Newport Folk Festival: Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples at the Newport Folk Festival, July 30, 2011

Legendary vocalist Mavis Staples took the Quad stage this past Saturday at this years Newport Folk Festival. Staples, who looked to be having a lot of fun onstage, had the crowd dancing and singing along. She brought The Decemberists' frontman, Colin Meloy out to join her for the second song of the set, "The Weight," before he headed over to the main stage for his own set to close the festival's first day. She and her band performed a rousing version of "I'll Take You There" that turned into a soul clap sing-a-long.

(The above was originally posted on LaNitaAdams.com)

There were a lot of great performances, but, Miss Mavis was the highlight of day 1 for me.

Marina V at Rockwood Music Hall TONIGHT 7/27

New York, songbird Marina V is going to be on the LES TONIGHT! Head on down to Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1. She goes on at 7PM and it'll cost you nada, that's FREE folks!

Wednesday, July 27
ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL
196 Allen St, New York 10002
(between Houston & Stanton)
7pm sharp, free, 21 & over

Video: Milagres on BreakThru Radio

Brooklyn based Milagres stopped by the BreakThru Radio studios to perform their song "Glowing Mouth," the title track of their upcoming record which is scheduled for release on September 13. If you haven't had a chance to catch these guys live, you should. And, New York, they'll be in Brooklyn at McCarren Park on August 10 and at Mercury Lounge on September 30. Check out their BreakThru Radio performance below.

"Glowing Mouth" by Milagres - BTR Live Studio [ep41] from BreakThru Radio TV on Vimeo.

Video of the Day: The Cars - "Free"

The Cars have released a video for "Free." The song is off of their latest album Move Like This that came out this past May. It's a live video that was shot this spring during the US tour. Check it out below.

Move Like This, The Cars’ first album of new music in many years, is a vibrant and ingenious collection that expertly extends their already extraordinary canon. Retooling innovative art rock, sleek New Wave, and punchy power pop in their own idiosyncratic image, The Cars’ groundbreaking sonic approach continues to influence artists and airwaves today. Singer/guitarist Ric Ocasek emerged as a master songwriter with his enigmatic integration of evocative, beat-inspired lyricism with radio-friendly hooks and harmonies, fueling a multi-platinum body of work that includes such indisputable masterpieces as 1978’s self-titled debut and 1984’s blockbuster Heartbeat City.

Move Like This reveals The Cars to be as creatively progressive and melodically poptastic as ever. Songs like “Blue Tip” and “Free” are invigorating and imaginatively wrought, with all the trademark elements in place, from Ocasek’s sardonic, man-machine vocalizing and Greg Hawkes’ swirling synths to Elliot Easton’s turbo-charged riffing and David Robinson’s pop-motorik beats. Brimming with confidence and imaginative energy, Move Like This boasts all the vitality and dynamism of a truly great rock ‘n’ roll band operating at the peak of their considerable power.

Upcoming: Talking To Walls at Connolly's This Friday

New York, some of my favorite people are coming to town! Yep, those folks known as Talking To Walls will be at Connolly's Pub this Friday, July 29! It's at 9PM and it'll cost you $10. Guitarist Nat Webb is playing his last show with the band. We'll miss you Nat! So, go, give him a rip roaring send off and show the band massive love. It will be a good one. Don't miss it!

Friday, July 29, 2011
Connolly's Pub
121 West 45 Street, New York, NY 10036
9:00 PM
also w/ Curbside Hustle, Relentless, The Unattended and Without George
$10 admission, free download cards

Upcoming: Typhoon at Mercury Lounge & Littlefield

Hey New York, Typhoon will be making a couple of stops in our lovely city. They'll be on the LES at Mercury Lounge for the early show on Tuesday, August 2. Doors are at 6:30PM and it'll cost you $10. The following night, Wednesday, August 3, they'll be over in Brooklyn at Littlefield. Doors are at 8PM and it'll cost you $10.

For those of you with tickets to the sold-out Newport Folk Festival this weekend, you'll be seeing them this Saturday. They're scheduled to take the Alex and Ani Harbor Stage at 12:35PM.

Song of the Day: Cherry La Voix - "Bad Girl"

Last month, I had a chance to check out a sizzlin' performance by Cherry La Voix. One of the songs she performed that evening was "Bad Girl." I'm really diggin' this song! Check out the song HERE and enjoy!

Gig alert: New Yorker's Cherry will be in town raising temperatures at at Gotham Burlesque on Saturday, August 6 at 9:30PM along with a whole host of talented performers. I suggest you buy your tickets now, you won't want to miss it.

Brown Bird To Release New Album + MP3

Providence duo Brown Bird is set to release their new album Salt for Salt, October 18 via Supply & Demand. To whet your appetite, we have for your happy little ears, the first single "Fingers To The Bone." Grab it at the bottom of the post in the MP3 Grab.

Gig Alert: New York, Brown Bird will be at Mercury Lounge on Friday, July 29 along with The Devil Makes Three. It's the early show, doors are at 7:30PM and it'll cost you $12 advance / $15 dos. It's the perfect chance to catch both bands if you haven't already. Their next stop (Saturday, July 30 for The Devil Makes Three & Sunday, July 31 for Brown Bird), the Newport Folk Festival, is sold out!

MP3 Grab: "Fingers To The Bone"

Upcoming: The Twees At Arlene's Grocery

Hey New York, The Twees will be rocking Arlene's Grocery in August! It's a residency so you have a few chances to dance and get sweaty... um, more sweaty! Swing by on Thursday, August 4, 11 and 25 at 9PM. Have some fun and show 'em lots of love.

Newport Jazz Festival Schedule/Cubes

For a printable schedule and additional festival information, visits the Newport Jazz Festival website. (Click image to enlarge)