Williamsburg venue Black Bear Bar closed
The N. 6th venue, which was under fire earlier this year for hosting an Oi skinhead fest, is no more.
Public Assembly
Police shut down Black Bear Bar show, so EULA will play extra long Thursday (maybe tracks off their new 7″)
As Ted Chase first told me, the Northside Festival showcase happening in the front room of what used to be Public Assembly (but is now called Black Bear Bar) was shut down by the police on Friday night, presumably due to noise...
Public Assembly front room may not reopen for shows; back closing for renovations soon (but first the final PA Bunker?)
outside Public Assembly at BV-CMJ 2012 (more by Amanda Hatfield)
North 6th Williamsburg 2-stage venue Public Assembly (formerly Galapagos) recently closed their front room for renovations and are about to do the same in the back...
The National played Sycamore & Public Assembly (pics); Mercury Lounge is later tonight
PA , Sycamore photos courtesy of Ditmas Park Corner
"So great that I made it for The National's concert. Really small venue and great vibe...
The National played ‘Letterman,’ playing free show at Public Assembly this afternoon, Mercury Lounge TONIGHT (tickets on sale at noon)
The National in Ithaca (more by PSquared Photography)
The National's new album, Trouble Will Find Me, is out today (Pitchfork gave it Best New Music) and the band took a night from their just-started tour to play The Late Show with David Letterman last night...
Public Assembly undergoing renovations, will be closed for much of the summer
Public Assembly during CMJ 2013 (more by Amanda Hatfield)
According to sources at the venue, Williamsburg venue Public Assembly will close down for the bulk of the summer, as it begins on-site renovation...
Lord Huron adds 2nd big show (updated dates +++++++++ belated BV-CMJ pics)
Lord Huron have taken a serious leap in popularity since the release of their most recent album (a release they celebrated at Mercury Lounge in NYC)...
A guide to New Year’s Eve shows and parties in NYC
Love it or loathe it, New Year's Eve is coming. Here are some of this year's NYC concert options, of which there are many.
One of the biggest shows of the night is Coldplay and Jay-Z at Barclays Center...
a new free Cities Aviv LP, more CMJ pics
and Amanda Hatfield
Cities Aviv, who DJed The Flat last night (11/14) , has released his new LP Black Pleasure via Mishka. Cities Aviv, under the name Muted Drone, is responsible for production on the bulk of the LP, while the remainder comes from names like R...
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival 2012 is here (full schedule)
BEMF 2010 (more by Chris Doss)
The Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival is here tonight (11/9) and Saturday (11/10), and since our last update, the full schedule has been revealed...