake Caution [cd]
Twista : Adrenaline Rush 2007 [cd]
Various Artists: The Acoustic Alternative Album [cd]
Various Artists: Christmas with the Rat Pack [cd]
Various Artists: House M.D. Original Television Soundtrack [cd]
Various Artists: Led Zeppelin - Tribute: 24/7/365 [cd]
Various Artists: Love Is the Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970 (remastered box set) [cd]
Various Artists: The Simpsons: Testify (soundtrack) [cd]
Various Artists: Summer Records Anthology (1974-1988) [cd]
Various Artists: Song of America (3-disc set) [cd]
Various Artists: You Got Yours! East Bay Garage 1965-1967 [cd]
The Vells: Integretron [cd]
White Stripes: You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do As You're Told) (single) [cd]
Willie Nelson: So Much to Do [cd]

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September 17, 2007

What's going on Monday?

Austin City Limits 2007

* Rush are at MSG
* Blogger's Delight continues @ Knitting Factory, FREE
* The Hold Steady, Illinois, & Old 97's for FREE @ WTC
* Shudder to Think sort of reunites, but not really @ Mercury Lounge

What else?

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Hold Steady & other free shows downtown this week

Craig Finn @ Barnes & Noble, NYC - Sep 13, 2007(CRED)

As previously posted, three free shows this week in NYC

9/17: The Hold Steady, Old 97’s & Illinois
9/18: M. Ward, Victoria Williams & McCarthy Trenching
9/19: Nick Lowe, Holmes Brothers & Ollabelle

Chavez is not playing any of these - it's just a rumor. They were asked a long time ago, but turned them down or something. Shows start at 5:30 pm, rain or shine. 7 World Trade Center @ Greenwich & Barclay Streets.

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Shudder To Think sorta-reunion in NYC tonight

Shudder to Think broke up in 1998. Almost ten years later, and there still hasn't been a reunion. Frontman Craig Wedren - known to sing a STT song now and then - remains an active member of the NYC music scene. He has a solo album out on Team Love, has various bands, contributes to almost anything State/Stella-related, and gets all artsy when he's doing his thing with the Citizens Band.

Shudder to Think guitarist Nathan Larson is married to Nina Persson of the Cardigans. Together they make music in their recently-active newer band A Camp. Shudder to Think "drummer for hire" Kevin March is currently drumming with Craig again (he isn't the original STT drummer, but he did play with them).

Other members of the Citizens Band (Craig's artsy thing) include Craig's sometimes-band-member Amy Miles, Jack White's wife Karen Elson, Angela McLuskey, and Rain Phoenix. Rain Phoenix also has a band called Papercranes. Last week I alerted you to a Papercranes residency going on at Mercury Lounge in NYC. At tonight's residency show (Sept 17, 2007), Papercranes (8:00) will be joined by Luke Schurman (whose apt recently burned) (7:00), Craig Wedren (9:00), and A Camp (10:00).

Not only does that mean that three members of Shudder to Think will be in the house, Craig is in fact promising the closest thing to a Shudder To Think reunion in history - all three members playing together, and more importantly - playing STT songs together. The Mercury Lounge bill still just says Craig Wedren, so I asked again, and they said, "Yep - all shudder (and a handful of craig's solo songs, I'm assuming)".

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Dan Deacon & Girl Talked invaded NYC this weekend

Girl Talk @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - Sep 15, 2007 (CRED)

Dan Deacon @ The Yard, NYC - Sep 16, 2007 (CRED)

White Williams @ Webster Hall, NYC - Sep 15, 2007 (CRED)

Girl Talk @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - Sep 15, 2007 (CRED)

Previously
* Dan Deacon, Girl Talk & White Williams add 2nd NYC show & other 2007 Tour Dates (3 NYC shows)
* The Yard - a venue in Brooklyn on Carroll St.

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Phosphorescent - 2007 Tour Dates, new album, MP3

DOWNLOAD: Phosphorescent - A Picture Of Our Torn Up Praise (MP3)

Anyone who has seen Phosphorescent perform knows that the only thing you can expect is the unexpected. Matthew Houck might show up with an acoustic guitar, junk store stage props and a sampler pedal, creating a wash of sound that you would never expect from just one man and his guitar. Or, he might appear with a ramshackle eleven-piece band, some of whom may have never performed the songs before, presenting loose, shambling renditions of Phosphorescent's catalog. It might be a classic quartet, guitar, bass, drums and piano, rearranging the quietest songs into something far more fleshed out, while restraining the joyous, jubilant tunes into precise and delicate numbers.

It was the eleven-piece band version when I saw him/them at SXSW in 2006. They were also from Athens, Georgia at the time. Now Matthew's MySpace page lists him/them from the Bed Stuy section of Brooklyn (which explains the multitude of local shows I've noticed over the past year), and now he/they have a new album called 'Pride' coming out on Dead Oceans (Secretly Canadian's sister that also just released new ones by Dirty Projectors & Bishop Allen) on October 23rd. Download one of those tracks above, and see him/them at the following shows.....

Phosphorescent - 2007 Tour Dates
10/09 - Grantham, PA - Larsen Student Union, Messiah College
10/10 - Rochester, NY - Bug Jar
10/11 - Scranton, PA - Test Pattern
10/12 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern
10/13 - Grand Rapids, MI - The DAAC
10/14 - Chicago, IL - AV-aerie
10/15 - Urbana, IL - Canoply Club - Void Room
10/18 - Denver, CO - Hi Dive
10/19 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
10/22 - Seattle, WA - Sunset Tavern
10/23 - Portland, OR - Towne Lounge w/ Au
10/24 - San Francisco, CA - Hemlock Tavern w/ Lazarus, Alex Delanda
10/26 - Los Angeles, CA - El Cid
10/27 - Phoenix, AZ - Casa Blanca
10/29 - Austin, TX - Cactus Café w/ Weird Weeds
10/30 - Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves
11/04 - Wilmington, NC - Bella Festa +
11/05 - Washington, DC - Black Cat +
11/07 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Side Chapel +
11/08 - Allston, MA - Great Scott +
11/09 - New York, NY - Cake Shop +
11/10 - Brooklyn, NY - Venue TBA (Todd P show) +
11/22 - Den Haag, Netherlands - Crossing Border Festival *
11/23 - Brussels, Belgium - AB Club *
11/24 - Brighton, UK - Pressure Point *
11/25 - Bristol, UK - The Croft *
11/27 - Aberdeen, UK - Lemon Tree *
11/28 - Glasgow, UK - The Beat Club *
11/29 - Newcastle, UK - The Other Rooms *
11/30 - Manchester, UK - Phoenix *
12/01 - Leeds, UK - Faversham *
12/02 - London, UK - Cargo *
12/04 - Nottingham, UK - The Social *
12/05 - Coventry, UK - Taylor John's House *

+ w/ Bowerbirds
* w/ Akron/Family

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Stream some new albums

I didn't mean for the MSR album stream post to be my last post before I got on a plane for Texas this weekend, but I just ran out of time. So in the name of making this a little more current....This week's albums streaming on AOL include the new Rogue Wave, Eddie Vedder, Kevin Drew, Bella, Elvis Costello, Ministry, and Drug Rug (again). Which ones do you recommend?

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back from ACL

things will resume shortly.

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September 14, 2007

the Most Serene Republic & other album streams

The Most Serene Republic is streaming their new album Population (track by track) over at the Arts & Crafts website. See them at one of the three upcoming NYC shows they have going on, or at my CMJ show at Bowery after that.

Other new albums streaming this week (at AOL) include the new Go! Team, Pinback, Shout Out Louds, Animal Collective, Drug Rug, Oakley Hall, and Largehearted Boy's favorite: Ani DiFranco.

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Do Make Say Think tonight ++ Max Richter's U.S. debut

DOWNLOAD: Do Make Say Think - Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! (MP3)

This is just a reminder that Beirut & Grizzly Bear are not the only Wordless Music series shows coming up. In fact, Do Make Say Think play their show in the church-like New York Society For Ethical Culture TONIGHT (Sept 14). There's also Mum, Johnny Greenwood, AND the U.S. debut of Max Richter...

Wordless Music is honored to host British composer and Fat Cat recording artist Max Richter for his first-ever U.S. concert appearance. On Wednesday, November 28, Max will perform selections from his albums Songs from Before, The Blue Notebooks, and Memoryhouse in the 300-capacity Good-Shepherd Faith Church alongside a full chamber ensemble and accompanying video projections. Also appearing will be the Minneapolis ambient/electronic composer and Ghostly International recording artist Cepia, as well as New York City pianist Assaff Weisman, who will perform solo piano music by Joseph Haydn and Olivier Messiaen.

All shows and details at the Wordless site.

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Muse playing ACL & other 2007 Tour Dates

As was pointed out by some almost immediately, Muse is in fact replacing the White Stripes at Austin City Limits this weekend. Now the choice is between Muse & Arcade Fire. All tour dates below...

Muse - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 15 - Austin City Limits Festival Austin, Texas
Sep 16 - Nokia Theatre Grand Prairie, Texas
Sep 18 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre Denver, Colorado
Sep 20 - Mesa Amphitheatre Mesa, Arizona
Sep 21 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Irvine, California
Sep 22 - San Diego Street Scene Festival San Diego, California
Oct 4 - Terra Vibe Athens
Oct 6 - Arc de Triumf Bucharest
Oct 7 - Belgrade Arena Belgrade, Serbia
Oct 9 - Dom Sportova Zagreb
Oct 10 - Budapest Arena Budapest
Oct 13 - Kiev Sports Hall Kiev
Oct 15 - Ds Luzkiki Moscow
Oct 17 - Old Ice Hall Helsinki
Oct 19 - New Arena St. Petersburg
Oct 21 - Arenan Stockholm, Stockholms län
Oct 23 - Spektrum Oslo, Oslo
Oct 24 - Forum Copenhagen
Oct 28 - Vegoose Festival, Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas, Nevada
Nov 10 - Supreme Court Gardens Perth, Western Australia
Nov 14 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre Adelaide, South Australia
Nov 15 - Rod Laver Arena Melbourne, Victoria
Nov 17 - Sydney Entertainment Centre Sydney, New South Wales
Nov 21 - Riverstage Brisbane
Nov 23 - Trusts Stadium Auckland, Auckland
Nov 25 - Westpac Arena Christchurch

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September 13, 2007

The Cure - rescheduled 2008 Tour Dates (Sasqhatch Fest)

The Cure rescheduled those cancelled dates. The new route includes a stop at the 2008 Sasquatch Festival, and MSG again....

And they like CAPS:

9/13/2007 2:00:00 AM - by CURE:ROBERT

13TH SEPTEMBER 2007
THE CURE ANNOUNCE RE-SCHEDULED 2008 NORTH AMERICAN 4TOUR SHOWS

AT LAST!
WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE NEW 2008 DATES OF OUR POSTPONED NORTH AMERICAN 4TOUR.

EIGHTEEN OF THE NINETEEN PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED SHOWS HAVE BEEN RE-SCHEDULED IN THE ORIGINAL VENUES, AND ALL 2007 TICKETS WILL BE HONOURED FOR THESE NEW 2008 CONCERTS.

(THE ONLY ONE WE COULDN’T GET SWITCHED WAS SEATTLE… BUT INSTEAD OF NO CURE SHOW AT ALL, WE WILL BE CLOSING THE SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY 25TH MAY (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND) AT THE GORGE AMPHITHEATRE, WHERE WE HAVE BEEN GUARANTEED 150 MINUTES ONSTAGE! ALL TICKETS FOR THE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED CURE KEY ARENA CONCERT WILL BE HONOURED AT THE GORGE, BUT PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS FOR THE SASQUATCH! FESTIVAL ARE GENERAL ADMISSION, INCLUDING ANY PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CURE KEY ARENA TICKETS).

IT’S ALL HAPPENING SLIGHTLY LATER THAN WE EXPECTED DUE TO ‘THE PLAYOFFS’ – A LOT OF THE VENUES WE NEEDED WOULDN’T LET US CONFIRM DATES IN THE MARCH/APRIL PERIOD – BUT WE UNDERSTAND THEY ALL HAVE TO LIVE IN HOPE!

HOWEVER, AN UNEXPECTED BONUS OF THE NEW ROUTING IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ADD IN KANSAS CITY, PHOENIX, AUSTIN, FT LAUDERDALE AND CLEVELAND… AND THERE WILL BE MORE DATES TO COME!

WE APOLOGIZE AGAIN FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND UPSET THE ORIGINAL POSTPONEMENT CAUSED, AND WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE NEW SHOWS ARE MORE THAN WORTH THE WAIT…

SEE YOU ALL SOON,

LOVE ROBERT, SIMON, JASON AND PORL XXXX (THE CURE)

PS ANYONE WHO WANTS A REFUND ON THEIR 2007 TICKET WILL BE ABLE TO GET ONE IN FULL FROM HIS OR HER POINT OF PURCHASE UNTIL 1ST NOVEMBER 2007.

PPS ALL TICKET INFO LINKS WILL BE UP AS SOON AS WE HAVE THEM...

>

THE CURE 4TOUR NORTH AMERICA 2008

MAY
09 WASHINGTON DC Patriot Center
10 PHILADELPHIA Wachovia Spectrum
12 BOSTON Agganis Arena
14 MONTREAL Bell Centre
15 TORONTO Air Canada Centre
17 CHICAGO Allstate Arena
19 KANSAS CITY Starlight Theatre – ADDED SHOW
21 DENVER Red Rocks Amphitheatre
23 SALT LAKE CITY E Center
25 GEORGE WA The Gorge Sasquatch! Festival (in place of Seattle - headlining from 9:30 to midnight)
26 VANCOUVER General Motors Place
29 SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara Bowl
31 LOS ANGELES Hollywood Bowl

JUNE
03 SAN DIEGO Cox Arena
04 PHOENIX Dodge Theatre – ADDED SHOW
06 DALLAS American Airlines Center
08 AUSTIN Austin Music Hall – ADDED SHOW
09 HOUSTON Toyota Center
11 TAMPA St Pete Times Forum
13 FT LAUDERDALE Bank Atlantic Center – ADDED SHOW
15 ATLANTA Gwinnett Center
16 CHARLOTTE Charlotte Bobcats Arena
18 CLEVELAND (Venue TBD) – ADDED SHOW
20 NEW YORK CITY Madison Square Garden

Previously
* The Cure reschedules 2007 Tour Dates

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Osheaga 2007 - Day 1

by BrooklynVegan Mike

Osheaga 2007 (CRED)

A label rep I was talking to told me that it takes a festival four to five years of good reviews and turnouts to be considered a serious destination on the festival circuit. In its sophomore year, Osheaga has followed up their triumphant debut with an impressive lineup that should continue the reputation they built for themselves last year. Once again, I was granted the task of covering this event...

Thunderheist @ Osheaga 2007 (CRED)

Arriving for day one of the two day festival around 12:30, I could hear the tail end of Apostle of Hustle opening the festivities on one of the alternating main stages. I made my way to the smaller stages on the other side of the park. Hopes were high for Thunderheist, a local hip-hop/house outfit comprised of DJ Grahm and female rapper Isis,. Taking the stage, Isis seemed to apologize in advance saying "we've been up all night." What followed was a rather limp set that took the wind out of my sails. I chalk it up to just a bad set, as I've heard that their smaller shows around town have been really good. It happens to the best of them. Over on the main stage, Jamie T performed to a somewhat apathetic audience. Unfamiliar with his music before that day, he vocally reminded me a lot of The Arctic Monkeys, a point I'm sure he'll have to have to answer questions about for years to come if his career gains traction.

Continued below...

Editors @ Osheaga 2007 (CRED)

Next up was Editors, and though enjoyable, they seemed rather pedestrian. They seem to have a firm grasp on their sound and stay firmly entrenched in it. Being at the end of the summer and festival season, their performance gave the feeling that this is the same set that they've done time in and time out over the past few months, and this was just another day at the office. Over on the MEG stage, The Clientele performed a strong set to an appreciative audience. And though they were very good, their music and the circumstances surrounding them (small stage, playing largely to an audience unfamiliar with their mid-tempo sway) just fed into the overall malaise. The seeds, it seemed, were planted for a "blah" day.

The Veils @ Osheaga 2007 (CRED)

Then The Veils took the Trees Stage. The London band, by way of New Zealand, are an enticing mix of early Nick Cave, revenge blues, and garage rock. Sporting a six o'clock shadow and wearing an open, sweat-drenched dress shirt and wide, flat brim hat, singer Finn Andrews looked like a strung out Amish peasant. The band showed the rare combination of being intense while displaying a sheer level of fun. The tiny stage area was filling up as the set moved on, attracting everyone within earshot. Their performance brought to mind the thought that too many of the lower-tiered bands at festivals don't take the opportunity to really win over an audience. They don't see them for the opportunity they present. But like Tokyo Police Club and Land of Talk did before them at last years festival, The Veils certainly got crowd's (and my) attention, and I will definitely see them the next time they are in town.

Blonde Redhead @ Osheaga 2007 (CRED)

Up next on the main stage were Blonde Redhead. Their atmospheric-dense set, which would normally cool off a festival crowd, was eaten up by the Montreal faithful. Dancing seductively when not playing, Kazuseemed very much in her own world, a world that was only accentuated by the Pace Brothers' diligent playing. The only setback was that it became evident during "Equus" that the band was playing along to a backing track, which is a minor gripe, but felt it worth mentioning.

Then it was back to the Trees Stage where the always awesome Panthers played a blistering 30 minute set. Someone next to me referred to their music as a combination of "proto-punk power" and "corvette bomber cock rock." I have no idea what "corvette bomber cock rock" means, but it sounds oddly fitting. They were the second band as part of Vice Magazine's takeover of the stage - part of their "corn roast", complete with giveaways of corn to anyone willing to wait in line for it.

Feist @ Osheaga 2007 (CRED)

On the main stages were the one-two combo of BSS affiliates Stars and Feist. Both commanded the largest audiences at that point in the festival. Stars delivered, as always, with their indie-pop goodness. The crowd received the tracks from their new album Our Bedroom After the Wat very well, which suggests either their music release strategy has worked (it has been available for iTunes download since May, while the physical copies aren't available until the end of this month), or everybody now only gets their albums through piracy. Feist was next. She performed a confident, fun set that at times kept the crowd at a hushed silence. No small feat at a festival, to be sure. The biggest crowd pleasers were "My Moon and My Man" and "So Sorry" from her Polaris Music Prize- nominated The Reminder.

For as much criticism and bile Billy Corgan has received for reviving The Smashing Pumpkins in the indie rock press, there is no denying that the band still has a large following. I haven't seen that many Zero shirts in one place since I was a junior in high school. Tonight was the chance for many people to see the Pumpkins for the first time. They haven't played as a band in several years and their last appearance in Montreal was in 2000. I, coincidentally, was at that show. It was the Summersault festival, and featured them, Our Lady Peace, A Perfect Circle, and Eve 6. Times have changed.

Smashing Pumpkins @ Osheaga 2007 (CRED)

Opening with the thunderous "United States of America," they were a were a tight, at times too professional outfit that just commanded the stage. The Pumpkins first started playing arenas and stadiums in 1996, so a festival like this is old hat. Despite their complete mastery of the circumstances, they didn't play by the numbers. Billy looked like he was genuinely having a good time on stage, even at one point breaking into laughter mid-song. The set was also a good mix of old and new, including long adored album cuts like "Silverfuck."

The highlight of the night was "Tonight, Tonight," supplanting synths over the ubiquitous strings from the original. The crowd was with it, singing every word, playing the role of rapturous backing vocals. Compared to "Bullet With Butterfly Wings," which they played earlier in the night at double speed, Corgan and Co. appeared to still be emotionally invested in the song and played it out of want as opposed to obligation. Staying another 20 minutes, I made my way to the metro, dead tired and having been on my feet for about 11 hours straight.

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stay tuned for 'Day two' of BrooklynVegan Mike's coverage of Osheaga 2007 (Sept 8-9 in Montreal).

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Kenny's Castaways 40th Anniversary

Founded in 1967 by Patrick Kenny, Kenny’s Castaways was a haven for new and up and coming local bands to showcase their songs. From the New York Dolls residency to the debut of a singer named Bruce Springsteen (with the E Street Band) in 1973, Kenny’s Castaways has held it’s own for more than 40 years, alongside CBGB as a downtown staple for groundbreaking bands. Past performers who have graced the stage there include Aerosmith, Yoko Ono, Patti Smith, The Smithereens, Phish, Professor Longhair and the list goes on and on….. Kenny’s is still presenting live shows every night of the week and in this day and age where live venues come and go, it’s nice to see that this treasure on Bleecker Street is still on the map and continues to be….

On September 28th & 29th, Kenny’s will begin a celebration of 40 years in music, presented by Maria and Tommy Kenny, in memory of their father. Then again on October 4th, 5th and 6th… There will be more anniversary shows added in November (details forthcoming). Known for it’s all star late night jams, Kenny’s will open and close the event with a variety of musicians, old and new, getting together to bring back the traditional Village atmosphere. The Bleecker Street music scene was the key to opening doors for a variety of live venues over the years and Kenny’s is one of the landmarks that continues on as a great live venue, lasting more than four decades. Kenny’s is the real school of rock!

Continued below....

From The Kenny's:
“I want to share this with you, a gift from the musicians, the Castaways, and the Legends of Kenny's. This 40th year anniversary celebration is in honor of my father, Patrick Kenny and his legacy to us. The visible traces of Kenny's layers of history is preserved I stories told on bar stools and the smell of whiskey soaked floors. Every time I walk into Kenny's I feel the force of my father's presence and the ghosts of all those who inhabited there such as: Doc Pomus, Otis Blackwell and Jeff Buckley, who are all gone now…. My dad had so many wonderful stories and dreams of what music was about, what Kenny's was about at its core. He always said it was about creating memories for people and creating a sense of
possibility. He truly was a great man. My family and I want to continue that tradition by hosting a benefit concert series for www.littlekidsrock.org and inviting back old friends.” Maria Kenny

All proceeds from the festival will go to Little Kids Rock, an organization that supports music in the public schools and supplies instruments and education to students, right here in NYC and across the country. Little Kids Rock is headed by a board of directors that includes the likes of Paul Simon, Les Paul and BB King. For more information, go to www.litlekidsrock.org

“For most aspiring singer-songwriters who come to New York City to peddle their wares, Greenwich Village is a necessary stop…A series of regular engagements at Kenny’s Castaways led to more reviews and
record company interest.” Robert Palmer, New York Times, February 1980

“The spiritual father of the Smithereens and owner of New York City’s fabled Kenny’s Castaways has passed away. Rest in peace, dear friend. We will miss you, Pat. Thanks for giving us our start here. From your friends, Dennis, Jimmy, Mike and Pat”… The Smithereens

Happy Birthday KC

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the 2007 Future of Music Policy Summit

...happens in Washington DC September 17-18. Bob Mould, Mac McCaughan, Lady Miss Kier, Portia Sabin (Kill Rock Stars), Charles Bissell, Josh Madell (co-owner of Other Music), Jonathan Eaton & Nick Krill (The Spinto Band) and Franz Nicolay (Hold Steady) are among those speaking.

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The Aliens (ex-Beta Band) - 2007 Tour Dates

The Aliens are a Scottish band consisting of Gordon Anderson (aka Lone Pigeon, lead vocals, guitar) and former Beta Band members John Maclean (keyboards, backing vocals) and Robin Jones (drums, backing vocals). They formed in 2005 following the split of The Beta Band the previous year, and frontman Gordon Anderson falling ill to "acute psychosis". Anderson is now out of hospital and has been off medication for some time. [Wikipedia]

They're at Highline Ballroom in NYC on September 18th. All tour dates below...

The Aliens - 2007 Tour Dates
9/17 Philadelphia PA Johnny Brenda's
9/18 New York NY Highline Ballroom
9/20 Boston MA Great Scott
9/21 Washington DC Rock & Roll Hotel
9/22 Toronto ON Lee's Palace
9/24 Detroit MI Magic Stick
9/25 Chicago IL Schubas Tavern
9/26 Minneapolis MN Varsity Theater
9/28 Denver CO Larimer Lounge
10/1 Vancouver BC Richards On Richards
10/2 Seattle WA Crocodile Café
10/3 Portland OR Doug Fir Lounge
10/5 San Francisco CA, Slim's
10/6 Los Angeles CA LA Weekly Detour Festival

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What's going on Thursday?

CYHSY @ Gramercy Theatre, NYC - Sep 11, 2007 (CRED)

* Marissa Nadler, Castanets & Nikki Shapiro are at Union Pool
* Jamie T, High Places & The New York Howl are @ Bowery Ballroom tonight
* Jamie T's show at Luna Lounge tomorrow has been cancelled though
* The Holly Golightly boat cruise has been cancelled also (VISA issues)
* The Fluo Kids & The Cool Kids will be hangin' at Hiro Ballroom
* The Hold Steady's Craig Finn is at Barnes & Noble
* 50 Cent is playing Hammerstein Ballroom
* Glenn Mercer of the Feelies & Steve Wynn are at the Merc
* Silver Apples are playing Cake Shop & Silent Barn
* Dragons of Zynth are at the Annex

What else?

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Q-Tip - 2007 Tour Dates (w/ Common) & a new album

I already posted some of these dates, but that was when they were just Common shows. A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip has a new album coming out in early 2008 - it's called The Renaissance. He's also a character in the video game NBA 2K8, and is on the soundtrack. All tour dates below...

Q-Tip & Common - '2K Sports Bounce' 2007 Tour Dates
9/22 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
9/24 - Toronto, ON - Kool Haus
9/25 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
9/27 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend
9/28 - Greensboro, NC - N Club
9/29 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
9/30 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
10/1 - Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live
10/3 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
10/5 - Washington DC - Love
10/6 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
10/7 - NYC - Nokia Theatre
10/8 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
10/10 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
10/14 - LA, CA - The Roxy

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L'amour - 'The Rock Capitol of Staten Island'

This is a catch up post....

As was first reported around the time I was in Norway, and was also mentioned in that recent NY Times article about NYC venues, L'amour is back (again), but now in Staten Island. Upcoming shows include The Lordz, Suicide City and Lizzy Borden.

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BrooklynVegan goes "official" for CMJ @ Bowery Ballroom

BrooklynVegan OFFICIAL CMJ showcase

Tuesday October 16, 2007 @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC
* Special Guests
** The Rosebuds
*** Dean & Britta
**** The Most Serene Republic
***** Miracle Fortress
****** The Shaky Hands
******** Bon Iver

6 PM, 18+, $16 or CMJ Badge, tix on sale Monday @ noon

Don't worry, I haven't gone ALL official.

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GRIZZLY BEAR & friends, a "wordless" show, ACL this weekend & other 2007 Tour Dates

Jamie Lidell (not playing BK) & Ed from Grizzly Bear

The September 24th "Wordless" Beirut show is right around the corner (not really wordless - just the name of the series), and word has just come in that - around a few more corners after that - Beirut's good friends Grizzly Bear will also be playing one of these Wordless shindigs...

Grizzly Bear + special guests and classical performers TBA
The Wordless Music Series
Nov. 3, 2007
New York Society for Ethical Culture
6:30 PM doors / 7:30 PM show
Tickets on sale Monday 9/17/07 via www.wordlessmusic.org

Yes, Grizzly Bear have a lot of friends, so why not include some of them in their next album, and why not call that album "Friend"? And why not put a big picture of them all on the inside of the CD? In fact, why not put this picture? (click it for a much larger view):

FRIEND TRACKLISTING:
Alligator (Choir Version- feat. Zach Condon of Beirut and Dirty Projectors)
He Hit Me (Crystals cover)
Little Brother (Electric)
Shift (Alternate Version)
Plans(Terrible vs. Nonhorse: Sounds Edit)
Granny Diner
Knife (as covered by CSS)
Plans (as covered by Band of Horses)
Knife (as covered by Atlas Sound)
Deep Blue Sea(Daniel Rossen Home Recording)

Atlas Sound = Bradford from Deerhunter - you can see him there in the photo in his dress. How many of the other people can you name? Own the picture when the album comes out ("November 5 in the UK/Europe and November 6 in North America via Warp Records").

Going to Austin for ACL this weekend? Stop by the Hot Freaks (BrooklynVegan and other bloggers) afterparty to see Grizzly Bear for free. Make sure you add your self to the waiting list (RSVP) though, and get there early. All tour dates (and some more friends) below.....

Pitchfork's Ryan Schreiber & Bradford from Deerhunter

Grizzly Bear - 2007 Tour Dates
9/14 Austin, TX Club Deville ##
9/15 San Francisco, CA Mezzanine##
9/18 -- Northampton, MA -- Pearl Street***
9/19 -- Buffalo, NY -- Traif Music Hall***
9/20 -- Toronto, Ontario -- The Mod Club***
9/21 -- London, Ontario -- Lola Festival ##
9/22 -- Ottawa, Ontario -- Christ Church Cathedral***
9/23 -- Burlington, VT -- Higher Ground***
10/05 -- Montreal, QC -- Pop Montreal/Ukrainian Foundation##
10/08 -- Grand Rapids, MI -- Ladies Literary Club***
10/09 -- Milwaukee, WI -- Pabst Theater***
10/10 -- Chicago, IL -- Park West***
10/11 -- Columbus, OH -- Wexner Center at Ohio State***
10/12 -- Pittsburgh, PA -- Andy Warhol Museum***
10/13 -- Baltimore, MD -- 2640 Space at St. John's Church***
10/14 -- Philadelphia, PA -- First Unitarian Church Sanctuary***
10/18 -- Reykjavik, Iceland -- Reykjavik Art Gallery
11/03 -- New York, NY - Wordless thing (see above)

***w/ Beach House
^w/ Deerhunter
#/ w/ Eric Bachmann, AU, Tiny Vipers
## w/Art Brut

Friendly pictures via the Grizzly Bear blog (like the CSS/Klaxons one was).

Previously
* more Grizzly Bear

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CSS & Klaxons make love

Simon from Klaxons & CSS' Lovefoxxx & their tattoos

But I guess this is old news. Photo via the Grizzly Bear blog. Klaxons just won the Mercury Prize.

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Silver Apples - 2007 Tour Dates (2 NYC shows tonight)

Silver Apples @ Empty Bottle, Chicago - Sep 8, 2007 (CRED)

Silver Apples were a psychedelic electronic music duo from New York City composed of Simeon Coxe III, who performed as Simeon, on a primitive synthesizer of his own devising, and drummer Danny Taylor. The group was active between 1967 and 1969, before reforming in the mid 1990s. They were one of the first groups to employ electronic music techniques extensively within a rock idiom, and their minimalistic style, with its pulsing, driving beat and frequently discordant modality, anticipated not only the experimental electronic music and krautrock of the 1970s, but underground dance music and indie rock of the 1990s as well. [Wikipedia]

Danny Taylor passed away in 2005 (RIP), but Simeon is still at it. Now in the middle of their first tour since 1999 (and with a new drummer?), Silver Apples played Knitting Factory in NYC last night (Sep 12, 2007). Missed it? Luckily they're playing again in NYC tonight - TWICE. All remaining dates below....

Silver Apples - 2007 Tour Dates
September 13 - CAKE SHOP, NY, NY (free instore - 6pm - postponed from yesterday)
September 13 – SILENT BARN – BROOKLYN, NY w/ Ex Models (Todd P)
September 14 – CAFÉ BOURBON STREET – COLUMBUS, OH
September 18 - TBA - PORTLAND, OR
September 20 – CAFÉ DU NORD – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
September 22 – SPACELAND – LOS ANGELES, CA

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Calvin Harris played Mercury Lounge

Calvin Harris @ Mercury Lounge, NYC - Sep 12, 2007 (CRED)

Calvin Harris is as charismatic as he is tall. At 6'5", that's a fair amount of charm. This was Calvin's U.S. debut, his album I Created Disco hit our stores the day before -- though it was obvious nearly everyone at the Mercury Lounge was well-versed with the songs and ready to dance. He didn't disappoint the crowd. [Sound Bites]

Music Snobbery also has a review. More on Calvin Harris in this week's Week in Dance.

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Mastodon injured, Sound Team breaks up, 1990s lose bassist

* Mastodon Guitarist Injured In Mysterious Post-VMA Incident
* Sound Team is officially disbanding
* 1990s bassist checks out

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Bjorkestra mini-2007-Tour (3 dates)

Bjorkestra is "The Music of Bjork Gudmundsdottir for large jazz ensemble". They have three shows coming up...

Wednesday, September 19, 8pm The State Theatre 220 N. Washington Falls Church, VA 22046-4517 703.237.0300 http://www.thestatetheatre.com

Saturday, September 22, 9pm
The Gramercy Theatre
127 East 23rd St.
New York, NY
Box Office Numbers:
(212)777-6800
Concert hotline:(212)777-1224

Sunday, September 23, 8pm
33 West Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Telephone: (410)268-4545
http://www.ramsheadtavern.com

Previously
* more Bjorkestra

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September 12, 2007

Annie Lennox - 2007 Tour Dates

Iconic artist Annie Lennox will begin a North American headlining tour on October 8th in San Diego, California in support of her new album, Songs Of Mass Destruction, set for release October 2nd on Arista Records.

The tour, 'Annie Lennox Sings' will continue through November 11th with only fifteen intimate performances in as many cities. Performing in smaller venues, this tour, the 3rd of her solo career, will give fans the opportunity to enjoy her new material and beloved classics in a special and extraordinarily rare environment. Annie's exquisite voice and mesmerizing stage presence will be illuminated in this once in a lifetime concert experience.

Tour dates below....

October 2007
8 San Diego CA Civic Theatre
10 San Francisco CA Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium
11 Los Angeles CA Wilshire Theater
14 Dallas TX McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
16 Boulder CO Macky Auditorium
18 Minneapolis MN State Theater
19 Chicago IL Cadillac Palace
22 Detroit MI Music Hall
23 Toronto ONT Massey Hall
25 Washington DC Lisner Auditorium
28 Nashville TN The Ryman
29 Atlanta GA Cobb Energy PAC
31 Miami FL Carnival Center

November 2007
3 New York NY United Palace
6 UNICEF Benefit Cipriani Wall Street
10 Philadelphia PA Merriam Theater
11 Boston MA Symphony Hall

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MGMT (signed to Columbia) Tour Dates (of Montreal) ++ MP3

DOWNLOAD: MGMT - Time to Pretend (MP3)

MGMT are a Bowie-esque "electro pop duo" from Brooklyn who happen to be signed to Columbia Records. They also happen to be going on tour with (the Bowie-loving) Of Montreal - that includes the show at Roseland Ballroon in NYC on October 13th They are:

Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, two psychic pilgrims whose paths first intersected in the green pastures of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, circa 2002.

I should see them live before making any judgement because I can listen to the above MP3 over and over again, but most of the other songs streaming on their MySpace seem a little too unoriginal, a little too.....Bowie? I also haven't heard the whole new album (out late 2007 or early 2008).

Their MySpace page is really annoying too. I'd still see them live I guess (at least once) - like at Cake Shop in NYC tonight (Sept 12). All tour dates below....

MGMT - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 12 - Cake Shop New York, New York
Sep 25 - BJ’s Fredonia Fredonia, New York
Sep 26 - Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio
Sep 27 - Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sep 29 - Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut
Oct 2 - Bijou Theatre w/ Of Montreal Knoxville
Oct 3 - The Canopy Club w/ Of Montreal Urbana
Oct 4 - Pabst Theater w/ Of Montreal Milwaukee
Oct 5 - First Avenue w/ Of Montreal Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 6 - Cabaret Metro w/ Of Montreal Chicago, Illinois
Oct 7 - Cabaret Metro w/ Of Montreal Chicago, Illinois
Oct 8 - Hale’s Gym w/ Of Montreal Oberlin
Oct 9 - Majestic Theatre w/ Of Montreal Detroit, Michigan
Oct 10 - The Tralf w/ Of Montreal Buffalo, New York
Oct 11 - The Trocadero w/ Of Montreal Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 12 - The Roxy w/ Of Montreal Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 13 - Roseland Ballroom w/ Of Montreal New York, New York
Oct 14 - Ram’s Head Live w/ Of Montreal Baltimore, Maryland
Oct 31 - 40 Watt Club w/ Of Montreal Athens, Georgia
Nov 1 - House of Blues New Orleans w/ Of Montreal New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov 2 - Numbers w/ Of Montreal Houston, Texas
Nov 3 - Fun Fun Fun Fest Austin, Texas
Nov 4 - Granada Theater w/ Of Montreal Dallas, Texas
Nov 5 - Club 101 w/ Of Montreal El Paso, Texas
Nov 6 - Marquee Theater w/ Of Montreal Tempe, Arizona
Nov 7 - Rialto Theater w/ Of Montreal Tucson, Arizona
Nov 8 - Avalon w/ Of Montreal Hollywood, California
Nov 9 - Avalon w/ Of Montreal Hollywood, California
Nov 10 - UCSD Mandeville Auditorium w/ Of Montreal La Jolla, California
Nov 11 - The Glass House w/ Of Montreal Pomona, California
Nov 12 - Great American Music Hall w/ Of Montreal San Francisco, California
Nov 13 - Great American Music Hall w/ Of Montreal San Francisco, California
Nov 14 - Great American Music Hall w/ Of Montreal San Francisco, California
Nov 16 - In The Venue w/ Of Montreal Salt Lake City, Utah
Nov 17 - Ogden Theatre w/ Of Montreal Denver, Colorado
Nov 18 - Liberty Worship Center w/ Of Montreal Lawrence, Kansas
Nov 19 - The Pageant w/ Of Montreal St Louis, Missouri

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The Yard - a venue in Brooklyn on Carroll St.

DOWNLOAD: Blitzen Trapper - Sci Fi Kid (Best Fwends Remix) (MP3)

The Yard is where Dan Deacon & Best Fwends is this Sunday. Also where this will be:

STARRY-EYED FESTIVAL
Budos Band, Miho Hatori and Tim Love, Melanie Moser & the 11th Hour Band, Kaveh Nabattan & Barrett Lindgren
Sunday 9/23
Doors 3pm
Admission $15
On Sunday Sept. 23rdthe Starry-Eyed Festival will give New Yorkers another chance to enjoy some great outdoor music and locally grown food at Brooklyns coolest new music venue The Yard.

More events listed at The Yard's website.

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Bright Eyes Radio City ticket info

Bright Eyes @ Radio City goes on sale Saturday and there's a presale tomorrow that people are talking about in the comments.

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new MP3 from new Two Gallants (Saddle Creek)

DOWNLOAD: Two Gallants - Despite What You've Been Told (MP3)

Speaking of playing new Two Gallants and of new Saddle Creek albums, check out the above MP3 off Two Gallants' new self-titled album - out September 25th on Saddle Creek. Tour dates HERE.

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Dan Deacon, Girl Talk & White Williams add 2nd NYC show & other 2007 Tour Dates (3 NYC shows)

DOWNLOAD: White Williams - New Violence (MP3)

Dan Deacon @ Hideout Block Party, Chicago - Sept 8, 2007 (CRED)

Girl Talk, Dan Deacon & White Williams at Webster Hall this Saturday is sold out, so they've added a 2nd show that very same night - afterwards at Bowery Ballroom.

Tickets are $12. Doors open at 10 PM. White Williams will be on at 11 PM, Dan Deacon at 12 PM and Girl Talk at 1 AM.

For Dan Deacon that means THREE NYC SHOWS THIS WEEKEND...

Sunday, September 16th AFTERNOON! @ THE YARD ---> OUTSIDE!!!

:: END OF SUMMER / MAGGIE'S & NATASHA'S BDAY PARTAY

:: Dan Deacon
:::: USAISAMONSTER
:::::: Aa aka BIG A little a
:::::::: Best Fwends
:::::::::: Bill Cosby & His White Puddin' Pops (TENTATIVE)
:::::::::::: High Places
:::::::::::::: lots more TBA

[ THE YARD ] ---> OUTSIDE!!!
400 Carroll St btwn Bond St & Nevins St | Gowanus, Brooklyn
F/G-Carroll St, M/R-Union St | --> 2PM <-- | $8 | ALL AGES

Bowery Ballroom tickets will be on sale very soon. More tour dates below...

Dan Deacon - 2007 Tour Dates
September 12th - Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix (SOLD OUT)*
September 13th - Montreal @ La Tulipe*
September 14th - Boston, MA @ Avalon (SOLD OUT)*
September 15th - New York, NY @ Webster Hall (SOLD OUT)*
September 15th - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom *
September 16th - Brooklyn, NY @ The Yard Todd P Festival
September 17th - Philadelphia, PA @ Starlite Ballroom (SOLD OUT)*
September 18th - Baltimore, MD @ 2640 St. Paul Street (7pm SHOW!!!)*
September 19th - Washington, DC @ Black Cat (SOLD OUT)*
September 20th - Charlottesville, VA @ Satellite Ballroom (SOLD OUT)*
September 21st - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel*
September 22nd - Atlanta, GA @ MJQ Concourse (SOLD OUT)*
September 23rd - Hattiesburg, MS @ Thirsty Hippo +
September 24th - Houston, TX @ Walters on Washington +
September 25th - Austin, TX @ The Mohawk +
September 27th - San Diego, CA @ Epicentre (SOLD OUT)*
September 28th - Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex (SOLD OUT)*
September 29th - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)*
September 30th - Oakland, CA @ Lobot Gallery
October 1st - Brekeley, CA @ Lower Sproul Plaza*
October 4th - Oberlin, OH @ Dionysus Disco
October 5th - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue*
October 6th - Iowa City, IA @ The Picador*
October 11th - St. Louis, MO @ The Billiken Club
October 12th - Grinnell, IA @ Grinnell University Gardner Lounge
Ocotober 17th - New York, NY @ CMJ: Bowery Ballroom w/ White Williams (INFO)
October 19th - Bennington, VT @ Bennington University
October 20th - Alfred, NY @ Alfred University

December: Europe
January: US Tour of 'Ultimate Reality'
February: Japan & Australia

* W/ Girl Talk & White Williams
+ w/ White Williams

Previously
* more Girl Talk & Dan Deacon

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77 Boadrum (Boredoms)- the website

Viva Radio presents an exclusive online video companion to the Boredoms 77 Boadrum legacy drum event. On July 7th, 2007, devoted participants and fans gathered at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood to experience an ensemble of 77 drummers performing as “one giant instrument” under the direction of Japanese music legends the Boredoms.

A compilation of video interviews with participating drummers and extended documentation from this once in a lifetime performance, Viva Radio’s 77 Boadrum website also includes a rare interview with Boredoms leader Yamantaka Eye. Interviews were conducted throughout the morning and early afternoon prior to the staging of the event. Each interview, in which drummers were asked to answer one question in seven seconds, reveals unique and personal reflections in anticipation of the performance.

Press release continued below....

Event organizers estimated that over 11,000 people RSVP’d to attend, many turned away due to capacity restrictions. Viva Radio’s 77 Boadrum website is an ideal reference for those that experienced the event up close, those that could not be admitted, and Boredoms fans worldwide.

Viva Radio is an online radio station based in Brooklyn, New York. All programming is drawn from a select roster of core contributors known for their expertise, passion and refined taste in music. Each contributor based station features extensive playlist archives in addition to original content produced and recorded on and off site. Viva Radio is programmed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Viva Radio is the official in-store music and audio network heard in over 160 American Apparel stores worldwide.

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My Brightest Diamond & Tim Fite - Tour Dates & remix

DOWNLOAD: My Brightest Diamond - Workhorse (Blair Sinta remix) MP3)

My Brightest Diamond (not to be confused with King Diamond) is about to embark on a tour of Europe before coming back to the United States to rest up and then go back on a tour with Tim Fite. Shara and Tim play the Gramercy Theatre in NYC on November 17th, and of all the shows on the tour, that one will be extra special because My Brightest Diamond will be accompanied by a string quartet. Tickets are on sale. All tour dates below...

My Brightest Diamond - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 15 - Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset - England - End ofthe Road Festival
Sep 17 - Dublin - Ireland - Sugar Club
Sep 18 - Glasgow - Scotland - Nice N Sleazy
Sep 19 - Birmingham - UK - Glee Club
Sep 20 - York - UK - Fibbers
Sep 21 - Manchester - UK - The Roadhouse
Sep 22 - Bath - UK - Moles
Sep 23 - Exeter - UK - Cavern Club
Sep 24 - London - UK - Luminaire
Sep 26 - Zurich - Switzerland - Hafenkneipe
Sep 27 - Geneva - Switzerland - Alhambra
Sep 28 - Antwerpen - Belgium - Trix
Sep 30 - Berlin - Germany - Lido
Oct 01 - Schorndorf - Germany - Manufaktor
Oct 02 - Paris - France - Maroquinerie
Oct 03 - Amsterdam - Holland - Paradiso
Oct 04 - Rotterdam - Holland - Rotown
Oct 05 - Urtecht - Holland - Geertekerk Church
Nov 8 - La Sala Rossa - Montreal, QB *
Nov 9 - The Drake - Toronto, ON *
Nov 10 - Ladies Literary Club - Grand Rapids, MI *
Nov 11 - Lakeshore Theater - Chicago, IL *
Nov 12 - The 930 Listening Room - Louisville, KY *
Nov 13 - Wexner Center - Ohio St. University - Columbus OH *
Nov 14 - Andy Warhol Museum - Pittsburgh, PA *
Nov 15 - North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA *
Nov 16 - Iota - Arlington, VA *
Nov 17 - Blender Theater at Gramercy - NYC, NY * (MBD with
string quartet)
Nov 18 - Museum of Fine Arts - Boston, MA *
Nov 19 - The Space - Hamden, CT

* w/ Tim Fite

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White Stripes cancel whole tour, Meg anxious

So it wasn't just ACL....

The White Stripes announced today that they are canceling their forthcoming tour due to health issues. Meg White is suffering from acute anxiety and is unable to travel at this time.

The White Stripes sincerely apologize to their fans.
"We hate to let people down and are very sorry."

Fans can obtain refunds for their tickets at point of purchase.

Dates affected:

9/13/07 Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium
9/15/07 Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
9/16/07 Austin, TX @ Stubbs Bar-B-Q
9/18/07 San Diego, CA @ Coors Amphitheatre
9/19/07 Inglewood, CA @ The Forum
9/21/07 Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre
9/24/07 Anchorage, AK @ George M. Sullivan Sports Arena
9/26/07 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Ballroom
9/27/07 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Ballroom
9/28/07 Boise, ID @ Idaho Center Theater
9/29/07 Salt Lake City, UT @ The E Center
9/30/07 Jackson Hole, WY @ Snowking Center
10/2/07 Rapid City, SC @ Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
10/3/07 Fargo, ND @ Fargo Civic Auditorium
10/4/07 Lincoln, NE @ Pershing Center Auditorium
10/6/07 Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
10/7/07 Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
10/10/07 Honolulu, HI @ Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Previously
* White Stripes cancel ACL and aftershow
* White Stripes, Grinderman & Porter Wagoner @ MSG

Posted in music | tour dates at 12:35 PM | Comments (50)

the week in Dance w/ David Bruno (09/12/07)

Adam Kesher @ Knitting Factory, NYC - Sept 10, 2007 (CRED)

Those of you who missed Adam Kesher's NYC debut on Monday night are going to have to wait through a long, cold Adam Kesher-less winter as the band heads into the studio to complete their debut LP upon their return to France on Thursday.

La Decadanse isn't one of you:

I'll cut to the chase. Having only heard Adam Kesher's cover of Para One's "Dun-dundun", I thought it'd be a fun gig to drop by and wasn't expecting much as I admittedly don't frequent venues to see bands. Instead I was awed, absolutely starstruck, completely floored, stupified even! The songs, the actual performance and showmanship which included some heavy fancy footwork and instrument rotations... it just all coalesced into a supercharged set that left the room, which wasn't even packed to capacity, dense with energy.

Their new songs incorporate everything from hip-hop beats, to harmonized and glistening pop vocals, to shredding punk riffs, a cowbell, and of course, a dancey swagger. The boys head home to France on Thursday, but will be laying down a DJ set tonight at the Calvin Harris Afterparty at Happy Ending. Buy them a drink ask them to come back sooner.

Speaking of Calvin Harris, the UK dance sensation has been in town hustling the press circuit in anticipation of his sold out US debut at the Mercury Lounge tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing how the album translates live and I imagine the infectious grooves will have all the girls dancing like crazy. Haven't heard it yet? AOL is streaming the whole thing this week.

I finally got my hands on a copy of Underworld's new album Oblivion With Bells and I couldn't be more excited to see Rick and Karl rip Summerstage apart on Friday night. From even before I heard the first bassline, I haven't been able to shake comparisons to my first encounter with Underworld, 1993's "debut" dubnobasswithmyheadman. The minute I saw the album artwork I've associated the album to that other chaotically black and white designed disc. I don't think the comparison stops at the visual elements. The album is decidedly dark and distinctly Underworld, with pulsing rhythms and conceptually poetic lyrics, but some tracks delve into more atmospheric and funky melodic soundscapes that remind me of the album progression and urban feel of their earlier disc. Stay tuned for an interview with Karl next week: we'll get into all that. The latest tour dates are at their site.

Simian Mobile Disco bring their mobile live rave and light live show back to NYC this weekend on Saturday night at Gramercy Theater. If you missed their stellar Studio B gig, get to this one. It will be a good musical benchmark for next weekend's Chemical Brother's double header: one indoors midtown, one outdoors pool. The pool show also features Ladytron. All CB tour dates in a previous post, and don't forget SMD will be at CMJ too.

Larry Tee is gonna be busy this month. He's launching TWO new parties this weekend at Sugarland (221 N. 9th St in Williamsburg). Clever readers will note that 221 N. 9th is indeed the old Capone's and its not all going to the boys. While Fridays are the aptly named "BOYQUAKE," Saturday is the more mixed Happy Birthday Club.

Time Out also catches up with Larry as he is launching the multi-day Dance Music Invasion 2007 in just a few weeks on October 3 - 6. Ferry Corsten, Erick Morillo, and Christopher Just are the only confirmed artists. Stay tuned to the official website for more news.

Diplo and Switch are going out on tour together, they hit Studio B for Meanred's Korupt night on Saturday Sept. 29th (rescheduled from Sept 08th). Pitchfork sat down with Diplo to discuss the tour, his work with Switch, and his Pitchfork Mix (MP3), very cool that he gives Drop the Lime a shout out.

Heading out to Austin this weekend for the Austin City Limits Festival? Grizzly Bear and Art Brut not your thing? Can't decide between M.I.A. and LCD Soundsystem? Well, maybe see M.I.A. in the day, and then check out LCD Soundsystem at night - Friday night at Red 7. Or see LCD Soundsystem twice. UPDATE: Thanks commenters for bringing up the fact that the "LCD Soundsystem" set is only a DJ set.

More Austin party details, and NYC event listings, below....

NYC EVENTS
Wednesday - Sept 12
* Calvin Harris Afterparty (Adam Kesher DJs) at Happy Ending

Thursday - Sept 13
* The Fluokids Tour swings back through town, this time at Hiro Ballroom and with the buzzy rap crew the Cool Kids

Friday - Sept 14
* Fixed at Studio B with Boys Noize and Pink Skull live (should be very cool, their productions are awesome)
* Miguel Migs plays with his band live as Petalpusher at Rebel

Saturday - Sept 15
* Simian Mobile Disco DJ at their own afterparty at Highline

Sunday - Sept 16
The fantastic Alex Under plays outside at the Porch

AND IN AUSTIN

FactoryPeople & DFA Records present the Official LCD Soundsystem After-Party

FactoryPeople may have shuttered the doors of it's award winning boutique, but lives on in the online realm as FactoryPeople.com. And
we still like to throw the best dance parties. In keeping with that
tradition, we are proud to anounce the line-up for our ACL Fest '07 after-party at Austin's renowned hardcore club Red 7.

DJ's (Inside)
2MandyDJ's - That's not a typo, this duo consists of NYC it girls Mandy Coon (designer, model, former member of WIT and birthday girl) and Mandy Brooks (event planner extraordinare).

LCD Soundsystem - No explanation necessary. DFA stands for don't fuck around.

Guns'n'Bombs - Johnny Love of the LA electo loving dj duo. When not rocking parties worldwide, put out a dope single on France's Kitsune label.

Black Madonna - Among Austin's finest dj's and certainly it's coolest.

Bands (Outside)
Ghosthustler - Currently heating up the blogosphere, Denton's Ghosthustler promise to bring the party.

Clap! Clap! - Austin's own. Resistence to this 8-piece's charm is futile.

Lady Pterodactyl - Straight outta Wimberly. We guarantee you will not see any younger (or cuter) girls rocking the synths this year.

Visuals by Super!Alright!
Party pix by outwithme.com

Event date is Fri., Sept 14 from 10:00pm to a dance friendly 4:00am.
Red 7 is at 7th and Red River.

In related news, LCD is releasing "45:33" on CD and vinyl.

-David

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Foo Fighters playing intimate NYC show @ Irving Plaza

"Foo Fighters will take over New York’s Fillmore (formerly Irving Plaza) next Thursday, September 20th. Tickets to this performance are very limited. Stay tuned to foofighters.com for ticketing details."

Kid Rock too, and what the White Stripes did, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, etc..

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They Might Be Giants - new video & 2007 Tour Dates

They Might Be Giants do have one more NYC show coming up - it's October 14th, for kids, and it's somehow affiliated with Columbia University. Their last four NYC shows were at Bowery Ballroom. Check out their new video for "The Shadow Government", and all tour dates, below...

Brooklyn's They Might Be Giants have never shied from unique visuals and concepts. Hell, they invented dial-a-song and took inspiration from Williamsburg when it was still dangerous. In that vein, the uncompromising John and John duo teamed with ColourMovie for their animated new video, 'The Shadow Government,' off their latest album, 'The Else.'

"'The Shadow Government' is about waking up from a nightmare only to find yourself in the same bad dream" guitarist John Flansburgh tells Spinner. The politically-charged imagery and evil moon illustrate Flansburgh's explanation of the song. "It's really a mad scramble of all a bunch of different events in these frightening, manic times in which we live," he explains. [Spinner]

September 2007
12 - Baltimore, MD - Ram’s Head Live
13 - State College, PA - State Theatre
14 - Louisville, Kentucky - Bomhard Ideasfest
15 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
17 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave
18 - Iowa City, IA - University of Iowa Ballroom
20 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theatre
21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Depot FREE SHOW
22 - Boise, ID Egyptian Theatre
23 - Missoula, MT - University of Montana
25 - Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
26 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
27 - Portland, OR - Roseland
28 - Sacramento, CA - Empire
29 - Santa Cruz, CA - Rio Theatre
30 - San Francisco, CA - Fillmore

October 2007
2 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
3 - Los Angeles, CA - Avalon
4 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
5 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
6 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
7 - Santa Fe, NM – Santa Fe Brewing Co.
14 - New York, NY - Columbia University - Target Children’s Event
18 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place
19 - Boston, MA - The Roxy
20 - Northampton, MA - Calvin Theatre
24 - Richmond, VA - Toad’s Place
25 - Norfolk, VA - NorVa
26 - Durham, NC - Carolina Theatre
27 - Ashville, NC - Orange Peel
28 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre
30 - Greenville, SC - The Handlebar
31 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm

November 2007
2 - Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
3 - Nashville, TN - Exit In
6 - Newport, KY – Southgate House
7 - Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
8 - Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
9 - Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall
13 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection 18+
14 -Ann Arbot, MI - Michigan Theater
15 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls
17 - Cleveland, OH – Case Western Univ.
23 - Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
24 - Philadelphia, PA – TLA (Fillmore)

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Bob Dylan playing Stubb's after ACL, releasing "Dylan", remixed by Mark Ronson

Tickets go on sale soon for a Saturday September 15th Bob Dylan show at Stubb's in Austin (an outdoor venue comparable in size to Roseland Ballroom in NYC). It's an official ACL aftershow, and is one night before he headlines the entire Austin City Limits Festival. It is not a replacement for the White Stripes whose show at Stubb's was supposed to be on the 16th.

"Dylan", the 3-CD "career-spanning retrospective of Bob Dylan's music", is out October 2nd. "The Other Side of the Mirror DVD", "the first release ever of Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival 1963-1965 with over 80 minutes of unreleased performances", is out October 30th. if you pre-order it all, you get a free Mark Ronson remix. What demographic are they going for there?

Mark Ronson is touring and playing Webster Hall. All of Bob's tour dates below....

Bob Dylan - 2007 Tour Dates
Sat 9/15 Austin TX Stubb's
Sun 9/16 Austin TX Austin City Limits Music Festival
Wed 9/19 Nashville TN Ryman Auditorium 7:00 PM 8/24 @ 10 AM 8/22 @ 10 AM Hot Seats SWETTS
Wed 9/20 Nashville TN Ryman Auditorium 7:00 PM 8/24 @ 10 AM N/A Hot Seats

Bob Dylan and his Band with Elvis Costello (solo) and Amos Lee
Sat 9/22 Duluth GA The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Sun 9/23 Clemson SC Clemson University Littlejohn Coliseum
Tue 9/25 Norfolk VA ODU Constant Convocation Center
Thu 9/27 Charlottesville VA U. of VA John Paul Jones Arena
Fri 9/28 Columbia MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
Sat 9/29 Kingston RI URI Ryan Center
Sun 9/30 Bridgeport CT Arena at Harbor Yard
Tue 10/2 Worcester MA DCU Center
Thu 10/4 Portland ME Cumberland County Civic Center
Fri 10/5 Manchester NH Verizon Wireless Arena
Sat 10/6 Albany NY Times Union Center
Mon 10/8 Syracuse NY War Memorial at Oncenter
Tue 10/9 Rochester NY RIT Gordon Field House
Thu 10/11 Pittsburgh PA Univ. of Ptts. Peterson Events Center
Fri 10/12 Ypsilanti MI Eastern MI University Convocation Center
Sat 10/13 Columbus OH Ohio State Univ. Schottenstein Center

Bob Dylan and his Band with Amos Lee
Mon 10/15 Cincinnati OH Taft Theatre

Bob Dylan and his Band with Elvis Costello (solo) and Amos Lee
Tue 10/16 Dayton OH Wright State Univ. Nutter Center
Wed 10/17 Louisville KY Freedom Hall
Fri 10/19 Bloomington IN Indiana Univ. Assembly Hall
Sat 10/20 Bloomington IL US Cellular Coliseum
Mon 10/22 St. Louis MO Fox Theatre
Wed 10/24 Iowa City IA Univ. of Iowa Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Fri 10/26 Omaha NE Qwest Center

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Led Zeppelin expected to announce reunion concert

"The concert is expected to coincide with the release of a new two-CD best of compilation, Mothership, on 13 November." [BBC]

"Shepard Fairey, the artist/designer/illustrator who created the Andre the Giant Has a Posse sticker campaign and whose artwork graces album covers for artists like The Black Eyed Peas, 311, and the Smashing Pumpkins, announced last Friday that he has been commissioned by Led Zeppelin to design the packaging for their forthcoming Mothership greatest-hits collection." [The Daily Swarm]

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GZA (Liquid Swords) / Jamie Lidell show cancelled

Tickets are still on sale amazingly, but Live Nation seems to be confirming that the show is not happening.

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September 11, 2007

Rodrigo y Gabriela are playing CMJ, but not ACL

Another duo, another possible case of exhaustion leading to an ACL cancellation...

** Rodrigo y Gabriela unable to make final leg of US September tour** Gabriela is suffering from exhaustion after a hectic summer/fall tour schedule and is left with no choice but to cancel the remaining shows in September. Advice from Doctors is to take a few weeks off to relax so she can build up her strength. Gabriela's high energy performances means that she has to be in top physical health to perform to the levels people expect and that she enjoys. Gabriela will be taking a month off to get back in shape for the October tour.

The affected gigs are:
September
7 The Marquee, Phoenix, AZ
8 Realto, Tucson, AZ
12 Canes, San Diego, CA
13 The Grove, Annaheim, CA
15 Antones, Austin, TX
16 Austin City Limits, Austin, TX

"I am gutted that I have to take a break from touring. I was really looking forward to these dates but if it means we can do what we've got planned for the rest of the year then I need to take the time off. I want to apologize to our fans, and I hope that everyone understands. We will be back on the road next month." Gabriela

One of those dates next month is at Roseland in NYC for CMJ, and.....

Rodrigo y Gabriela - 2007 Tour Dates (that they are playing)
10/11 - USA, Studio A 600 , Miami, FL
10/13 - USA, The Echo Project, Atlanta, GA
10/15 - USA, Toads Place, Richmond, VA,
10/17 - USA, Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA (support : Alex Skolnick)
10/18 - USA, Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA (support : Alex Skolnick)
10/19 - USA, Roseland Ballroom, New York, NY, 10019. (support : Alex Skolnick)
10/21 - USA, 9:30 Club, Washington, DC (support : Alex Skolnick)
10/23 - USA, The Rave, The Basement, Milwaukee, WI
10/25 - USA, Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
10/27 - USA, Riveara Theater, Chicago, IL
10/28 - USA, St Andrews Hall, Detroit
10/31 - USA, Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
11/03 – USA, Henry Fonda, LA
11/04– USA, Henry Fonda, LA
12/09 - UK, Hammersmith Apollo, London
12/11 - UK, Barrowlands, Glasgow, Scotland
12/13 - UK, Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Kaiser Chiefs still playing NYC & ACL

but all their other upcoming North American tour dates are cancelled.

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White Stripes cancel ACL and aftershow

Well, I guess that solves that. The White Stripes and Arcade Fire were scheduled to play at the same time at Austin City Limits this upcoming weekend. Now I know who I'll go see at that time (still haven't decided between MIA & LCD Soundystem or Wilco & My Morning Jacket though).....

Producers were informed today that Grammy-award winning band The White Stripes are canceling their Austin City Limits Music Festival performance, scheduled for Saturday, September 15. As of the time of this release, medical reasons have been given for the cancellation.

The White Stripes were scheduled to play on the AT&T stage at 8:30 pm to close out the night at the Festival. At this time, a replacement has not been announced.

I guess that also means more people will be looking for another afterparty to go to, since The White Stripes were also supposed to play one of the official (sold out) aftershows at Stubb's. Thanks to everyone who emailed me about this, and let's hope that the medical reason is not serious.

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What's going on Tuesday? (+ the Tapes n Tapes & Cloud Cult connection)

Were you at one of the Cloud Cult shows on this tour? Then maybe you recognized this fellow Minneapolis resident (and ex-Tapes n Taper) up on stage....

Cloud Cult @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - SEpt 8, 2007 (CRED)

* Bear Hands kick off their residency at Pianos
* Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are playing Gramercy Theatre
* Mia Doi Todd is at Glasslands Gallery
* The Gray Kid, Oliver Future, The Trews & Paulson @ Mercury Lounge

How were CYHSY last night at MHOW? What else?

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Mia Doi Todd - 2 NYC shows, and 1 in Spain

DOWNLOAD: Mia Doi Todd - Planting (MP3)

Mia Doi Todd is from California, but maybe she's spending some time here or something because she's playing at Glasslands tonight (Sept 11) and then at Cake Shop in a week. All tour dates below...

Mia Doi Todd - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 11 - Glasslands, Brooklyn NY Brooklyn, New York
Sep 18 - Cakeshop, New York New York, New York
Nov 1 - Tanned Tin Festival, Castellon SPAIN Nov 1-3, 2007 Castellon, Castellón

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UK band Foals, Sub Pop's CMJ showcase & other Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Foals - Hummer (MP3)

Foals

Foals are a Bloc Party-esque dance-punk band from the UK - a band whose MySpace page I found myself visiting quite often lately - partly because I had heard they were coming for CMJ, and now I know they'll be playing Bowery Ballroom with Le Loup, The Brunettes & Band of Horses on Saturday October 20th. It's the Sub Pop/Hardly Art showcase, but whether Foals actually have a record deal in the works with one of those related labels is not known at this time. Tickets go on sale Wednesday at noon.

Tickets are also still on sale for the other known Bowery CMJ shows. Tuesday & Thursday (of CMJ @ Bowery) are still unknown, but I can tell you at least that Tuesday will be revealed very soon...

More Foals tour dates below....

Foals - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 22 - Truck Festival Steventon, Oxfordshire
Sep 24 - I FLY SPITFIRES @ Cabaret Voltaire (18+) w / Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Edinburgh
Sep 25 - Other Rooms (18+) w / Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Newcastle
Sep 26 - Fibbers (15+) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax York
Sep 27 - Sugarmill (14+) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Stoke
Sep 28 - XFM Xsposure @ Night and Day (18+) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Manchester
Sep 29 - Soul Tree (18+) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Cambridge
Sep 29 - HOUSEPARTY HOUSEPARTY HOUSEPARTY Cambridge
Sep 30 - Fez (16+) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Reading
Oct 1 - Komedia (14+) w/ Metronomy + Maths Class Brighton
Oct 2 - Scala (16+) w/ Metronomy + Great Eskimo Hoax London
Oct 4 - Rescue Rooms (14+) w/ Metronomy + Great Eskimo Hoax Nottingham
Oct 5 - Cockpit (14+) w/ Metronomy + Great Eskimo Hoax Leeds
Oct 6 - Central Station (14+) w/ Metronomy + Great Eskimo Hoax Wrexham
Oct 8 - Thekla (18+) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Bristol
Oct 9 - Barfly (18+) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Birmingham
Oct 10 - Plug (14+) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Sheffield
Oct 11 - Brickyard (14+) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Carlisle
Oct 12 - whitenoisefeedback:distortion Firewater (18+ free show) w/ Cut Off Yr Hands + Great Eskimo Hoax Glasgow
Oct 13 - Hexagon (all ages show 12-19) Lancaster
Oct 15 - Zodiac (14+) w/ Metronomy + Tired Irie Oxford
Oct 16 - Arts Centre (14+) w/ Metronomy Norwich
Oct 20 - Bowery Balroom, NYC (CMJ)
Oct 21 - GONZO ! Barfly w/ We Are Scientists Glasgow
Nov 2 - London Calling thing Amsterdam
Nov 3 - Big Top Phoenix Park w/ Bloc Party + Biffy Clyro Dublin
Nov 6 - KB Halle w/ Bloc Party Copenhagen
Nov 7 - HMH w/ Bloc Party Amsterdam
Nov 9 - Les Inrocks Festival @ La Boule Noire Paris
Nov 10 - Grosse Freiheit w/ Bloc Party Hamburg
Nov 11 - Rosengarten w/ Bloc Party Mannheim
Nov 24 - Empire Middlesbrough
Dec 12 - SECC w/ Bloc Party & The Cribs Glasgow
Dec 13 - G-Mex w/ Bloc Party & The Cribs Manchester
Dec 14 - Alexandra Palace w/ Bloc Party SOLD OUT (oh god) London
Dec 15 - Alexandra Palace w/ Bloc Party SOLD OUT London

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Georgie James & The Good Life -- new Saddle Creek albums, MP3s & 2007 Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: The Good Life - Heartbroke (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Good Life - You Don't Feel Like Home to Me (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Georgie James - Need Your Needs (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Georgie James - Cake Parade (MP3)

Georgie James

At the very least you should know Georgie James as the Saddle Creek band that features John Davis from the disbanded Q and Not U, and at the very least you should also know The Good Life as the Saddle Creek band that features Tim Kasher from Cursive.

Both of these poppy indie rock bands make songs that you can sing along to, and both have new albums. The Good Life's Help Wanted Nights is out today (Sept 11) (stream it here), and Georgie James' Places is out September 25th. Both of these bands are also going on tour - somethimes together, and sometimes not. Some of their shows will include Le Loup (who was great at Pianos the other night) and Luke Temple, and others will not.

Tickets are on sale for Luke Temple, Erie Choir and The Good Life at Bowery Ballroom on October 4th, and tickets are on sale for a show by Georgie James one day eariler at Europa in Brooklyn. CMJ dates TBA? All tour dates below...

The Good Life - 2007 Tour Dates
Mon 09/24 - Omaha, NE Waiting Room
Tue 09/25 - St. Louis, MO Gargoyle +
Wed 09/26 - Iowa City, IA The Picador +
Thu 09/27 - Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock +
Fri 09/28 - Chicago, IL Subterranean +
Sat 09/29 - Cleveland, OH Grog Shop +
Sun 09/30 - Athens, OH The Union +
Mon 10/01 - Buffalo, NY Mohawk Place %
Tue 10/02 - Boston, MA Middle East (downstairs) w/ Luke Temple
Thu 10/04 - New York, NY Bowery Ballroom $
Fri 10/05 - Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church $
Sat 10/06 - Washington, DC Rock n Roll Hotel w/ Luke Temple, Tereu Tereu
Sun 10/07 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle w/ Erie Choir, Luke Temple
Mon 10/08 - Atlanta, GA Drunken Unicorn w/ Zookeeper
Tue 10/09 - Nashville, TN Exit/In #
Wed 10/10 - Memphis, TN Hi Tone #
Thu 10/11 - Columbia, MO Mojo's #
Fri 10/12 - Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews #
Sat 10/13 - Omaha, NE Slowdown #
Wed 10/24 - Phoenix, AZ The Brickhouse w/ Art in Manila
Thu 10/25 - Los Angeles, CA Troubadour *
Fri 10/26 - San Diego, CA Epi Center *
Sat 10/27 - Pomona, CA Glass House *
Sun 10/28 - Visalia, CA Cellar Door *
Tue 10/30 - San Francisco, CA Bimbo's *
Fri 11/02 - Portland, OR Doug Fir *
Sat 11/03 - Seattle, WA The Crocodile Cafe *

+ w/ Fourth of July, Capgun Coup
# w/ Georgie James, Zookeeper
* w/ Johnathan Rice, Art in Manila
% w/ Luke Temple, Fourth of July
$ w/ Luke Temple, Erie Choir

Georgie James - 2007 Tour Dates
10/03 - Wed Brooklyn, NY, USA Europa w/ Spectacular Bird, Twin Thousands
10/04 - Thu Troy, NY, USA Revolution Hall +
10/05 - Fri Montreal, QC, CANADA Main Hall Pop Montreal +
10/06 - Sat Ottawa, ON, Canada Barrymore +
10/07 - Sun Toronto, ON, CANADA The Mod Club +
10/08 - Mon Cleveland, OH, USA Beachland Ballroom w/ Ted Leo & Man Man
10/09 - Tue Nashville, TN, USA Exit / In ^
10/10 - Wed Memphis, TN, USA Hi Tone Cafe ^
10/11 - Thu Columbia, MO, USA MOJO ^
10/12 - Fri Des Moines, IA, USA Vaudeville Mews ^
10/13 - Sat Omaha, NE, USA Slowdown ^
10/14 - Sun Dekalb, IL, USA The House
10/22 - Mon Chapel Hill, NC, USA Local 506 $
10/23 - Tue Atlanta, GA, USA Drunken Unicorn $
10/24 - Wed Orlando, FL Taste $
10/26 - Fri Baton Rouge, LA, USA Spanish Moon $
10/27 - Sat Austin, TX, USA The Mohawk $
10/29 - Mon Phoenix, AZ, USA Modified **
10/30 - Tue San Diego, CA, USA Casbah %
10/31 - Wed Los Angeles, CA, USA The Echo %
11/01 - Thu San Francisco, CA, USA Rickshaw Stop **
11/03 - Sat Portland, OR, USA Holocene w/ Saturday Looks Good To Me
11/04 - Sun Seattle, WA, USA Crocodile Cafe w/ The Sea Navy
11/06 - Tue Salt Lake City, UT, USA Kilby Court **
11/07 - Wed Denver, CO, USA Hi Dive **
11/08 - Thu Omaha, NE, USA Slowdown **
11/09 - Fri Grinnell, IA, USA Gardner Lounge **
11/10 - Sat Minneapolis, MN, USA 7th Street Entry **
11/11 - Sun Chicago, IL, USA Schubas Tavern **
11/12 - Mon Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom Tavern **
11/13 - Tue Philadelphia, PA, USA World Cafe Live **
11/14 - Wed Allston, MA, USA Great Scott **
11/15 - Thu New York, NY, USA Knitting Factory **
11/16 - Fri Washington, DC, USA Black Cat **

** w/ Aqueduct
+ w/ Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
$ w/ Le Loup
^ w/ The Good Life
% w/ Tristeza, Aqueduct

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Mali's Tartit cancel tour due to VISA problems

"The nine-member ensemble Tartit, from the Sahara desert area of Mali, is yet another victim of the wrath of the U.S. work visa and has been forced to cancel their September tour." Cancelled tour dates below....

TARTIT'S CANCELLED 2007 TOUR DATES
Sept 19 & 20 Chicago World Music Festival Chicago, IL
Sept 21 Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN
Sept 22 CSPS Cedar Rapids, IA
Sept 25 World Café Live Philadelphia, PA
Sept 26 Iron Horse Northampton, MA
Sept 27 University Of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
Sept 28 Museum Of Fine Arts Boston, MA
Sept 29 Symphony Space New York, NY

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Misfits, Doyle & Danzig Tour Dates & new video & presale

I wasn't even going to post the upcoming Misfits tour dates, because the only thing that bothers me more than Jerry Only keeping the Misfits alive without Glenn Danzig on vocals, is his new Misfits taking it even a step further by calling this their "30th Anniversary Tour". Scam.

Then I found out that Danzig is also touring. Not only that, but former Misfit Doyle will once again join him - maybe just as opener, though I'd be surprised if he didn't get on stage with Glenn to play at least a few Misfits songs. So since I'm posting Danzig's dates anyway, why not combine the post and try to make them one big happy family again. So check this out:

NYC
Oct 27 - Danzig & Doyle @ Nokia Theatre
Oct 29 - Type O Negative @ Irving Plaza
Oct 31 - Misfits & Balzac (NOT from Gwar) @ BB King's

Happy Halloween. Danzig tickets are now on presale, and will soon be on regular sale. Type O Negative is still on sale, and "Misfits" are on sale too. Danzig's and Type O's dates overlap, so unfortunately I guess that means that Johnny and Kenny from Type O won't be playing in Danzig's band (like they both have been lately).

Danzig recently put out a great collection of lost tracks. The first and only video from that, and all tour dates, below....

Danzig - "Crawl Across Your Killing Floor"

Danzig - 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 23 BALTIMORE, MD. RAMS HEAD LIVE
Oct 24 PHILADELPHIA, PA. ELECTRIC FACTORY
Oct 25 WORCESTER, MA. PALLADIUM
Oct 27 NYC, N.Y. NOKIA THEATRE
Oct 30 TBA
Oct 31 TBA

* ALL DATES WILL FEATURE FORMER MISFITS AXEMAN DOYLE's NEW SOLO BAND "GORGEOUS FRANKENSTEIN"

Misfits - 2007 Tour Dates
09/08 - Bari, Italy @ Italy Festival
09/10 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
09/11 - Wiesbaden, Germany @ Schlachthof
09/12 - Munich, Germany@ Backstage
09/13 - Bologna, Italy @ Estragon
09/14 - Solothurn, Switzerland @ Kofmehl
09/15 - Lindau, Germany @ Club Vaudeville
09/16 - Essen, Germany @ Weststadthalle
09/19 - London, England @ Electric Ballroom
09/20 - Cardiff, Wales @ Coal Exchange
09/21 - Wolverhampton, England @ Civic Hall
09/22 - Nottongham, England @ Rock City
09/23 - Edinburgh, Scotland @ Liquid Room
09/24 - Aberdeen, Scotland @ Moshulu
09/26 - Glasgow, Scotland @ ABC
09/27 - Leeds, England @ Rios
09/28 - Newcastle, England @ Legends
09/29 - Manchester, England @ Manchester Academy
09/30 - Norwich, England @ Waterfront
10/02 - Sheffield, UK @ The Plug
10/03 - Northampton, England @ Roadmender
10/04 - Southampton, England @ Southampton University
10/05 - Dublin, Ireland @ Temple Bar Music Centre
10/11 - Erie, PA - Cell Block
10/12 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
10/13 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
10/14 - Charlotte, NC - Amos Southend
10/15 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
10/17 - Maplewood, MN - the Rock
10/18 - Chicago, IL - the Congress Theatre
10/19 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
10/20 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's
10/21 - Portsmouth, OH - Columbia Music Hall
10/24 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda *(w/ Balzac)
10/25 - Toronto, ON - the Phoenix Theatre *(w/ Balzac)
10/26 - Hartford, CT - the Webster Theatre *(w/ Balzac)
10/27 - Sayreville, NJ - the Starland Ballroom *(w/ Balzac)
10/28 - TBA *(w/ Balzac)
10/30 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock *(w/ Balzac)
10/31 - New York, NY - BB Kings *(w/ Balzac)
11/02 - Louisville, KY - Expo 5
11/03 - Columbus, MS - Princess Theater
11/05 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
11/06 - Ft. Collins, CO - Hodis Halfnote
11/08 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
11/09 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
11/10 - Tijuana, MX - El Foro
11/11 - TBA
11/13 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
11/14 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
11/15 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
11/16 - Bakersfield, CA -The Dome
11/17 - Scottsdale, AZ - Venue of Scottsdale
11/18 - TBA
11/20 - Houston, TX - Fitzgeralds
11/21 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre
11/23 - St. Petersburg, Florida State Theatre
11/24 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
11/25 - TBA
11/28 - TBA
11/29 - TBA
11/30 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
12/01 - Pottsville, PA - Goodfellas
12/02 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
12/05 - TBA
12/06 - TBA
12/07 - Columbus, OH - Al Rosa Villa
12/08 - Rockford, IL - TBA
12/09 - TBA

Previously
* more Danzig

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VIDEO: The National - Apartment Story (+ special bonus)

Philadelphia - Sept 4, 2007 (CRED)

Do you recognize any of the extras in this new National video?

A few months back, the National talked to Spinner about playing an actual wedding on the cover of the 'Boxer' LP, during their Interface interview. In a similar vein, the group invited along some friends and family to play able-bodied extras in the video for 'Apartment Story,' which chronicles the events of certain social functions. "We shot this in the basement of a church a few blocks from my apartment in Brooklyn," singer Matt Berringer tells Spinner of the Banner Gwin-directed video. "We wanted to capture the sweet but awkward vibe of a wedding reception or singles mixer. [Gwin] knew exactly what we were going for, something between John Hughes and Krzysztof Kieslowski."

And for some added entertainment, here's another video that features some of the same people - partying it up again, but in a slightly less glamorous (Brooklyn style?) way:

The National is on tour with Doveman right now.

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Secret Machines played Ludfest, playing 4 shows @ Annex

a view of Ludfest, NYC - Sept 9, 2007 (CRED)

As has been pointed out in the comments, the Secret Machines did play Ludfest on Ludlow Street on Sunday, but they played inside Pianos instead of outside on the street because things were running late. And it will be at another Lower East Side venue about the same size as Pianos where they will play their next four shows.

Every Wednesday, September 12th though October 3rd, head over to The Annex at 152 Orchard St in the lower east side, to see Josh and Brandon play new tracks from their forth-coming album along with special guest artists.

Tickets for all four residency shows are now on sale.

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Bebel Gilberto & Forro in the Dark - 2007 Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Bebel Gilberto - Um Segundo (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Forro in the Dark - I Wish (bundle Of Contradictions) w/ David Byrne (MP3)

Tickets are still on sale for the Bebel Gilberto show at Webster Hall in NYC on September 18th. Forro in the Dark is opening, and on tour with her. The LA Times has a review of the show she played on Saturday. All tour dates below....

Bebel Gilberto - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 11 - Aladdin Theater Portland *
Sep 13 - Park West Chicago *
Sep 14 - Carlu Toronto *
Sep 15 - Le National Montreal *
Sep 17 - Paradise Boston *
Sep 18 - Webster Hall New York *
Oct 2 - Esplanade Concert Hall Singapore
Oct 5 - The Sydney Opera House Sidney
Oct 7 - Melbourne Hamer Hall Melbourne
Oct 19 - Teatro de La Cuidad Mexico City
Oct 20 - United nation Forum Monterrey
Oct 21 - United nation Forum Monterrey
Oct 26 - Teatro Diana Guadalahara
Oct 28 - Zocalo Mexico City
Nov 18 - The Shepherds Bush Empire London

* w/ Forro in the Dark

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Knitting Factory hanging in there ++ manager "decked"

Arcade Fire @ Knitting Factory, NYC - March 2004 (CRED)

From last week's issue of Downtown Express

The new promoters Chantelle Hylton and Peter Agoston maintain that the Knitting Factory is still a valuable space, especially Downtown where the recent closings of multiple clubs including CBGB and Tonic have a void. Unsubstantiated rumors of the club moving locations at some point notwithstanding, they are still booking shows seven days a week. When asked if they feel the need to compete with the likes of Bowery Presents, Agoston said, “Certainly. New York City is a competitive playing field especially for an independent venue that’s up against a multi-tiered corporate infrastructure.” He continued, “It makes the job equal parts fun and challenging. Battling the big boys is what makes you stronger. I thrive off that competition." [Meat Puppets show signals a change for The Knit]

Back in April it was reported that Knitting Factory's building is for sale. I hope they survive it all.

And in slightly related news,

A man was nabbed for assault after he decked the manager of a TriBeCa nightspot and struck a bouncer, police sources said yesterday.

Eric Handy, 22, elbowed the bouncer and punched the manager while being escorted out of the Knitting Factory on Leonard Street at 10 p.m. Tuesday for disorderly behavior, the sources said.

He was charged with misdemeanor assault and was issued a police desk-appearance ticket, authorities said. [Sept 6 NY Post]

There was a punk show sponsored by Jagermeister going on in the main room that night, and some hip hop going on downstairs.

Last night Knitting Factory hosted the first in a new weekly series of shows hosted by bloggers. Did you go? How was Adam Kesher? I know David Bruno loved them, but it was his party.

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King Diamond - 2008 Tour Dates

King Diamond - 2008 Tour Dates
03-22 Culture Room Fort Lauderdale FL USA
03-23 House of Blues Orlando FL USA
03-25 House Of Blues Myrtle Bch SC USA
03-26 Masquerade Atlanta GA USA
03-28 Tremont Music Hall Charlotte NC USA
03-29 Jaxx Springfield VA USA
03-30 Trocadero Philadelphia PA USA
04-01 BB Kings New York NY USA
04-02 BB Kings New York NY USA
04-04 The Chance Poughkeepsie NY USA
04-05 The Palladium Worchester MA USA
04-06 Medley Montreal QUE CANADA
04-07 Imperial de Quebec Quebec City ONT CANADA
04-09 The Opera House Toronto ONT CANADA
04-10 Peabodys Cleveland OH USA
04-11 Harpos Detroit MI USA
04-12 The Pearl Room Mokena IL USA
04-13 Pops St Louis MO USA
04-15 Station 4 Minneapolis MN USA
04-16 Garrick Centre Winnipeg MN CANADA
04-18 Starlite Room Edmonton ALB CANADA
04-19 MacEwan Hall Calgary ALB CANADA
04-21 Croatian Culural Cent Vancouver BC CANADA
04-22 El Corazon Seatlle WA USA
04-23 Toseland Portland OR USA
04-25 Filmore San Francisco CA USA
04-26 House Of Blues Los Angeles CA USA
04-27 House Of Blues Anaheim CA USA
04-28 House Of Blues Las Vegas NV USA
04-30 House Of Blues San Diego CA USA
05-01 Marquee Theater Phoenix AZ USA
05-02 Rialto Theater Tucson AZ USA
05-03 Sunshine Theater Albuquerque NM USA
05-06 Ogden Theater Denver CO USA
05-06 Cains Ballroom Tulsa OK USA
05-07 House Of Blues Dallas TX USA
05-08 Meridian Houston TX USA
05-09 House Of Blues New Orleans LA USA
05-10 White Rabbit San Antonio TX USA

w/ special guests Kreator, Leaves Eyes, and Cellador

These dates are in support of his new album, Give Me Your Soul ... Please. [Blog Rockin Beat]

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September 10, 2007

a free show, tour dates, & pictures of COCOROSIE in their underwear @ the 2007 Øya Festival in Oslo, Norway

You may have spotted CocoRosie marching down West Broadway at the 2007 Deitch Art Parade this past weekend - one of them at least (and one of the few who were fully clothed). And thanks also to Deitch, you'll be able to see Cocorosie perform for free in NYC on October 6th. (More tour dates at the end of this post).

The last time I saw the Cassidy sisters perform was while attending the Oya Festival in Norway last month - that's where I took all the pictures in this post. They, their human beatboxer, and band played to a large, appreciative crowd (aka not Americans who don't really dig them as much). It was the second day of the four-day festival (Thu August 9th), and it was hot - really hot...

Cocorosie - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 26 - Le Diapason Rennes
Sep 27 - L'Olympia Paris
Oct 6 - Deitch Projects New York, New York
Nov 11 - Rockefeller Oslo
Nov 12 - Debaser Medis Stockholm
Nov 13 - Vega Kopenhagen
Nov 14 - Modernes Bremen, Bremen
Nov 15 - Oosterpoort Groningen, Groningen
Nov 16 - Off_Corso Rotterdam
Nov 17 - Lalterie Strassbourg
Nov 18 - Kaserne Reitstall Basel
Nov 19 - Fri-Son Fribourg
Nov 22 - Le Rockstore Montpellier

Previously
* more Cocorosie

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Andrew Dost, Anathallo & a Page France side-project -- SHOW TONIGHT, CMJ & other Tour Dates

Whether Andrew Dost is still a member of Anathallo is not totally clear. Wikipedia has him as a "former member", but an update posted to Anathallo's MySpace page on August 17th doesn't make it seem like he's going anywhere - except out on the road as a solo musician for a bit.

One of those solo shows happens to be tonight (Sept 10) at Union Hall in Brooklyn, and also on that bill is The Cotton Jones Basket Ride - a Page France side-project featuring frontman Michael Nau, Whitney DeGraw (vocalist / keys), and Chris Morris on drums.

Anathallo will be back in NYC for CMJ. Will that be with Andrew Dost? I don't know. A whole bunch of tour dates are below....

The Cotton Jones Basket Ride - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 10 - union hall w/ ANDREW DOST Brooklyn, NY
Sep 11 - scene metrospace w/ ANDREW DOST & THAT’S HIM! THAT’S THE GUY! East Lansing, MI
Sep 12 - blind pig w/ ANDREW DOST, CANADA, & CHRIS BATHGATE Ann Arbour, MI
Nov 10 - pianos w/ CHEYENNE New York, NY

Andrew Dost - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 10 - Union Hall w/ The Cotton Jones Basket Ride Brooklyn, New York
Sep 11 - TBA, w/ That’s Him! That’s the Guy! and The Cotton Jones Basket Ride Lansing, Michigan
Sep 12 - Blind Pig w/ The Cotton Jones Basket Ride, Canada, and Chris Bathgate Ann Arbor, Michigan

Anathallo - 2007 Tour Dates
Sep 14 - Metro - all ages and free!! - with Hey Mercedes and Freer Chicago, Illinois
Oct 16 - Grog Shop Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Oct 17 - Northstar Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 18 - Rock n Roll Hotel WASHINGTON, Washington DC
Oct 19 - ICC Allston, Massachusetts
Oct 20 - CMJ - Knitting Factory New York, New York w/ The New Amsterdams, Saves the Day, The Color Fred, and Colour Revolt
Oct 30 - Hope College - Knickerbocker Theatre Holland, Michigan

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What's going on Monday? (Papercranes?)

Rain Phoenix & her band Papercranes...

* Adam Kesher plays a free show at Knitting Factory
* Clap Your Hands Say Yeah returns - at the MHOW
* The Veils & XYZ Affair are at Bowery Ballroom
* The Frames are playing Webster Hall
* Members of Anathallo & Page France @ Union Hall
* Rain Phoenix's band Papercranes is at Mercury Lounge
* It's part of a September NYC residency

What else?

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Largehearted Boy's Interesting CD Releases This Week

editor's note: Black Lips & Kanye West. That's all...

DOWNLOAD: Ani DiFranco - Both Hands (brand new studio version) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Oakley Hall - No Dreams (MP3)

Whenever I hear the phrase "women doing it for themselves," I immediately think of Ani DiFranco. Her DIY ethic combined with her considerable songwriting skills (not to mention her artistic integrity) has made her one of my favorite singer-songwriters. This week she releases Canon, a two-CD career retrospective spanning her 19 albums.

Other albums I can wholly recommend include singer-songwriter Joe Henry's Civilians, Animal Collective's Strawberry Jam, Film School's Hideout, former Delgado's member Emma Pollock's Watch The Fireworks, Mono's Gone: A Collection of EP's 2000-2007, Oakley Hall's I'll Follow You, Pinback's Autumn Of The Seraphs, and especially Vic Chesnutt's North Star Deserter. A lot of these albums can be heard in their entirety this week at AOL.

Holiday discs are starting to appear on the release lists, this week's entries include Joan Osborne's Christmas Means Love and Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Christmas Rock Classics, and the disc that most interests me, Monster Ballads: Xmas. I doubt if any of these discs will become one of my favorite holiday albums, but it's never too early to start building that holiday mix CD (mine doubles as an Xmas card).

Notable reissues this week include Cloud Cult's Advice from the Happy Hippopotamus, the three-disc limited edition of Pink Floyd: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music, June Panic's Songs from Purgatory, Young Marble Giants: Colossal Youth (worthwhile for the bonus tracks alone), and yet another reissue of Elvis Costello: My Aim Is True, this one complete with a 1977 performance.

Have I left anything noteworthy off the list? What new music releases can you recommend this week? What should I avoid?

50 Cent: Curtis [cd]
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