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Video: Tribute To The Musicians Who Died In 2010
Goodbye, Alex Chilton, Lena Horne, Teddy Pendergrass, Jay Reatard and Captain Beefheart. We can’t believe that was all just this year. Check out a clip from each of the musicians we lost in 2010 — and try not to tear up. More »
RIP Jay Reatard
Talented garage punk rocker Jay Reatard aka Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr. was found dead in his sleep in his Memphis home last night. Jay was a true talent and will be missed.
Image: Fiona Diffley
His label, Matador Records writes, “We are devastated by the death of Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay Reatard. Jay was as full of life as anyone we’ve ever met, and responsible for so many memorable moments as a person and artist. We’re honored to have known… More »
Stuy Town Music on the Oval Concert Series
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Phenomenal Handclap Band at CMJ 2008
What’s that? There’s not enough free concerts in New York this summer? If somehow that’s your opinion, then worry not because Stuy Town will be hosting free concerts this summer also! Here’s the schedule so far:
June 10: Budos Band
June 17: Phenomenal Handclap Band
June 24: Easy Star Allstars
July 1: Jay Reatard
July 8: Forro in the Dark
July 15: Kaki King
All the shows are FREE and they all take place at the Stuyvesant Town / Peter… More »
Dinosaur Jr. and Jay Reatard On Sale Today, More Tomorrow
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Dinosaur Jr. at Terminal 5, September 2008
Happy Tax Day! It’s hard to keep up with what goes on sale when so I’m doing my best to help ya’ll. Today we got some good ones at noon, and a few for tomorrow too. Stay tuned for Friday’s tickets on sale!
On sale today (Wednesday, April 15) at noon:
Grunge gods Dinosaur Jr. continue to enjoy their reunion. They will be at the intimate Music Hall of Williamsburg on June 25. Tickets
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CMJ Schedule
CMJ starts next week and there is going to be a ton of stuff going on. You don’t need a badge to get into a lot of stuff, but you will need to buy tickets in advance for some. This is by no means a definitive list, but more a list of stuff I’m excited for!
10/21
8 PM Gringo Star / 9 PM Wild Light (Ourstage.com) / 10 PM Cheeseburger / 11PM Vivian Girls@ Red… More »
Mission of Burma For $5
Legendary rock band Mission of Burma is playing a Rhapsody Show during CMJ on October 23 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. The best part? It’s only $5! Plus, King Khan and His BBQ Show, Jay Reatard, and The Duchess & The Duke will be there as well! Tickets go on sale today at noon…. More »
Eagles of Death Metal, Jay Reatard, and More On Sale
The following shows are on sale now:
Eagles of Death Metal on November 16 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Eagles of Death Metal on November 17 @ Bowery Ballroom
Gang Gang Dance on November 28 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Jay Reatard, Longwave, White Lies CMJ Show on October 24 @ Bowery Ballroom
Calder String Quartet with Andrew W.K. on November 15 @ (le) Poisson Rouge… More »
Digitalism Playing Santo’s
Electronic masters Digitalism will be at Santo’s Party House for their only New York appearance this Sunday, September 14. $10 advance tickets are available now at Other Music, or here, or it’s $12 at the door. The rest of the schedule at Santo’s, including Andrew W.K., Q-Tip, and Jay Reatard, is below.
09.15 Declassified w/ special guest Andrew WK (live solo show!)
09.15 Deitch Gallery Presents the NEST (Dash Snow & Dan Colen) & The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black double book… More »
Lots of Tickets on Sale
Kanye West has two nights at Madison Square Garden, August 5 & 6. I Think the 5th is sold out, the 6th is on sale now.
Spoon will be at the Prospect Park Bandshell with White Rabbits and Jay Reatard on July 15, those tickets are on sale.
Iggy and the Stooges will be at Terminal 5 on August 8, those tickets are here.
The Walkmen are at Bowery Ballroom August 18 and 19, tickets here.
Calexico is at Webster Hall September 24, tickets… More »
Lots of Shows Tonight!
So there are a ton of great shows happening tonight–what are you going to??
Bowery Ballroom: Tokyo Police Club and Smoosh
Europa: Jay Reatard
Gramercy Theatre: Mum
Hiro: She & Him
Mercury Lounge: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Music Hall of Williamsburg: Destroyer
Whew, that’s a tough one!… More »