Kenny Wollesen

Hunter S. Thompson's 'The Kentucky Derby is Decadent & Depraved' getting first-ever vinyl release (preorder)

The original album was produced by Hal Willner and features Tim Robbins, Bill Frisell, Dr John and more. ”He would have loved to hold one of these LP’s in his hands,” says Kramer, who remastered the LP for vinyl. “He’d have loved the smell of it, too.“

Tom Waits played NY last night w/ Michael Stipe, Bono & Elvis Costello (but not Nick Cave)

The stars were out in Brooklyn to pay tribute to the late Hal Willner on what would’ve been his 66th birthday, including Cat Power, David Johansen, Beth Orton, Steve Buscemi, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and so many more

Rockwood Music Hall celebrating 15th anniversary in February w/ special shows

For its 15th anniversary, Rockwood Music Hall will be bringing back artists from throughout their history, along with ”several nights saved for special guests to be announced.”

What's going on Saturday?

Tonight’s NYC-area shows include Saves The Day/Hot Rod Circuit, Wiki, Kishi Bashi, Robert Glasper, King Princess/Girlpool, Foxes in Fiction, Rosanne Cash, and more.

Laurie Anderson has a new album out now, playing free show with John Zorn

Laurie Anderson’s new album ‘Landfall’ is a collaboration with Kronos Quartet and was inspired by Hurricane Sandy.

What's going on Friday?

Tonight’s NYC-area shows include Robyn/ESG, black midi, Fujiya & Miyagi, Mekons, Burna Boy/Sampa The Great, Khemmis/Cloak, Iron Chic/Toys That Kill, Kevin Seconds, and more.

What's going on Saturday?

Tonight’s NYC-area shows include Elton John, New Colossus Festival, Nellie McKay, Suzanne Vega, Emancipator, Penelope Isles, The Monkees featuring Mike Nesmith & Micky Dolenz, and more.

What He's Listening To: Dave Harrington (of Darkside, Merry Pranksters, more)

Dave Harrington was kind enough to make us a list of music recommendations ahead of his DJ set Saturday on the roof of Elsewhere and his Merry Pranksters show a week later at Nublu. More details and lots to listen to within…

LPR celebrating 10th anniversary w/ concert series (of Montreal, CYHSY, Doveman, Olafur Arnalds, more)

Village club Le Poisson Rouge is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of special shows including Thomas Bartlett & Nico Muhly, Olafur Arnarlds, Pere Ubu, Matthew Sweet, Marc Ribot, Vijay Iyer Trio & Mantana Roberts, and more.

The Stone moved to the New School (2018 schedule includes Thurston Moore, Secret Chiefs 3, more)

After 13 years in the East Village, John Zorn’s improv-friendly club The Stone moved to The New School. 2018 residencies include Bill Frisell, Thurston Moore, Secret Chiefs 3, and more.
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