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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 »
Ludacris, Alicia Keys, New Found Glory, Ted Leo, and More On Sale
On sale now:
Ludacris at The Apollo on December 28. Tickets
Julian Casablancas has added a second show at Terminal 5 on January 15. Tickets
Timbaland at Irving Plaza on January 20. Tickets
Handsome Furs at Maxwell’s on January 20. Tickets
We Are Scientists at Maxwell’s on January 23. Tickets
Atlas Sound at The Bell House on February 3. Tickets. Atlas Sound is also playing a show with Neon Indian, and Sisters at NYU Kimmel Center on February 4, tickets on sale soon for that one.
Cold… More »
Animal Collective DJ Natural History Museum
Already on several “Best of 2009″ lists, Animal Collective will be DJing One Step Beyond, Flavorpill and Fader’s party at the Natural History Museum on January 8. There is also a surprise Secret Guest. Activaire DJs open. $20 Tickets are on sale now…. More »
New Year’s Eve in New York City–Musically
Of course there are dozens of options for New Year’s Eve 2010. Here’s a musical guide:
Patti Smith is at Bowery Ballroom (sold out).
Chuck Berry is at B.B. Kings at 8 pm and 11 pm.Tickets are $98.
Mariah Carey is at Madison Square Garden. Tickets starts at $20.10 and go way up from there.
Passion Pit DJ set plus “Special Guest Live Performance” at Piano’s. Tickets are $60 with a 3-hour open bar (10pm -1 am) and champagne toast.
Obits and Eli “Paperboy” Reed… More »
YES, Rogue Wave, Air, Yeasayer, Eric Clapton, Muse, and More On Sale
On sale now:
The XX (DJ set) and VHS or Beta (DJ set) at (le) Poisson Rouge on January 2. Tickets
The Drums and Surfer Blood at Bowery Ballroom on January 13. Tickets
Julian Casablancas at Terminal Five on January 14. Tickets
Prefuse 73 at Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 19. Tickets
Lightspeed Champion at Bowery Ballroom on January 21. Tickets
Dawn Landes and the Hounds at Mercury Lounge on January 22. Tickets
Earl Greyhound at Brooklyn Bowl on January 30. Tickets
YES at Town Hall on… More »
BAM Sounds Like Brooklyn Lineup Announced
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)’s Sounds Like Brooklyn Festival has been a big hit the past two years, with performers like Beirut and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. This year’s lineup includes Les Savvy Fav with openers Vivian Girls (January 29) Rain Machine with openers Anti-Pop Consortium (January 30), Ra Ra Riot with openers The Antlers (February 5). Those shows are all at BAM, but there will be others announced at various Brooklyn locations. Additional shows at other locations will… 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 »
Alice in Chains, Norah Jones, Jamir Lidell and More On Sale
On sale now:
Danielson at The Stone on December 22. Pay at the door
tUnE-YaRds at The Stone on December 23. Pay the door
Extra Life at The Stone on December 29. Pay at the door
Rockin’ Soul New Year’s Eve Party with Eli “Paperboy” Reed, Obits, Subway, and Soul Club at The Bell House on December 31. Tickets
Brian Fallon (from Gaslight Anthem) at Bowery Ballroom on January 15. Tickets
Budos Band at Maxwell’s on January 15 and Southpaw on January 16. Tickets
Final Fantasy at… More »
2010 Festivals Announced
It’s December, which means it’s time to start thinking about next year: 2010! Fortunately, some major festival have already announced their dates so you can start planning accordingly.
SXSW in Austin, Texas: March 12-21
Interactive: March 12-16
Film: March 12-20
Music: March 17-21
A list of participating bands so far is here.
Sasquatch Festival at The Gorge, Washington: May 23-25
PAVEMENT is confirmed, as well as loads of other bands. Schedule is here.
ATP New York in Monticello, New York: September 3-5
Confirmed for Friday so far: IGGY &… More »
Kid Sister Post Thanksgiving
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If you’re staying in New York for Thankgiving here’s a little gift: Kid Sister is playing a show on Friday night at Webster Hall for $1 with RSVP. Flosstradamus is DJing, along with Fool’s Fold artists Donnis and Sammy Bananas…. More »
Dinosaur Jr. and More On Sale
Ticket sale announcements are light this week becuase of the holiday. Here’s what on sale now:
Whiteout with Thurston Moore and Bardo Pond on December 18 at (le) Poisson Rouge. Tickets
Doveman and friends at Mercury Lounge on January 12. Tickets
Dinosaur Jr. at Bowery Ballroom on January 16 and Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 17. Tickets
Here We Go Magic and Midnight Masses at Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 29. Tickets
Asobi Seksu at (le) Poisson Rouge on January 29. Tickets
Little Boots… More »
Lord of the Rings Live
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Howard Shore’s original score will be performed live to the blockbuster movie The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9 at Radio City Music Hall. Tickets ($150) are on presale now (password = HETOWERS) now through Saturday, December 19 at 9 am when they go on regular sale…. More »
Hot Chip, Magnetic Fields, Vampire Weekend, Yeasayer, Jay-Z and More On Sale Now
Two of my favorite bands both have tickets going on sale this week: Hot Chip and Magnetic Fields. They also both have new albums coming out next year. Hurrah! Those tickets and more on sale now:
The Cribs at Irving Plaza on January 17. Tickets
Vampire Weekend has three dates at three venues: January 17 at United, Palace, January 18 at Webster Hall , and January 19 at Bowery Ballroom. Tickets
Lady Gaga has added two more shows with Kid Cudi at Radio… More »
Velvet Undergound Semi-Reunion
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According to Billboard, members of the seminal Andy Warhol-sponsored band the Velvet Underground are making a rare public appearance at the New York Public Library. Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker, and Doug Yule (who replaced John Cale in 1968) will be at the library on December 8 in support of a new book: The Velvet Underground: New York Art, “a new compendium of previously unseen photographs, poster and cover designs by Andy Warhol, Lou Reed’s handwritten music and lyrics, underground… More »
Cheap Trick, Magnetic Fields, and Hot Chip Albums and Tours
Cheap Trick are playing Irving Plaza on January 25 and tickets are on presale now (password = record) until Friday at 10 pm. They go on regular sale on Saturday at 10 am.
Magnetic Fields have a new album called Realism, coming out on January 26. They will be going on tour next year in support of the record and will be at BAM on February 13 and Town Hall on March 10 and 11. A limited number of tickets are… More »
Mariah Carey, Dead Weather, Citizen Cope, and More On Sale
Mariah Carey is playing a Madison Square Garden show on New Year’s Eve and Matt Pinfield has added a second Holiday Extravaganza with David Gray and Pete Yorn (the first features Phoenix and Passion Pit and is sold out).
On sale now:
Jack White’s side project The Dead Weather is playing a small show at Music Hall of Williamsburg next week, on November 17. Tickets
101.9 WRXP Presents Matt Pinfield’s Holiday Extravaganza 2 featuring David Gray, Pete Yorn, and Company of Thieves on… More »
B. B. King, Talib Kweli, Phoenix, and More On Sale Now
Cast Spells and Good Old War. Images via: Dave Clifford, Us/Them
Lots of good stuff on sale today, including all of the shows for Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, which will host Marianne Faithfull, St. Vincent, Dirty Projectors, and many others. Good Old War and Cast Spells (solo project of Dave Davison of Maps & Atlases), are releasing a split EP on Sargeant Records for their December tour and their show at the Knitting Factory is definitely one to see.
WRXP Presents… More »
Six New Bands You Should Hear
There is always a glut of new music to hear around CMJ time and from that glut certain bands and musicians stand out. Here’s a list of some of my favorite new bands (in no particular order):
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Neon Indian is the latest project from producer Alan Palomo of VEGA. His tunes are poppy and joyful, but not cheesy. While the stuff sounds professional, he did it in his bedroom so it doesn’t suffer from over-production and you’re left with fun… More »
Bon Jovi, Patti Smith, Cold War Kids, and More On Sale
On sale now:
A third Passion Pit show has been added at Terminal 5 after the first two sold out. This one is on January 10. Tickets
Rural Alberta Advantage, who are opening for Passion Pit at their January 8 show, have a show at Mercury Lounge on January 9. Tickets
Wolfmother added a smaller show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on November 9 to pump their latest release, Cosmic Egg. They’re at the much larger Terminal 5 the night before. Tickets
Arctic Monkeys… More »
Who Shot Rock at Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum has a music-related exhibit opening tomorrow (Friday). It’s called Who Shot Rock: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present, and features photographs by dozens of photographers of dozens of different musicians, including Tina Turner, Rolling Stones, U2, and many more. It’s at the museum from now until January 19, 2010.
Tonight there is a members preview with a performance by Blondie. Membership is $55. Details here…. More »
