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April 24th, 2008

My Favorite CD Stores in NYC

The truth is, I don’t buy CDs all that often, but when I do I definitely have my favorite shops:
1. Academy Records at 12 W. 18th St. between 5th and 6th Ave.
Even though this store is small and their rock/pop selection even smaller (they specialize in jazz and classical), their prices are great for the […]

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April 1st, 2008

Free Regina Spektor Show

I’m pretty pissed because I will be out of town for this one, but Regina Spektor is playing a free show at Sound Fix on April 19 at 1 pm. From Sound Fix:
“Apr 19, 2008 1 PM Regina Spektor
yes, it’s true. more details to follow. it’s free, first come first serve. short performance. signing to […]

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March 24th, 2008

The Dodos in NYC

New buzz band The Dodos from San Francisco will be playing some shows in our fair city to celebrate the release of their new album Visiter, awarded Best New Music by Pitchfork.
Mar 31 - Sound Fix in Brooklyn
Mar 31 - Death By Audio in Brooklyn
Apr 06 - Mercury Lounge w/ No Kids & Silje
Tags: Death-By-Audio, […]

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January 25th, 2008

James Blackshaw Playing Free Show

Guitarist extraordinaire James Blackshaw will bring his picking prowess to Sound Fix Lounge on Saturay, January 26 at 6 p.m. for a free show.
From his myspace page:
“Initially inspired by the folk/classical guitarists of the 60’s Takoma label to teach himself fingerpicking, James Blackshaw writes long-form pieces primarily for solo 12-string guitar that are heavily influenced […]

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January 16th, 2008

Kimya Dawson Played Sound Fix Last Night

I meant to post this before it happened, but I forgot. Oops. But I did go last night and it was great. At first it seemed like my friend and I wouldn’t get in–there was a line around the block!–but we decided to go into the store to get some new cds anyway (Hello new […]

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December 17th, 2007

New Year’s Eve in New York City

As expected, there are hundreds of options for parties and events on New Year’s Eve in NYC. Maybe you’d like to hear some music. Here are some options for concerts on December 31, 2007:
Beacon Theatre: Gov’t Mule (Featuring excellent guitarist Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers and The Dead) presents the final night of “The […]

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