It's hard for friends to understand when I try explaining to them this absolute nausea I feel about New Year's Eve. I go out, I appreciate being around the friends... I'm happy enjoying the moment with them, yet in the back of my mind is a swelling sadness, a wave so huge that by the [...]
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Tweet Most of the time when you are writing about bands, you don't hear the music first. You'll see a PR email, or a direct email, or a website link or something. A lot of bands underestimate therefore, just how important it can be to have that first impression come over as professional and attractive, or at least stand out. Little Brothers, from Louisville, KY probably don't come over as professional, and their designs could never be called attractive, but they most certainly standout. The design [...]
Recommended Show: TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010 JASON ANDERSON @ THE ROCK SHOP 249 4th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215 $7, 9PM We haven't been to the new Rock Show venue down in Park Slope, but if there was ever a reason to go, tonight might be the night. The one and only Jason Anderson will be playing the space. Sure, it's not one of the big name shows taking place tonight, but Anderson is sure to pack a wallop in even the smallest of spaces. [...]
Local Music Houseshow What's up with Local Music Fridays? Last week, Jason Anderson played a show at my house and it was totally fucking awesome and intense, as I hear most of his shows are. I could write more about it here, but I fear that once I start writing, it will be hard to stop. Let me say that his performance of indie folk songs was the closest thing to preaching I have ever seen. I was really happy that he played this song, because [...]
Jason Anderson is one of my favorite songwriters because he can sing lines like this: Every other day or so I google image search your name But there's only one picture and it's always the same ...and make it sound like pure poetry. * 'Watch Your Step' MP3
mp3: Jason Anderson - It's Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Merry Christmas everyone. I'll be back in a few days to wrap up the 'best of' countdown. In the mean time, enjoy yourselves.
mp3: Jason Anderson - I Love The Little Things No matter how I'm feeling, chances are Jason Anderson has already found a way to put it into song.
Speaking of snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes, I worked my last December day of the year on Friday, and now am settling in to two luscious weeks of time off over the holidays (one of the hidden benefits of working in academia!). Before the college closed, on one of the snowiest and coldest days of the year I went to the radio studio and recorded my third year-end appearance on NPR's World Cafe with David Dye , and we chatted about some of my favorite albums from this year. You can listen [...]
I'm always including stuff about my college life, but I have been overly indirect about what school I attend. Some of you have figured it out on your own, so kudos to you all. For those of you who don't know, I go to Binghamton University. It's upstate New York, about 3 hours from NYC. I don't live near here though (obviously :-p ) Binghamton is what it is. Not going to complain anymore on here, this isn't the place for that! With that said, there is no music scene. Some artists come to Syracuse/Cornell, but I am [...]
Recommended Show: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009 JASON ANDERSON @ CAKE SHOP 152 Ludlow Street New York, NY 10002 $6, 8PM We've sure recommended Jason Anderson's residency at Cake Shop a lot this month! It's possible he lucked out a bit timing-wise (Monday nights in November do seem to be a little light with live shows), but it's also possible his live show simply is that impressive! Sloan @ Maxwell's War Cubs @ Zebulon Pelican @ Highline Ballroom Rev Vince Anderson @ Union Pool The Gay Blades @ Mercury Lounge
Jason Anderson | Cake Shop | November 16, 2009 Monday night at Cake Shop wasn't just We Have Hooks for Hands first of three New York area shows, it was also the third night of Jason Anderson's weekly residency (he'll be back on the 2rd for the another night). I've seen him before but never with a full band. Though he's still full of energy, the full band doesn't quite capture the quirky antics of his solo performance. Check out photos from the night below. [...]
Recommended Show: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009 WE ALL HAVE HOOKS FOR HANDS & JASON ANDERSON @ CAKE SHOP 152 Ludlow Street Manhattan, NY $6, 8PM 10002 We recommended Jason Anderson 's Cake Shop residency last Monday, and we've got to do it again tonight. Not only is Jason Anderson pretty awesome, but we're completely looking forward to We All Have Hooks for Hands as well. A list of other shows going on tonight is below. Reggie Watts @ Pianos Luke Bryan @ Bowery Ballroom J. Tillman @ The Bell House [...]
After releasing two records and a half (given that "Something/Everything" was credited to Jason Anderson/Wolf Colonel) under the "Wolf Colonel" moniker, Jason Anderson decided it was high time to use his own name and not to hide behind a band's name. This decision lead him to the release of his most sincere, complete, and satisfying [...]
Recommended Show: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 JASON ANDERSON @ CAKE SHOP 152 Ludlow Street Manhattan, NY $6, 8PM 10002 We've recommended Jason Anderson 's live show before, so we won't bore you with the details about how awesome it can be. And, despite the other shows going on tonight, which include some heavyweights, you won't find a better way to spent this Monday night. The Answering Machine @ Pianos Rev Vince Anderson @ Union Pool Ray LaMontagne @ Beacon Theatre Old Ceremony & Modern Skirts @ Mercury Lounge Peter Bjorn and [...]
MP3: Jason Anderson - Tonight #19 - Jason Anderson - Tonight ECA Records 2007 Joey On Tonight: Jason Anderson is New England to me and seeing how much I moved around this decade, it was important for me to have a piece of home in some capacity, even if I was running from it. So there's that. Then there is the fact that Jason is so fun and positive and this record "Tonight" has the gang vocals which are a staple of [...]
There are points in every man's life where he must pause, assess where he is, and plan accordingly. Tonight was one of those nights. And the moment of truth came to me all at once and out of nowhere. It came as I was live blogging my local trick or treat night here in suburban Columbus,Ohio. I know, so ridiculous,right? This is not at all how I imagined my Thursday nights would be...ever. At the same time, I was having an ongoing facebook conversation with an old friend...re-hashing some of our past adventures, which, when re-hashed, sound [...]
It's the time of the summer for warm nights, where the air hugs close to your skin. One of my absolute favorite tracks on my summer mix is the combustible "July 4, 20043 from musician Jason Anderson . My introduction to this urgently wonderful artist came via this one song, dropped in my lap by a friend and played on repeat until I can sing along almost every word about falling in love on Independence Day, and do the drumbeats on the steering wheel from the moment they kick in: [...]
Before you head off on the long 4th of July weekend of merriment and BBQs (mostly for my US readers, but heck, it's a good idea wherever you live), I have finally completed my annual summer mix for 2009: " Late Nights and Longboards "! I don't surf, I just pretend I'm one of those girls in the picture up there - with the especially foxy swimsuits. These are twenty tunes that will be soundtracking my summer, the porch swings and lemonade (okay, Fat Tire), the volleyball and sunburns, the roadtrips with the windows down because [...]
Happy Memorial Day everyone! With not a lot of shows going on tonight, I am going to do a weird thing and recommend TWO shows to you. First is Jason Anderson at Cake Shop. His free weekly residency in May has made my recommended list before . The other show you should check out is The XYZ Affair , playing their own weekly residency at Pianos. Details for both shows are after the jump. MONDAY, MAY 25, 2009 JASON ANDERSON @ CAKE SHOP 152 Ludlow Street New York, [...]
Recommended Show: MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009 JASON ANDERSON @ CAKE SHOP 152 Ludlow Street New York, NY 10002 FREE, 8PM Jason Anderson's live show is a feelgood experience, which leaves you inspired and wanting more. As a solo artist, he often performs without the aid of microphones and amplifiers. I've been told his Cake Shop residency is with a full band. What could be the harm in checking it out? It is free after all. Passion Pit @ Rocksoff The XYZ Affair @ Pianos Necking @ Death By Audio The Roots @ [...]
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