SubscribeSt.-Vincent
Virgin Mobile Fest is Free This Year
Although not in New York, the Virgin Mobile Fest in Maryland is only a few hours away. And this year it’s free! Taking place on August 30, 2009, the festival will be at Merriweather Post Pavilion, one of my favorite venues anywhere (and also the namesake of Animal Collective’s last album). Regular free tickets are gone, but you can get free VIP tickets by volunteering. Find out how here. And here is the lineup:
Blink-182
Weezer
Franz Ferdinand
Girl Talk
Jet
Mates of State
Public Enemy
Taking Back… More »
St. Vincent In-Store Performance Tonight
Image: Devorah Klein
St. Vincent at Castle Clinton, July 2008
St. Vincent will do a free in-store performance at the almost closed Virgin Megastore in Union Square TONIGHT at 7 pm. It’s to celebrate the release of her latest album, Actor, which comes out today. You can also catch her at All Points West and at Webster Hall on May 20…. More »
All Points West: Coldplay, Beastie Boys, Tool, and More
Image: Devorah Klein
Andrew Bird at All Points West Festival 2008
The dates and lineup of the second year of All Points West Festival has finally been announced. Here are the deets:
It’s at Liberty State Park In NJ again (they promised better trasnsportation this year) and will take place on July 31, August 1 and 2. But you want to know the lineup don’t you? Here it is:
Friday, July 31: Beastie Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, The National, Fleet Foxes, MSTRKRFT,… More »
St. Vincent and More On Sale Today
Image: Amazon
I’ve missed Annie Clark aka St. Vincent. She played an amazing River to River free concert at Castle Clinton last summer and now she finally has a new album coming out. Actor will be released on May 5, which means St. Vincent will be touring! Tickets go on sale today, along with these other shows:
St. Vincent is at Webster Hall on May 20. Tickets
Keane is at the Wellmont Theatre May 26.
Jukebox the Ghost and Jenny Owen Youngs are at… 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 »
St. Vincent Opening for Death Cab
St. Vincent @ Castle Clinton, Photo permission: Devorah Klein
Death Cab for Cutie will be at Radio City Music Hall on October 6 and it has just been announced that the fabulous St. Vincent will be opening for them! Ticket are on sale now…. More »
BAM Takeover with Budos Band, St. Vincent, and More
St. Vincent @ Castle Clinton
Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens @ Summerstage
On Sept. 27-28 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. will be TAKEOVER at BAM. A night filled with music, movies, DJs, and games, last year’s event featured Be Your Own Pet, Dirty on Purpose, and Antibalas. This year’s musical portion is being curated by none other than Sufjan Stevens. Nothing says he will actually be there, but he has chosen the Budos Band, Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens,… More »
St. Vincent at Castle Clinton
Photos Permission: Devorah Klein
The lovely Annie Clark and her stellar band aka St. Vincent played a free show at Castle Clinton. The beautiful weather helped make it a wonderful evening as they group played songs from last years’ Marry Me as well as some new pieces. Clark revealed some interesting tidbits, such as her love for TV show Arrested Development, which she said provided her the inspiration for her album title, which came from a popular phrase repeated on the… More »
St. Vincent For Free Tonight
St. Vincent at the 2008 Plug Awards
Photo Permission: Devorah Klein
The lovely St. Vincent will be at Castle Clinton in Battery Park tonight. It’s free, but you need to get tickets. Starting at 5 p.m. they will be distributed, 2 per person at Castle Clinton…. 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 »
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 »
Top 30 Albums of 2007
The time has arrived for me to do my Best Albums of 2007 list. I know you have all been waiting with bated breath. Well, here we go:
30. Plague Park, Handsome Furs
29. Liars, Liars
28. Marry Me, St. Vincent
27. Strawberry Jam, Animal Collective
26. Armchair Apocrypha, Andrew Bird
25. Myth Takes, !!!
24. Viuex Farke Toure, Viuex Farke Toure
23. Attack Decay Sustain Release, Simian Mobile Disco
22. †, Justice
21. The Cloud of Unknowing, James Blackshaw
20. The Shepherd’s Dog, Iron and Wine
19. 100 Days, 100… More »