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Archive for April 2008

April 11th, 2008

Flight of the Conchords on Sale at Noon

New Zealand comedy music duo who had a stellar season on HBO last year will be at Town Hall on May 6 and 7. Tickets go on sale today at noon here.
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April 10th, 2008

Rooftop Gala at Studio B

Greenpoint’s Studio B is opening up a rooftop garden and for the occasion Brazilian Girls and Spank Rock will be playing there on May 2. This show is sure to be lots of fun so get your tickets here.
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April 10th, 2008

Recent Albums That Are Awesome

Here’s a list of some great albums that have come out in the last few weeks to get you in the mood for spring:
The Breeders: Mountain Battles
Kim and Kelley Deal are back after a four year hiatus and deliver the goods.
Man Man: Rabbit Habits
Philly’s favorite mustachioed musicians return with another rollicking album.

Nick Cave at the […]

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April 9th, 2008

Mission of Burma to Perform Classic Albums

Indie icons Mission of Burma will be performing two of their classic albums at the Bowery Ballroom in June. On June 14 they will play Signals, Calls, and Marches and on June 15 they will play Vs. MoB is amazing live; I saw them at Pitchfork Music Festival two years ago and even though I […]

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April 9th, 2008

City Breathing Coming to Brooklyn

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Fans of Explosions in the Sky, Band of Horses, and Deerhunter should check out City Breathing. Their debut album, Look How It’s Snowing Upwards, Look How They Move Towards Heaven, will be available on their website Radiohead-style, in a pay-what-you-want model for either a download or a CD. Until then, […]

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April 8th, 2008

Lots More Free Summer Shows

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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 […]

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April 7th, 2008

Celebrate Brooklyn Shows Announced

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The Prospect Park Band Shell has played host to some amazing shows the past few summers (i.e. Manu Chao, Yo La Tengo, Malajube). This summer should be no different. The NY Times writes:
“Celebrate Brooklyn will open its 30th season on June 12 with a performance by Isaac Hayes. This summer’s […]

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April 7th, 2008

Raconteurs Add Third NYC Show

Jack White’s collaboration with Brendan Benson, known as the Raconteurs, will be playing three nights at Terminal 5. The first two are sold out, but the third, on June 1, is on sale now. Get tickets here.
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April 4th, 2008

More McCarren Shows

Deerhunter at Pitchfork Festival ‘07. Photo Credit: Devorah Klein
McCarren Pool is home to some of the best shows this summer. So far, only ticketed shows have been announced, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the free ones. So far we know M.I.A. and Death Cab for Cutie are playing there, and now we […]

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April 3rd, 2008

Gnarls Barkley and Santogold at Highline

Two amazing acts will be performing at Highline Ballroom–next week!! Gnarls Barkley, whose follow-up album to platinum-seller St. Elsewhere came out last week (it’s called The Odd Couple) will be playing with the excellent Santogold on April 10. Tickets go on sale TOMORROW at NOON. This is a must-see!
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