Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Dead Confederate Offers Up Free Live LP
Georgia rockers Dead Confederate have released a live LP, Dirty Ammo. Good folks that th
ey are, they're giving it to you for free! The material was recorded live at The Earl in Atlanta earlier this year, May 27 to be exact.
Some details ... they also have a few packages available. There's the $1.00 digital donation package where you get the download which includes hi-res artwork. The proceeds go to help rebuild the Georgia Theatre which was destroyed by fire in June. So, if you have a buck to spare and wanna help out, that's an excellent option. The standard option gets you the vinyl LP and digital download with artwork. The deluxe option gets you everything plus a t-shirt. With both options $1.00 will be donated to help rebuild the theatre. To get your lovely little hands on a copy of Dirty Ammo, visit HERE.
ey are, they're giving it to you for free! The material was recorded live at The Earl in Atlanta earlier this year, May 27 to be exact. Some details ... they also have a few packages available. There's the $1.00 digital donation package where you get the download which includes hi-res artwork. The proceeds go to help rebuild the Georgia Theatre which was destroyed by fire in June. So, if you have a buck to spare and wanna help out, that's an excellent option. The standard option gets you the vinyl LP and digital download with artwork. The deluxe option gets you everything plus a t-shirt. With both options $1.00 will be donated to help rebuild the theatre. To get your lovely little hands on a copy of Dirty Ammo, visit HERE.
Track Listing
- Get Out
- Start Me Laughing
- Shadow The Walls
- Roman Candle*
- Smoke A Minor**
- Guns
- Tortured Artist Saint
** Officer May cover
www.deadconfederate.com
www.myspace.com/deadconfederate
www.dirtyammo.com
www.georgiatheatre.com
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Video: Corinne Bailey Rae - "I'd Do It All Again"
Grammy winning songstress Corinne Bailey Rae has premiered the video for "I'd Do It All 
Again." It's the first single from her upcoming record, The Sea which is set to drop on January 26 here in the States. I caught one of Bailey Rae's album preview performances last week (review and photos here) and not only did she put on a good show, it left me looking forward to The Sea.
The video for "I'd Do It All Again" was directed by Jamie Thraves. I have to say, the video makes me sad! That's a good thing, right? A work that makes you feel a genuine emotion, nice.
Again." It's the first single from her upcoming record, The Sea which is set to drop on January 26 here in the States. I caught one of Bailey Rae's album preview performances last week (review and photos here) and not only did she put on a good show, it left me looking forward to The Sea. The video for "I'd Do It All Again" was directed by Jamie Thraves. I have to say, the video makes me sad! That's a good thing, right? A work that makes you feel a genuine emotion, nice.
www.corinnebaileyrae.net
twitter.com/CorinneBRae
Video: Marit Larsen - "If A Song Could Get Me You"
I've been playing a game of catch up with my email. I'm slow sometimes, but I do read it all. 
During this game, which I play regularly, sometimes, things catch my eye and or ears. One particular email came from a quirky Hoboken chick, we'll call her QHC, yeah, I like that. QHC said, 'hey, have you heard of this Norwegian chick Marit Larsen?' Well, I hadn't heard of Larsen so I did a bit of searching around to find out a bit about her. For those of you like me who are unfamiliar with Larsen, check out the video below for the song "If A Song Could Get Me You" from her album, " The Chase." If I'm not mistaken, the record came out earlier this year.
During this game, which I play regularly, sometimes, things catch my eye and or ears. One particular email came from a quirky Hoboken chick, we'll call her QHC, yeah, I like that. QHC said, 'hey, have you heard of this Norwegian chick Marit Larsen?' Well, I hadn't heard of Larsen so I did a bit of searching around to find out a bit about her. For those of you like me who are unfamiliar with Larsen, check out the video below for the song "If A Song Could Get Me You" from her album, " The Chase." If I'm not mistaken, the record came out earlier this year. www.myspace.com/maritlarsen
www.maritlarsen.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Video: Daisy McCrackin - “Everything”
Last month Daisy McCrackin released her debut EP, The Rodeo Grounds. It's been p
laying on my media player of choice since I got it. For those who haven't heard it yet, The Rodeo Grounds is a stunning and poetic bit of folk art. Her vocals are sincere and throughout the record, there's a shyness in her delivery. "Different Girl" and "Run Run Run" are standouts for me though the whole record is a gem.
McCrackin is currently finishing up a promotional tour of Europe before heading back to the States for dates here. In the meantime, check out her newest video below. It's for the song "Everything," the EP's closing track. It was animated by her friends Dani Katz and Steven Synstelien.
laying on my media player of choice since I got it. For those who haven't heard it yet, The Rodeo Grounds is a stunning and poetic bit of folk art. Her vocals are sincere and throughout the record, there's a shyness in her delivery. "Different Girl" and "Run Run Run" are standouts for me though the whole record is a gem.McCrackin is currently finishing up a promotional tour of Europe before heading back to the States for dates here. In the meantime, check out her newest video below. It's for the song "Everything," the EP's closing track. It was animated by her friends Dani Katz and Steven Synstelien.
- Tell Her
- Different Girl
- Say You Do
- Run Run Run
- Mermaid's Daughter
- Everything
www.myspace.com/daisymccrackin
Monday, December 14, 2009
Around New York ... December 14 - December 20, 2009
Upcoming shows in the New York area ...
Dece
mber 14 -- Lissy Trullie (pictured) / Mike Bones / Xylos at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
December 14 -- The Slits at Highline Ballroom
www.highlineballroom.com
December 15 -- Wild Yaks / Nightmare Air / Ladycop at Pianos
pianosnyc.com
December 15 -- Ed Vallance / The Lorax at Union Hall
www.unionhallny.com
December 15 - 20 -- Cedar Walton Trio at The Village Vanguard
www.villagevanguard.com
December 16 -- Fur Cups For Teeth / Holy Hail / Big Digits at Cake Shop
cake-shop.com
December 16 -- Marianne / The Bloodsugars / She Keeps Bees / Violent Soho at Southpaw
spsounds.com
December 16 -17, 19 - 20 -- Matisyahu at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
Dece
mber 17 -- Neon Indian at Brooklyn Bowl
www.brooklynbowl.com
December 18 -- Fanfarlo (pictured) at Webster Hall
www.websterhall.com
December 18 -- Georgiana Starlington / Nikki Lane at Bruar Falls
www.bruarfalls.com
December 18 -- Bardo Pond and White Out at (Le) Poisson Rouge
lepoissonrouge.com
December 18 -- Donna The Buffalo / The Believers at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroom.com
Dece
mber 14 -- Lissy Trullie (pictured) / Mike Bones / Xylos at Mercury Loungewww.mercuryloungenyc.com
December 14 -- The Slits at Highline Ballroom
www.highlineballroom.com
December 15 -- Wild Yaks / Nightmare Air / Ladycop at Pianos
pianosnyc.com
December 15 -- Ed Vallance / The Lorax at Union Hall
www.unionhallny.com
December 15 - 20 -- Cedar Walton Trio at The Village Vanguard
www.villagevanguard.com
December 16 -- Fur Cups For Teeth / Holy Hail / Big Digits at Cake Shop
cake-shop.com
December 16 -- Marianne / The Bloodsugars / She Keeps Bees / Violent Soho at Southpaw
spsounds.com
December 16 -17, 19 - 20 -- Matisyahu at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
Dece
mber 17 -- Neon Indian at Brooklyn Bowlwww.brooklynbowl.com
December 18 -- Fanfarlo (pictured) at Webster Hall
www.websterhall.com
December 18 -- Georgiana Starlington / Nikki Lane at Bruar Falls
www.bruarfalls.com
December 18 -- Bardo Pond and White Out at (Le) Poisson Rouge
lepoissonrouge.com
December 18 -- Donna The Buffalo / The Believers at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroom.com
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Nico Vega Turns A Cold NY Night, Blistering Hot
Nico Vega: December 11 @ The Studio at Webster Hall, New York, NY
Photos
www.myspace.com/nicovega
nicovega.com
Aja, Rich and Dan, the trio better known as California rock band Nico Vega, paid another visi
t to New York. The band took the stage at Webster Hall playing to a sold out crowd.
I fell in lust with Nico Vega when I saw them earlier this year as part of the Hell On Heels tour. These cats are crazy talented. I missed them the last time they rolled through town but I made it a point to catch this show.
They kicked things off with "Taxi Cab" which got an already excited audience in the groove. Now, I went in wanti
ng to hear three songs. I wanted to hear "Fe Fi Fo Fum," "Beast" and their cover of "Maggot Brain." As far as I was concerned, everything else would be icing!
Can we just call drummer Dan Epand a beast? He was back there tearing it up. Epand's playing makes you feel like you should be falling to the floor doing some sort of spiritual hippy dance ... you know, the writhing, jerky, arms flailing Woodstock kind of dancing. The dude's heavy.
Y'all know I'm a guitar fan, right? If you didn't, you know now. Well, good gosh guitarist Rich Koehler rocks, rolls and sizzles. One moment his playing is all sweet and seductive, flirty and teasing. The next moment he gives you the equivalent of throwing you against the wall and having his way with you, dizzying and mind fogging. Then he's all sweet and gentle again before taking you over the edge leaving you a hot, sweaty, smiling mess. The man made me dizzy from start to feedback finish. My oh my, I just sounded like a dirty old lady talking about guitar playing!
Vocalist Aja V
olkman is primal and a treat to watch perform. Sadly, I couldn't hear most of her vocals. At times it seemed as if her mic wasn't on. I'd say about half the time I couldn't hear her vocals and when things got really heavy, guitar wise, both the vocals and music sounded distorted. But, during the moments when I could hear Volkman, the lady burned.
They ended the night with "Beast" which is a big crowd
pleaser. I love that song and it's something you need to see live. Hell, the whole show is something you need to see live. They played a mind-blowing, high energy set. The only disappointment was not being able to hear Volkman well enough. It may have been cold outside, but Nico Vega was hot. I had a great time and look forward to seeing them again.
t to New York. The band took the stage at Webster Hall playing to a sold out crowd.I fell in lust with Nico Vega when I saw them earlier this year as part of the Hell On Heels tour. These cats are crazy talented. I missed them the last time they rolled through town but I made it a point to catch this show.
They kicked things off with "Taxi Cab" which got an already excited audience in the groove. Now, I went in wanti
ng to hear three songs. I wanted to hear "Fe Fi Fo Fum," "Beast" and their cover of "Maggot Brain." As far as I was concerned, everything else would be icing!Can we just call drummer Dan Epand a beast? He was back there tearing it up. Epand's playing makes you feel like you should be falling to the floor doing some sort of spiritual hippy dance ... you know, the writhing, jerky, arms flailing Woodstock kind of dancing. The dude's heavy.
Y'all know I'm a guitar fan, right? If you didn't, you know now. Well, good gosh guitarist Rich Koehler rocks, rolls and sizzles. One moment his playing is all sweet and seductive, flirty and teasing. The next moment he gives you the equivalent of throwing you against the wall and having his way with you, dizzying and mind fogging. Then he's all sweet and gentle again before taking you over the edge leaving you a hot, sweaty, smiling mess. The man made me dizzy from start to feedback finish. My oh my, I just sounded like a dirty old lady talking about guitar playing!
Vocalist Aja V
olkman is primal and a treat to watch perform. Sadly, I couldn't hear most of her vocals. At times it seemed as if her mic wasn't on. I'd say about half the time I couldn't hear her vocals and when things got really heavy, guitar wise, both the vocals and music sounded distorted. But, during the moments when I could hear Volkman, the lady burned.They ended the night with "Beast" which is a big crowd
pleaser. I love that song and it's something you need to see live. Hell, the whole show is something you need to see live. They played a mind-blowing, high energy set. The only disappointment was not being able to hear Volkman well enough. It may have been cold outside, but Nico Vega was hot. I had a great time and look forward to seeing them again."Fe Fi Fo Fum"
Photos
nicovega.com
Photos: Inward Eye @ Webster Hall
Inward Eye: December 11 @ The Studio at Webster Hall, New York, NY
www.myspace.com/inwardeye
www.inwardeye.com
Canadian band Inward Eye were the second act to take the stage at Webster Hall Friday Night. They had a bit of misfortune. Some sticky fingered folks in Philly decided to liberate the band of all of it's equipment so they played their set on gear borrowed from their fellow tour mates. Anyway, I wasn't familiar with the band but I enjoyed them all the same ... they were fun, punky and funky. They also put on one of the most energetic sets I've seen in a while.
www.myspace.com/inwardeyewww.inwardeye.com
Friday, December 11, 2009
Young Filmmaker Nora Hogan Brings Smiles To New Yorkers
Do a random act of kindness. It's a simple concept, right? It's a concept that talented young filmmaker Nora Hogan put into practice. Hogan even came up with a fun way to randomly show her kindness. She and her friends took to the streets of NY and handed out balloons to people. The result, lots of smiles! Children and adults alike had their day brightened by the simple act of being given a balloon.
Hogan put together this video accompanied by the song "You Make Me Happy" by the equally talented Elle Bass. Just like the balloons, the video encourages smiles.
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