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Dark Was The Night Listening Party
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If you haven’t heard of it yet, get ready to be really excited. Dark Was The Night is a compilation being put out to benefit the Red Hot Organization–an international charity dedicated to raising money and awareness for HIV and AIDS through popular culture. This album will be 2 discs and chock full of amazing collaborations. Check out this track listing:
THIS DISC
1 Knotty Pine – Dirty Projectors + David Byrne
2 Cello Song (Nick Drake) – The Books featuring Jose… More »
El Guincho, Lemonade at LPR
El Guincho (on the right)
I finally had the privilege of seeing El Guincho live on Tuesday night and it was well worth the wait.
Lemonade
Opener was Lemonade who were pretty good although several times the lead singer’s voice seemed off key…they are playing again tonight at Zebulon and on December 9 at the Annex with Friendly Fires.
El Guincho went on late but as soon as his salsa infused electro beats came on and I heard his sweet voice I was happy…. More »
Jose Gonzalez at the Yard
Sunday night was the New York Magazine’s Campfire by the Canal, the canal being the Gowanus. Members of the Upright Citizens Brigade told embarrassing summer stories, there was a campfire, marshmallows, and most importantly free beer and vodka drinks. Oh, and the adorable and talented Jose Gonzalez was there on the last stop of his tour for his album In Our Nature that came out last year. The rain held off for most of it and it was a swell… More »
Jose Gonzalez Shows on Sale
Jose Gonzalez, one of my favorite men with a guitar, has two shows in NY coming up. One is the previously mentioned New York Magazine “Campfire by the Canal” on September 28 and that is on sale now, and the other is as part of the BAM Next Wave Festival where he will be playing the Red Hot + Rio 2 show with CéU, Curumin, Bebel Gilberto, and Otto. Those tickets, and all tickets for the BAM Next Wave Festival,… More »
NY Mag’s Upcoming Events
This weekend was New York Magazine’s highbrow BBQ with Islands, and now they have a few more things up their sleeve. On September 28 Jose Gonzalez and members of the Upright Citizen’s Brigade will be at the Yard for a “Campfire by the Canal.”
Then, in honor of their 40th Anniversary, the National and Grizzly Bear will be playing a show hosted by Stella (Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, and David Wain) at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 10. (via Life Vicarious)… More »
Islands Playing NY Magazine Show
New York Magazine has hosted various musical events these past few years like Of Montreal hosting Indie Rock Karaoke and Indie Rock Trivia Night with Les Savy Fav. On August 23 they’re having a “Highbrow BBQ” with Islands playing music and Top Chef contestant Chris Jacobson cooking. Get more info and tickets here.
Also on deck for the magazine is a campfire with Jose Gonzalez and Upright Citizens Brigade and more Indie Rock Karaoke. More info on those to come…. More »
Plug Awards Were Last Night
Last night I headed out west to Terminal 5 to check out the Plug Awards for independent music and media. Arcade Fire’s Neon Bible won album of the year, Radiohead won artist of the year, French DJ duo Justice won best new artist as well as best electronic/dance album of the year, which they accepted via video, while St. Vincent was there to accept her award for best female artist of the year. To see all the winners, click here.
St…. More »
Upcoming Shows at Brooklyn Masonic Temple
I’m not sure how the Brooklyn Masonic Temple has turned into the new hot venue, but artists as diverse as Beirut and Mastodon have played there in the last few months. There are four upcoming shows, each of which promise to be very entertaining.
02/14 Presented by JellyNYC and boomBOOM: Band of Horses with Dirty on Purpose (sold out)
02/28 Presented by boomBOOM: Balkan Beat Box and Chin Chin, DJ Joro Boro … More »
Jose Gonzalez Played Webster Hall
Swedish-by-way-of-Argentina singer/guitarist extraordinaire Jose Gonzalez graced New York with his presence last night at Webster Hall. The packed venue was filled with the brilliant songwriter’s fans who listened attentively as he played such favorites as “Crosses,” “Down the Line,” and of course his unique version of The Knife’s “Heartbeats.” With a mix of old and new songs (from recent release In Our Nature), Gonzalez played a short but gorgeous set that showcased his excellent guitar skills and beautiful voice. Ending… More »