Thursday, December 31, 2015

Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016


Another year has come and gone. Goodbye, 2015! Hello, 2016!

Looking back, I realize I really haven't spent much time in my little corner of the internet this year. It seems I spent more time just enjoying the simple pleasure of tossing records onto my turntable than blogging about the music.  I'm not sure what the new year will bring to my little blog. Beyond wacky musings and a fascination for whatever wonderful bit of music grabs my attention who knows what the new year will be like here at QNYC. Whatever it brings, I look forward to it!

As for music in 2015... I enjoyed James Bay's Chaos and the Calm. Dodge and Burn from The Dead Weather was a nice bit of work, my favorite of their albums...the track "Impossible Winner", so superb. Re-issues, I picked up the massive, gigantic, super duper, jumbo, deluxe box set of Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti...beautiful packaging on that one. On the flip side, the reissue of The Black Crowes first four albums saw the light of day on vinyl (finally)...they have ridiculous packaging. I could do just as well with card stock and a color copier at home. No effort whatsoever was put into them. At least they sound decent. My inner 12 year old is sad, Motley Crue have called it quits with their last show ever tonight. Who knew they would last, what, 34 years?! I really hope they stick to their ending. A lot of musicians left us this year. Two musical losses made me particularly sad, the legendary B.B. King left us in May. He was someone I grew up listening to with my grandparents, my mom, whose music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. And, just days ago, we lost Ian Kilmister, known to the world as Lemmy, leader of Motörhead, they played rock 'n' roll.

Be safe. Be happy. And, may the new year bring you everything you need and allows you to indulge in what want. See you in 2016!

LaNita

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Those Darlins Announce Indefinite Hiatus + Final Tour Dates


I was scrolling around social media yesterday and in my news feed, a post from Those Darlins popped up. In a single post, they announced indefinite hiatus and final tour dates. Well, oh wow dang! As a parting gift to their fans, they posted a song to their Soundcloud, a cover of "Female Trouble". Check it out below.

Those Darlins will be in Brooklyn, January 23 at Baby's All Right. I don't see specific details listed yet but keep an eye out. See below for additional dates.

Adieu, Those Darlins. Thanks for the music!

We're here to deliver some unfortunate news... Those Darlins will be taking an indefinite hiatus effective after our final tour in January. We've had a really great run together, but the time has come for us to move in different directions. We really appreciate all the love and support from our friends, fans, and family over the years. 

THOSE DARLINS FINAL TOUR DATES
  • 01-15 Chattanooga TN - JJ's Bohemia
  • 01-16 Atlanta GA - The EARL
  • 01-19 Louisville, KY - Zanzabar
  • 01-21 Charlottesville, VA - The Southern Cafe and Music Hall
  • 01-22 Washington DC - Rock And Roll Hotel
  • 01-23 Brooklyn NY - Baby's All Right
  • 01-24 Philadelphia PA - Boot & Saddle
  • 01-26 Cincinnati OH - Northside Tavern
  • 01-27 Chicago IL - The Empty Bottle
  • 01-28 St. Louis MO - OFF BROADWAY MUSIC VENUE 
  • 01-29 Nashville, TN - The Basement East