The Takeover UK Takeover NY

The Takeover UK: May 4 @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NYThis past Monday, I went over to Mercury Lounge to take in some live music. When I originally made plans to go to this show it was to see Gliss. But, in the days approaching the show, I decided to have a listen to the other artists that would be performing too. I browsed around online visiting MySpace pages listening to the bands. I was instantly taken with The Takeover UK. So, I dashed over to the nearest online store and acquired their new full length debut album Running With The Wasters. As a result, I had their songs floating around in my head and was looking forward to checking the band out live.

The Takeover UK, Nic Snyder (vocals/guitar), Mark Solomich (vocals/guitar), Derek White (vocals/bass) and Josh Sickels (drums) aren't from the UK, they're from PA (Pennsylvania). According to them, via between song banter, The Takeover PA doesn't sound as cool. Yeah, I agree.

Never having seen them live I wasn't sure what to expect. Well, right off, they show you what they're about ... tight, high energy rock 'n' roll. Their brand of rock is well put together, 60's tinged, Brit-pop spiked with some punk attitude. Oft times what you get on record you don't get live. This isn't the case with The Takeover UK. To be honest, while their record is a good piece of work, it's live where they shine. Their set was tight and they worked the stage hard like men hell bent on some massive, melodic, world domination takeover plot. One thing's for sure, if you didn't know who they were when they hit the stage, they made sure you knew by the time they walked off.

I had a great deal of fun watching their set. The Takeover UK are definitely a band to keep an eye on and well worth checking out live if you get the chance.

Set List

• Main Street Crush
• Running With The Wasters
• Don't Wait Up
• Kill Me Dead
• Black Flowers
• Birthday Boy
• Ah La La
• The Lonely Ones

A few more photos from the show ...

www.myspace.com/thetakeoveruk
www.runningwiththewasters.blogspot.com

Hot Seconds At Mercury Lounge This Saturday!

Those charming lads known as Hot Seconds are hitting the stage once again. They'll be doing their thing at Mercury Lounge this Saturday, May 9. I dig these guys so you know where I'll be. Swing by and check 'em out!Be social ...

www.hotseconds.net
www.twitter.com/hotseconds
www.myspace.com/hotseconds
www.facebook.com/pages/Hot-Seconds/6225253266

Arc Angels At Irving Plaza This Friday!

Arc Angels are making a stop in New York this Friday, May 8 at Fillmore Theater at Irving Plaza!

For those that aren't familiar, Arc Angels formed back in the early '90s, released a really good self-titled album, Arc Angels, in 1992 which drew critical acclaim and their live performances gained them a legion of devoted fans. In 1994 they split up. The members went their various ways working with a bevy of legendary artists (Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Buddy Guy etc.) as well as crafting some excellent solo works. This year, original members Doyle Bramhall II (lead guitar/lead vocals), Charlie Sexton (lead guitar/lead vocals), Chris Layton (drums) officially reunited at Austin's SXSW Festival.

Now that they've reunited, they're doing a U.S. tour this summer as well as recording new music. If that's not enough, they plan on releasing a live CD/DVD later this year as well. See there, lots of stuff to look forward to.

So, if you're in the NYC area, grab a ticket and check them out at Irving Plaza this Friday. I believe this is their only headlining gig outside of Austin before they take off to the UK for a string of shows opening for Clapton.

Click on the image to see video footage of Arc Angels.

www.myspace.com/arcangelsmusic
www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404643

On Sale Dates For The Week of May 3

Tickets go on sale this week for upcoming shows in the New York Area.

On Sale Wednesday, May 6, 2009

June 20 -- The Maccabees at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com

On Sale Friday, May 8, 2009

June 13 -- The Psychedelic Furs at Wellmont Theatre
www.wellmonttheatre.com
June 19 -- Peaches (pictured) at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
June 23 -- Little Joy at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroom.com
July 2 -- The Germs at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
July 24 -- Deer Tick at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroom.com
July 30 -- Jarvis Crocker at Terminal 5
www.terminal5nyc.com
August 11 -- TV On The Radio at Prospect Park Bandshell
www.bowerypresents.com/event/3035; www.briconline.org/celebrate
September 21 -- Maximo Park at Webster Hall
www.websterhall.com

On Sale Saturday, May 9, 2009

June 6 -- Third Eye Blind at Roseland Ballroom
www.roselandballroom.com
July 26 -- Rise Against and Rancid at Roseland Ballroom
www.roselandballroom.com
August 15 -- Creed at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
www.jonesbeach.com

An Horse Returning To NY

Australian group An Horse is doing the "road warrior" thing while supporting their record Rearrange Beds. If you missed the shows they did a while back in New York, you have another chance to see them. Or, perhaps see them again! They'll be in Brooklyn at Union Hall on June 13 and in Manhattan at Mercury Lounge on June 14. They share the bill with Telekinesis for both shows.

Check out this handy little widget where you can download "Camp Out" from Rearrange Beds.

www.myspace.com/anhorse
www.unionhallny.com
www.mercuryloungenyc.com

Now, Now Every Children Live

Now, Now Every Children: May 4 @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NY

Now, Now Every Children made their NYC debut at Mercury Lounge last night. Here are some photos from their set.www.myspace.com/nownoweverychildren

Illinois At Mercury Lounge Tomorrow!

Those men known as Illinois will be tearing it up at Mercury Lounge tomorrow, May 5. Yep, that's right, celebrate Mexican holiday Cinco De Mayo, in NYC with a band from Pennsylvania that carries the name of a Midwestern state. It's the great American melting pot! The show will also serve as a record release party for the deluxe edition of their record The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe. I caught Illinois last November, they're a good band so if you get the chance, go check them out.

And for those who can't get enough of Illinois, they've done a new Daytrotter Session.

www.illinoistheband.com
www.myspace.com/illinois
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
www.daytrotter.com

George Wein's Folk Festival 50

50 years of folk music will be celebrated in Newport, RI, August 1 - 2. Legendary producer George Wein has once again put together a stellar line-up for the festival that has provided music history with many memorable moments. The infamous moment when Bob Dylan plugged in springs to many a mind when you mention folk festivals and Newport. While Dylan won't be in attendance, many other great artists will, including festival co-founder and legendary folk beacon Pete Seeger who will take the stage both nights of the festival. Folk luminary Joan Baez, who was on board for the first festival in 1959, will once again take the stage this year. For all of the hipster indie lovers out there, there's a bevy of "new kids" on the bill carrying the torch and representing the future of folk music. The tradition of bringing many musical styles (gospel, blues, bluegrass, alt-country and Cajun) continues as well. Tickets for George Wein's Folk Festival 50 go on sale this Wednesday.

The Line Up ...

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 ~ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Avenue

• Pete Seeger
• The Decemberists
• Fleet Foxes
• Gillian Welch
• The Avett Brothers
• Billy Bragg
• Iron & Wine
• Mavis Staples
• Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman
• Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
• Ben Kweller
• The Low Anthem
• Tift Merritt
• Brett Dennen
• Tao Rodriguez Seeger
• Langhorne Slim

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 ~ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Avenue

• Pete Seeger with special guest Judy Collins
• Joan Baez
• Arlo Guthrie
• Neko Case
• The Campbell Brothers
• Josh Ritter
• Elvis Perkins in Dearland
• Tim Eriksen & Shape Note Singers
• The Del McCoury Band
• Guy Clark
• David Rawlings Machine
• Balfa Toujours
• Dala Girls
• Deer Tick
• Joe Pug

www.folkfestival50.com

Around New York ... May 4 - May 10, 2009

Upcoming shows in the New York area ...

May 4 -- Gliss (pictured) / The Takeover UK at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
May 4 -- The Dears / Great Northern / Eulogies at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroom.com
May 5 -- Illinois at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com

May 5 -- Gavin Rossdale at Blender Theatre at Gramercy
www.blendertheater.com
May 5 -- Lady Sovereign / Chester French at Highline Ballroom
www.highlineballroom.com
May 5 -- Adele at Roseland Ballroom
www.roselandballroom.com
May 6 -- Gliss / The Takeover UK at Union Hall
www.unionhallny.com
May 6 -- Lady Sovereign / Chester French at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
May 6 -- Harlem Shakes / The Cringe / Sean Bones at Pianos
www.pianosnyc.com
May 6 -- John Doe & Sadies at City Winery
www.citywinery.com
May 7 -- Vetiver / Papercuts / These United States at The Bell House
www.thebellhouseny.com
May 7 -- Franz Ferdinand at Roseland Ballroom
www.roselandballroom.com
May 8 -- Arc Angels at Irving Plaza
www.irvingplaza.com
May 8 -- Chin Chin at Union Pool
www.myspace.com/unionpool
May 9 -- Hot Seconds (pictured) at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
May 9 -- The BellRays at The Delancey
www.thedelancey.com
May 9 -- Patti LaBelle at Wellmont Theatre
www.wellmonttheatre.com
May 9 -- Crystal Method / Danger at Webster Hall
www.websterhall.com
May 9 -- Fastball at City Winery
www.citywinery.com

May 10 -- En Vogue at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
www.bbkingblues.com

Prabir and the Substitutes Plays Spike Hill Tonight

Quick like a bunny, head on over to Spike Hill (Williamsburg Brooklyn) TONIGHT to catch Richmond, VA band Prabir and the Substitutes. They go on around 10pm.

www.myspace.com/prabirandthesubstitutes
www.prabirandthesubstitutes.com
www.spikehill.com