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Retribution Gospel Choir Brings the Rock to NYC
Alan Sparhawk of Low has released a new album with his other band, Retribution Gospel Choir, called 2, on Sub Pop. I interviewed Alan a few weeks ago about the album, and now the Duluth, Minnesota-based group is on tour. They played Mercury Lounge last night, and boy did they rock the house.
Even though the crowd was a bit sparse, Sparhawk and Co. did not go easy at all. After the third or fourth song the three were drenched in… More »
Sea Wolf Contest Extended!
Image: Filter Magazine
I’ve decided to extend the contest to win FREE tickets to the Sea Wolf/Sara Lov show at Union Hall on October 16. You’ll also get a copy of Sea Wolf’s new CD. To enter, email me at bigapplemusicscene@gmail.com. I’ll give you another week: deadline is Tuesday, September 29…. More »
Wavves, Ponytail, Junior Boys, and More On Sale
Japandroids at Pitchfork Music Festival 2009, Image: Devorah Klein
Some good indie shows at some good small venues are coming up in the next few weeks, including Junior Boys at The Bell House on Halloween (!!):
Rain Machine (with Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio) at The Bell House on September 21. Tickets
Fanfarlo, Wildbirds, and Peacedrums at The Bell House on September 22. Tickets
Wavves, Ganglians, and more (in partnership with New York Magazine) at Santos Party House on September 24. Tickets
The… More »
Win Sea Wolf/Sara Lov Tickets and CD!
LA-based Sea Wolf has a new album coming out called White Water, White Bloom on September 22 and let me tell you it’s good stuff. They are heading out on tour with Sara Lov and will be gracing NYC with their presence. They’re playing Mercury Lounge on October 14 and Union Hall in Brooklyn on October 16.
What’s that you say? You wish you could go to the show at Union Hall for free and get the new album for free?… More »
Danielson, Mike Watt, and More On Sale
The following shows are on sale now:
Mike Watt and the Missingmen on May 7 at Maxwell’s and May 8 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets
Crystal Antlers on May 12 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets
Danielson on May 15 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets
Bell and Bowerbirds on April 27 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets
Violens, Apache Beat, Blonde Acid Cult, Bottle Up and Go on April 11 at Santos Party House. Tickets
Quintron & Miss Pussycat and Psychedelic Horseshit on April 22 at Santos Party House. Tickets
Travis Morrison Hellfighters,… More »
The Antlers’ Record Release Show Tonight
Image: Amazon
The Antlers will be at Union Hall in Brooklyn tonight at 8 pm with Physics of Meaning and Brilliant Mistakes, celebrating the release of their much-anticipated album Hospice. You can stream the full album here…. More »
Los Campesinos! on Wednesday, Loney, Dear Later
Los Campesinos! have two nights scheduled at the Bowery Ballroom on February 14 and 15. Don’t want to wait that long to check them out? Or don’t want to pay? The band will be at Sound Fix Records in Brooklyn this Wednesday (January 14) at 8 p.m. for free! Woohoo!
Another band with punctuation in their name will be at Sound Fix later this month: Swedish singer Loney, Dear will be there on Saturday January 31 at 4 p.m. Later that… More »
Cursive Playing 3 NYC Shows
Cursive will be in town in January and March to play three shows, two of which are at very small venues.
January 18 at Union Hall. Sold out.
January 19 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets on sale now.
March 9 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Tickets on sale Thursday at noon.
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Antlers, Special Disco Version, HR, and More Tonight
There’s some fun goings on tonight so if you ain’t got no plans, here are some!
The Antlers at Union Hall with Peter and the Wolf at 7:30 pm
Special Disco Version (James Murphy and Pat Mahoney) with Liquid Liquid at Santo’s Party House at 11 p.m.
Good Night, States are at Public Assembly wih The Bloodsugars, The Canon Logic, hosted by irockiroll at 9 p.m.
HR (from Bad Brains) at Wonderbar at 7:30 p.m. (date changed from 11/23
Zach Hill (from Hella), Fiasco, and… More »
Election Night Festivities
Don’t forget to VOTE tomorrow. And after you do, go and watch the returns come in and either cry or celebrate. Here’s where you can go and do that in public for free:
The Bell House: “A Red + Blue ELECTION NIGHT celebration with Eugene Mirman, The Blue Album Group (playing Weezer’s Blue Album beginning to end!), and the Red Hook Vendors, co-hosted with Brooklyn Based and Myopenbar.com. Music / cocktails / tacos / change — and two big screens tuned… More »
Ben Sollee Coming to NYC
One of my favorite new musicians is finally coming to NYC solo. He plays with Allison Washburn often but the release of his solo album has finally spurred a solo tour, including two nights in New York. Here’s the details:
Ben Sollee w/ Kim Taylor and Jim White
Tuesday November 11th
Union Hall
702 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY
www.unionhallny.com
8:30p / 21+ / $12
www.bensollee.com
www.kim-taylor.net
www.myspace.com/officialjimwhite
Ben Sollee w/ Kim Taylor
Wednesday November 12th
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston Street
New York, NY
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
7:30p Doors / 8:30p / 21+ / $12
Photo Permission: RED… More »
What Are You Doing On Halloween?
Matt & Kim and Marching Band @ McCarren Park Pool July 2008
Photo Permission: Devorah Klein
There is always a plethora of musical performances on Halloween and 2008 is no different. If you want to go to any of these shows, you should get your tickets now…hell, some New Year’s Eve shows have already been announced!
Portugal the Man, Earl Greyhound, Wintersleep @ Bowery Ballroom TICKETS
Matt & Kim, DMBQ, Ponytail, AIDS Wolf, The Homosexuals, Screens, Fiasco, Child Abuse @ Danbro Brewery Warehouse in… More »
Low Moves to Bell House
Low was supposed to play at Union Hall tomorrow night (Tuesday, September 23), but it sold out and since the new Bell House opened last week by the same owners, they decided to move the show to that bigger space. Tickets are back on sale. Oh, and they are at Mercury Lounge tonight if you don’t feel like going into Brooklyn…. More »
High Places, the Drones, Earl Greyhound Tonight
High Places @ Pitchfork Festival 2008
Photo Permission: Devorah Klein
Brooklyn’s own High Places is playing with Crystal Stilts, Deastro, and Breathe Owl Breathe at (le) Poisson Rouge. $8 tickets are still available.
Also playing tonight are the Drones at Union Hall with Brothers & Sisters and Tall Pines. $10 tickets are still available.
Earl Greyhound is also playing a show tonight at a place called The Calhound School, which is at the Mary Lea Johnson Performing Arts Center. If you miss them tonight… More »
To Do This Weekend
Lots going on, as usual…make sure to squeeze something outdoors in before summer is over, especially the final free Pool Party at McCarren with Yo La Tengo!
Friday:
Jupiter One, Your Vegas, Band of Thieves @ Bowery Ballroom
Crystal Stilts, caUSE co-MOTION!, German Measles @ Death By Audio
Professor Murder, Free Blood, Pink Skull @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (FREE)
Grand Archives, Violens @ South Street Seaport (FREE)
The Homosexuals, Looker, Unsacred Hearts @ Union Hall
Saturday:
Don Caballero, An Albatross, Ponytail @ Knitting Factory
Rasputina @ Hio Ballroom
Nico… More »
French Kicks, Headlights, and Tiny Masters of Today Played Brooklyn Bridge
French Kicks: Brooklyn Bridge Park: 8.6.08
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Union Hall were the hosts for the final concert night at the Brooklyn Bridge Park on Wednesday. Under a large tent with food and drinks, the atmosphere was lovely. The Tiny Masters of Today opened the show emceed by comedian Dave Hill. For some fourteen year olds they were excellent. Age aside, they put on a great show and are super cute. Headlights came in from Champaign, IL and were great,… More »
What To Do This Weekend
Spiritualized @ Pitchfork Music Festival
Lots going on and lots for free. Check it:
Friday
Atlas Sound, Crystal Stilts @ South Street Seaport. Free.
Ween @ McCarren Park Pool. $37.50.
Sound of Urchin, Tragedy @ Music Hall of Williamsburg. $10.
Valient Thorr, Early Man, Monotonix, The Golden Error @ Bowery Ballroom. $15.
Black Kids, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Zambri @ Santo’s Party House. $15.
The Philip Glass Ensemble @ Prospect Park Bandshell. Free.
Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Terminal 5. $23.
The Subways, the Postelles @ Gramercy Theater. $15.
Freedy Johnston… More »
Fleet Foxes Add Another Show
Sub Pop darlings the Fleet Foxes played at Bowery Ballroom last night and tonight they play a sold out show at Union Hall. If you don’t have tickets to that one, they just added a late show at midnight, also at Union Hall. Tickets go on sale for that one at noon…. More »
Valentine’s Day Shows
Whether it’s with someone you love, like, or even hate, these shows are sure to entertain you this evening:
The Gutter Twins (Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan) at Bowery Ballroom. Get tickets here.
The Duke Spirit and The Jaguar Club at Union Hall. Get tickets here.
Tonic Events presents: Jennifer Charles (of Elysian Fields)–Valentine Duets
with Marc Ribot, Jim Thirlwell, Steve Bernstein, Nina Persson (of the Cardigans), Thomas Bartlett, actor Kevin Corrigan, members of The Honorary Title, TV On The Radio, Ed Pastorini, and… More »
New Brooklyn Venue
The owners of Union Hall in Park Slope are working on setting up a new venue in Park Slope/Gowanus on 3rd Ave. and 7th St.
According to Brooklynvegan, the owner said this:
“Yes, it’s true, we will have a new music venue opening sometime later in 2008. We are JUST beginning construction which should last well into the spring. It is the main owners of Union Hall.
It is one main floor of an old warehouse. The space will be split into a… More »