Topic: Le Poisson Rouge

Extra Golden New Album, Tour

513 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Image: G.A. Minoff via Paco Barba at Thrill Jockey
Extra Golden, who hail from Nairobi, are a unique group that manage to mix African beats with American rock to create some of the most hook-laden, danceable, and beautiful songs. Their debut album, Ok-Oyot System, released by Thrill Jockey in 2006 caused … More »
Sebastien Tellier and Lemonade Played LPR

518 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

(le) Poisson Rouge was hopping Wednesday night. After a DJ set, Lemonade took the stage. The last (and first) time I saw them was also at LPR, opening for El Guincho. At that point, I thought they were really good, but not amazing. This time I thought their live show … More »
School of Seven Bells Played LPR

560 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

School of Seven Bells played with Fujiya & Miyagi on Tuesday night at (le) Poisson Rouge. School of Seven Bells didn’t go on until 11 pm though, and being that I have a job, I couldn’t stick around for Fujiya & Miyagi. Did anyone see them–how were they?

School of Seven … More »
N.A.S.A. Record Release Tonight for FREE

582 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

N.A.S.A. is playing a FREE record release show for their album The Spirit of Apollo TONIGHT at (le) Poisson Rouge. RSVP to NYPARTY@SQUEAKECLEAN.COM.
Who is N.A.S.A. you ask?
N.A.S.A. (stands for North America/South America) and their debut album The Spirit of Apollo, is an ongoing collaboration between Squeak E. Clean and DJ … More »
Side Projects Playing Tonight, Tomorrow

589 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

No, not a band called Side Projects. Tonight Deep Red will be playing at (le) Poisson Rouge which is made up of members from Hercules & Love Affair, including singer Nomi Ruiz, keyboardist Morgan Wiley, and bassist Andrew Raposo. “They combine minimal electro, dance, and R&B to create what sounds … More »
Sebastien Tellier, Moby, DJ Rekha at LPR

631 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Moby and Emmanuel Jal at the MTVU Woodie Awards 2008
Image: Newscom
No, not together. But that means three great shows!

Tonight is Sebastien Tellier at (le) Poisson Rouge with HeartsRevolution. You can’t buy tickets online anymore, but they will have a limited number of tickets at the door, so get there early! … More »
$5 off Lots of LPR Shows

634 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Tonic is having a special promotion for various shows at (le) Poisson Rouge. You can get $5 off with the code TONIC1208. These are the shows you can use the promo code on:
Tuesday 12.09.08
Indo-Pak Coalition
featuring: Rudresh Mahanthappa (alto sax), Rez Abbasi (guitars), Dan Weiss (tabla)
7pm doors | 7:30 show
$15 … More »
El Guincho, Lemonade at LPR

637 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

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 … More »
Baby Dayliner and More, Free Tonight

638 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Flashy & Trashy at (le) Poisson Rouge tonight:
DJ Morsey, Baby Dayliner, and more will be playing for FREE tonight at 9 p.m. Who is Baby Dayliner you ask? Aside from beinga fabulous, funky musician, he was recently named the 10th sexiest man by Jezebel.
… More »
El Guincho Finally Makes It to the U.S.

641 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Spanish mastermind El Guincho, who canceled multiple tour dates in the U.S. this summer, is finally making it back and is playing two shows in NYC at (le) Poisson Rouge. The first was a DJ set with Prefuse 73 on Saturday night. Was anyone there? How was it?
The second is … More »
Ted Leo Playing Indie Karaoke, Xiu Xiu at Bad Art Auction

659 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

New York Magazine actually puts on some pretty fun events, and they have two interesting ones coming up. On November 19 Xiu Xiu will be playing at a “Bad Art Auction” hosted by Judah Friedlander and on December 3 at (le) Poisson Rouge (Tickets) and Ted Leo will be playing … More »
Election Night Festivities

669 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Don’t forget to VOTE tomorrow. And after you do, go and watch the returns come in and either cry or celebrate. Here’s where you can go and do that in public for free:
The Bell House: “A Red + Blue ELECTION NIGHT celebration with Eugene Mirman, The Blue Album Group (playing … More »
Yacht, Apes & Androids, Cafe Tacuba Also on Halloween

673 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

In addition to all these other shows on Halloween, here are some more options:
Yacht is playing a DFA party with some DJs at Tribeca Grand tomorrow night. RSVP to events@grandlifenyc.com.
Cafe Tacuba is at Terminal 5.
Satan’s Circus with Apes & Androids, The Dirty Pearls, Jake Destroyer, Dirtyjean, and more at (le) … More »
GBH Does Some Shows at LPR

674 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

GBH is spreading out a little from Hiro Ballroom and will be having some events at (le) Poisson Rouge over the next few weeks.
Tonight, at midnight, is Crookers. Get $8 advance tickets here.
Saturday, November 1 is DJ Falcon, Jacques Renault, and Justin Miller. $10 advance tickets here.
Saturday, November 8 is … More »
Baltimore Round Robin: Feet Night

683 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

The second night of the Baltimore Round Robin at (le) Poisson Rouge took place on Saturday night and this time the theme was Feet Night. This meant that all the music was more rhythmic and generally dance-inducing. Somehow, this translated into moshing and crowd surfing. People were much more obnoxious … More »