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Rachael Yamagata Shot Her New Album Cover on an iPhone
Y’all, I have a confession: I’ve got a big old lady crush on singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata. Like a serious one. I took her photo to my hairstylist once and was like, “This, please!” It looked terrible! Sigh. Anyway, Rachael’s got a new record coming out in October, and she just released the cover art, which was shot on the iPhone app Camera+. More »
Haiti Benefits with Patti Smith, Swell Season, Cold War Kids and Many More
City Winery, Brooklyn Bowl, and The Bell House are holding benefit concerts for disaster relief in Haiti. Here is the information:
At The Bell House on January 27 at 6 pm: 100% of the proceeds will be split between Save The Children and Partners In Health. Appearing: Jimmy Fallon, New York State Senator Diane Savino, Cold War Kids, Ted Leo, The Wrens, Sondre Lerche, Todd Barry, Pat Kiernan of NY1, Eugene Mirman, AC Newman of The New Pornographers with Rhett Miller… More »
Rhett Miller and Jill Hennessy at Housing Works Tonight
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 roles in the hit television series “Law & Order” and “Crossing Jordan,” Jill Hennessy began her show business career as a musician, busking in the streets of Toronto. Jill wrote… More »
John Wesley Harding’s Cabinet of Wonders
British author and musician John Wesley Harding (Wesley Stace is his real name) has put together a sort of variety show that has been appearing at (le) Poisson Rouge about every month since the spring. Last night was his last one of the year in NYC and he made it memorable with some great guests: Comedians Eugene Mirman and Mike Birbiglia, author Stephen Elliott and Steve Almond, and musicians Rhett Miller (Old 97s) and A.C. Newman (New Pornographers).
Harding started off… More »
Kings of Convenience, Al Green, and More On Sale
Tickets on sale now:
Warp20 NYC Closing Party with Jamie Lidell, the Hundred in the Hands and Born Ruffians at (le) Poisson Rouge on September 5. Tickets
Rain Machine (Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio’s new side project) at The Bell House on September 21. Tickets
John Wesley Harding’s Cabinet of Wonders: John Wesley Harding with Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) , Eugene Mirman , David Gates , Elizabeth Ziman (Elizabeth and the Catapult) , John Roderick (The Long Winters) and Jon… More »
Placebo, Alice in Chains, Lyle Lovett, and More On Sale
The following shows are on sale now:
Dangerous, an all metal tribute to Michael Jackson featuring members of Tragedy and 2 Skinnee Js at Bowery Ballroom on August 1. Tickets
Ambulance Ltd at Mercury Lounge on August 18. Tickets
Juana Molina at Music Hall of Williamsburg on August 20. Tickets
Counting Crows and Augustana at Hammerstein Ballroom on August 25. Tickets
AA Bondy at Mercury Lounge on August 28. Tickets
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime with Easy Star All Stars, Collie Buddz, The Cannabis Cup Reggae… More »