Thursday, March 11, 2010

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast To Play SXSW


New Yorkers and fellow music lovers, are you going down to SXSW? Well, if you are, our very own resident soul mama, Caitlin Krisko along with her band The Broadcast will be there! They'll be at Lovejoys on Saturday, March 20. Head on over and check them out if you're down there. She puts on a fun show. Oh, and if you haven't already checked it out, give her record Over The Undercover a spin.


March 20 @ 5:00 PM
The Wanduta Showcase
Lovejoys
204 Neches St.
Austin, TX
www.myspace.com/lovejoys

www.CaitlinKrisko.com
www.myspace.com/caitlinkrisko

The MuseBox Presents MSBS - Pre-SXSW Showcase In NYC, Monday, 3/15


Monday
, March 15, The MuseBox is hosting a pre-SXSW showcase at The Studio at Webster Hall. It's FREE! What are you waiting for? RSVP and go enjoy some music before heading down to Austin!


The Studio At Webster Hall
125 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003

8:00PM – Julian Berntzen – Norway - www.myspace.com/julianberntzen
9:00PM – The Law – United Kingdom - www.myspace.com/upthelaw
10:00PM – Steel Phantoms – United States - www.myspace.com/weresteelphantoms
11:00PM – Two Hours Traffic – Canada - www.myspace.com/twohourstraffic

Photos: April Smith & The Great Picture Show At Mercury Lounge


April Smith And The Great Picture Show: March 10 @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NY


April Smith And The Great Picture Show released Songs For A Sinking Ship a couple of weeks ago. I recommend picking it up by the way. Last night they took to the stage of Mercury Lounge for the record release party. The room was packed with dancing, sing-a-long fans who came to have a good time. Smith, a fun gal to watch perform, was the perfect hostess. She is effervescent with a dash of sauce and along with her band put on a spot on performance. Check out photos from the set below.

MP3 Grab: "Colors" and "Movie Loves A Screen"

www.aprilsmithmusic.com
www.myspace.com/aprilsmithmusic
twitter.com/aprilsmithmusic

Photos: Henry Wolfe At Mercury Lounge


Henry Wolfe: March 10 @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NY

www.myspace.com/henrywolfemusic
twitter.com/hankdubs

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Video: Juliette Lewis - "Uh Huh"


Juliette Lewis
debuted the new video for her song "Uh Huh" today. The song is from her latest record, Terra Incognita. Check out the video below.




www.myspace.com/juliettelewis
twitter.com/JulietteLewis

Photos: Carter Hulsey At Arlene's Grocery


Carter Hulsey: March 8 @ Arlene's Grocery, New York, NY


I went over to Arlene's Grocery to check out Carter Hulsey. I had to go and show a fellow Missourian some love! I'd listened to some of his music online prior to going to the show. What I heard was of the acoustic folk variety, kind of laid back. Live however, he had a full band and rocked out to a appreciative, lively audience. Check out the photos below.

www.myspace.com/carterhulsey

Monday, March 8, 2010

Video: Rockaphones - "Molly"


Swedish band Rockaphones have released a video for their song "Molly"! It was directed by Jason Lannaman. Check it out below.



And, to find out a bit more about Rockaphones, check out the Q&A I did last year with their bass player Klas Eriksson.

www.myspace.com/therockaphones

Around New York ... March 8 - March 14, 2010


Upcoming shows in the New York area ...

March 8 -- Copeland at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
March 8 -- And The Days Between / Aqua Cherry / Carter Hulsey at Arlene's Grocery
www.arlenesgrocery.net
March 8 -- Mikal Evans at Rockwood Music Hall
www.rockwoodmusichall.com
March 8 -- Datarock / Autodrone / Unisex Salon / Tina Brown at Highline Ballroom
www.highlineballroom.com
March 9 -- Anna Rose at Rockwood Music Hall
www.rockwoodmusichall.com
March 9 - 14 -- Nicholas Payton Quintet at The Village Vanguard
www.villagevanguard.com
March 10 -- April Smith & The Great Picture Show / Henry Wolfe at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
March 11 -- Jenny Owen Youngs / Bess Rogers / Allison Weiss at Union Hall
www.unionhallny.com
March 12 -- The Tossers / Demolition / The Mighty Stef / Noelie McDonnell at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
March 12 -- Sonya Kitchell at Rockwood Music Hall
www.rockwoodmusichall.com
March 13 -- Talking To Walls at The Local 269
www.thelocal269.com
March 13 -- Ingrid Michaelson and Mat Kearney at Wellmont Theatre
www.wellmonttheatre.com

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Israel Nash Gripka & The Fieros Sing For Their Supper


Israel Nash Gripka & The Fieros sing for their supper ... literally. They kick things off tonight in Bridgeport, CT at the Acoustic Cafe and will make their way South before coming back North and ending up at Pianos here on the LES. Both acts will sing a song or three for one free meal. So, if you happen upon them at one of their stops, feed 'em and get some songs played as thanks. And, to keep folks posted on their travels, they'll be keeping a video blog HERE. Head down to the MP3 Grab below and get "Gennessee Falls."

Israel Nash Gripka and The Fieros head out this weekend from NYC to the southern States, stopping along the route to locally owned and operated diners and food joints, with guitars, and forks, in hand. Both acts will sing a song or three for one free meal, a tour premise not only feeding the bands their much needed daily sustenance, but also presenting a departure from the way individuals hear independent artists.

Though these eatery gigs will be without amps, they won't be without soul. The music is sincere and heartfelt, just like mom's meatloaf... but also RAW & crunchy, like her veggies. Check out an mp3 from a recent living room rehearsal below and feel free to post.




Tour Dates:
  • March 7 - Bridgeport, CT - Acoustic Cafe - 5:00pm
  • March 8 - New York, NY - Jae Deli ** - 7:30pm
  • March 9 - Baltimore, MD - Broadway Diner ** - 1:30pm
  • March 9 - Richmond, VA - Gallery 5 - 7:00pm
  • March 1 - Asheville, NC - Burgermeister's ** - 5:30pm
  • March 10 - Asheville, NC - The Garage - 8:00pm
  • March 11 - Knoxville, TN - WDVX Radio # - 12:00pm
  • March 11 - Knoxville, TN - Big Fatty's ** - 1:30pm
  • March 11 - Knoxville, TN - The Square Room # - 7:00pm
  • March 12 - Nashville, TN - Elliston Place Soda Shop ** - 2:30pm
  • March 14 - Denton, TX - NX35 % - TBA
  • March 16 - Dallas, TX - All Good Cafe ** - 1:00pm
  • March 17 - Houston, TX - KPFT Radio # - 11:00am
  • March 17 - Houston, TX - Mango's - 9:00pm
  • March 18 - Driftwood, TX - Salt Lick BBQ ** - 1:00pm
  • March 19 - Fredericksburg, TX - KFAN Radio # - 11:30am
  • March 20 - Austin, TX - MANIC FEST DESTINY @ The Belmont (Unofficial SXSW) - 5:15pm
  • March 20 - Austin, TX - UT Block Party Benefit / Six Stages Over Texas (Unofficial SXSW) % - 8:00pm
  • March 21 - Dallas, TX - La Grange - 9:00pm
  • March 22 - Oklahoma City, OK - Nic's Grill ** - 12:30pm
  • March 23 - Monett, MO - Mocah Joe's ** - 6:30pm
  • March 25 - South Greenfield, MO - Grandma's ** - 1:00pm
  • March 25 - Springfield, MO - Lindberg's - 8:00pm
  • March 26 - Lebanon, MO - Cornerstone Subs & Pizza ** - 12:30pm
  • March 26 - Columbia, MO - BXR Radio # - 5:00pm
  • March 26 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note - 8:00pm
  • March 27 - St. Louis, MO - Iron Barley ** - 6:00pm
  • March 27 - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway - 9:00pm
  • March 29 - Louisville, MO - Lynn's Paradise Cafe ** - 12:30pm
  • March 29 - Louisville, KY - WFPK # - 3:30pm
  • April 2 - New York, NY - Pianos - 8:00pm
** Restaurant Gig
# Israel Nash Gripka Only
% The Fieros Only

MP3 Grab: "Gennessee Falls"

www.israelgripka.com
www.myspace.com/israelgripka
www.thefieros.com
www.myspace.com/thefieros

The Minutes - "Black Keys"


My official song of the moment, "Black Keys" by Dublin trio, The Minutes. I've had this song on repeat for the last day. I want to hear more from these guys! Check out the song below.

Dublin trio The Minutes have gigged extensively in Ireland and the UK. Touring with the likes of Albert Hammond Jnr (The Strokes),The Pigeon Detectives, The Von Bondies & Supergrass. Previous singles include 'Black Keys' 'Harmonic' and 'Ukraine'. Ukraine helped the band establish themselves in the Dublin music scene thanks to heavy rotation on local indie stations.

After a year long residency in '09 at Dublin live music staple Whelans, The Minutes developed a unique rock n' roll show to call their own.

After becoming one of Dublin's must see live acts, it came time to record their debut album and in October of 2009 the three piece headed to Marcata Recordings in upstate New York. Together with producer Kevin McMahon the band have crafted a ten track album that captures the energy of their live sets. The record blasts through one foot stomper after another, from the 2 minute rawness of Secret History, to the crashing drum solo on Believer right up to live favourite In My Time Of Dying. Due for release mid 2010, 'Marcata' is a record you'll come back to time and time again.

With a trip stateside again in March to attend the SXSW festival this year promises to be an exciting year for the Dublin three-piece!

They're hitting SXSW next week.
  • 03.17.10 - SXSW (Habana Calle 6 - Official Showcase) 11.30pm Austin, TX
  • 03.18.10 - SXSW (Chicken Ranch Records Showcase @ The Liberty) 11.45am Austin, TX
  • 03.18.10 - SXSW (Hill 16 Day Party) 6pm Austin, TX
  • 03.19.10 - SXSW (Irish Breakfast @ BD Rileys) 4pm Austin, TX
  • 03.19.10 - SXSW (1 Two 1 Five Presents: Showcase at Annie’s West) 10.15pm Austin, TX
  • 03.20.10 - SXSW (Six Stages Over Texas (Radio RnR Stage) 4.15pm Austin, TX
  • 03.20.10 - SXSW (Fado's) 7pm Austin, TX
  • 03.21.10 - SXSW (Sunday Bloody Sunday @ Mi Casa) 2pm Austin, TX
MP3 Grab: "Black Keys"

www.myspace.com/theminutesireland
theminutes.muxtape.com