This story is kind of funny, if only it were that easy. The kid has supposedly yet to return home to face the wrath of his parents.
A boy who threw a house party that ended in a near-riot of 500 people has acquired celebrity status, striking a magazine deal, fielding lucrative offers to promote under-age events and inspiring supporters worldwide on social networking websites. . . . (read the rest here).
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Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip (above) are coming back to New York for a headlineing show at Bowery Ballroom. I saw them at Mercury and while they had no instruments they were highly entertaining. But frankly, I am suprised the duo is playing there since they have yet to release an album.
Jonny Greenwood’s “Popcorn Superhet Receiver” will be performed by the Wordless Music Orchestra on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, Columbus Avenue at 60th Street. The New York Times has a writeup about both Wordless Music and Greenwood's classical composition. There has been some confusion about who is actually performing at the show but all that seems sorted now.
Jack Peñate is coming to New York this month. I think the proper way to say his last name is "pen-ya-tay" but I have also heard that "pen-ah-tay" is acceptable. You can read about him in the latest issue of Dummy. The print mag is available online.
Check out the latest issue of Fader to while you are reading print mags off of a screen, especially the party pics from their last issue release. You never know who you might see.
Lightspeed Champion, formerly of Test Icicles, has also planned a trip to New York in the spring. Since I did not do a best of list yet (never?) for this year, I will start with this one: Lightspeed Champion - Best Haircut of 2007. Yes he beats the Klaxons.
The Hatch—one of the first bands to be eliminated from America's Next Great Band—is playing Luna Lounge. I am not saying you should go but it is still funny you can book a tour off that.
Finally, the Army is looking for a "professional celebrity rock music band" tour Kuwait and Afghanistan. Read about the band's (if they find one) mission here.
Here is an updated show list with the additions in red.
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UPCOMING SHOWS
JANUARY
The Wordless Music Orchestra performing Jonny Greenwood’s “Popcorn Superhet Receiver” :: Church of St. Paul the Apostle :: Wed 1/16 & Thu 1/17
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The Mugs / The Diggs / Mussels / Excellent :: Cake Shop :: Fri 1/18
Apes & Androids :: Mercury Lounge :: Sat 1/19 :: SOLD OUT
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Jack Penate :: Mercury Lounge :: Tue 1/22 :: Also 1/23 @ Union Pool
The Hatch (see above) :: Luna Lounge :: Fri 1/25
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The Teenagers :: Mercury Lounge :: Wed 1/30 :: Early Show
Vampire Weekend :: Bowery Ballroom :: Tue 1/29 & Wed 1/30 :: SOLD OUT
Karaoke Relapse with The Thermals :: Studio B :: Thu 1/31
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FEBRUARY
Joanna Newsom :: BAM :: Fri 2/1 :: SOLD OUT
Hot Chip :: Highline Ballroom :: Sat 2/2 :: SOLD OUT
The Teenagers / Hot Chip DJ set :: Studio B :: Sat 2/2
Bang Camaro :: Music Hall of Williamsburg :: Sat 2/2
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Robyn :: Highline Ballroom :: Tue 2/5
Nada Surf / Illinois :: Music Hall of Williamsburg :: Thu 2/7 :: Also 2/8 @ Bowery Ballroom :: SOLD OUT
Gallows :: Music Hall of Williamsburg :: Fri 2/8 :: Also 2/9 @ Bowery Ballroom
Liars / No Age :: Warsaw :: Sat 2/9
Jukebox The Ghost :: Union Hall :: Sat 2/9
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White Williams / Ecstatic Sunshine :: Studio B :: Sun 2/10
No Age / High Places :: Venue TBA :: all ages :: Mon 2/11
Foals :: Bowery Ballroom :: Tue 2/12
Sufjan Stevens :: Carnegie Hall :: Wed 2/13
Yeasayer :: Bowery Ballroom :: Wed 2/13
Yeasayer :: Music Hall of Willaimsburg :: Thu 2/14 :: SOLD OUT
Sam Champion / Drug Rug :: Bowery Ballroom :: Fri 2/15
DJ Scottie B (Baltimore) / Dre Skull :: Silent Barn :: all ages :: Sat 2/16
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Friction Presents: The Big Sleep (Record Release!) / Sian Alice Group / Priestbird / Heavy Creatures :: Mercury Lounge :: Thu 2/21
The Magnetic Fields :: Town Hall :: Thu 2/21 – Sun 2/24 :: SOLD OUT
Bon Iver / Black Mountain :: Bowery Ballroom :: Fri 2/22
The National :: BAM :: Fri 2/22
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DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist :: Irving Plaza :: Tue 2/26
Pela :: Music Hall of Williamsburg :: Wed 2/27
Bowerbirds / Phosphorescent :: Mercury Lounge :: Fri 2/29 :: Also 2/27 @ Union Hall
Oneida / Company / Oakley Hall :: Knitting Factory :: Fri 2/29
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MARCH & AFTER
Born Ruffians / Cadence Weapon :: Union Hall :: Sat 3/1 :: Also 3/2 @ Mercury Lounge
Lightspeed Champion :: Mercury Lounge :: Wed 3/5 :: Early Show
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The Black Lips :: Music Hall of Williamsburg :: Tue 3/11 :: Also 3/10 @ Bowery Ballroom
Rock Over London Presents: Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip :: Bowery Ballroom :: Tue 3/11
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Tilly & The Wall :: Knitting Factory :: Fri 3/21
Le Loup + Special Guests :: Union Hall :: Mon 3/24
Acid Mothers Temple / Danava :: Mercury Lounge :: Tue 3/25
Crystal Castles :: Studio B :: Tue 3/25
Friction Presents: Crystal Castles / Health / Apache Beat :: Mercury Lounge :: Wed 3/26
Blitzen Trapper / Fleet Foxes :: Bowery Ballroom :: Sat 3/29 :: on sale 01/16 12:00 pm
Boredoms (In The Round) :: Terminal 5 :: Sun 3/30
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Beachhouse / Papercuts :: Bowery Ballroom :: Wed 4/2
Man Man :: Bowery Ballroom :: Thu 4/10
Hot Chip :: Terminal 5 :: Sat 4/12
So I missed the last karaoke party with Of Montreal but there is no way in hell I am missing The Thermals. This quick shot up to the best thing happening this month. I wonder what the list of songs will be. Tickets are on sale NOW. The Thermals rule.
New York Mag Presents: Karaoke Relapse with The Thermals
Studio B
Thursday, January 31st, 8:00pm doors
$20 - Tickets here
I saw Kate Nash at Bowery Ballroom yesterday. It was a great show to start 2008. I liked Joe's Pub better though because people were quiet and the sound was crystal clear. A "loyal reader" sent this encouraging me to review the Bowery show because of the lack of recent posts on this blog. Honestly, this is better than my review at Product Shop.
Just say she is good pop, catchy, more intelligent lyrically than say ashlee simpson. . . and everyone enjoys a good pop album, even bloggers, admit it. Sometimes you just want a catchy tune that isn't too synthesized and about trying to get guys/girls. and we all know the blogs will come out soon to denounce her after she blows up in the US, because now, she is no longer indie enough. everyone knows about her. her second album is way too pop, not enough emo, and they started featuring her on mtv but, her album will still be good and mtv will still probably suck.
You should also praise Chris Brown's [dancing] abilities.
The Mountain Goats are going back on tour. Yes. They will play Webster Hall and Music Hall of Williamsburg in March. Somehow, the Music Hall show seems more appealing than the last time they were here at Bowery. Tickets.
DOWNLOAD
The Mountain Goats - New Monster Avenue (MP3)
The Mountain Goats - Lions Teeth (MP3)
The Mountain Goats - Palmcorder Yajna (MP3)
The Mountain Goats - Source Decay (MP3)
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS NYC TOUR DATES
March 18 - New York, NY, Webster Hall
March 19 - Brooklyn, NY, Music Hall of Williamsburg
See the rest of the tour dates here.
So I am going to try to start the New Year off on a good foot and update this blog more regularly. Here is list of shows in the coming months I would recommend. Mark your calendars especially for Jack Penate, The Teenagers, Robyn, Gallows, Foals, and Le Loup. These bands have yet to really test the waters of NYC except for the few who were here for CMJ. Seeing Phosphorescent at Mercury will be cool too.
Gallows – In the Belly of a Shark (MP3)
UPCOMING SHOWS
JANUARY
Kate Nash - Bowery Ballroom 1/9 - SOLD OUT
Apes & Androids - Mercury Lounge 1/19
Jack Penate - Mercury Lounge 1/22 or Union Pool 1/23
The Teenagers - Mercury Lounge 1/30 or Studio B w/ Hot Chip DJ set 2/2
FEBRUARY
Vampire Weekend - Bowery Ballroom 1/29 & 1/30 - SOLD OUT
Joanna Newsom - BAM 2/1 - SOLD OUT
Hot Chip - Highline Ballroom 2/2 - SOLD OUT
Bang Camaro - Music Hall of Williamsburg 2/2
Robyn - Highline Ballroom 2/5
Nada Surf / Illinois - Music Hall of Williamsburg 2/7 or Bowery Ballroom 2/8 - SOLD OUT
Gallows - Music Hall of Williamsburg 2/8 or Bowery Ballroom 2/9
Liars / No Age - Warsaw 2/9
Jukebox The Ghost - Union Hall 2/9
White Williams / Ecstatic Sunshine - Studio B 2/10
Foals - Bowery Ballroom 2/12
Sufjan Stevens - Carnegie Hall 2/13
Yeasayer - Music Hall of Willaimsburg 2/14
Sam Champion / Drug Rug - Bowery Ballroom 2/15
The Magnetic Fields - Town Hall 2/21-2/24 - SOLD OUT
Bon Iver / Black Mountain - Bowery Ballroom 2/22
The National - BAM 2/22
DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist - Irving Plaza 2/26 - This is $37.50?!
Pela - Music Hall of Williamsburg 2/27
Bowerbirds / Phosphorescent - Union Hall 2/27 or Mercury Lounge 2/29
MARCH & AFTER
Born Ruffians / Cadence Weapon - Union Hall 3/1 or Mercury Lounge 3/2
The Black Lips - Bowery Ballroom 3/10 or Music Hall of Williamsburg 3/11
Tilly & The Wall - Knitting Factory 3/21
Le Loup / Bodies of Water - Mercury Lounge 3/23 or Union Hall 3/24
Crystal Castles - Studio B 3/25
Boredoms (In The Round) - Terminal 5 3/30
Beachhouse / Papercuts - Bowery Ballroom 4/2
Hot Chip - Terminal 5 - 4/12
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