Blog: the leather canary

r.i.p.

Sep 20, 2009, 8:00pm the leather canary

well, it looks like this thing has run it's course...thanks to everyone who's visited over the past few years...it's been fun, but so long for now. -dc & dg.

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The Radiohead Reshape

Aug 17, 2009, 3:31pm the leather canary

The worlds most progressive band is now giving away their music for free. Click the link below to download their new single for free. related - these are my twisted words -wiz

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All Points Jay-Z

Aug 1, 2009, 5:16pm the leather canary

' Due the unfortunate circumstance surrounding MCA's recent health diagnosis, the Beastie Boys had to cancel a number of shows. All Points West book Jay-Z as the day one headliner to replace the Beastie Boys. The ultimate showman, Jay-Z came out playing the Beastie Boy's classic "No Sleep Til Brooklyn". Which was a huge hit with the crowd and a bit of a homage to [...]

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Air Show

Jul 28, 2009, 5:23pm the leather canary

This is my homage to the air show in Milwaukee last weekend, sorry no Van Halen.  Related: yo la tengo- here to fall  -wiz

• Yo La Tengo - Here To Fall

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Artist:	Yo La Tengo
Title:	Here To Fall
Link Text:	yo la tengo- here to fall
File Name:	01 Here To Fall.mp3
Bitrate:	192 kbps

ask permission if i want to go out fishing

Jul 27, 2009, 5:01pm the leather canary

This past weekend I had the distinct honor of standing up at the wedding of friend and Canary-in-Chief Cohen as he sealed the deal with his lovely bride, Candace. It was a great time in the Motor City - good to see friends old and new as well as the families of the bride and groom. Dan and Candace are truly a remarkable couple who I’ve enjoyed spending time with over the years. Much to the dismay of our parents, the three of us decided to pursue Electronic Media majors in college. During our course studies [...]

• Track 7

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Title:	Track 7
Link Text:	Tom Waits - Little Trip to Heaven (On The Wings of Your Love)
File Name:	07 Track 7.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps

The Best Hot Tub Since James Brown's

Jul 27, 2009, 4:30pm the leather canary

Related: james brown celebrity hot tub part y  

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Kings Go Forth - Free Download

Jul 25, 2009, 2:06pm the leather canary

The Kings Go Forth put on a great show last night at Turner Hall. They have expanded their arsenal of songs and sound. Their set included some great covers; Archie Bell's "Love Will Rain on You", Love's "Alone Again Or" and Mayer Hawthorne's "Maybe So, Maybe No".  This was scheduled to be their CD release show, but the CD is [...]

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Incase You Missed It or Want to Hear It Again

Jul 24, 2009, 10:17am the leather canary

Pitchfork once again was a hit. Great music, good people, and a great location. Incase you could not make it down or want to hear it all over again, here are some links to three shows. Enjoy.  The National  Grizzly Bear   [...]

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Monsters In Chicago

Jul 23, 2009, 5:01pm the leather canary

Just announced... supergroup Monsters of Folk will be performing in Chicago at the Auditorium on 10/30. The pre-sale is on 7/28 and regular tickets are on-sale is 8/1.  MOF will donate a dollar from each ticket sold to a local charity.  And don't forget the album comes out on 9.22. In the meantime, enjoy the link below. [...]

• Monsters of Folk - Say Please

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Artist:	Monsters of Folk
Title:	Say Please
Link Text:	say please - monsters of folk
File Name:	02 Say Please.mp3
Year:	2009

Yim Yames

Jul 22, 2009, 4:10pm the leather canary

              It can't come soon enough. - Wiz

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Blitzen Trapper at the Pabst

Jul 21, 2009, 11:31pm the leather canary

Some blogs said Blitzen Trapper sounded like the mid-60's. But they did in fact take the audience on a musical journey. Each song was layered with great classic American rock harmonies and clean sound. They played off each other well both vocally and musically. Even mixing up styles of folk-pop and big guitar rock, all while keeping their harmonies spot-on all night.  Thanks to the gang at the Pabst Theater for the $10 show and [...]

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Raaaaaaaady

Jul 21, 2009, 11:05am the leather canary

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Raaaaaaaandy

Jul 21, 2009, 11:05am the leather canary

-Wiz

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Welcome Matt and Kim

Jul 16, 2009, 8:11pm the leather canary

They say that TV is the radio station. Well if that is the case here comes Matt and Kim. Their song "Daylight" has been on heavy rotation on such spots as Bacardi and the new Joel McHale sitcom (which I am very excited for).  I have been a big fan of Matt and Kim for sometime now. They have ventured into some cool partnerships that offer their fans some free music. I hope more is on  the way.  [...]

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Grizzly Bear from the Front Row

Jul 14, 2009, 1:33pm the leather canary

09: Blue Ribbon Vision: Grizzly Bear @ The Pabst Theater from Pabst Theater on Vimeo . - Wiz

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Chicks Dig the Long Ball

Jul 14, 2009, 12:34am the leather canary

Including a 503 ft blast....congratulations Prince.  download: prince - kiss (daft punk remix)   -Wiz  

• Prince - Kiss (Daft Punk remix)

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Artist:	Prince
Title:	Kiss (Daft Punk remix)
Link Text:	prince - kiss (daft punk remix)
File Name:	Kiss (Daft Punk remix).mp3
Bitrate:	192 kbps
Year:	2005

The Jayhawks

Jul 13, 2009, 11:08am the leather canary

My friend Tony headed up to the Twin Cities to the  Basilica Block Party for The Hold Steady. But to his surprise, he got a bit of a treat on Friday. The hometown boys, The Jayhawks, headline the main stage. Throughout the evening, I kept receiving texts telling me how great they sounded. The last text of the evening said..."Blue with a full choir....amazing."  [...]

• The Jayhawks - Waiting For The Sun

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Artist:	The Jayhawks
Title:	Waiting For The Sun
Link Text:	the jayhawks - waiting for the sun
File Name:	01 Waiting For The Sun.mp3
Bitrate:	160 kbps
Year:	1992

What's G?

Jul 9, 2009, 6:29pm the leather canary

Get down to the St. Alfred store this weekend and hope you can score some of the limited VIP tickets for Monday screening.  -Wiz 

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Separated At Birth

Jul 8, 2009, 3:09pm the leather canary

I was walking past The Pabst Theater today and encountered a large poster in the window of Andrew Bird to promote his upcoming shows in October. I never thought of it before but I had to do a double take, he bears a striking resemblance to the actor Sacha Baron Cohen, or vice versa. See for yourself and you be the judge.  download: [...]

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Where The Wild Things Are

Jul 7, 2009, 3:36pm the leather canary

    I am sure you have heard about the upcoming Spike Jonze film adaptation of  Maurice Sendak's classic children's. The trailer looks great and the movies features the voices of some great actors including: James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, and Catherine O'Hara.  If you [...]

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