Topic: Housing Works

  • Rhett Miller and Jill Hennessy at Housing Works Tonight

    Rhett Miller and Jill Hennessy at Housing Works Tonight

    270 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    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 … More »

  • Merge Celebrates New Book at Housing Works

    Merge Celebrates New Book at Housing Works

    316 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Image: Amazon
    Housing Works is hosting a little celebration for Merge Records‘ new book Our Noise. There will be readings from the book and music, of course:
    Merge Records founders Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance will appear to
    celebrate the release of Our Noise, John Cook’s detailed look at an
    independent record label that … More »

  • Elvis Perkins and Ra Ra Riot at Housing Works

    Elvis Perkins and Ra Ra Riot at Housing Works

    372 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Yellow Bird Project is presenting this show at the Housing Works Cafe with Elvis Perkins performing live and a DJ set by Ra Ra Riot. It’s to celebrate the release of their awesome Indie Rock Coloring Book, which will be on sale, along with cool T-shirts. All proceeds benefit the … More »

  • Fiery Furnaces at Housing Works Tonight

    Fiery Furnaces at Housing Works Tonight

    408 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Image: Thrill Jockey
    The Fiery Furnaces have a new album that came out yesterday called I’m Going Away on Thrill Jockey. They are having a record release party tonight (July 22) at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. They will play, along with Peter Stampfel & the Ether Frolic Mob, and Larkin Grimm, … More »

  • Jolie Holland Playing Housing Works Benefit

    Jolie Holland Playing Housing Works Benefit

    521 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Aside from the amazing Bjork/Dirty Projectors benefit on May 8, Jolie Holland is playing her own Housing Works benefit on April 10. Ana Egge will open. $15 (standing) or $25 (seated) tickets are on sale now.
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  • BJORK Playing Housing Works!

    BJORK Playing Housing Works!

    525 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Image: Newscom
    Bjork at the Glastonbury Festival 2007
    The almost godlike Bjork will be playing a benefit show at the tiny Housing Works (300 capacity)–with Dirty Projectors!–on May 8. Tickets are expensive (cheapest is $100), but it is a benefit concert. You can get tickets online now or after 4/1, “physical tickets … More »

  • Xiu Xiu at Housing Works

    Xiu Xiu at Housing Works

    638 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Xiu Xiu will be playing a show at the Housing Works Bookstore and Cafe on Crosby St. with M. Gira and Larkin Grimm on December 10. Tickets are $15 and are available at the store or at Other Music, or here.
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  • Fran Healy from Travis Playing Benefit Show

    Fran Healy from Travis Playing Benefit Show

    668 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Remember the British band Travis? Well the lead singer, Fran Healy, is playing with the Bowmans. They will be at the Housing Works Cafe at 126 Crosby St. on Friday, November 7 at 7:30 pm. $20 tickets get you in and include free beer. All proceeds benefit Housing Works Inc. … More »