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Posted in To Do | hiphop | music on October 22, 2008
Shad (2008 Polaris nominee) added to Thursday BV show
A few tracks into Shad's Polaris Music Prize-nominated album The Old Prince makes it clear Common is a massive influence. From the soul samples and jazz interludes to introspective spoken-word intros and lyrics that tackle everyday issues with perspective and humour, the disc recalls early Common albums such as Resurrection.@ Pianos in NYC, full club, Thursday, October 23, 2008, FREE. The lineup is:"Common is my biggest influence -- he was the one guy that I liked best, because he's the best," said Shad. "He's always at the next level --with the lyrics, the way he says things -- on all levels. From his level of depth of insight and honesty to his straight lyrical skill." [Metro]
time (PM), band, stageShad played his official CMJ showcase at Arlene's Grocery on Wednesday night. Thursday is the Canadian's only other NYC show. Check out a video below...
12:00 Pretty & Nice (downstairs)
12:15 Twi the Humble Feather (upstairs)
12:45 Eagle Seagull (downstairs)
01:00 James Jackson Toth (upstairs)
01:30 The Muslims (downstairs)
01:45 Shad (upstairs)
02:15 Japanese Motors (downstairs)
02:30 Peasant (upstairs)
03:00 Friendly Fires (downstairs)
03:15 Sharon Van Etten (upstairs)
03:45 Crystal Antlers (downstairs)
04:00 Pwrfl POWER (upstairs)
04:30 Sebastien Grainger (downstairs)
04:45 Wye Oak (upstairs)
05:30 Phosphorescent (upstairs)
** Pitchfork.tv Video Premiere ** // A throwback to the days of Skee-Lo and Positive K, this song from The Old Prince LP gets a hilarious video based on the classic DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince clip and Will Smith's TV show.Check our guide to Hip Hop at CMJ 2008
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Posted on October 22, 2008 11:14 PM
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Comments (7)
Crystal Antlers are really good.
Posted by Anonymous | October 23, 2008 1:39 AM
sebastian grainger was GREAT at Mercury Lounge
Posted by Ryan's Ghost | October 23, 2008 3:03 AM
suhhh-weet line-up!
Posted by jess | October 23, 2008 9:56 AM
Is this 21+?
Posted by Sarah | October 23, 2008 11:01 AM
Hey all, upstairs is running 45 minutes late
@ Pianos in NYC, so if you are looking at this NOW, The lineup for upstairs looks like...
time (PM), band, stage
01:00 James Jackson Toth (upstairs)
01:45 Twi the Humble Feather (upstairs)
02:30 Shad (upstairs)
03:15 Peasant (upstairs)
04:00 Sharon Van Etten (upstairs)
04:45 Pwrfl POWER (upstairs)
05:30 Wye Oak (upstairs)
06:15 Phosphorescent (upstairs)
Downstairs is close to on time and looks like:
time (PM), band, stage
12:00 Pretty & Nice (downstairs)
12:45 Eagle Seagull (downstairs)
01:30 The Muslims (downstairs)
02:15 Japanese Motors (downstairs)
03:00 Friendly Fires (downstairs)
03:45 Crystal Antlers (downstairs)
04:30 Sebastien Grainger (downstairs)
Posted by BBG | October 23, 2008 1:09 PM
WOW - a promoter updating fans with a midday actual on-time report!? This is never before seen! This is...this is...this is GANGSTA!
Posted by Anonymous | October 23, 2008 2:56 PM
Go see Shad! He puts on a good show and is a really personable guy.
Posted by Vidman | October 30, 2008 10:24 AM