Thursday, November 19, 2009

The InBox, Vol. 1

I've been busy of late. You know, I've got the whole chicks gotta make a living thing going on like most of the world's population! Anyway, I've been slowly but surely making my way through my inbox reading the email that comes my way. Somewhere in the mist of reading about recommended bands and listening to submissions, I thought, "hey Quirky NY Chick, maybe you should try something a little bit different!" So, after an in-depth meeting with the powers that be over here at QuirkyNYChick.com ... yeah, in other words, myself, I decided to come up with The InBox.

What is The InBox? This will be where I'll share some of the info that lands in my inbox. Since I'm still testing the waters with this feature, I'm sure it'll go through some changes before it reaches its final state and becomes a regular part of my little corner of the blog world.

The InBox, Vol. 1


British musician Richard Jay is sixteen, has garnered radio attention in the UK and writes his own music. He also has a fun song called "Today." Check him out for yourselves.

www.myspace.com/therichardjay
twitter.com/therichardj
ay



New York based Ivory Tower Project play classic pop/rock. In listening to them, my first thought was they kind of remind me of Survivor. So, if you like your rock with a strong dose of the whole 80's vibe, check them out. You can listen to samples of their music HERE.

www.ivorytowerproject.com




UK based MyOwnFlag have a record out, Divello. I gave them a listen and my first thought was, they remind me of some of the more aggressive sounds that came out of Seattle back in the 90's. With the exception of Alice In Chains, I got rather bored of the so called "Seattle sound" rather quickly oh and I'm still feeling mad love for the one off Temple of the Dog record but that's a different story and I digressed. If you like your rock a little more on the aggressive side, check them out. My favorite track on the record is "Black Lady."

www.myspace.com/myownflag


Anyone who knows me knows that I'm not a big fan of hip-hop. There have been a few rhymes here and there that I've liked but in general it's not my cup of tea. Anyway, an email from a nice gentleman over at The Nu Breed Music Group landed in my inbox introducing me to the sounds of a young man named Tryfle, the son of reggae artist Keith Hudson. He has a new record out called Lost Son which is available at The Nu Breed web store. I had a listen to some tracks and decided that "My Bad" has a catchy chorus and music. You can watch the video HERE. If your cup of tea is of the hip-hop flava, check him out.

twitter.com/TryfleNB
www.thenubreed.com


freesoulJAH is, well, I'm not really sure I can properly describe him. On first look, I thought perhaps he might do some sort of reggae tinged music. But I gave him a listen and it turns out he does some experimental (experimental being the operative word), oft times psychedelic, hippy folk type stuffs. Yes, I said stuffs! I found myself with the urge to light some incense and craving brownies, you know, the special kind that your friend Moonbeam Starshine's parents make. He has a bunch of music up on his website to listen to and download, so, pop on over and check him out for yourselves. "Peace To The People" is the track that stands out the most to me from his album Light Headed. I'll be honest, I'm still trying to process the record.

freesouljah.com
www.myspace.com/freesouljah


Everyone's Talking are a couple of guys out of Canada, Evan Kuhn and Daniel Rosenoer to be exact. They are of the progressive pop/rock genre. They have a new record out called Dragonflies. It can be found on their website (HERE) as one of those "pay what you want deals" so, you have no one to blame but yourself if you don't like the price! Anyway, I've had a listen to some of the tracks and decided that the title track "Dragonflies" and "Between You and Me" are the standout tracks for me. Swing on over and check them out for yourselves.

www.everyonestalking.net
www.myspace.com/everyonestalking
twitter.com/every1stalking


This video landed in my box. It's UK band Mirrorkicks with their cover of Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love." Their debut record is slated to come out February 2010.



www.mirrorkicks.com
www.myspace.com/mirrorkicks
twitter.com/Mirrorkicks

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

On Sale Dates For The Week of November 15

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

On Sale Wednesday, November 18


December
3 -- Imogen Heap (pictured) at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
January 9 -- All at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
January 16
-- The Cribs at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
http://tinyurl.com/ybb4ryl


On Sale Friday, November 20, 2009

January 17 -- Vampire Weekend at United Palace
http://tinyurl.com/yz2kpll
January 18 -- Vampire Weekend at Webster Hall
www.websterhall.com
January 19 -- Vampire Weekend at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballr
oom.com
January 23 -- People Under The Stairs at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroom.com
January 23 - 24 -- Lady GaGa at Radio City Music Hall
www.radiocity.com
January 27 -- Bear in
Heaven / Oh No Ono at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
February 4 -- Alberta Cross (pictured) at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroo
m.com
February 8 -- Yeasayer at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroom.com
February 9 -- Yeasayer at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
February 12 - 14 -- Jonathan Richman at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
February 24 -- Dropkick Murphys at Wellmont Theatre
www.wellmonttheatre.com
March 10 - 11 -- The Magnetic Fields at Town Hall
www.the-townhall-nyc.org
April 22 -- Hot Chip at Terminal 5
www.terminal5nyc.com

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Blackmarket To Release St. Vincent Decor

Arizona-based Blackmarket are set to release their second record, St. Vincent Decor in the spring of 2010. To get you ready for the release, the good folks over at The Music Slut have in their lovely little blogger hands, the exclusive web premiere of "Tongue Twister Typo" from the album for download. I'm diggin' the track. Head on over and check it out for yourselves.

MP3 Grab: "Tongue Twister Typo"

www.myspace.com/blackmarketaz

www.blackmarketaz.com

Dawes To Play Le Poisson Rouge, 11/21

Awesome California folk rock band Dawes will take the stage at Le Poisson Rouge this Saturday, November 21. They released a terrific record, North Hills, earlier this year. If you don't already own it, check it out. In the meantime, to get you ready for the show this weekend, click HERE to head on over to Daytrotter and check out Dawes performing a wonderful version of "Love Is All I Am." If you're around on Saturday and want a show to check out, you'd do well with this one. They're on the bill with Langhorne Slim & April Smith & the Great Picture Show (I'm a big fan of her "Wow and Flutter" song) ... nice line-up.

www.myspace.com/dawestheband
www.dawestheband.com
twitter.com/dawestheband

The Bloodsugars Release I Can't Go On, I'll Go On

New York band The Bloodsugars released their record I Can't Go On, I'll Go On today, November 17. To celebrate, the band, Jason Rabinowitz (frontman/primary songwriter), Matt Katz (keyboardist), Brendan O’Grady (bassist), and Kenneth Salters (drummer), are having a record release show. That's right folks, head on over to The Studio at Webster Hall this Saturday, November 21 and help them get their party on.



www.thebloodsugars.com
www.myspace.com/bloodsugars

Monday, November 16, 2009

George Wein & The Newport All-Stars @ Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, 11/17-22

Jazz impresario George Wein is well known as the man behind such legendary festivals as the Newport Jazz Festival and the Newport Folk Festival among many others. But, he has made a name for himself on the stage as well. This Tuesday, November 17 - Sunday, November 22, Wein and his Newport All-Stars will take the stage at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola.

Who are these All-Stars you ask? They are, Howard Alden (guitar), Winard Harper (drums), Jay Leonhart (bass), Randy Sandke (trumpet) and Lew Tabackin (tenor saxophone) Yeah, that's a pretty stellar group of jazz cats Wein is bringing with him. Hear tell there will also be some very special guests.

Feeling jazzy? Swing by and check out George Wein & The Newport All-Stars in one of their rare New York performances. For more info, click HERE.

www.newfestivalproductions.com/newport-all-stars.html
www.jalc.org/dccc

Relient K This Friday, 11/20 @ Hammerstein Ballroom

Relient K have been busy bees. They released a new record, Forget and Not Slow Down, October 6 and they're touring. Did I just mention touring? Yes I did! What does that mean to the good folks of NYC? It means Relient K are bringing their brand of pop punk to Hammerstein Ballroom this Friday, November 20. Swing by and check them out. In the meantime, click HERE to have a listen to the new single "Therapy."

relientk.com
www.myspace.com/relientk
twitter.com/RelientK

Around New York ... November 16 - November 22, 2009

Upcoming shows in the New York area ...

November 16 -- Neko Case (pictured) at Beacon Theatre
www.b
eacontheatre.com
November 16 -- Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber at Blue Note
www.bluenote.net
November 17 -- Shonen Knife at Brooklyn Bowl
www.brooklynbowl.com
November 17 -- Dave Barnes / Marc Scibilia at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com

November 17 -- Jon Auer at Knitting Factory
bk.knittingfactory.com
November 17 -- Memphis Crawl / Shot / Voodoo Farm at Fontana's
www.fontanasnyc.com
November 18 -- Kenny Wayne Sh
epherd at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
www.bbkingblues.com
November 18 -- Milton Nascimento at Stern Auditorium
www.carnegiehall.org
November 18 -- The Cranberries at Nokia Theatre
nokiatheatrenyc.com
November 18 -- Joe Purdy / Julie Peel at The Bell House
www.thebellhouseny.com
November 18 -- Set and Setting / Glass Rifle / No Lindsay / Monuments at Public Assembly
publicassemblynyc.com
November 18 -- Loomis and the Lust / TAB The Band / Group Sounds / Violent Soho at Pianos
pianosnyc.com
November 18 -- Golem / Can!!Can / The Totallys at Cake Shop
cake-shop.com
November 18 -- Ohioan / Ah Holly Fam'ly at Bruar Falls
www.bruarfalls.com
November 18 --
Lynyrd Skynyrd / Blackberry Smoke at Wellmont Theatre
www.wellmonttheatre.com
November 19 -- Grant Lee Phillips / Winterpills at Union Hall
www.unionhallny.com
November 19 -- Times New Viking / Axmen / The Mad Scene at Union Pool
www.myspace.com/unionpool
November 19 -20 -- Ray Davies at Town Hall
www.the-townhall-nyc.org
November 20 -- Baroness / Earthless / US Christmas at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroom.com
November 20 --
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals / Brett Dennen (pictured) / Sean Bones at Terminal 5
www.terminal5nyc.com
November 20 -- Bob Schneider at Knitting Factory
bk.knittingfactory.com
November 20 -- Lemonade / Tanlines / Crystal Fighters at Glasslands Gallery
www.glasslands.com
November 20 -- Jennifer Hirsh at 92 Y Tribeca
www.92y.org
November 21 -- The Bloodsugars / Project Jenny Project Jan / Savoir Adore at Webster Hall
www.websterhall.com
November 21 -- Ani DiFranco at Town Hall
www.the-townhall-nyc.org
November 21 -- Eli "Paperboy" Reed & The True Loves / The London Souls / The Bloks at Brooklyn Bowl
www.brooklynbowl.com
November 21 -- Langhorne Slim / Dawes / April Smith & The Great Picture Show at Le Poisson Rouge
lepoissonrouge.com
November 22 -- Devendra Barnhart at Town Hall
www.the-townhall-nyc.org

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Jihae Set To Release New Record In 2010 + MP3

South Korea native, New York based, Jihae is slated to release her third full-length record on July 7, 2010. The record, Fire Burning Rain, will be released on her own Septem Records. You can grab the first single from the record, the hypnotic and haunting "My Love," using the handy widget below. The lyrics from the song were inspired by a Niki de Saint Phalle art book. This is one of those songs you'd play on a rainy night while sprawled out on floor cushions drinking wine, surrounded by candles and burning incense. I like those kind of songs.

















www.jihae.net
www.myspace.com/jihaemusic

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Studio Six To Present ...The Itsy Bitsy Spider...

Fellow New Yorkers, the Studio Six Theater Company is presenting ...the itsy bitsy spider... Thanksgiving weekend! So, if you're going to be in town, like theater and want some form of entertainment that doesn't involve your Aunt Birdie Mae in a feathered head dress, trying to trade your Uncle Willie for a turkey leg, this might just be right up your alley.

...the itsy bitsy spider... is directed by Moscow Art Theater director, Alexandre Marine and featuring Sofiya Akilova, Jill Dion, Alesia Georgiou, Nicole Kontolefa, Matt Raines, Vasanth Santosham, Ben Sargent, Raphael Schklowsky, Taylor Sutherland and Karen Tararache. The production will run November 24 - 25 and 27 - 28 at 7 PM at The Baryshnikov Arts Center, 450 W 37th Street, between 9th & 10th Avenues.
...the itsy bitsy spider... revolves around a controversial chapter of Dostoevsky's novel, The Possessed, that was originally censored in Russia. Exploring fanaticism and ideals, revolution and conspiracy, Dostoevsky's tale is haunting not only because we know Russia's fate but also because the characters are startlingly familiar to us today. Moscow Art Theater director Alexandre Marine brings relationships and psychology to the fore, creating a moving image of a town torn apart by a few men and their mysterious pasts.
For more info, visit www.studiosixnyc.org or for tickets tinyurl.com/StudioSixSpider.