Tori Amos has announced dates for her Sinful Attraction Tour. The tour is in support of her upcoming record, Abnormally Attracted to Sin, which is set to drop this coming Tuesday, May 19. For those in the New York area, Amos will be taking the stage at Radio City Music Hall on August 13. For more tour dates and additional info, visit HERE.
Watch the video for "Fire To Your Plain"
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Paper Route, Chad Howat (bass/piano/programming), JT Daly (vocals/keyboards/percussion), Andy Smith (vocals/guitars/harmonica) and Gavin McDonald (drums) released their latest album, Absence, on April 28. Now, check out the video for the single, "Carousel." (click on image)
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Arc Angels: May 8 @ Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
English rock band Kasabian will release their latest album, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, on June 8. Kasabian, for me, falls into the same category as Oasis does. I like some of their songs but I don't really consider myself a fan. After hearing some tracks from the upcoming record, I'm digging what I hear. As a result, it very likely will end up in my collection. It makes me wonder, if I like it, what will actual Kasabian fans think of it? If you know me and you're a fan, tell me what you think of it the next time you see me!
www.myspace.com/kasabian
blog.kasabian.co.uk
Audio Fiction is playing a FREE gig this Saturday, May 16 at the Astoria Beer Garden in Queens. It's a Battle of the Bands and they're representing Brooklyn. The winner plays a full hour set later that evening. So, hop on the N train, check them out and applaud loud for 'em.
If you can't make it to Queens, they'll be taking the stage on Saturday, June 13 at Pianos in Manhattan.
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Tickets go on sale this week for upcoming shows in the New York Area.
On Sale Friday, May 15, 2009
June 22 -- New York Dolls at Music Hall of Williamsburg
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June 24 -- Fatboy Slim at Terminal 5
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July 16 -- The Dead Weather at Terminal 5
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July 27 -- Gre
en Day at Madison Square Garden
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July 30 -- The Veils / Foreign Born at Mercury Lounge
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August 20 - 21 -- The Bouncing Souls at Webster Hall
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September 28 - 29 -- Fever Ray (pictured) at Webster Hall
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On Sale Saturday, May 16
July 20 -- Donavon Frankenreiter at Mercury Lounge
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July 21 -- Donavon Frankenreiter at Music Hall of Williamsburg
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July 23 -- Donavon Frankenreiter at Bowery Ballroom
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On Sale Monday, May 18, 2009
September 14 -- Aerosmith / ZZ Top at Madison Square Garden
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Tickets for Etta James & The Roots Band at George Wein’s JAZZ FESTIVAL 55 go on sale tomorrow, May 13, at 10:00 am HERE. Opening for the legendary vocalist will be the Howard Alden/Anat Cohen Quartet. The concert is set for Friday, August 7, at 8:00 pm at The International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino, 194 Bellevue Avenue.
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Kristin Wilson Ryan will be singing at The Stonewall Inn tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 6 in Season 3 of the Stonewall Sensation. The Stonewall Sensation shows are taking place every Wednesday this month. You're probably used to seeing Kristin fronting the rockin' Audio Fiction but, it's just her tomorrow. If you get the chance, head over and check her out.
Cross-Pollination is celebrating it's 5th anniversary tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12. Head over to Pianos at 158 Ludlow Street, NYC and check things out. It all gets started at 7:30pm and will feature performances from local artists Dinosaur Feathers and The Bloodsugars. And, it's FREE!
Hot Seconds: May 9 @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
I went 'round
to Mercury Lounge to catch one of my favorite local bands, Hot Seconds, on Saturday. There's nothing like going to a hot sweaty club to see a good band. And, these guys are good but I've told you that before, right?The band, James Love (vocals/guitar/tambourine), Eran Westwood (guitar/vocals), Marcel Simoneau (keyboards/guitar/megaphone), B
ob Toria (bass) and Ian Hudgins (drums/vocals) were in fine spirits and fine form. The set, ten songs and forty-two minutes that flew by much too quickly. While we didn't get any new songs this time out, "When I Go," which they unleashed back in January, has been revamped somewhat. It's a bit harder, tighter (with the exception of that questionable moment at the beginning) and minus the harmonica so
lo. What's up with that? I was waiting for Love to bust out the harmonica and rock a solo! I still vote this the song most likely to have people dancing atop bars. Even "Pink Caesar," which they set loose back in February, seemed a bit harder, smoother and sped up some. I have discovered something though. The more I hear "We Met Before" live, the more I like it. It's not that I didn't like it before, it's just one of those songs that's extremely good live. Some songs are just meant to be heard live and that's one of them. They played one of my favorites, "Gone To Ground." I've been digging this song since last October. I'll be a happy camper w
hen a studio version of it is rolled out.Me being a guitar fan I normally notice guitars more than anything. That's just how it works for me. The guitars, by the way, were hot in case you weren't there and missed out. But having seen these guys a few times, I've allowed myself more focus on the other instruments. I was smacked silly by some mad tight backing vocals. What usually happens is, I think about the backing vocals in hindsight. So, it was one of those "whoa" moments for me to notice in real time so to speak. And, I'll be damned if Hudgins is
n't trying to turn me into a drum fan. Anyone who knows me, knows the words "drum" and "fan" aren't used together when in reference to me. But, have you heard the guy play? You should. For real! Along with his partner in crime Toria who was throwing down some bad ass bass licks, I was feeling mad love for the rhythm section. The rest of the band were no slouches either! I had a good time. It just seemed to go by too quickly! As they say, time flies when you're having fun. Tis true, tis true.Oh, and if you missed the boat and didn't catch this show, you have an opportunity to redeem yourself. They'll be at Union Pool in Brooklyn on Saturday, June 6 ... see you there!
Set List
- Pieces of You
- Can't Stop
- We Met Before
- Rooftop
- Clam Man
- Holy Moly
- Pink Caesar
- Gone To Ground
- When I Go
- Went To India
Be social ...
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Tori Amos has announced dates for her Sinful Attraction Tour. The tour is in support of her upcoming record, Abnormally Attracted to Sin, which is set to drop this coming Tuesday, May 19. For those in the New York area, Amos will be taking the stage at Radio City Music Hall on August 13. For more tour dates and additional info, visit HERE.
Paper Route, Chad Howat (bass/piano/programming), JT Daly (vocals/keyboards/percussion), Andy Smith (vocals/guitars/harmonica) and Gavin McDonald (drums) released their latest album, Absence, on April 28. 
www.myspace.com/arcangelsmusic
English rock band Kasabian will release their latest album, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, on June 8. Kasabian, for me, falls into the same category as Oasis does. I like some of their songs but I don't really consider myself a fan. After hearing some tracks from the upcoming record, I'm digging what I hear. As a result, it very likely will end up in my collection. It makes me wonder, if I like it, what will actual Kasabian fans think of it? If you know me and you're a fan, tell me what you think of it the next time you see me!
en Day at Madison Square Garden
Tickets for Etta James & The Roots Band at George Wein’s JAZZ FESTIVAL 55 go on sale tomorrow, May 13, at 10:00 am HERE. Opening for the legendary vocalist will be the Howard Alden/Anat Cohen Quartet. The concert is set for Friday, August 7, at 8:00 pm at The International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino, 194 Bellevue Avenue.
to Mercury Lounge to catch one of my favorite local bands, Hot Seconds, on Saturday. There's nothing like going to a hot sweaty club to see a good band. And, these guys are good but I've told you that before, right?
ob Toria (bass) and Ian Hudgins (drums/vocals) were in fine spirits and fine form. The set, ten songs and forty-two minutes that flew by much too quickly. While we didn't get any new songs this time out, "When I Go," which they unleashed back in January, has been revamped somewhat. It's a bit harder, tighter (with the exception of that questionable moment at the beginning) and minus the harmonica so
lo. What's up with that? I was waiting for Love to bust out the harmonica and rock a solo! I still vote this the song most likely to have people dancing atop bars. Even "Pink Caesar," which they set loose back in February, seemed a bit harder, smoother and sped up some. I have discovered something though. The more I hear "We Met Before" live, the more I like it. It's not that I didn't like it before, it's just one of those songs that's extremely good live. Some songs are just meant to be heard live and that's one of them. They played one of my favorites, "Gone To Ground." I've been digging this song since last October. I'll be a happy camper w
hen a studio version of it is rolled out.
n't trying to turn me into a drum fan. Anyone who knows me, knows the words "drum" and "fan" aren't used together when in reference to me. But, have you heard the guy play? You should. For real! Along with his partner in crime Toria who was throwing down some bad ass bass licks, I was feeling mad love for the rhythm section. The rest of the band were no slouches either!