Archive for the 'NYC' Category


Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at Bowery Ballroom - NYC

Haha, yea right. This is so sold out.

Live Band Hip-Hop at Lion’s Den
This is more of an event. Here is the lineup:
Project Move 11:30pm
Hyphen One & Daylow 10:30pm
Urban Farmers - Grow Band and Apostles with S.C.R.I.B.E of P.O.W. and Special Guests 9:30pm
Temple Hill 8:30pm
Square Egg 7:30pm
This would be a great date show and for […]

Elysian Fields has Spring Fever

Elysian Fields announced recently an extensive across France and other parts of Europe. The tour will begin Monday in NYC and then skip across the pond and into May. The group should have a new LP in the works. Also of note, band member Oren Bloedow recently completed a solo album that is set to […]

Man Man at Eisner & Lubin Auditorium - NYC

I know you might be swayed by other, more high profile shows, but I strongly encourage you to go to this tonight. Man Man is one of the most entertaining acts currently performing, fusing elements of klezmer, punk and rock, to gel something thoroughly enjoyable. We reviewed Six Demon Bag back in February. They’re […]

The Boy Least Likely To tour

Pitchfork was on the ball yesterday, while we clearly weren’t. They managed exclusives on tours by The Boy and The Streets. The Boy Least Likely To are set to embark on a brief tour across North America beginning in late May. The dates are thus:
04-19 London, England - King’s College
04-20 Cardiff, Wales - Barfly Club
04-22 […]

Chick Corea with Airto Moreira at Blue Note - NYC

Alright, Corea is a Scientologist, but he’s also a legendary Jazz pianist who has played alongside practically everyone imaginable, including Miles Davis throughout the 60s. He’ll be supported by Brazillian percussionist Airto Moreira.

Millionaire at Mercury Lounge
I like these guys despite the fact they remind me of 80s hair metal. I’ve never seen them live, […]

Shiny Toy Guns with Kill Hannah at Avalon - NYC

They’re like a happier version of Lord of Acid. I like it. Check them out on Myspace.
Wolf Parade with Holy F*ck at Webster Hall
Yea, sold out–surprise.

South at Bowery Ballroom- NYC

This show will be supported by Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos and Something for Rockets. It’s a pretty good panel of up-and-coming indie acts. Doors open at 8PM and cover is $15.

Strays Don’t Sleep with Josh Rouse at Town Hall
These guys remind me of Soul Asylum for some reason. I’m not sure […]

Art Brut at Bowery Ballroom - NYC

Rock minimalism that would do Hemingway proud. You know, if he liked rock music. And was alive. And could get a ticket, since this show is sold out.
The Dirty Dozens Brass Band at the Canal Room
These guys are a New Orleans mainstay. They play at Le Bon Temps Roule to a packed house […]

Kieran Hebdan at Mercury Lounge - NYC

For those of you who don’t know, Kieran Hebdan is the man behind Four Tet. Hebdan is also the is also the frontman of British post-rock band Fridge I’m not really sure what to expect from this show, since it’s billed with his name and not as Four Tet. Nevertheless, I predict this will be […]

The Spinto Band at Mercury Lounge - NYC

These indie powerpoppers have some catchy stuff. They’re on the cusp of success, and I believe you’ll understand why after checking them out. Show starts at 11:30 with a $12 cover at the door. You can listen to them on Myspace, if you wanted to first get a feel for their material. They’re apparently from […]