Blog: BrooklynVegan

photos by Craig Barritt Paul Weller is in town for two shows at the Best Buy Theater tonight (5/18) and Saturday (5/19) to which tickets are still available . Last night, Weller played an invite-only show at the Paul Varvatos store (aka the old CBGBs space) and his 15 or so song set ran his entire career, from Jam classics "Eton Rifles" and "Art School" through songs off Weller's new album, [...]

photo on Black Sabbath website shot (top) vs. original (below) In addition to their recent comments , I guess we now know how Black Sabbath really feel about Bill Ward and his recent statements . Head to BlackSabbath.com to see many more Ward-less photos of the band Oof. ( thx Seth ) Continue reading "Bill Ward removed from classic pictures on Black Sabbath's website" at brooklynvegan

This train is no longer making all stops Van Halen have canceled most of their summer reunion tour, affecting all tour dates after their June 26th show in New Orleans. Over 30 shows have been abruptly postponed, including the July 13 show at East Rutherford, NJ's Izod Center on 7/13. No explanation has been given for the canceled dates... are the boys fighting again? A full list of Van Halen dates, both still scheduled and postponed, are below. Continue [...]

by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD : Dent May - Best Friend (MP3) Dent May Dent May 's new album, Do Things , is out June 12 via Paw Tracks, and those expecting more of his magnificent ukulele may be in for a surprise. Having traded his signature instrument for synthesizers, drum machines and electric guitar, Do Things sounds like May has spent the time between albums listening to [...]

We Are Augustines @ Hotel Vegan 2012 ( more by Tim Griffin ) A total of seven Williamsburg Park shows are on sale and that includes Jane's Addiction and Die Antwoord (which will take place on August 17 ). It also includes " The Outlaw Roadshow Featuring Counting Crows with Special Guests " which takes place on July 17 . Those special guests are We Are Augustines (ex-Pela) and [...]

Screaming Females at Red 7 earlier this month ( more by Tim Griffin ) It makes us very sad to have to announce that we are canceling all Screaming Females dates from now through June 14. Marissa has mono and the doctor says no shows for a month. Don't worry, we will be back in your hometown before you know it. -[ Screaming Females ] That means the rest of their current tour including Chaos in Tejas and Northside Festival . Right now, the cancellations will not affect upcoming [...]

photos by Ryan Muir The Hundred in the Hands at Glasslands 5/15/12 The Hundred in the Hands played their last US show at Glasslands on Tuesday (5/15) before their international tour which kicks off in Moscow tonight (5/18). The show was with openers Vorhees and Erika Spring (of Au Revoir Simone). More pIctures from that show are in this post. As mentioned , after the [...]

Leonard Cohen at Red Rocks in 2009 ( more by Lori Bally ) As mentioned , Leonard Cohen released his first album in eight years this year and will tour North America in late fall to support it. That tour includes the previously discussed NYC shows on December 18 at Madison Square Garden and Brooklyn's December 20 at Barclays Center . Tickets for those shows go on sale today (5/18) at noon. [...]

Art for Shiner's The Egg Shiner was a band from Kansas City, Missouri that was active from 1992 to 2003. The group formed in 1992, and quickly found wide exposure, releasing a vinyl EP in 1993 and touring with acts such as Sunny Day Real Estate, Chore, Jawbox, Season to Risk, The Jesus Lizard, and Girls Against Boys. The group released their first LP, Splay (recorded at Steve Albini's Chicago studio) in 1996, and a second album, Lula Divinia the next year. Sub Pop took [...]

by Andrew Sacher Father John Misty at BV-SXSW 2012 ( more by Tim Griffin ) Folk singer Jonathan Wilson will play his last US show for a while tonight (5/18) before heading out on a European tour with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers . Tonight's show is at NYC club Mercury Lounge with Jenny O. Tickets are still available. All Jonathan Wilson dates are listed [...]

by Bill Pearis Helmet at Irving Plaza, March 2012 ( more by BBG ) '90s alt-rockers The Toadies and Helmet are hitting the road this summer for a co-headlining tour, stopping in NYC on August 2 for a show at Webster Hall . Tickets to that show go on sale TODAY (5/18) at noon. While the good times vibes of The Toadies [...]

Superfly presents the Great GoogaMooga this weekend (5/19-5/20) in Brooklyn's Prospect Park . As can you can see by the posted schedule , live music will be happening on two stages concurrently with food demonstrations, comedy and other entertainment while food is being served all around. Don't have one of the free tickets , and aren't planning on buying one either? Probably best to not show up then. At least that's what festival co-founder Kerry Black of Superfly told us in the interview [...]

Handsome Furs in Austin in 2011 ( more by Tim Griffin ) With a heavy heart the time has come to let all of you know that Handsome Furs are no more. The most important thing that needs to be said right now is how extremely grateful we are to all the fans all over the world that showered us with love and support over the years. Thank you for everything! It's been an incredible 6 years and we owe it all to you. xoxo [...]

Mick Jagger hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live this weekend . The above screen shot is from one of the two promo videos you can watch below... Continue reading "watch Mick Jagger promo this week's SNL with Arcade Fire & Foo Fighters (that Jeff Beck is also playing)" at brooklynvegan

by Andrew Frisicano Ty Segall @ Webster Hall (photo by roedood) Of the handful of times I've seen Ty Segall live (admittedly only a fraction of his shows in the city), his set at Webster Hall was without a doubt the best. People often talk about performers feeding off the energy of the room--that interaction was palpable between Ty and crowd Wednesday night. The band pieced together a front-to-back set of rockers, and the front [...]

James Murphy at Brooklyn Bazaar ( more by Dana (distortion) Yavin ) It's benefit season, don't you know? MoMA's annual Party in the Garden is on Tuesday (5/22) with Santigold as the featured performer, and then the next night (Wed. 5/23) it's the Spring Gala Benefit at The Kitchen, one of New York's oldest not-for-profit performance spaces. It happens at Capitale (130 Bowery) and this year's guests of honor are video and performance artist Joan Jonas and minimalist composer [...]

"We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bill's latest statement . There are two sides to every story. We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent progress after Tony's treatments and we have engaged a substitute drummer for the forthcoming shows. See you at Download." --Black Sabbath, 5/17/12 Continue reading "Black Sabbath issues statement" at brooklynvegan

by Andrew Sacher MS MR NYC duo MS MR recently dropped the pop-leaning track, "Hurricane," which you can watch the video for below and download the MP3 in exchange for your email at their website . They've got a number of NYC shows coming up including one TONIGHT (5/17) at Bowery Ballroom opening for VHS or Beta . Tickets for [...]

Big Freedia ( more by Chris La Putt ) today in NYC * Internet Week * BLIXT @ The Stone * Naked People @ UCB * Iggy Azalea @ S.O.B.'s * Totally J/K @ UCB East * Tracy Silverman @ The Stone * Paul Weller @ Varvatos Store * Stephane Wrembel @ Joe's Pub * [...]

Paul Weller begins his two night run at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square on Friday (tomorrow, 5/18), but first an invite-only show at the Varatos Store tonight. I don't have any tips for getting into the Varvatos store (aka the old CBGB space where the Jam played 30 years ago), but tickets are still available for the Best Buy Theater shows. Continue reading "Paul Weller is here (Varvatos store show before BB Theater)" at brooklynvegan