MUST-SEE SHOW: 11/23 Jay Reatard @ Brillobox This is worth going to if only to see what all the fuss is about. I've been reading about this guy nonstop over the past couple years, but for some reason, I thought he was a teenager. Turns out he's 29. A few weeks ago he tweeted that his entire band quit on him. Hopefully they'll have their shit together by the time the Brillobox show rolls around. ALSO WORTH ATTENDING: 11/4 OK Go @ Mr. Small's [...]
Just a few days ago, the new Schubas -operated Lincoln Park venue Lincoln Hall released some teaser photos of the beautiful interior of the new club. Well now, via the venue's website lincolnhallchicago.com , they've begun announcing artists that look to be playing the new club in the near future. A banner in the middle of the page offers artists/band names with photos and the "Coming Soon" tag. There's still no word on the official opening date of the venue. A complete list of the artists appearing on the promo banner [...]
Twang EPK at YouTube If you've heard one George Strait album, the mantra goes, then you've heard 'em all. Then why am I the proud owner of over a dozen of Strait's 38 albums? I bought his first album, Strait Country , as a new release, in 1981. The first song on that first album, "Unwound" , is still one of my favorites. And Strait sings "El Rey" , the final song of his predictably fine new release Twang [...]
Stage Times and Venues for Le Cheile 2009 Friday 31 July Creans: 10:30 Mundy 9:30 Nell Bryden Caffreys: 9:15 Lisa Hannigan 8:30 Fiona Melady Oldcastle House Hotel: 9:45 Jason Byrne 9:00 John Henderson Saturday 01 August Creans: 11:00 Delorentos 10:10 Adebisi Shank 9:20 Sanzkrit Caffreys: 9:30 Declan O'Rourke 8:45 Ari Hest Sunday 02 August Creans: 11:00 Fight Like Apes 10:10 Ever27 9:20 The Distractors Caffreys: 9:30 Little Palace 8:45 Joy Booth 8:15 Ray Heffernan Naper Arms: [...]
ANDREW HOOVER TO RELEASE DEBUT FULL-LENGTH IN SEPTEMBER Twenty-one-year-old singer/songwriter/guitarist Andrew Hoover will be releasing his full-band debut album, "Chances, Stances & Romances," on September 22nd on Rock Ridge Music. The Connecticut-based performer signed with Rock Ridge Music in 2008, and hit the studio with label President Jason Spiewak in New York City to record his full-length debut. In addition to the NYC sessions, Andrew traveled South to work with Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down fame at his Rivergate Studios in Hendersonville, Tennessee. "I am very grateful everything Rock Ridge Music has [...]
Um. I just took a look at my concert calendar. This coming Thursday (June 18) has an absurd amount of awesome shows. If you live in the area, please attend one of them. I know some are sold out, but you can work your magic. Most links will take you directly to buying tickets, others (the Phoenix show...) will give you event details. - Phoenix and Lightspeed Champion at Music Hall of Williamsburg Phoenix - "Lost and Found" [MP3] ( not from Wolfgang ) Lightspeed Champion - "Tell [...]
The Le Cheile Festival is starting to take shape in the form of line-ups for the Oldcastle based festival. I think I'll have to go to a few of these gigs myself! June 13th Oldcastle Launch - Gary Dunne & Henrietta Game Creans 9pm FREE July 30th Lucky Dip Music & Arts Creans 9pm €5 July 31st Jason Byrne Oldcastle House Hotel €18 [...]
Rumor has it that LES spot Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street, NY, NY) will be expanding its current, limited-capacity venue. Have you heard that? The intimate venue, is known for being a great place to see a live show and for hosting surprise/secret performances by well-known artists like Ryan Adams and Norah Jones (under the guise of side-bands like The Sloppy Joannes and Puss n Boots ). In fact, Puss n Boots is scheduled [...]
Song Pontiak ~ " Honey " myspace plays: 720 mp3 download (via thrilljockey ) Pontiak comes with a psychedelic, fuzzed out, grungy guitar, and heavy slow drum sound. When I first heard this, I thought they were going to be from Austin. I was surprised to find out that the three Carney brothers are from rural Virginia. Maker was released on Tuesday. [...]
Song Pontiak ~ " Honey " myspace plays: 720 mp3 download (via thrilljockey ) Pontiak comes with a psychedelic, fuzzed out, grungy guitar, and heavy slow drum sound. When I first heard this, I thought they were going to be from Austin. I was surprised to find out that the three Carney brothers are from rural Virginia. Maker was released on Tuesday. [...]
[Birthday cheers go out to Art Alexakis (on Sunday) and to brother of Buzz Bands, Aaron (today). Have some fun, guys ...] Tonight: It's another busy Friday for shows big ( Leonard Cohen , first of two nights at the Nokia Theatre) and small ( Seasons celebrating the release of its "Spring" EP at the Echo, along with Karin Tatoyan and the Hectors ). ... At the Echoplex, it's critically acclaimed sound collagist Flying Lotus , and to complete a busy evening [...]
Last week ended up being pretty busy. I saw the Radar Bros. and Le Switch last Sunday at Kid Rockers at the Echo. If you've got a kid (not that I do), I highly recommend the event. Good fun. Then I saw a little bit of Nico Stai on Monday. On Wednesday I braved the crowd for The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and White Denim at Spaceland. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart have some good songs, but they're not that interesting live. White Denim is fun to see live, but don't really have great songs yet. [...]
Interesting shows around Los Angeles this week: Monday 4/6 The Bird and the Bee, Juliette Commagere @ Echoplex St. Vincent @ Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetary The Henry Clay People, Mike Watt and the Secondmen @ Spaceland The Script, Neon Trees @ The Troubadour Fool's Gold, Weave!, XEZ, NON+ @ The Echo Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, Thee Make Out Party, My Pet Saddle, Living Suns @ Silverlake Lounge Christopher Dallman, Jake Walden, Maryanne Marino @ Hotel Cafe Amie Moriello, [...]
[Bonnie "Prince" Billy] Monday, March 30 Blood Red Thorne @ Bluebird Theater Eleni Mandell @ Hi-Dive The Gay Blades @ Marquis Theater The Jazz Theologian @ Soiled Dove The Prids @ Larimer Lounge Tuesday, March 31 Dirt Circle Dogs @ Larimer Lounge The Jazz Theologian @ Soiled Dove Pop Evil @ Marquis Theater Zac Brown Band @ Ogden Theater Wednesday, April 1 Ari Hest @ Soiled Dove Blue [...]
Am I the biggest Fleetwood Mac fan ever? Definitely not. I'm pretty much a Rumours and Greatest Hits guy, although I can get into Tusk now and then. Still, everyone's gotta recognize that Rumours is one of the greatest rock albums ever, and most of their hits are solid. Plus, lotsa indie folks have covered them. So, they get an A to Z. Their most covered song, by far, is "Dreams." In this A to Z, I'm gonna rate the Dreams covers against the original, which rates an A+ as a pop [...]
Vienna Teng's fourth album Inland Territory will be released on April 7th. Vienna's new song cycle is as elegant and moving as her previous release Dreaming Through The Noise , yet the multi-instrumental help of The Paper Raincoat 's Alex Wong adds a new dimension to her singer-pianist style. She is also joined by guests Kaki King, Noe Venable, Ari Hest, and Odessa Chen. In another life You & I worked West Virginia coal mines Side by side Collecting the black dust [...]
Hana Pestle has announced that she will hit the road for a 2009 tour with the likes of Sister Hazel, Pat McGee and Ari Hest. The dates will kick off this week in Baton Rouge, LA on February 11th. Hana is adding new tracks from her forthcoming album to the set list including "Need" as well as cover songs from Muse, REM, and Radiohead. The nineteen year old singer/songwriter has been working to get her song "Need" placed in the Twilight sequel, New Moon, and even though the song has already infiltrated the Twilight [...]
I can't believe I haven't done this one yet! The indie and indie-minded love to cover some Petty. He may be terrible at taxes, but he's great at writing songs. The zip file does NOT have the direct-linked ez archive songs in it; just the savefile ones. A is for Tom's most famous song . . . American Girl-Melora Creager B is for Backyard Tire Fire's tribute to this great songwriter . . . Tom Petty-Backyard Tire Fire C is for Change the Locks-Keller [...]
Photo gallery of Ari Hest and K.S. Rhoads perfroming at The Evening Muse in Charlotte, North Carolina (September 9, 2008).
Beach House ~ “Norway”(mp3 via sub pop) ~B’More Style~ Looking forward to Beach House’s new album, Teen Dream , which is due out [...]More about Beach House
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k-os - I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman
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WKND PLYLST!! This has nothing to do with NEW MOON!
HOT CHIP TAKE another crack at IT and I’m IN
The Beach House Theory of 2k10.
