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July 11th, 2008

Matmos, A Hawk and A Hacksaw, and more

A Hawk and A Hacksaw

Matmos
New-ish venue (Le) Poisson Rouge has some excellent upcoming shows in the next few weeks. Ex-Neutral Milk Hotel member Jeremy Barnes and his band A Hawk and A Hacksaw will be there on Monday July 14, the excellent Matmos will be playing two nights there (July 18 and 19), Travis […]

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June 13th, 2008

Lots of Tickets on Sale

 

Kanye West has two nights at Madison Square Garden, August 5 & 6. I Think the 5th is sold out, the 6th is on sale now.
Spoon will be at the Prospect Park Bandshell with White Rabbits and Jay Reatard on July 15, those tickets are on sale.
Iggy and the Stooges will be at Terminal 5 […]

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May 30th, 2008

Priscilla Ahn

Photo Permission: Angela Wolf @ Filter
This L.A.-based singer songwriter has a beautiful, hushed voice that reveals soft emotions and desire. Her new album, A Good Day, comes out on June 10 and she will be at Joe’s Pub on June 16. Check out her myspace to hear some music and go here for a […]

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April 30th, 2008

Mountain Goats To Do AIDS Walk Benefit

Image Source: boomBoom
John Darnielle and the Mountain Goats will be at Brooklyn Masonic Temple on May 16 along with John Oliver, Rock Plaza Central, and “Special Guests.” boomBOOM NYC presents this concert to benefit AIDS Walk.
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April 15th, 2008

Under African Skies with Paul Simon

 
Paul Simon’s monthlong BAM residence took on the theme of Under African Skies this weekend. Joining him were Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Vusi Mahlasela, Kaissa, David Byrne, Luciana Souza, and Cyro Baptista on percussion. The show began with Ladysmith Black Mambazo doing a couple  a cappella original tunes, and then they launched into “The Boy in […]

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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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March 25th, 2008

George Michael (!?!) Playing MSG

Yes, it’s true. Eighties heartthrob/delinquent George Michael will be playing two nights at Madison Square Garden this summer, July 21 and 23 to be exact.
Tickets can be purchased at www.livenation.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will be available at the Madison Square Garden box office beginning Tuesday, April 8th.
Tickets are priced at: $179.50, $99.75 and $49.75.
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March 21st, 2008

Lou Reed Playing at Highline

Lou Reed inaugurated the Highline Ballroom a year ago and now he is returning to play their one year anniversary on May. Tickets are $85 and are on presale now and regular sale now. (I don’t really get the difference…?)
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March 12th, 2008

Black Lips Played Bowery, Music Hall of Williamsburg

Atlanta’s Black Lips were in town to play a couple shows, including a free show at Other Music on Monday, along with the Bowery Ballroom later that night, and then they were at the Music Hall of Williamsburg last night, where I was in attendance.
They played with Quintron & Miss Pussycat who are highly entertaining. […]

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March 4th, 2008

Plug Awards with Nick Cave and Others on Thursday

The Plug Independent Music Awards will be headlined by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, who will also be receiving the 2008 Impact Award. The show, taking place this Thursday at Terminal 5, also includes Dizzee Rascal, St. Vincent, and Jose Gonzalez as performers and will be hosted by comedian Patton Oswalt. Although tickets are […]

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