Topic: Vic Chesnutt

  • RIP Vic Chesnutt

    RIP Vic Chesnutt

    255 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Talented musician Vic Chesnutt of Athens, GA passed away yesterday (December 25, 2009). From the New York Times:
    He had been in a coma after taking an overdose of muscle relaxants earlier this week, said the family spokesman, Jem Cohen.
    In a two-decade career, Mr. Chesnutt sang darkly comic and often disarmingly … More »

  • The Shins, Art Brut, Metric and More On Sale

    The Shins, Art Brut, Metric and More On Sale

    530 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Lots of great shows going on sale tomorrow (Friday), including a 5-night Art Brut residency at Mercury Lounge and two Passion Pit shows. All the details are below:

    Ben Harper and the Relentless 7 on May 5 at Webster Hall and May 8 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Tickets
    Kate Voegele at … More »

  • What To Do This Weekend

    What To Do This Weekend

    592 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

    Ponytail at Music Hall of Williamsburg during CMJ 2008
    Image: Devorah Klein
    Got no plans? Here are some:
    Friday:

    Valerie Collective at Webster Hall. The Valerie Collective is “a group of like-minded DJs and musicians  from West France that fuse authentic 80s synths with modern indie/electronica. They sound like Daft Punk doing an ’80s … More »