Female voices debunk stereotypes in music and discuss gender
The band name confusion
Vivian Girls. Morning After Girls. Theoretical Girls. Parenthetical Girls. Brazilian Girls. U.S. Girls. Shiragirl. GIRLS. WOMEN. Screaming Females.
Blogger Abbey Braden on Psychopedia.com pointed out that there are lots of new bands with a reference to ‘girl’ in their name, but does this mean more females in music? Maybe. But three of these 10 bands don’t have a female in the band.
Morning After Girls, Screaming Females, Vivian Girls, and Shiragirl explain their band name.
“People are very hasty to label something, and they really do believe everything they read,” Morning After Girls said on Psychopedia.Com. “I've always been interested in human beings’ tendency to take for granted ‘a priori’ meanings and definitions of words or a group of words. So, yes, many people do indeed do a double take [trying to find a female in the band]. But c'mon people, you can do better than that.”
Marissa Paternoster of New Brunswick, New Jersey’s Screaming Females said that her band’s name doesn’t mean anything in particular.
“We named our band after a random line in a book of poetry,” she said. Phonetically it sounds cool, it’s simple. It didn't have any kind of weird connotation that made us uncomfortable. To me Screaming Females means a rock ‘n roll band. I guess the first time you hear it you take it literally, as I am a screaming female or it’s an awkward name because I scream. I don't think I screamed ever, when the band first started, but at the time I was still female,” she said with a laugh. “People misinterpret it as a literal translation of what we are, when there’s one screaming female, and I definitely don't want all the attention on me because of a weird coincidence.”
Vivian Girls named their band after Henry Darger's Vivian Girls, the band notes on Braden’s blog entry, who “were actually girls with penises, so us naming our band after them is a pretty similar thing to male bands naming themselves Women or Girls.”
Shiragirl originally came from lead singer Shira’s name. Her name means “song” in Hebrew and also refers to “princess of power,” from the 1985 television series, She-Ra.
“A lot of people find it to be an empowering name,” she said. “I wanted a website and that’s one of the websites that was available. People started calling me Shiragirl, so it started organically, then I got into an all girl band and we stayed with the name. It’s telling of who we are. I was into riot grrrl, so it fits with that. I think that the word ‘girl’ doesn’t have to mean cheesy or weak, I think it can be an empowering thing.”
Monday, March 30, 2009
MewithoutYou to play Music Hall of Williamsburg & Bowery Ballroom in July, new album 5/19
"David and the Angel of Death" @ Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ
(a bit off tune, but a great one)
UPDATE: as of 6:52pm 3/30/09
MewithoutYou will indeed be headlining a U.S. tour. Dates here.
mewithoutYou will play two NYC dates in July. One, July 9 at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg and July 10 at Manhattan's Bowery Ballroom. This looks like a larger tour the band will be doing with The Dear Hunter and kay kay & his weathered underground. Tickets for both shows are on-sale this Friday at noon for $15.
They play a sold out show with Brand New this Friday at Rampo College in Mahwah, NJ.
In addition, they have a hometown record release show at Philly's Trocadero on May 23rd with Pattern is Movement and Danielson.
it's all crazy! it's all false! it's all a dream! it's alright will be release on May 19.
(a bit off tune, but a great one)
UPDATE: as of 6:52pm 3/30/09
MewithoutYou will indeed be headlining a U.S. tour. Dates here.
mewithoutYou will play two NYC dates in July. One, July 9 at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg and July 10 at Manhattan's Bowery Ballroom. This looks like a larger tour the band will be doing with The Dear Hunter and kay kay & his weathered underground. Tickets for both shows are on-sale this Friday at noon for $15.
They play a sold out show with Brand New this Friday at Rampo College in Mahwah, NJ.
In addition, they have a hometown record release show at Philly's Trocadero on May 23rd with Pattern is Movement and Danielson.
it's all crazy! it's all false! it's all a dream! it's alright will be release on May 19.
Korn to play two NJ shows in May with Shadow's Fall
Korn & Shadow's Fall will team up for what looks like a national tour this Spring. Two New Jersey dates have been revealed. May 19th at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville and May 21st at House of Blues in Atlantic City. Tickets for the Starland Ballroom show are on-sale this Friday at Noon, while the AC show is on-sale this Saturday at noon. Tickets will be available through ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, and venue box offices.
Upcoming shows at Starland Ballroom include Brendon Small - Nathan Explosion of DETHKLOK this Saturday, Get the Led out on April 10, Static-X on April 17, Alkaline Trio on April 25 and Opeth on May 1. More shows and information at http://starlandballroom.com
Upcoming shows at Starland Ballroom include Brendon Small - Nathan Explosion of DETHKLOK this Saturday, Get the Led out on April 10, Static-X on April 17, Alkaline Trio on April 25 and Opeth on May 1. More shows and information at http://starlandballroom.com
Last Minet looking for female guitartist & vocalist
New Jersey's Last Minet is looking for a female guitarist. Details below:
If you're interested contact Zuri at toyouimshort@aol.com or through MySpace.
hey whats up, we're an all FEMALE rock/experimental band called LAST MINET(*last minute*). we're looking for a possible 2nd guitarist or lead vocalist [[preferebly between the ages of 18 - 24 or at least has the face to pull it off]].
if yer interested in checking us out or possibly working with us, message me back. we've played at the knitting factory a few times, played at rutgers, ramapo, and other universities, school of rock, fat baby, many other venues throughout nj n ny, have reg radio interviews, photoshoots.. the real deal.
our studio is located in hoboken, nj but were all from hudson/bergen county. let us know!!
**WE HAVE A BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMING UP. WINNER PLAYS AT 6FLAGS WITH NATIONAL ACTS**
If you're interested contact Zuri at toyouimshort@aol.com or through MySpace.
All Point West Festival in Jersey City 7/31- 8/2, NJ's The Gaslight Anthem, Steel Train w/ Beastie Boys, Tool, and Coldplay
New Jersey's The Gaslight Anthem and Steel Train will perform on the third day of All Point West Music & Arts Festival, taking place July 31-August 2. Headlining will be Beastie Boys, Tool, and Coldplay. The line-up features a mix of rock, electro, indie, and comedy acts.
The ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL LINE-UP (as of 3/30) is as follows:
Friday, July 31: Beastie Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, The National, Fleet Foxes, MSTRKRFT, Q-Tip, The Pharcyde, Organized Konfusion, The Knux, Ra Ra Riot, Seasick Steve, Telepathe, Shearwater, Heartless Bastards, Flying Lotus, College Humor Live, Arj Barker, Eugene Mirman and Bo Burnham.
Saturday, August 1: Tool, My Bloody Valentine, Gogol Bordello, Arctic Monkeys, Neko Case, The Ting Tings, Yelle, Crystal Castles, St. Vincent, Tokyo Police Club, The Cool Kids, Kool Keith, Cage the Elephant, Chairlift, White Rabbits, Electric Touch, The Postelles, Black Gold, College Humor Live, Tim & Eric, Judah Friedlander and Jim Jeffries.
Sunday, August 2: Coldplay, Echo & The Bunnymen, MGMT, The Black Keys, Elbow, Silversun Pickups, Mogwai, We Are Scientists, Ghostland Observatory, The Gaslight Anthem, Etienne De Crecy, Lykke Li, Akron/Family, Steel Train, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, College Humor Live, Janeane Garofalo, Michael Showalter and Todd Barry.
Tickets on sale Friday, April 3 at 12 Noon (EST) via www.ticketmaster.com only. Single day tickets are $89 and three day passes are $199 for a limited time.
Women’s History Month Special Report: Part I
Female voices debunk stereotypes in music and discuss gender
By: Star Child
March celebrates Women’s History Month, a time where we look at the accomplishes of women in the fields of literature, politics, sociology, and so fourth, but I feel that we overlook musicians, particularly in rock music, who have shaped and paved a way for more females to come into the scene. It seems we brush over this. In this piece we hear from females in rock, punk, and hip hop music, as well as a music professor, book author, and riot grrrl enthusiast about the struggles women face, stereotypes, gender equality, and feminism, which sheds light on the importance of understanding and learning about Women’s History Month.
A little history & Women’s History Month
Since the origins of rock n’ roll, female musicians have made some headway. Men first started playing blues and jazz music, with females really focused on singing in groups, as opposed to playing instruments. But as time went by, more females started playing rock music and were picking up instruments. It’s interesting how far we’ve come in rock music and although we often don’t hear about many women rockers, there certainly are many, you just have to be proactive about seeking out the bands because they’re not in the forefront of the media and many are unsigned, d.i.y. spirited bands like Screaming Females, Shiragirl, and Throwing Muses who we talk to later.
Seton Hall University adjunct music professor, guitarist and vocalist Carol Hamersma says:
“I think it’s really important that the women who playing, are given a little exposure because it’s all about role models for young girls and women. You get the idea, ‘oh this is something I can do’ because at first women were seen primarily as vocalists, then pianists, keyboardists. Those were early acceptable role models for women. But now you see women really trying everything.”
Shira of the punk/hip hop group, Shiragirl thinks Women’s History Month is a great idea.
“I think anything helps as far as awareness and visibility,” she said. “You hear a lot more about Black History Month then you do about Women’s History Month. It’s not very well publicized or talked about it seems. I think it’s a great time to bring up awareness for charity causes, like women’s cancer. I don’t have anything against it. A lot of people might say, ‘oh, well, why do we need a month, is every other month men’s month?,’ but it never hurts to have a platform to discuss things.”
Lead singer/guitarist Kristia Moya of Exit She Calls thinks it’s unfair that Women’s History Month is not mentioned a lot. She said that when she was in high school “it wasn’t really brought up a lot and I think it should be, because it’s supposed to remind me of the accomplishments that women have made in the past and present, which helps make it possible for us to do the same for our future generation.”
Guitarist and vocalist Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave has a similar reaction.
“I certainly do get angry and bitter historically,” she said. “I would love for things to be different already and perfect for women now. I would love for us all to be considered humans and not our gender.”
“I am often compared to Patti Smith and Sylvia Plath, which is crazy to me. I think it’s very sexist. I have nothing to do with either of those people, taken as people, but because they’re my gender they group us together, as if that’s really all you need in order to be compared to someone is to have a gender in common. I can appreciate it if we need a month to start focusing on historical problems; say, ‘ok this is what needs change ultimately’.”
Part II on the band name confusion coming tonight at 5:30pm.
By: Star Child
March celebrates Women’s History Month, a time where we look at the accomplishes of women in the fields of literature, politics, sociology, and so fourth, but I feel that we overlook musicians, particularly in rock music, who have shaped and paved a way for more females to come into the scene. It seems we brush over this. In this piece we hear from females in rock, punk, and hip hop music, as well as a music professor, book author, and riot grrrl enthusiast about the struggles women face, stereotypes, gender equality, and feminism, which sheds light on the importance of understanding and learning about Women’s History Month.
A little history & Women’s History Month
Since the origins of rock n’ roll, female musicians have made some headway. Men first started playing blues and jazz music, with females really focused on singing in groups, as opposed to playing instruments. But as time went by, more females started playing rock music and were picking up instruments. It’s interesting how far we’ve come in rock music and although we often don’t hear about many women rockers, there certainly are many, you just have to be proactive about seeking out the bands because they’re not in the forefront of the media and many are unsigned, d.i.y. spirited bands like Screaming Females, Shiragirl, and Throwing Muses who we talk to later.
Seton Hall University adjunct music professor, guitarist and vocalist Carol Hamersma says:
“I think it’s really important that the women who playing, are given a little exposure because it’s all about role models for young girls and women. You get the idea, ‘oh this is something I can do’ because at first women were seen primarily as vocalists, then pianists, keyboardists. Those were early acceptable role models for women. But now you see women really trying everything.”
Shira of the punk/hip hop group, Shiragirl thinks Women’s History Month is a great idea.
“I think anything helps as far as awareness and visibility,” she said. “You hear a lot more about Black History Month then you do about Women’s History Month. It’s not very well publicized or talked about it seems. I think it’s a great time to bring up awareness for charity causes, like women’s cancer. I don’t have anything against it. A lot of people might say, ‘oh, well, why do we need a month, is every other month men’s month?,’ but it never hurts to have a platform to discuss things.”
Lead singer/guitarist Kristia Moya of Exit She Calls thinks it’s unfair that Women’s History Month is not mentioned a lot. She said that when she was in high school “it wasn’t really brought up a lot and I think it should be, because it’s supposed to remind me of the accomplishments that women have made in the past and present, which helps make it possible for us to do the same for our future generation.”
Guitarist and vocalist Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave has a similar reaction.
“I certainly do get angry and bitter historically,” she said. “I would love for things to be different already and perfect for women now. I would love for us all to be considered humans and not our gender.”
“I am often compared to Patti Smith and Sylvia Plath, which is crazy to me. I think it’s very sexist. I have nothing to do with either of those people, taken as people, but because they’re my gender they group us together, as if that’s really all you need in order to be compared to someone is to have a gender in common. I can appreciate it if we need a month to start focusing on historical problems; say, ‘ok this is what needs change ultimately’.”
Part II on the band name confusion coming tonight at 5:30pm.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
FREE Acoustic Performances & Signings @ Hot Topic- Belladonna, Aphonia, Exit She Calls
The alternative clothing chain, Hot Topic will host free acoustic performances and signing across New Jersey. Bands perform from 6-8pm.
Here's the schedule we know now:
4/6 @ Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, NJ- BELLADONNA (performance).
4/10 @ Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ- LADY SOVEREIGN (signing) *details under "read more"
5/1 @ Jersey Gardens Mall, Elizabeth, NJ- APHONIA (performance)
5/22 @ Jersey Gardens Mall, Elizabeth, NJ- EXIT SHE CALLS(performance)
Lady Sovereign will be signing autographs at the Garden State Plaza Hot Topic located at 1228 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652 on Friday, April 10th at 6:00 PM. You know you want to meet her! So beginning Friday, March 27th, pre-order the new Lady Sovereign CD, Jigsaw, or purchase any Lady Sovereign T-shirt from the Garden State Plaza Hot Topic location ONLY and receive a wristband that guarantees the opportunity to meet her on April 10th!* Need more info? Call the Garden State Plaza Hot Topic at 201.291.7899. We’ll see you there! *Available while supplies last. Space is limited. Offer not valid online. Limit one wristband and one autograph per person. See associate for further details.
EXIT SHE CALLS played Angels & Kings, free shows every Friday
The dark, small, lounge bar at Angels and Kings NYC was nicely suited and seated for a 2 hour acoustic show featuring Exit She Calls, For the Foxes, and Beyond Hope Lies.
Around 8:15pm Bergen County, New Jersey's Exit She Calls played a lush set filled with songs singer Kristia Moya wrote before her band, like "Lips of Loveliness" and "I am." Last week they had rocked Newark's KilKenny Alehouse, even throwing in a New Found Glory cover. So, it was nice to hear a lot of the electric songs raw this evening. While they didn't play a cover this time, it was still a nice vibe. They reminded me of Lemuria and Tokyo Rose- nice groove, melodic, and sweet lyrics. The band's playing another acoustic show at the Hot Topic in Elizabeth, NJ on May 22.
Next was For the Foxes, who performed a fun, rock keyboard laden set. It was great to see a pop/rock band with a keyboard from Jersey. They also had a tambourine. They dedicated their last song to everyone that loves pizza, the song was about pizza. Classic. Later I ventured down Ave A to find the $1 pizza place the band had talked about, tasty. They had energy that made me smile and move in my sit.
Closing the night was Beyond Hope Lies. This set was a disappointment, to say the least. The vocals were off, the screams seemed unnecessary and were annoying, and the music and lyrics weren't compelling. My ears hurt. Their myspace songs aren't that bad, but something was off with this band live and acoustic.
If you're looking for a nice night out, Angels and Kings has acoustic shows every Friday night. It's always free admission, 21+.
Around 8:15pm Bergen County, New Jersey's Exit She Calls played a lush set filled with songs singer Kristia Moya wrote before her band, like "Lips of Loveliness" and "I am." Last week they had rocked Newark's KilKenny Alehouse, even throwing in a New Found Glory cover. So, it was nice to hear a lot of the electric songs raw this evening. While they didn't play a cover this time, it was still a nice vibe. They reminded me of Lemuria and Tokyo Rose- nice groove, melodic, and sweet lyrics. The band's playing another acoustic show at the Hot Topic in Elizabeth, NJ on May 22.
Next was For the Foxes, who performed a fun, rock keyboard laden set. It was great to see a pop/rock band with a keyboard from Jersey. They also had a tambourine. They dedicated their last song to everyone that loves pizza, the song was about pizza. Classic. Later I ventured down Ave A to find the $1 pizza place the band had talked about, tasty. They had energy that made me smile and move in my sit.
Closing the night was Beyond Hope Lies. This set was a disappointment, to say the least. The vocals were off, the screams seemed unnecessary and were annoying, and the music and lyrics weren't compelling. My ears hurt. Their myspace songs aren't that bad, but something was off with this band live and acoustic.
If you're looking for a nice night out, Angels and Kings has acoustic shows every Friday night. It's always free admission, 21+.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Exit She Calls @ Angels & Kings, NYC this Friday for FREE+ Upcoming Tour Dates
Exit She Calls performing "I Am" acoustic
This Friday, No One You Know Productions presents its weekly "Acoustic Chaos" at Angels and Kings. Performing are Exit She Calls, For the Foxes, Beyond Hope Lies, and Bedrock. This a free, 21+ show. The show starts at 7pm. Owned by Pete Wentz of Fall out Boy, this bar/clubhouse has become a hotbed of attractions hosting listening parties, suprises shows, events, and much more. Angels and Kings is located on 500 E. 11th St., NY, NY.
Exit She Calls recently rocked KilKenny's Alehouse in Newark. The band played a solid set filled filled with songs of its Timeline ep, including "Miscommunications," "I am," and "Encounter(her). The crowd started moving when they played a New Found Glory cover.
Check read more for "tour dates."
Exit She Calls Tour Dates:
3/27 @ Angels and Kings, New York, NY- Free
4/4 @ Tuscan Cafe, Warwick, NY
4/5 @ Elks Lodge, Hackensack, NJ
4/10 @ The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ w/ Divinity Destroyed, End of an Era
5/8 @ Retox, Brooklyn, NY w/ Van Atta High, Racing Exit 13
5/9 @ NJIT, Newark, NJ w/ Jet Lag Gemini, Patent Pending, the Victory
5/29 @ Jersey Stock Day 1, Paramus, NJ
This Friday, No One You Know Productions presents its weekly "Acoustic Chaos" at Angels and Kings. Performing are Exit She Calls, For the Foxes, Beyond Hope Lies, and Bedrock. This a free, 21+ show. The show starts at 7pm. Owned by Pete Wentz of Fall out Boy, this bar/clubhouse has become a hotbed of attractions hosting listening parties, suprises shows, events, and much more. Angels and Kings is located on 500 E. 11th St., NY, NY.
Exit She Calls recently rocked KilKenny's Alehouse in Newark. The band played a solid set filled filled with songs of its Timeline ep, including "Miscommunications," "I am," and "Encounter(her). The crowd started moving when they played a New Found Glory cover.
Check read more for "tour dates."
Exit She Calls Tour Dates:
3/27 @ Angels and Kings, New York, NY- Free
4/4 @ Tuscan Cafe, Warwick, NY
4/5 @ Elks Lodge, Hackensack, NJ
4/10 @ The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ w/ Divinity Destroyed, End of an Era
5/8 @ Retox, Brooklyn, NY w/ Van Atta High, Racing Exit 13
5/9 @ NJIT, Newark, NJ w/ Jet Lag Gemini, Patent Pending, the Victory
5/29 @ Jersey Stock Day 1, Paramus, NJ
TM Promotions Presents Yula Beeri (Nanuchka/Star Fucking Hipsters), A Lifelike Story, and Making April
TM Promotions will present 3 shows over the next week. This Friday it's Yeula (of Nanunchka) solo with Ava Luna, Les Sans Coulette, and Diet Kong at Bowery Poetry Club. This one's a late night event at 11:30pm. Then Sunday its an early show with Shut Up and Deal, A Lifelike Story, Darling, and Belladona at Brooklyn's Public Assembly. Doors at 4pm. To close the month, TMP will present Making April, Jimmy Robins, and John Robert at Maxwell's in Hoboken.
The promotion company is also looking to change it's name. If you have any ideas message TJ thought at myspace.com/tm_promotions If you're name is picked you will get free admission to all their shows for 1 year. Now that's incentive!
March 27, 11:30pm, $10
Yeula, Ava Luna, Diet Kong, Ava Luna, Les Sans Coulette
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery
New York, NY
March 29, 4pm, $10
A Lifelike Story, Shut Up and Deal, Darling, Belladona
Public Assembly
70 N. 6th St
Brooklyn, NY
March 31, 7:30pm, $12
Making April, The Record Life, Jimmy Robbins
Maxwell's
1039 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ
The promotion company is also looking to change it's name. If you have any ideas message TJ thought at myspace.com/tm_promotions If you're name is picked you will get free admission to all their shows for 1 year. Now that's incentive!
March 27, 11:30pm, $10
Yeula, Ava Luna, Diet Kong, Ava Luna, Les Sans Coulette
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery
New York, NY
March 29, 4pm, $10
A Lifelike Story, Shut Up and Deal, Darling, Belladona
Public Assembly
70 N. 6th St
Brooklyn, NY
March 31, 7:30pm, $12
Making April, The Record Life, Jimmy Robbins
Maxwell's
1039 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Exit She Calls, The Victory, Avenida & more @ KilKenny Alehouse Tonight in Newark, NJ.
Tonight, Sin & Riot Productions Presents a rock show at
KilKenny Alehouse
27 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ
21+ only
8:45pm
$10 at doors, $5 if you are in a fraternity or sorority. Must show proof, if you are a brother or sister.
SET TIMES (subject to change):
FLORAL TERRACE 8:45 - 9:15
EXIT SHE CALLS 9:30 - 10:00
I AM FIGHTING 10:15 - 10:45
ROOM 368 11:00 - 11:30
THE VICTORY 11:45 - 12:15
PTOSIS 12:30 - 1:00
AVENIDA 1:15 - 1:45
Monday, March 16, 2009
Tuesday's News
* All Virgin Megastores to close by June.
* The Dillinger Escape plan is working on a remix ep.
* WSOU to air women in rock tribute show this Wednesday.
* Exit She Calls will perform at Kilkenny Alehouse in Newark, NJ this Thursday with The Victorym Floral Terrace, and more.
* The Dillinger Escape plan is working on a remix ep.
* WSOU to air women in rock tribute show this Wednesday.
* Exit She Calls will perform at Kilkenny Alehouse in Newark, NJ this Thursday with The Victorym Floral Terrace, and more.
89.5 FM WSOU to air Tribute to Women in Rock Show this Wednesday, 8-10pm
On Wednesday, March 18, 89.5 FM WSOU will air a special show for Women's History Month, “Women Rock: A Tribute to Women in Rock N’ Roll." The show will air from 8 to 10 pm. Starting from 1950s rock n’ roll to the metal bands of today, DJ Star Child will show the evolution of women in rock. You’ll hear Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, The Gits, Tegan and Sara, Walls of Jericho, and many more.
The show will feature music from the past 60 years, interview clips from female musicians, historical commentary, and fun facts.
Tune in on the F.M. dial or listen on-line at www.nj.com/wsou (using real audio)!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Show Recaps: Handsome Furs, Bishop Allen, Alyson Greenfield, Moving Mountains
Handsome Furs "Legal Tender"
Handsome Furs @ Mercury Lounge, NYC 3/6/09
Handsome Furs played a sold out show last Friday night at Mercury Lounge in New York City with this duo with an odd band name and Iran. The duo were in the vein of Handsome Furs, but the girl took the lead of vocals, rather than the guy. They made me dance and were pretty good, but their stage presence was far from special. After they played I noticed Dan and Alexi from Handsome Furs hanging out in the back, so I said hi and they were really nice. I mentioned how I saw them in Austin last year at SXSW. They signed stuff for me. Iran were next and played a very sweet rock set. They were great, but didn't fit the bill that well. The Canadian duo was up next, making their way on stage at around 11pm. They kicked it off with "Legal Tender" and played a bunch of songs off of Face Control, like "Evangeline," "Talking Hotel Arbat Blues," and "Passport Kontrol." Throughout the set, they gave away copies of their cds because their label wouldn't let them sell it out it before its official release date. Fans had to answer trivia questions to receive one, which was fun. I loved how Dan and Alexi moved while they were and how they'd turn to each other, they had a great connection and Alexi was smiling like crazy throughout the set. The encore was "I'm Confused" and I "Sing! Captain." It was a sweet show, that ran pretty late, but that's expected-I had a great time.
Bishop Allen @ Other Music, NYC 3/10/09
My friends from Florida were in town, so they wanted to check out a free show somewhere. Luckily Brooklyn's Bishop Allen would be performing a record release show. They performed songs off "Grrr..." They played a pretty good 30 minute of folk/rock. I had never heard of them before and was pleased. My friends seemed to enjoy them as well.
Alyson Greenfield @ The American Folk Art Museum, NYC 3/13/09
Alyson Greenfield played a free show, as part of the Free Music Fridays at the museum. She played with a mini casio keyboard, acoustic guitar, and xylophone (for one song). Greenfield delivered a nice set, filled with great stories. One was about being in school. Another was about trying to find a place to live in NYC after she quit her job working for Madonna, kinda sorta. This was the number where she played on the xylophone given to her by a friend. Two notable songs were, "Tuscaloosa," where the trees look like bones and "Understand the Sky." She closed with a song she wrote in middle school. Overall, great vibe.
Moving Mountains @ Retox, Brooklyn 3/13/09
Moving Mountains performed at a house space and sadly didn't move me as much as I would've liked. The singer, Greg, announced that the PA system was so soft, so the vocals weren't going to come in well. This was very disappointing because it's the vocals that help make their music so great. You could barely hear his voice, which bummed me out. Thankfully, they played "Cover the Roots Lower the Stems," which had a bunch of people rockin'. They're playing a show with An Horse & The Appleseed Cast in Connecticut next month, which should be pretty great.
Handsome Furs @ Mercury Lounge, NYC 3/6/09
Handsome Furs played a sold out show last Friday night at Mercury Lounge in New York City with this duo with an odd band name and Iran. The duo were in the vein of Handsome Furs, but the girl took the lead of vocals, rather than the guy. They made me dance and were pretty good, but their stage presence was far from special. After they played I noticed Dan and Alexi from Handsome Furs hanging out in the back, so I said hi and they were really nice. I mentioned how I saw them in Austin last year at SXSW. They signed stuff for me. Iran were next and played a very sweet rock set. They were great, but didn't fit the bill that well. The Canadian duo was up next, making their way on stage at around 11pm. They kicked it off with "Legal Tender" and played a bunch of songs off of Face Control, like "Evangeline," "Talking Hotel Arbat Blues," and "Passport Kontrol." Throughout the set, they gave away copies of their cds because their label wouldn't let them sell it out it before its official release date. Fans had to answer trivia questions to receive one, which was fun. I loved how Dan and Alexi moved while they were and how they'd turn to each other, they had a great connection and Alexi was smiling like crazy throughout the set. The encore was "I'm Confused" and I "Sing! Captain." It was a sweet show, that ran pretty late, but that's expected-I had a great time.
Bishop Allen @ Other Music, NYC 3/10/09
My friends from Florida were in town, so they wanted to check out a free show somewhere. Luckily Brooklyn's Bishop Allen would be performing a record release show. They performed songs off "Grrr..." They played a pretty good 30 minute of folk/rock. I had never heard of them before and was pleased. My friends seemed to enjoy them as well.
Alyson Greenfield @ The American Folk Art Museum, NYC 3/13/09
Alyson Greenfield played a free show, as part of the Free Music Fridays at the museum. She played with a mini casio keyboard, acoustic guitar, and xylophone (for one song). Greenfield delivered a nice set, filled with great stories. One was about being in school. Another was about trying to find a place to live in NYC after she quit her job working for Madonna, kinda sorta. This was the number where she played on the xylophone given to her by a friend. Two notable songs were, "Tuscaloosa," where the trees look like bones and "Understand the Sky." She closed with a song she wrote in middle school. Overall, great vibe.
Moving Mountains @ Retox, Brooklyn 3/13/09
Moving Mountains performed at a house space and sadly didn't move me as much as I would've liked. The singer, Greg, announced that the PA system was so soft, so the vocals weren't going to come in well. This was very disappointing because it's the vocals that help make their music so great. You could barely hear his voice, which bummed me out. Thankfully, they played "Cover the Roots Lower the Stems," which had a bunch of people rockin'. They're playing a show with An Horse & The Appleseed Cast in Connecticut next month, which should be pretty great.
Friday, March 13, 2009
What's Going in Jersey & NYC 3/13
North Jersey
* Trophy Scars, Lady Radiator @ School of Rock East, South Hackensack
* Bound Alive CD Release Show, Murder 1, Sasquatch @ Dingbatz, Clifton
* Swift Kicks, Guilty Pleasures, Gary Costello Band @ Crossroads, Garwood
* Avendia @ The Junkyard, Rochelle Park
* Windsor Circle, Nuclear Harvest, Live Radio Fire @ Loop Lounge, Passaic
* The Wildhearts, The Dirty Pearls @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken
* Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls @ Prudential Center, Newark
Asbury Park
* Rachael Yamagata @ The Stone Pony, Asbury Park
* Inner City Surfers @ The Saint, Asbury Park
* Tease FM, Clams Casino, Johnny Pokpie @ Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park
South Jersey
* Sydbarret, Abacinate, When They All Fell @ Chaser’s, Keansburg
* Chainsaw Trio, Tunnels to Holland @ Court Tavern, New Brunswick
Atlantic City
* Flogging Molly, Dub Trio, Aggrolites @ House of Blues, Atlantic City
* Johnny Mathis @ Tropicana, Atlantic City
* Lewis Black @ Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City
Over in NYC
* Bomb the Music Industry, Lemuria (acoustic) @ John Bosch House, Brooklyn
* Caspian, Moving Mountains, The Constants, The Spirit Gone @ Retox, Brooklyn
Free Show
* Virgin Passengers, Marianne @ Zubulon 9pm
* Trophy Scars, Lady Radiator @ School of Rock East, South Hackensack
* Bound Alive CD Release Show, Murder 1, Sasquatch @ Dingbatz, Clifton
* Swift Kicks, Guilty Pleasures, Gary Costello Band @ Crossroads, Garwood
* Avendia @ The Junkyard, Rochelle Park
* Windsor Circle, Nuclear Harvest, Live Radio Fire @ Loop Lounge, Passaic
* The Wildhearts, The Dirty Pearls @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken
* Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls @ Prudential Center, Newark
Asbury Park
* Rachael Yamagata @ The Stone Pony, Asbury Park
* Inner City Surfers @ The Saint, Asbury Park
* Tease FM, Clams Casino, Johnny Pokpie @ Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park
South Jersey
* Sydbarret, Abacinate, When They All Fell @ Chaser’s, Keansburg
* Chainsaw Trio, Tunnels to Holland @ Court Tavern, New Brunswick
Atlantic City
* Flogging Molly, Dub Trio, Aggrolites @ House of Blues, Atlantic City
* Johnny Mathis @ Tropicana, Atlantic City
* Lewis Black @ Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City
Over in NYC
* Bomb the Music Industry, Lemuria (acoustic) @ John Bosch House, Brooklyn
* Caspian, Moving Mountains, The Constants, The Spirit Gone @ Retox, Brooklyn
Free Show
* Virgin Passengers, Marianne @ Zubulon 9pm
Thursday, March 12, 2009
What’s Going on in Jersey & NYC on March 12
In Jersey
* Dirty Mac @ Crossroads, Garwood
* Anthony Flumano and the Medicine Chest @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken
* Proud Simon, Kurt & James @ The Saint, Asbury Park
In NYC
* Throwing Muses, 50 Foot Wave, Screaming Females @ Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn
* Extra Life, Mi Ami, Mirror Mirror @ Silent Barn, Brooklyn
* Team Robespierre, Totally Michael, The Death Set, Ninjasonik, Cerebral Ballzy @ The Shank, Brooklyn
For Free
* Lady Bright, The Tanjentas, The Delfields @ Octopus Studios, New Brunswick 6pm
* Tall Firs, Sharon Von Etten, Holly Miranda, Meridans @ Zebulaon 8pm
* Dirty Mac @ Crossroads, Garwood
* Anthony Flumano and the Medicine Chest @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken
* Proud Simon, Kurt & James @ The Saint, Asbury Park
In NYC
* Throwing Muses, 50 Foot Wave, Screaming Females @ Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn
* Extra Life, Mi Ami, Mirror Mirror @ Silent Barn, Brooklyn
* Team Robespierre, Totally Michael, The Death Set, Ninjasonik, Cerebral Ballzy @ The Shank, Brooklyn
For Free
* Lady Bright, The Tanjentas, The Delfields @ Octopus Studios, New Brunswick 6pm
* Tall Firs, Sharon Von Etten, Holly Miranda, Meridans @ Zebulaon 8pm
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Upcoming Asbury Lanes Show
Here are the rest of the show happening at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ. More information here.
Bands. Bowling. Booze.
3/13 Rock Block Burlesque's: Tease FM w/Clams Casino, Johnny Porkpie, Nasty Canasta, & many more @ 8pm
3/14 Street Dogs, Swingin Utters, Shot Baker and local TBA @ 8pm
3/21 The Slackers, Hub City Stompers @ 8pm
3/22 Mirand's Benefit Show with Psyched to Die, The Break Evens, Full of Fancy, Joe Steinhardt, Jeff Schroeck @ 8pm
3/25 The Fiendz @ 8pm
3/27 Sasquatch, American Speedway, Drunk Robb & the Shots @ 8pm
3/29 The asbury lanes record swap and garage sale @ Noon
Bands. Bowling. Booze.
3/13 Rock Block Burlesque's: Tease FM w/Clams Casino, Johnny Porkpie, Nasty Canasta, & many more @ 8pm
3/14 Street Dogs, Swingin Utters, Shot Baker and local TBA @ 8pm
3/21 The Slackers, Hub City Stompers @ 8pm
3/22 Mirand's Benefit Show with Psyched to Die, The Break Evens, Full of Fancy, Joe Steinhardt, Jeff Schroeck @ 8pm
3/25 The Fiendz @ 8pm
3/27 Sasquatch, American Speedway, Drunk Robb & the Shots @ 8pm
3/29 The asbury lanes record swap and garage sale @ Noon
Emilyn Brodsky & Spoonboy Shows Tonight in NJ, Tomorrow in NYC
Tonight, 7pm @ Meat Town USA in New Brunswick (message me for address- $5
Emilyn Brodsky - Ukuele playing songstress from Brooklyn w/ Semra (W/IFS) on drums
Spoonboy - acoustic songwriter from D.C.
The Measure [SA]- Punk band from New Brunswick playing acoustic
Mike Bruno (New Brunswick)
Giant Explosion (New Brunswick)
Tomorrow 3/11 @ The Delancey, 168 Delancey, NYC- FREE
8:30-9 Franz Nicolay
9:10-9:40 Spoonboy
9:45-10:30 Emilyn Brodsky
10:45-12 Best of Bushwick Book Club, this week featuring Herb Scher, Ben Krieger, Phoebe Kreutz, Preston Spurlock, Dan Costello, Dan Gower w/ Dany Naiman, Dibson Hoffweiler, Duck & Swallow, Susan Hwang, Tom Curtin/The Warbles, Frank Holer, Liv Carrow. Last week's Book Club on WNYC is here.
and later that night
Emilyn Brodsky, Spoonboy, and Kate Ferencz @ 199 Green St. Green Point, Brooklyn. 10:30pm. All Ages.
Emilyn Brodsky - Ukuele playing songstress from Brooklyn w/ Semra (W/IFS) on drums
Spoonboy - acoustic songwriter from D.C.
The Measure [SA]- Punk band from New Brunswick playing acoustic
Mike Bruno (New Brunswick)
Giant Explosion (New Brunswick)
Tomorrow 3/11 @ The Delancey, 168 Delancey, NYC- FREE
8:30-9 Franz Nicolay
9:10-9:40 Spoonboy
9:45-10:30 Emilyn Brodsky
10:45-12 Best of Bushwick Book Club, this week featuring Herb Scher, Ben Krieger, Phoebe Kreutz, Preston Spurlock, Dan Costello, Dan Gower w/ Dany Naiman, Dibson Hoffweiler, Duck & Swallow, Susan Hwang, Tom Curtin/The Warbles, Frank Holer, Liv Carrow. Last week's Book Club on WNYC is here.
and later that night
Emilyn Brodsky, Spoonboy, and Kate Ferencz @ 199 Green St. Green Point, Brooklyn. 10:30pm. All Ages.
Bomb the Music Industy CD Relase in Brooklyn with Lemuria acoustic this Friday the 13th
This Friday Bomb the Music Industry! will play its cd release show at John Bosch House in Brooklyn, NY. They'll be performing with Lemuria who is doing an exclusive acoustic set, Let me Crazy, The Brass, and Sean Bonnette. This all ages show is $6 and starts at 6pm. John Bosch is located at 744 Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. Take the J or M to Myrtle Ave.
Saves the Day/ Alkaline Trio Tour in April, NJ Stop plus NY & PA
New Jersey's Saves the Day will tour with Alkaline Trio next month. Tickets are on-sale this Thursday at noon.
April 18 @ First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
April 19 @ People’s Court Des Moines, IA
April 20 @ Metro Chicago, IL
April 21 @ Metro Chicago, IL
April 22 @ The Eagles Club Milwaukee, WI
April 24 @ Crocodile Rock Allentown, PA
April 25 @ Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ
April 26 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY
April 28 @ Highline Ballroom New York, NY
April 29 @ Club Zoo Pittsburgh, PA
April 30 @ The Trocadero Philadelphia, PA
April 18 @ First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
April 19 @ People’s Court Des Moines, IA
April 20 @ Metro Chicago, IL
April 21 @ Metro Chicago, IL
April 22 @ The Eagles Club Milwaukee, WI
April 24 @ Crocodile Rock Allentown, PA
April 25 @ Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ
April 26 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY
April 28 @ Highline Ballroom New York, NY
April 29 @ Club Zoo Pittsburgh, PA
April 30 @ The Trocadero Philadelphia, PA
Monday, March 9, 2009
Excess db 10th Anniversary Line-Up Revealed this Friday+ Upcoming Shows
New Jersey's booking company, Excess dB will announce the line-up for its 10th anniversary shows this Friday. One will be held May 28 @ NYC's Knitting Factory and other May 29th @ New Jersey's School of Rock.
Any guesses on who's playing?
Upcoming Excess dB Shows:
3/13 @ School of Rock-Trophy Scars record release show
3/14 @ School of Rock- Filter and Black Market Hero
3/27 @ School of Rock- The Number 12 Looks Like You
3/27 @ Maxwell's- MARKY RAMONES BLITZKRIEG(with Michale Graves (ex-Misfits), Alex Kane & Clare) performing all the classics that led to Markys induction into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame
3/30 @ Blender Theater at Gramercy- Rapaso
4/4 @ School of Rock- Watchout! Theres Ghosts (ex- A SKY LIT DRIVE)
4/11 @ Mexicali Live-Mucky Pup Original Lineup Reunion
4/14 @ Mexicali Live- An Evening with Colin Hay of Men At Work
4/16 @ Maxwell's- Lights Resolve
4/17 @ Mexicali Live- Richard Lloyd (formerly of Television) & the Sufi-Monkey Trio
4/21 @ Knitting Factory- Riverboat Gamblers
4/22 @ Mexicali Blues- Allan Holdsworth Band Featuring Jimmy Johnson & Chad Wackerman
4/25 @ School of Rock- The Birthday Masscre & I Am Ghost
Any guesses on who's playing?
Upcoming Excess dB Shows:
3/13 @ School of Rock-Trophy Scars record release show
3/14 @ School of Rock- Filter and Black Market Hero
3/27 @ School of Rock- The Number 12 Looks Like You
3/27 @ Maxwell's- MARKY RAMONES BLITZKRIEG(with Michale Graves (ex-Misfits), Alex Kane & Clare) performing all the classics that led to Markys induction into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame
3/30 @ Blender Theater at Gramercy- Rapaso
4/4 @ School of Rock- Watchout! Theres Ghosts (ex- A SKY LIT DRIVE)
4/11 @ Mexicali Live-Mucky Pup Original Lineup Reunion
4/14 @ Mexicali Live- An Evening with Colin Hay of Men At Work
4/16 @ Maxwell's- Lights Resolve
4/17 @ Mexicali Live- Richard Lloyd (formerly of Television) & the Sufi-Monkey Trio
4/21 @ Knitting Factory- Riverboat Gamblers
4/22 @ Mexicali Blues- Allan Holdsworth Band Featuring Jimmy Johnson & Chad Wackerman
4/25 @ School of Rock- The Birthday Masscre & I Am Ghost
Saturday, March 7, 2009
The Bouncing Souls to Perform Acoustic @ Generation Records, NYC on April 19
Generation Records is proud to announce that New Jersey's favorite punk band, The Bouncing Souls will be playing a special, acoustic in-store on April 18th, in celebration of Record Store Day.
All you need to do to get in is buy a copy of the Souls' "20th Anniversary Volume 1" 7-inch from us on the day of the show. We will have the solid maroon pressing (only 1000 made!) for sale. The 7-inch will be $5. We will NOT be selling the 7-inch before the 18th, only the day of the show.
The show will start at 2 P.M. Space will be extremely limited so spots will only be available on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone that's been to our in-stores in the past knows it gets pretty packed in our basement, so we'd recommend getting here early.
For further updates, keep checking Generation Records' Myspace (myspace.com/generationrecordsnyc)
The Bouncing Souls also perform at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ on May 9. Opening is Loved Ones, Black President, and Detournement.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Handsome Furs in NYC! Tickets released.
The "sold out" show for Handsome Furs @ Mercury Lounge, NYC is back on-sale. Get your ticket quick here.
Friday News Update
Bern & the Brighs "Sangria" @ Montclair Public Library, 11/22/09
* Montclair's Bern and The Brights will perform at Webster Hall on Saturday, March 14th at 7pm opening up for Georgia's, Butch Walker. The band recently performed in Caldwell, NJ in the Local Licks showcase hosted by the NY radio station, 101.9RXP, and were entered into a contest to win a songwriting session with Butch and were announced as the winners. Tickets are available here or at the box office at the Mercury Lounge (217 E. Houston at Ave. A, open Mon-Sat 12-7).
* The Champagne Charade have recruited Juko on guitar and Paulie on drums. The two solidify the band's line-up. More on them here.
* New Brunswick's Screaming Females will perform with Throwing Muses & 50 Foot Wave on Thursday, March 12 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. The band was personally asked to play by vocalist/guitarist Kristin Hersh. Doors are at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $20 and available here.
* Brooklyn's Kevin Devine will be touring with Brian Bonz, Wild Light, and Miniature Tigers for his upcoming Spring tour in support of "Brother's Blood." Area dates include April 29 @ North Star Bar and June 7 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg. Brother's Blood will be released on April 28.
* Montclair's Bern and The Brights will perform at Webster Hall on Saturday, March 14th at 7pm opening up for Georgia's, Butch Walker. The band recently performed in Caldwell, NJ in the Local Licks showcase hosted by the NY radio station, 101.9RXP, and were entered into a contest to win a songwriting session with Butch and were announced as the winners. Tickets are available here or at the box office at the Mercury Lounge (217 E. Houston at Ave. A, open Mon-Sat 12-7).
* The Champagne Charade have recruited Juko on guitar and Paulie on drums. The two solidify the band's line-up. More on them here.
* New Brunswick's Screaming Females will perform with Throwing Muses & 50 Foot Wave on Thursday, March 12 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. The band was personally asked to play by vocalist/guitarist Kristin Hersh. Doors are at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $20 and available here.
* Brooklyn's Kevin Devine will be touring with Brian Bonz, Wild Light, and Miniature Tigers for his upcoming Spring tour in support of "Brother's Blood." Area dates include April 29 @ North Star Bar and June 7 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg. Brother's Blood will be released on April 28.
What's Going in Jersey 3/6/09
Pregnant @ Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ. 2/7/09
Today in Jersey
* Paulson, Communipaw, Streets of Fire @ Rutger’s University-Cook Campus Center, New Brunswick. 8pm. FREE.
* Pregnant, Mass Hysteri, Killin It, Psyched to Die @ America, New Brunswick. 6:30pm. $7
* Faster Faster, The New Year, Seeking through Silence, Exit She Calls, May or West, and many more @ Paramus VFW, Paramus. 6pm. $12.
* Lydia, Black Gold, All Day Holiday @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken. 7pm. $10
* The Tossers, Royal Sons (late) @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken. 10pm. $10
* Last Days of Empire (acoustic) @ Friendly Ground, Flemington w/ Everything She Needs, River City Extension, Nick Cucci, The Grand Alto. All Ages. 7pm. $5.
* Nickelback, Seether, and Saving Abel @ Izod Center, East Rutherford. 7pm. $37-$72
Today in Jersey
* Paulson, Communipaw, Streets of Fire @ Rutger’s University-Cook Campus Center, New Brunswick. 8pm. FREE.
* Pregnant, Mass Hysteri, Killin It, Psyched to Die @ America, New Brunswick. 6:30pm. $7
* Faster Faster, The New Year, Seeking through Silence, Exit She Calls, May or West, and many more @ Paramus VFW, Paramus. 6pm. $12.
* Lydia, Black Gold, All Day Holiday @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken. 7pm. $10
* The Tossers, Royal Sons (late) @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken. 10pm. $10
* Last Days of Empire (acoustic) @ Friendly Ground, Flemington w/ Everything She Needs, River City Extension, Nick Cucci, The Grand Alto. All Ages. 7pm. $5.
* Nickelback, Seether, and Saving Abel @ Izod Center, East Rutherford. 7pm. $37-$72
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
New Screaming Females song "Bell," New Album Out April 14, & Tour Dates
Screaming Females "Starve the Beat" @ Cake Shop, NYC 2/14/09
Screaming Females new cd "Power Move" is out April 14 on Don Giovanni Records. The label has posted the first single, "Bell" here. The band will also be touring with Throwing Muses & 50 Foot Wave next week, then head on a national tour.
Here's some news on the band:
* For the more visually inclined see a live video of "Bell" here.
* Check out an interview and photos from the TripWire here.
* Marissa Paternoster performs "Holy Hell" acoustic, from her side project Noun here.
Read more for tour dates.
March 7 - John & Peter's - New Hope, PA
w/ Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave
March 10 - World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA
March 12 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
March 14 - Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA
March 27 - The Ambulance Building - Sparta, NJ
March 28 - Capital Punishment @ American U - Washington D.C.
Power Move Tour
April 20 - Death By Audio (NYC Album Release!) - Brooklyn, NY
April 21 - AS220 - Providence, RI
April 23 - Ella Bella's Cafe - Rochester, New Hampshire
April 24 - Geno's - Portland, ME
April 25 - DoorhAus - Williamsburg, MA
April 26 - Castle Rockmore - Syracuse, NY
April 27 - Sugar City - Buffalo, NY
April 28 - Modern Formations Gallery - Pittsburgh, PA
April 29 - Legion of Doom - Columbus, OH
April 30 - Trumbellplex - Detroit, MI
May 1 - Beet Can Garden - Ann Arbor, MI
May 2 - The Mopery - Chicago, IL
May 3 - Moria - Indianapolis, IN
May 4 - The Cinemat - Bloomington, IN
May 5 - Skull Alley - Louisville, KY
May 7 - The End - Nashville, TN
May 8 - Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative - Little Rock, AR
May 9 - Red 7 - Austin, TX May 12 - Sluggo's - Pensacola, FL
May 13 - The Kickstand - Gainesville, FL
May 14 - The Hanger - Athens, GA
May 16 - No Kids Night - Asheville, NC
May 17 - The Nightlight - Chapel Hill, NC
May 18 - The Czar - Richmond, VA
May 19 - Winston's - Chesapeake, VA
May 21 - Charm City Art Space - Baltimore, MD
May 22 - Danger Danger - Philadelphia, PA
May 30 - Maxwell's - Hoboken, NJ
Screaming Females new cd "Power Move" is out April 14 on Don Giovanni Records. The label has posted the first single, "Bell" here. The band will also be touring with Throwing Muses & 50 Foot Wave next week, then head on a national tour.
Here's some news on the band:
* For the more visually inclined see a live video of "Bell" here.
* Check out an interview and photos from the TripWire here.
* Marissa Paternoster performs "Holy Hell" acoustic, from her side project Noun here.
Read more for tour dates.
March 7 - John & Peter's - New Hope, PA
w/ Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave
March 10 - World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA
March 12 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
March 14 - Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA
March 27 - The Ambulance Building - Sparta, NJ
March 28 - Capital Punishment @ American U - Washington D.C.
Power Move Tour
April 20 - Death By Audio (NYC Album Release!) - Brooklyn, NY
April 21 - AS220 - Providence, RI
April 23 - Ella Bella's Cafe - Rochester, New Hampshire
April 24 - Geno's - Portland, ME
April 25 - DoorhAus - Williamsburg, MA
April 26 - Castle Rockmore - Syracuse, NY
April 27 - Sugar City - Buffalo, NY
April 28 - Modern Formations Gallery - Pittsburgh, PA
April 29 - Legion of Doom - Columbus, OH
April 30 - Trumbellplex - Detroit, MI
May 1 - Beet Can Garden - Ann Arbor, MI
May 2 - The Mopery - Chicago, IL
May 3 - Moria - Indianapolis, IN
May 4 - The Cinemat - Bloomington, IN
May 5 - Skull Alley - Louisville, KY
May 7 - The End - Nashville, TN
May 8 - Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative - Little Rock, AR
May 9 - Red 7 - Austin, TX May 12 - Sluggo's - Pensacola, FL
May 13 - The Kickstand - Gainesville, FL
May 14 - The Hanger - Athens, GA
May 16 - No Kids Night - Asheville, NC
May 17 - The Nightlight - Chapel Hill, NC
May 18 - The Czar - Richmond, VA
May 19 - Winston's - Chesapeake, VA
May 21 - Charm City Art Space - Baltimore, MD
May 22 - Danger Danger - Philadelphia, PA
May 30 - Maxwell's - Hoboken, NJ
The Measure [SA] Sing About People & Fruit & Shit, 2 Acoustic Shows
The Measure (SA) "Drunk By Noon" @ Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ 2/7/09
They will also be playing two acoustic shows.
The Measure (SA)Tour Dates:
March 11 @ Meat Town USA, New Brunswick, NJ (acoustic w/Emilyn Brodsky, Spoonboy)
March 16 @ The Parlor, New Brunswick, NJ (acoustic w/ Paul Baribeau)
Read more for ep tracklisting.
Track Listing:
1. Drunk By Noon
2. Drama-Free Youth
3. Revisionist
4. How To Steal a Million
5. Singles Series Number Zero
6. Roof Beers
7. Hello Bastards
8. Practice Jam
New Brunswick’s The Measure [SA] reminds us of the true meaning of inspiration with their new 12” EP Songs About People…and Fruit N’ Shit. An incredible listen, Songs About People…and Fruit N’ Shit captures the essence of the band with driving riffs, memorable melodies, and sing-a-longs fit for the basement nearest you. Songs like “Revisionist” and “Hello Bastards” exemplify what punk rock should be—raw, powerful, and unyielding. Meanwhile, “How To Steal a Million” manages to steal your heart, embracing desperation, tenderness, and, above all, passion. Recorded at Technical Ecstasy Studios by Chris Pierce, Songs About People…and Fruit N’ Shit will become a staple in your collection next to Milo Goes to College and My Brain Hurts.
They will also be playing two acoustic shows.
The Measure (SA)Tour Dates:
March 11 @ Meat Town USA, New Brunswick, NJ (acoustic w/Emilyn Brodsky, Spoonboy)
March 16 @ The Parlor, New Brunswick, NJ (acoustic w/ Paul Baribeau)
Read more for ep tracklisting.
Track Listing:
1. Drunk By Noon
2. Drama-Free Youth
3. Revisionist
4. How To Steal a Million
5. Singles Series Number Zero
6. Roof Beers
7. Hello Bastards
8. Practice Jam
Monday, March 2, 2009
Peculiar Gentlemen "Dig Me Up" acoustic, playing Fontanas in NYC this Saturday
Peculiar Gentlemen have posted an acoustic version of "Dig Me Up" with She Keeps Bees. You can view the song above. The song comes off the band's new cd, The Difference, which be available on iTunes soon and at all the band's shows.
The band's next show in this Saturday, March 7 at Fontanas in NYC. It's with Vinyl Life at 10:30pm for $8. Dig it!
Hesta Prynn to perform in NYC on April 15, 5-song EP available
photo by Marisa Manning
Hesta Prynn and Chuck Brody in the studio
Hesta Prynn, one-third of the New York hip hop outfit Northern State will be performing at Mercury Lounge on Wednesday, April 15. Also on the bill is Bird of Youth, Awesome New Republic, and Rumspringa. Doors are at 7:30. $10. 21+. Tickets are on sale this Friday at noon.
Prynn delivers a pop/electro sound that is sure to have you moving and singing along. Her 5-song ep, Civil Shepherd is available here. Every copy is personally signed.
Civil Shepherd EP
1. Seven Sisters
2. Close to You
3. An Ocean Came
4. Le Coq Aux Folles
5. Whoa Whoa
Hesta Prynn and Chuck Brody in the studio
Hesta Prynn, one-third of the New York hip hop outfit Northern State will be performing at Mercury Lounge on Wednesday, April 15. Also on the bill is Bird of Youth, Awesome New Republic, and Rumspringa. Doors are at 7:30. $10. 21+. Tickets are on sale this Friday at noon.
Prynn delivers a pop/electro sound that is sure to have you moving and singing along. Her 5-song ep, Civil Shepherd is available here. Every copy is personally signed.
Civil Shepherd EP
1. Seven Sisters
2. Close to You
3. An Ocean Came
4. Le Coq Aux Folles
5. Whoa Whoa
Royal Sons show w/ The Tosser Friday, tour w/ Trophy Scars, recording
photo by Mike Maroney
This Friday, New Brunswick, New Jersey’s Royal Sons will play with The Tossers (Victory Records) at Maxwell’s in Hoboken. The show starts at 10pm and is $10. Advance tickets available here. Next week the band plays three shows for Trophy Scars record release tour. They’ll be hitting up NJ, PA, and NY. The band is also in the studio recording songs, to be released at a later time. For now, you can listen to the “Solid Gold” demo on their MySpace.
Royal Sons Tour Dates:
March 6 @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken (w/ The Tossers)
w/ Trophy Scars
March 13 @ School of Rock, South Hackensack, NJ (plus Lady Radiator)
March 14 @ Cafe Metropolis, Wilkes-Barre, PA
March 22 @ The Underscore, New York, NY
w/ Deltf
April 3 @ Northeastern University, Boston, MA
This Friday, New Brunswick, New Jersey’s Royal Sons will play with The Tossers (Victory Records) at Maxwell’s in Hoboken. The show starts at 10pm and is $10. Advance tickets available here. Next week the band plays three shows for Trophy Scars record release tour. They’ll be hitting up NJ, PA, and NY. The band is also in the studio recording songs, to be released at a later time. For now, you can listen to the “Solid Gold” demo on their MySpace.
Royal Sons Tour Dates:
March 6 @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken (w/ The Tossers)
w/ Trophy Scars
March 13 @ School of Rock, South Hackensack, NJ (plus Lady Radiator)
March 14 @ Cafe Metropolis, Wilkes-Barre, PA
March 22 @ The Underscore, New York, NY
w/ Deltf
April 3 @ Northeastern University, Boston, MA
What's Going in Jersey 3/2/09
Two shows going on in New Jersey today. It's snowing, so stay warm.
Today in Jersey
* Red Fang, Early Man @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken 9 p.m. $10
* The Zen Trickster featuring Joe Chirco @ Mexicali Blues, Teaneck
* War of Ages, Destroy the Runner, Inhale Exhale @ The Aquifer Music Venue, Clinton(CANCELED)
Anything else?
News:
On March 18, 89.5 FM WSOU will air "Women Rock," a tribute to women in rock. It will show the evolution and influence of female musicians and bands. The show will air at 8pm.
Kevin Devine has posted a blog regarding his recent leak of "Brother's Blood."
Seeking through Silence will be touring in March and April. Check out the tour dates here.
A video of Noun, Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females side project, performing "Holy Hell" acoustic is available here.
The Saddest Landscape have announced they have returned and will release a new album this year.
Today in Jersey
* Red Fang, Early Man @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken 9 p.m. $10
* The Zen Trickster featuring Joe Chirco @ Mexicali Blues, Teaneck
* War of Ages, Destroy the Runner, Inhale Exhale @ The Aquifer Music Venue, Clinton(CANCELED)
Anything else?
News:
On March 18, 89.5 FM WSOU will air "Women Rock," a tribute to women in rock. It will show the evolution and influence of female musicians and bands. The show will air at 8pm.
Kevin Devine has posted a blog regarding his recent leak of "Brother's Blood."
Seeking through Silence will be touring in March and April. Check out the tour dates here.
A video of Noun, Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females side project, performing "Holy Hell" acoustic is available here.
The Saddest Landscape have announced they have returned and will release a new album this year.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
What's to do in Jersey 3/1/09
Nana Grizol @ Four Twenty, 5/15/08
Happy first of the month, folks.
* The Music Tapes, Nana Grizol, Brian Dewan @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken
* Love You Made the Butcher, Tooth Grinder, Uninarms, Your Final Hour @ Dingbatz, Clifton (all ages, 2pm Doors. Hosted by WSOU Under the Stars)
* Dan Zanes & Friends @ Wellmont Theatre, Montclair
* Beyond Visible, Point of Entry, Into the Abyss, Fall or take Flight, For your Own Safety @ The Saint, Asbury Park (all ages, 1pm Doors)
Happy first of the month, folks.
* The Music Tapes, Nana Grizol, Brian Dewan @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken
* Love You Made the Butcher, Tooth Grinder, Uninarms, Your Final Hour @ Dingbatz, Clifton (all ages, 2pm Doors. Hosted by WSOU Under the Stars)
* Dan Zanes & Friends @ Wellmont Theatre, Montclair
* Beyond Visible, Point of Entry, Into the Abyss, Fall or take Flight, For your Own Safety @ The Saint, Asbury Park (all ages, 1pm Doors)
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