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Todd P Goes to Mexico
Brooklyn promoter Todd P, who is responsible for the shows that happen at Market Hotel, Monster Island Basement, and many others, is hoping to start a new tradition: A post-SXSW music festival in Monterrey, Mexico called MtyMx. After years of having a free show at Ms. Bea’s in Austin the day after SXSW ends, this year he’s bringing out all the stops. Aside from a cheap ($30 for 3 days!) music festival with 75 bands in a beautiful setting (an… More »
Kelly Clarkson, Lucinda Williams, Mountain Goats, And More On Sale
This week the theme seems to be artists currently or formerly in bands performing solo. Plus, more halloween shows announced (in orange). Those plus others tickets are on sale:
Circulatory System have a new album coming out on September 8 helmed by Olivia Tremor Control’s W. Cullen Hart features contributions from all the members of that band as well as Neutral Milk Hotel’s Jeff Mangum and Julian Koster. They will be on tour with Pipes You See, Pipes You Don’t… More »
Pool Parties Not At The Pool
Grizzly Bear at All Points West 2008
Image: Devorah Klein
Many hipsters are still mourning the “passing” of the free Jelly NYC Pool Parties at McCarren Park Pool in Williamsburg. The free concerts in the empty pool were some of the best parties in the previous summers, with artists like Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, The Breeders, and Spank Rock playing free shows there. Unfortunately, the city decided to turn the pool back into an actual pool (ie fill it with water)… More »
Free Shows This Weekend
Ah summer. Another weekend, another long list of free shows. Here’s this weekend’s schedule:
Friday:
Brazilian Girls @ Prospect Park Band Shell
No Age @ South Street Seaport
The Breeders @ Other Music (must have tickets)
Rennie Harris Puremovement (hip-hop dance) @ Central Park Summerstage
Saturday:
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival @ the Bodega
Afro-Punk Festival @ Ft. Greene Park
Beth Orton @ Prospect Park Band Shell
Julieta Venagas @ Central Park Summer Stage
Sunday:
The Breeders, Matt & Kim @ McCarren Park Pool
Afro-Punk Festival Block Party @ Clinton Ave. btwn Myrtle and Willoughby
Mobius… More »
No Age and High Places Tonight
If you haven’t seen these locals yet, head to the Bowery Ballroom tonight to see No Age, fresh off the release of the excellent Nouns, who are playing with the also excellent High Places. I don’t think anyone could have a bad time there. Tickets are still available here…. More »
Lots More Free Summer Shows
Image Source: River to River
So many venues host (mostly) free shows in the summertime, it’s hard to keep up. There’s McCarren Pool, Central Park, and Prospect Park. But then there’s also Castle Clinton in Battery Park, the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center, and the South Street Seaport. Here’s an update to what I’ve already posted (McCarren so far, Prospect Park so far, Central Park so far):
Winter Garden:
Saturday, May 31, 6:00pm – Sunday, June 1, 6:00am (12-hour… More »
Awesome Bjork Cover Album
Image Source: Stereogum
The good folks at Stereogum have put together an amazing Bjork covers album of her classic album Post, featuring the likes of Dirty Projectors, El Guincho, No Age, Atlas Sound, and others playing the Bjork classics. Check it out here and enjoy!… More »
More 2008 Shows
Here’s some info on some more upcoming 2008 shows. Nothing like planning ahead!
The Fiery Furnaces will be at Maxwell’s in Hoboken on January 17th. Tickets are on sale now.
The Rosebuds are playing at Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 18th and at Maxwell’s the following night. Tickets are on sale now.
Liars and No Age, two noise-rock bands, play the Warsaw on February 9th. Tickets are on presale. (Password is Byzantium)
CMJ favorites from Scotland, Foals will be at Bowery… More »