The On Fires To Play Arlene's Grocery 4/6

Australian band The On Fires are making a stop in our lovely city. They'll be on the LES at Arlene's Grocery. Head on down Wednesday, April 6 for some party punk fun. It'll cost you $8 and doors are at 6:30PM.

For a taste of The On Fires, have a listen to "Nobody Wants" below.

Who knew that a chance meeting of two teenagers at a swimming camp on Australia's Gold Coast would lead to an international touring band? Described as “the bastard lovechild of the B52s and the Sex Pistols” references to other bands have included Flaming Lips, Blondie, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, The Clash, Green Day, Stereophonics, Deep Purple, even Elvis Costello.

On The LES Saturday, April 2: The Dreamscapes Project & The Broadcast

The Dreamscapes Project
Arlene's Grocery
95 Stanton Street, NYC
9PM
$10


The Broadcast
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston Street, NYC
Doors 10:30PM
$10

S.C.U.M. Signs To Mute Records

London based S.C.U.M. have signed on with record label Mute. Their debut album is scheduled to be released late summer. To get you geared up, check out the handy widget below for the new track "Summon The Sound" and click the little down arrow on the right.

If you're in Europe, you can catch S.C.U.M. on tour with The Kills.

S.C.U.M exploded onto the music scene two years ago with the release of their debut single ‘Visions Arise’. The single, together with their exciting and intense live shows, quickly grabbed the imagination of fans and critics alike. Since then the band has toured extensively across the UK and Europe to a growing fan base and released three exclusive digital download tracks entitled SIGNALS (‘PARIS’,‘BERLIN’ and ‘WARSAW’).

S.C.U.M Summon the sound by Mute Artists

Newport Folk Festival Announces 2011 Line-Up

The Newport Festivals Foundation announced the 2011 Newport Folk Festival line-up today. The festival will take place in Newport, RI on July 30 - 31. They are also welcoming a new partnership with jewelry company Alex and Ani. Ah yes, two of my favorite things, music and jewelry!

Tickets for the festival go on sale Thursday, March 31 at 10AM!

Check out the schedule below.

Tickets for the Newport Folk Festival go on sale Thursday, March 31, at 10:00 am on-line, by phone and by mail. General admission tickets (single-day passes only) also can be purchased in person at the Newport Visitor Information Center, located at 23 America’s Cup Avenue. There will be a festival office in the Newport area where tickets can be purchased in person at a later date. For general information, craft vendor information or to leave a message for festival staff, call the festival hotline at (401) 848-5055. For more information, log on to www.newportfolkfest.net.

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

• The Decemberists
• Gillian Welch
• Earl Scruggs
• Gogol Bordello
• Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
• Tegan & Sara
• Mavis Staples
• The Felice Brothers
• Delta Spirit
• Freelance Whales
• Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three
• What Cheer? Brigade
• The Devil Makes Three
• Song Circle with Dar Williams, Ellis Paul, John Gorka & Liz Queler
• The Wailin’ Jennys
• Typhoon
• The Ebony Hillbillies
• River City Extension
• PS22 Chorus

SUNDAY, JULY 31 ~ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Avenue

• Emmylou Harris
• Elvis Costello (Solo Acoustic)
• Amos Lee
• M. Ward
• Wanda Jackson
• Carolina Chocolate Drops
• Middle Brother
• Justin Townes Earle
• The Secret Sisters
• Trampled by Turtles
• The Civil Wars
• The Head and The Heart
• The Cave Singers
• David Wax Museum
• Mountain Man
• The Seeger Clogging All-Stars
• BrownBird

*Artists Subject to change

Benefit Concert For Dan Duggins

Rocker Gerry Perlinski has organized a benefit for New York based drummer Dan Duggins. On April 27, 2010 Duggins suffered a massive stroke, due to a blood clot in his neck, on route to a gig. He, like many other musicians, doesn't have health insurance so Perlinski, a friend and band-mate is helping to raise money for medical costs along with other musicians and friends. The show will take place on April 22 at Clash Bar in Clifton, NJ. Bands taking part in the benefit are, Gerry Perlinski, Lisa Bianco (whom Duggins was playing with when I saw him), Old Wives, Walking Lights plus Special Guests. Full event details are at the bottom of the post.

If you can't make it to the show and would still like to donate, visit www.danduggins.com.

Date: Friday, April 22, 2011

Time: 8PM
Cost: $15
Venue: Clash Bar
39 Harding Avenue
Clifton, NJ
(973) 772-6149
http://www.myspace.com/clashbar

RSVP on Facebook HERE.

Laura Jansen Releases New Record & To Play Joe's Pub Tonight 3/22

Dutch-born singer Laura Jansen released her new album, Bells, via Decca Records today, March 22. Check out the video of the making of Bells at the bottom of the post to learn more about the album.

GIG ALERT! Jansen will be at Joe's Pub TONIGHT, March 22 at 7:30pm. It'll cost you $12.

Track List

• The End
• Bells
• Single Girls
• Wicked World
• Perfect
• Soljah
• Use Somebody
• Come To Me
• Elijah
• Signal

Video: Deep Dark Robot - "Won't You Be My Girl"

Deep Dark Robot have released a video for their single, "Won't You Be My Girl." Check it out below. Their album 8 Songs About A Girl will be available tomorrow, March 22.

GIG ALERT! Deep Dark Robot will be at the Studio at Webster Hall this Friday, March 25. It'll cost you $15 and doors are at 8PM.

Yael Naim Scheduled To Release New Record

Folk/pop singer Yael Naim is scheduled to release her new album, She Was A Boy, on May 10. The upcoming release is a collaboration with percussionist David Donatien. Check out the video as well as the handy widget below for a download of the single, "Go To The River."

Israel-born Paris-raised folk/pop singer Yael Naim returns with a new album, She Was A Boy. You probably remember her from 2008's irresistible song "New Soul," from that lovely Mac Book Air commercial.

Tracy Bonham and Ben Sollee To Play Cameo Gallery

Friday, April 1, head on over to Brooklyn's Cameo Gallery for An Evening with Tracy Bonham and Ben Sollee. See below for full details.

What: An Evening with Tracy Bonham and Ben Sollee
When: April 1st
Doors: 7pm
Where: Cameo Gallery
93 N 6th Street
(enter through the Lovin' Cup Cafe)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Cover: $10 in advance, $12 at door
Tickets: www.cameony.com

Photo Review: Milagres At Mercury Lounge

Milagres: February 22, 2011 @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NY

Brooklyn based Milagres took the Mercury Lounge stage last month. Check out some photos from their set.

GIG ALERT! They'll be at The Rock Shop on Thursday, April 21.

More photos HERE.