What's going on Wedneday?

the velvet interview was tremendous last night!

How did you miss Fink?

The Siberians at Copycat Cover Song night at Ottos.

Yes, the interview conducted by David Fricke at the NY Public Library last night with the remaining members (sans John Cale) of the Velvet Underground was very very good, although it did leave something to be desired. The night began with everyone seated...as the lights were dimmed the volume of the background music increased to an ear piercing level. "Heroin" was played for the entire audience (studio version) at a loud level which was a nice effect and a good way to start the night.

After the song ended and everyone was able to collect themselves (i get the feeling everyone in that audience must have heard Heroin at least a hundred time each because nobody really looked shocked) Lou, Doug Yule, Mo and David Fricke took to the stage.

As far as interviews go this was rather entertaining considering who the subjects were but to be truthful Lou was not nearly as candid as I would have liked. Alot of the questions from David were somewhat superficial and re-hashed what is already well documented. However, there were some great moments. You can really tell that Lou appreciates and love's Mo as a friend the way they were able to just "kick it" up there and chat as if nobody else was in the room. Doug didn't speak that much and his answers were very concise. The best part of the night by far was when all three stayed after and signed the book (awesome book!) they were pushing there. They all signed my copy and I was able to shake hands with Lou and tell him how much I appreciated his work, I also told him "shalom" and that sparked a smile on his face.

I'll just add at one point Mo was going on how she thinks the arts are suffering greatly in the city right now, partially due to expensive rent. Lou chimed in saying that there were alot of great bands right now coming from the Brooklyn area and that its lucky for them because all they need is software to generate and record....also Lou stated that he didn't think any other current band out there has the druthers, talent or style to pull off the sound and aesthetic that VU captured....i think Mr. Bradford Cox might take exception to that point.

There were also many references to Warhol. You can tell just the way Lou and Mo spoke about him that they truly loved him and believed he was the seminal figure for the group.

Thank you for loving on AA Bondy as much as I do. Some pretentious arseholes (cough, Pitchfork) don't give him his due. Dude writes the shit out of a folk/blues ditty and looks like Woody Guthrie reincarnated to boot.

Fink @ Union Hall 7:30

Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy Bondy!

Staring at my picture book
she looks like Mary, Queen of Scots
She seemed very regal to me
just goes to show how wrong you can be

Hmm...no mention of Sting again. He's performing at St. John the Divine tonight.

just to clarify, this is philip seymour hoffman:

http://www.myspace.com/philipseymourdustinhoffman

do not go and expect the world's greatest living actor...

Mortal Engine dance show at BAM

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/12/dj_spooky_playe.html

anyone know what time bondy goes on tonight? is he before or after duke & king?

This Week in Indie:
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/12/violens_class_a.html
(Violens, etc included)

Free Energy Wired Store thing
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/12/free_energy_pla.html

.tonstartssbandht [montreal]
..ultrathin [montreal]
...florida
....lame drivers
8pm @ death by audio $7

sing with voices!

Arrow bar (85 Avenue A) tonight for the VIOLENS/ACRYLICS/CLASS ACTRESS afterparty
music by
Ilirjana (Apache Beat)
Dima Dubson

hey Brooklynvegan : you forgot to mention that AERIAL EAST is first at Mercury Lounge tonight at 7:30 PM

Last Good Tooth

&

Jones Street Station

"Live From Down Home"

at

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

126 Crosby St. - 8 PM - FREE ADMISSION

You had solid ideas there. I made a search on the issue and found most peoples will agree with your blog.

rooklynvegan : you forgot to mention that AERIAL EAST is first at Mercury Lounge tonight at 7:30 PM