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Rural Alberta Advantage Played Mercury Lounge
Alberta, Canada’s Rural Alberta Advantage was in town and played MAxwell’s Thursday night, opened for Passion Pit at Terminal 5 on Friday night, and then played two headlining shows at Mercury Lounge on Saturday night: one early and one late. Their debut album Hometowns was one of my favorites of 2009 and I’ve been waiting to see them live for months.
Although lead singer Nils Edenloff was under the weather so his voice was not at its best, the band played… More »
Of Montreal, Wilco, Alkaline Trio, and More On Sale
Blast off into the new year with tons of great shows coming up, including Mos Def, Alkaline Trio, Of Montreal, and Liars. These tickets are on sale now:
BET’s 106 & Park, Mario, Fabolous, with Mishon and Pretty Ricky at Gramercy Theatre on January 8. Tickets
GZA at Gramercy Theatre on January 9. Tickets
Dinosaur Jr. are at Brooklyn Bowl on January 18. Tickets
Charlotte Gainsbourg has added another show in addition to her two at The Bell House on January 19 and 20;… More »
New York Guitar Festival
In addition to the upcoming Winter Jazzfest, New York is also hosting the Guitar Festival starting this weekend and continuing through February (January 8-February 4). You can see the full schedule here, but below are some highlights, including shows from the awesome series Silent Films/Live Guitars. If you’re trying to pick one event, I recommend one of the shows where James Blackshaw is playing. His music is beautiful and he is amazingly talented.
January 14: Silent Films/Live Guitars: Charlie Chaplin’s The… More »
Winter Jazzfest
The 2010 Winter Jazzfest is happening on January 8-9 (Friday and Saturday).
It’s going down at various West Village bars (Kenny’s Castaways, (le) Poisson Rouge, Bitter End, Zinc Bar, and Sullivan Hall). Tickets are $25 for a one-day pass and $30 for a two-day pass. The full lineup is after the jump.
Image: Brice @ Boomboom
Friday January 8th
(LE) POISSON ROUGE
6:20 pm Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society
Wind Section: Erica vonKleist / Rob Wilkerson / Sam Sadigursky / Seneca Black / Josh Sinton
Trumpet… More »
Michael Cera in New Islands Video
The new video for Islands’ song “No You Don’t” is pretty awesome. It features Michael Cera (of Superbad and the upcoming Youth in Revolt) doing drugs. It’s pretty weird and trippy and hilarious. You can see it here (along with a video of Cera hanging out with the Jersey Shore dudes…yes!)
Image: JellyNYC
JellyNYC is throwing a party tomorrow night (Wednesday, January 6) to celebrate the video’s release with Islands’ frontman Nick Diamonds and video director Pinky “TV Carnage” Beckles at Legion… More »
Happy 2010 and Tickets On Sale
2010 is here. Celebrate by buying concert tickets! These shows are on sale today:
Beth Orton at The Bell House on January 18. Tickets
Charlotte Gainsbourg at The Bell House on January 19 and 20. Tickets
My Brightest Diamond at Bowery Ballroom on January 22. Tickets
Field Music and Spinto Band at The Bell House on January 30. Tickets
Cubic Zirconia at Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 30. Tickets
Josh Rouse at (le) Poisson Rouge on February 4 and 5. Tickets
Jane Birkin at French Institute/… More »
New Year’s Eve Concerts–That’s Tonight!
If you’re still fumbling around for NYE plans tonight, there are plenty of shows without advance tickets. And if you’ve got tickets to something already–good for you for planning ahead! Here’s a complete list of concerts tonight in NYC. At the top are ones that were not in my previous list and do not require advance tickets. If you’re going to a show tonight, let me know which one in the comments!
Team Robespierre and Violent Soho are at Bruar Falls
Surfer… More »
Sharon Jones, The Clientele, and More On Sale Now
This week is pretty quiet of course, but there are several new shows on sale now:
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings have scheduled a last-minute show at Brooklyn Bowl on December 30. Tickets
CMJ darlings Freelance Whales, whose album will be re-released on French Kiss Records, are playing Mercury Lounge with Still Life Still on January 20. Tickets
Kid Cudi is at Irving Plaza on January 21. Tickets
Retribution Gospel Choir (Featuring Alan Sparhawk of Low) is at Mercury Lounge on February 1… More »
Secret David Gray Show
The Artists Den presents a secret David Gray show on January 5 in New York City! RSVP here and if you are selected to attend they will email you the venue information.
Image: Newscom… More »
Win Tickets to See Ryan Cabrera and Dion Roy
‘Tis the season for giving so I have a holiday gift for my readers! I have two tickets to give away to see Dion Roy and Ryan Cabrera at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on January 4 (2010!!) If you’re itching for some good looking men with sexy voices, this is your show.
Image on Top: Dion Roy, via Termeh Mazhari at AMP3. Image on Bottom: Ryan Cabrera, via Newscom
To win, email me at bigapplemusicscene@gmail.com with the subject “Dion… More »
Mark Ronson, Little Joy, and Neon Indian All Have DJ Sets This Weekend
This weekend has some great artists doing DJ sets.
The one and only Mark Ronson is DJing the Boys & Girls Holiday Party. It’s happening at Webster Hall tonight (Friday) at 10 pm. $10 advance tickets are here.
Also tonight (Friday), Neon Indian, who are fresh off three fabulous NYC shows, are DJing at Europa. Admission is $5.
Little Joy (Strokes side project) is DJing at the Tribeca Grand Hotel on Saturday night at 9 pm. It’s free with an RSVP.
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Ludacris, Alicia Keys, New Found Glory, Ted Leo, and More On Sale
On sale now:
Ludacris at The Apollo on December 28. Tickets
Julian Casablancas has added a second show at Terminal 5 on January 15. Tickets
Timbaland at Irving Plaza on January 20. Tickets
Handsome Furs at Maxwell’s on January 20. Tickets
We Are Scientists at Maxwell’s on January 23. Tickets
Atlas Sound at The Bell House on February 3. Tickets. Atlas Sound is also playing a show with Neon Indian, and Sisters at NYU Kimmel Center on February 4, tickets on sale soon for that one.
Cold… More »
Animal Collective DJ Natural History Museum
Already on several “Best of 2009″ lists, Animal Collective will be DJing One Step Beyond, Flavorpill and Fader’s party at the Natural History Museum on January 8. There is also a surprise Secret Guest. Activaire DJs open. $20 Tickets are on sale now…. More »
New Year’s Eve in New York City–Musically
Of course there are dozens of options for New Year’s Eve 2010. Here’s a musical guide:
Patti Smith is at Bowery Ballroom (sold out).
Chuck Berry is at B.B. Kings at 8 pm and 11 pm.Tickets are $98.
Mariah Carey is at Madison Square Garden. Tickets starts at $20.10 and go way up from there.
Passion Pit DJ set plus “Special Guest Live Performance” at Piano’s. Tickets are $60 with a 3-hour open bar (10pm -1 am) and champagne toast.
Obits and Eli “Paperboy” Reed… More »
YES, Rogue Wave, Air, Yeasayer, Eric Clapton, Muse, and More On Sale
On sale now:
The XX (DJ set) and VHS or Beta (DJ set) at (le) Poisson Rouge on January 2. Tickets
The Drums and Surfer Blood at Bowery Ballroom on January 13. Tickets
Julian Casablancas at Terminal Five on January 14. Tickets
Prefuse 73 at Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 19. Tickets
Lightspeed Champion at Bowery Ballroom on January 21. Tickets
Dawn Landes and the Hounds at Mercury Lounge on January 22. Tickets
Earl Greyhound at Brooklyn Bowl on January 30. Tickets
YES at Town Hall on… More »
BAM Sounds Like Brooklyn Lineup Announced
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)’s Sounds Like Brooklyn Festival has been a big hit the past two years, with performers like Beirut and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. This year’s lineup includes Les Savvy Fav with openers Vivian Girls (January 29) Rain Machine with openers Anti-Pop Consortium (January 30), Ra Ra Riot with openers The Antlers (February 5). Those shows are all at BAM, but there will be others announced at various Brooklyn locations. Additional shows at other locations will… More »
Rhett Miller and Jill Hennessy at Housing Works Tonight
Old 97s frontman Rhett Miller and Jill Hennessy are playing a benefit at the Housing Works on Crosby St. tonight.
Rhett Miller at (le) Poisson Rouge. Image: Devorah Klein
Yes, the actress Jill Hennessy from Law & Order and Crossing Jordan. Seems weird, but…
Though perhaps best-known as an actress for her starring roles in the hit television series “Law & Order” and “Crossing Jordan,” Jill Hennessy began her show business career as a musician, busking in the streets of Toronto. Jill wrote… More »
Alice in Chains, Norah Jones, Jamir Lidell and More On Sale
On sale now:
Danielson at The Stone on December 22. Pay at the door
tUnE-YaRds at The Stone on December 23. Pay the door
Extra Life at The Stone on December 29. Pay at the door
Rockin’ Soul New Year’s Eve Party with Eli “Paperboy” Reed, Obits, Subway, and Soul Club at The Bell House on December 31. Tickets
Brian Fallon (from Gaslight Anthem) at Bowery Ballroom on January 15. Tickets
Budos Band at Maxwell’s on January 15 and Southpaw on January 16. Tickets
Final Fantasy at… More »
Beatlemania
The Beatles seems to be as popular as ever, even in our fair city. This weekend Brooklyn Bowl will host the 2nd Annual the Beatles Complete on Ukulele Festival. Roger Greenwalt will play the entire Beatles catalog on ukulele over the course of 13 hours, with “60 guest singers, 80 guest musicians, and 16 Yoko Impersonators…” Vanessa Carlton and Adam Green are both scheduled to appear. It’s happening on Sunday, December 6 from 11 am to midnight. Admission is $10,… More »
2010 Festivals Announced
It’s December, which means it’s time to start thinking about next year: 2010! Fortunately, some major festival have already announced their dates so you can start planning accordingly.
SXSW in Austin, Texas: March 12-21
Interactive: March 12-16
Film: March 12-20
Music: March 17-21
A list of participating bands so far is here.
Sasquatch Festival at The Gorge, Washington: May 23-25
PAVEMENT is confirmed, as well as loads of other bands. Schedule is here.
ATP New York in Monticello, New York: September 3-5
Confirmed for Friday so far: IGGY &… More »
