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Broken Social Scene, Ringo Starr, Sharon Jones, The Specials and More On Sale
A lot of great variety of shows on sale today and tomorrow. Brit ska-band The Specials are back and on tour and stop at Terminal 5 on April 21, Sharon Jones is playing the Apollo and has a new album coming out, and Ringo Starr will grace us with his presence at Radio City Music Hall on July 7. And another summer park concert has been announced, this one on the same day as The National and Beach House play… More »
Sharon Jones, The Clientele, and More On Sale Now
This week is pretty quiet of course, but there are several new shows on sale now:
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings have scheduled a last-minute show at Brooklyn Bowl on December 30. Tickets
CMJ darlings Freelance Whales, whose album will be re-released on French Kiss Records, are playing Mercury Lounge with Still Life Still on January 20. Tickets
Kid Cudi is at Irving Plaza on January 21. Tickets
Retribution Gospel Choir (Featuring Alan Sparhawk of Low) is at Mercury Lounge on February 1… More »
Dark Was the Night at Radio City Music Hall
Last year, Red Hot, which donates money to AIDS research, came out with their 20th compilation album, the amazing Dark Was the Night, featuring such great artists as David Byrne, Sharon Jones, Yeasayer, Bon Iver, and many others. If you don’t have the album I suggest you get it asap!
Last night there was a grand celebration to celebrate the album, with all proceeds going to Red Hot. It was at Radio City Music Hall and it really was great. The… More »
BJORK Playing Housing Works!
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Bjork at the Glastonbury Festival 2007
The almost godlike Bjork will be playing a benefit show at the tiny Housing Works (300 capacity)–with Dirty Projectors!–on May 8. Tickets are expensive (cheapest is $100), but it is a benefit concert. You can get tickets online now or after 4/1, “physical tickets will be available at the Housing Works bookstore on Crosby Street as well as a couple Brooklyn locations TBA.” Here’s a description of the show from the Housing Works site:
In… More »
Dark Was the Night Show on Presale
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Dark Was the Night, the awesome compilation put out by Red Hot (charity for AIDS) featuring the likes of David Byrne, Feist, Grizzly Bear, The National, Sharon Jones, and many more, is putting on a show at Radio City Music Hall.
On May 3, Dirty Projectors, Feist, My Brightest Diamond, The National, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, David Sitek, and more (rumored to be there: David Byrne, Grizzly Bear) will converge on Radio City Music Hall for a good… More »
Valentine’s Day is Almost Here
VDay, or as some are calling it this year, “Black Saturday” is almost here. Whether you have someone special or not, there are lots of shows going on this weekend.
But first, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears are providing you with an awesome VDay card for your loved one. With their new single “Bitch I Love You” playing in the background, you can’t go wrong. Check the ecards out here. Their self-titled EP is out now.
If you are looking to… More »
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 »
Top 15 New York Concerts 2008
Well, I suppose it is time for a Top 10–or 15–list, right? Let’s start with my Top 15 New York concerts from 2008. Of course, these are only culled from concerts that I attended so I’m sure everyone has their own list. Post yours in the comments!
Runner-Up. Man Man and Yeasayer at Brooklyn Masonic Temple on 4/11. I couldn’t leave this show off my list because it really was a great night. Man Man were entertaining and energetic as always… More »
Sharon Jones, Naomi Shelton Played Summerstage
Summerstage’s final show was yesterday, Sunday August 17 and it was a doozie. Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens played first, followed by the Menahan Street Band, and finally by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. Sharon Jones, who is only 4’11″, has the most spectacular stage presence, and an incredible voice to go with it. From her fabulous dress to calling hot men on stage to dance with her to doing James Brown dances like the boogaloo, Jones was… More »
Dirty Projectors, Sharon Jones, Battles, and More This Weekend For Free
Dirty Projectors @ Pitchfork Music Festival
Photo Permission: Devorah Klein
Lots of great free shows this weekend and hopefully it will be nice weather.
Friday:
Dirty Projectors @ South Street Seaport
Bajofondo @ Central Park Summerstage
Wordless Music @ Damrosch Park Bandshell
Saturday:
Battles and Black Dice @ Central Park Summerstage
Oh No! Oh My! with Write Bloody Publishing authors @ Sound Fix
Sunday:
Aesop Rock, Panther, and Chin Chin @ McCarren Park Pool
Oxford Collapse @ Sound Fix
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings @ Central Park Summerstage… More »
Central Park Announces Summerstage Schedule
Finally!!
June 13: Mavis Staples and Stephanie McKay
June 14: Vampire Weekend, Kid Sister, Ecstatic Sunshine
June 15: Victor Manuelle and Special Guests
June 20: Comedy Night with Stephen Lynch and Mike Birbiglia
June 22: Yael Naim, David Donatien, Piers Faccini
June 26: Thievery Corporation, Seu Jorge with Bebel Gilberto and Federico Abuele*
June 28: Vieux Farka Toure, Fallou Dieng, Kaleta & ZoZo Afrobeat
June 29: Mosh Ben Ari, Rupa and the April Fishes, Y-Love, DJ Diwon
July 5: Rachid Taha, Dengue Fever, Apollo Heights
July 6: Seun Kuti and… More »
Sharon Jones, Soul Sister Extraordinaire
Friday night the Beacon Theater was a funkalicious place. The Budos Band, with its fifteen-or-so members started off the night right with their soulful grooves. Then, the Dap Kings took the stage and introduced Sharon Jones, who was dressed for the occasion in a sparkly, flirty dress. Her amazing voice ruled the stage, even with the awesome Dap Kings, back-up singers the Dancettes, and members of the Bushwick Philharmonic joining her onstage. She also invited up various audience members… More »