Lily and the Parlour Tricks To Play Mercury Lounge, 3/11

   

Lily and the Parlour Tricks will be taking the stage at Mercury Lounge on Monday, March 11.  Doors are at 9PM and it will cost you $10.  Head on down and show them some love.

Lily and the Parlour Tricks
Alice & the Glass Lake
Monday, March 11
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston Street
New York, NY 9PM
Tickets $10
21+

The band started off like many others: while finding her niche in writing music, Lily Claire (lead vocals) met and instantly connected with Terry Moore (drums), Brian Kesley (bass) and Angelo Spagnolo (guitar) and formed a band. But it wasn't until Morgane Moulherat and Darah Golub joined the group to create the amazing three part harmonies Lily had dreamed about, that Lily and the Parlour Tricks were finally whole.

"When you play well with others, you know it instantly and you don't want to stop. It was just evolution from there on out," says Lily.

After the band was fully developed, their live show transformed into something truly one-of-a-kind.

With influences such as Elvis Presley, Tom Waits and T.Rex, it's no surprise Lily and the Parlour Tricks' ooze the sexiest retro rock to come out of New York in a long time. The band draws from all of their musical backgrounds to create a sound unique to only them. And with the band members hailing from New York City to Pittsburgh and Detroit to Paris, France - they are just as eclectic as the music they create.

Great Peacock Release Stellar Debut EP

 

Nashville based Great Peacock released their self-titled debut EP this week via This Is American Music.  The 5-song Great Peacock has earned a spot on my "you MUST hear this" list.

Last month the band's track "Take Me To The Mountain" found its way to me and I was immediately captivated.  To be honest, I was a little afraid to hear the rest of the EP.  I thought, 'no way could the rest of it be as good as that spectacular track'; I didn't want to be disappointed.  Well, color me wrong! From beginning to end Great Peacock is a stellar piece of work.  It's one of those records that demands to be put on repeat, drawing you in with its storytelling and harmonies.  While listening to it for about the dozenth time, I realized I can't pick a highlight; the whole album is a highlight! 

If Great Peacock keeps this up, they'll soon find themselves in the upper echelons of today's modern folk troubadour royalty.



Great Peacock Tracklisting:

• Take Me To The Mountain
• Desert Lark
• Sailing
• Family Home
• Bluebird

Semi Precious Weapons Release New Video

Semi Precious Weapons premiered their video for "Aviation High" on Monday.  The clip was directed and edited by the band's own Stevy Pyne.  The song and video see the band more polished and pop than their previous brand of gritty, punkish glam.  On a side note, I've got to give props to frontman Justin Tranter for rocking the stilettos in the desert...my feet envy his ability to do so.  

Overall, the clip reminds me of Rio era Duran Duran, visually.  Well, minus the big budget exotic locations and sweeping aerial views.  Had this video happened back then, little 80's me would have been glued to the TV waiting for it to come on and tacking pictures of Tranter up next to John Taylor and Nick Rhodes.  Did I just show my age?  Oh well!  Check out the clip below and enjoy.




Directed and edited by: Stevy Pyne

Cameras: Creative Tirade, Clothing/Styling: Sandra Garcia, Hair: Naomi Knights, Visual assistance: Jared Heinrich and Armen Ra.

Kestrels Set To Play 2 New York Shows

Nova Scotia's Kestrels will be making two stops in New York.  The trio are touring in support of their album A Ghost History.  They will make their first stop on the LES on Sunday, March 10 at Cake Shop and doors are at 8PM. The following night, Monday, March 11, they'll be in Brooklyn at Public Assembly. Doors are at 8PM in the Back Room and it'll cost you $8. 

The trio is touring in support of their latest full-length, A Ghost History, out now via Sonic Unyon Records. The album is packed with catchy indie hooks and early 90’s effect-pedal shoegaze. Part of the album was recorded in the Manhattan apt of Tim Wheeler of Ireland’s seminal 90’s alt-rock outfit ASH, who also lends a guitar solo to the song “Dumb Angel” on the album.

Tour Dates

• 3/8 Somerville, MA @ RadioBar
• 3/9 Providence, RI @ AS220
• 3/10 New York, NY @ Cake Shop
• 3/11 Brooklyn, NY @ Public Assembly
• 3/12 Baltimore, MD @ Golden West
• 3/16 Austin, TX @ BD Riley’s (SXSW)
• 3/28 London, ON @ APK
• 3/29 Sarnia, ON @ Trinity Lounge
• 3/30 Toronto, ON @ Garrison
• 3/31 Montreal, QC @ Casa del Popolo

The Midnight Hollow To Play Glasslands, 3/14

The Midnight Hollow will be taking the stage over in Brooklyn at Glasslands Gallery on Thursday, March 14.  Doors are at 8:30PM, it'll cost you $12 and you've gotta be 21+. Head on over and show them some love.

The Midnight Hollow
Thursday, March 14
Glasslands Gallery
289 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
8:30PM
Tickets $12 21+

The Midnight Hollow formed in April 2012, when singer songwriter Spencer Draeger and drummer Andrew Segreti (Formerly of Greylist) met at a bar in New York's East Village and quickly formed a band with guitarist Trevor Murphy (Formerly of The Voxys). 

Upcoming: Devon Allman To Play Rockwood Music Hall on 3/10

Devon Allman is touring in support of his new album Turquoise.  He and his band will be making a stop in New York, on the LES, at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2.  See below for full details.

Devon Allman Band
Sunday, March 10
Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2
196 Allen Street
New York City, NY
Doors: 10:15 PM
Ticket Price: $15 advance / $20 dos
21+  

Lelia Broussard To Play Rockwood Music Hall On 3/12

Lelia Broussard will be taking on the LES at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 on Tuesday, March 12.  Doors are at 9PM, show is at 9:30PM and it's FREE!  

Lelia Broussard
Tuesday, March 12
Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2
196 Allen Street
New York, NY
9PM
Free  

Around New York ... March 3 - March 9, 2013

  
Upcoming Shows in the New York area ...

Shea Rose at Blue Note, 3/9 (photo: Marcus Smith)

March 4 -- Citizens!/HITS/Grayshot at Music Hall of Williamsburg
March 4 -- Vintage Trouble/Leogun at Highline Ballroom
March 4 -- Elephant 12/Cosmos & Cyrillus/How Sad/Hey Guy at Pianos
March 4 -- Delta Rae/ZZ Ward at Irving Plaza
March 4 -- Booker T. at City Winery
March 5 -- The Postelles/Arkells/Ambassadors at Santos Party House
March 5 -- Anna Rose at Arlene's Grocery
March 5 -- Lenorable/Silent Drape Runners /Pleasure Curses at Cake Shop
March 5 -- IO/Leaves of Green/Beca/Club Girls at The Delancey
March 5 - 6 -- The Allman Brothers Band at Beacon Theatre
March 5 -- March 10 -- Renee Rosnes Quartet at Village Vanguard
March 6 -- Madi Diaz/A'nni at Mercury Lounge
March 6 -- Wakey!Wakey! at The Living Room
March 6 -- Norman Vladamir at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1
March 6 -- Angie Atkinson/Sheare/Eva Jade Landon at Fontana's
March 6 -- Paws/Shark?/Eula at Cake Shop
March 6 - 9 -- Dita Von Teese "Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray!" Variety Show at Gramercy Theatre
March 7 -- Michael Des Barres/Kay Kasparhauser/1-800-BAND at The Bowery Electric
March 8 -- Milo Greene at Public Assembly
March 8 -- Alpine/MØ/White Prism at Glasslands
March 8 -- Javelin/Hard Nips/Chances With Wolves at Glasslands
March 8 -- Krissy Krissy at BAMcafé Live
March 8 -- Wishbone Ash at Iridium
March 8 -- That 80's Show Burlesque with Hosts Frannie Fluffer & Minnie D'Moocha at Parkside Lounge
March 8 -- The Plume Revue at Duane Park
March 8 - 9 -- The Allman Brothers Band at Beacon Theatre
March 8 - 9 -- 15th Annual Craic Festival at Mercury Lounge
March 9 -- Red Wanting Blue/Stationary Set/Great Elk at Bowery Ballroom
March 9 -- Savoir Adore/Joywave/Little Children at Glasslands
March 9 -- Shea Rose at Blue Note
March 9 -- D20 Burlesque at Parkside Lounge
March 9 -- The Tassel Room at Duane Park
March 9 -- The Liza Colby Sound at Arlene's Grocery

The Broadcast To Play Rockwood Music Hall on, 5/4

The Broadcast are returning to New York.  They'll be at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 on Saturday, May 4.  Doors are at 10:45PM, tickets will cost you $10 and you'll need to be 21+.  There's also a one drink minimum.  The Broadcast are a fun live band so head on down and get your groove on.

The Broadcast
Saturday, May 4
Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2
196 Allen Street
New York, NY
Doors: 10:45 PM
Tickets: $10.00
21+
*One drink minimum for this show*  

The Falls Announce North American Tour

Australian folk duo The Falls, Simon Rudston-Brown and Melinda Kirwin, announced their first North American tour earlier this week.  The tour will have them making two stops in New York.  

The New York shows are, Thursday, March 7 at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2.  Doors are at 8:15PM and it will cost you $12 advance / $15 dos.  The Falls will then return to the LES on Sunday, March 24 at Sons of Essex as part of The Aussie BBQ.  It will cost you $10 and is 21+.

The duo's debut EP Hollywood is scheduled to be released in these parts on March 5. 

Almost subconsciously The Falls have documented their whole relationship in their songs.The love, the betrayal, the heartbreak. While at times it is hard for them to wear their hearts so openly on their sleeve, for The Falls, it has been a huge part of their songwriting.

The Falls North American Tour 2013:

• March 7      Communion: Rockwood Music Hall, New York, NY
• March 10    The Aussie BBQ: The Echo, Los Angeles, CA
• March 13    SXSW- She’ll Be Right: B.D. Riley’s Pub, Austin, TX
• Mach 14     SXSW -Official Showcase: Stephen F’s Bar, Austin, TX
• March 16    SXSW – The Aussie BBQ: Maggie Mae’s,  Austin, TX
• March 20    CMW Official Showcase: Cameron House, Toronto, ONT
• March 21    CMW Sound Gallery: Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto, ONT
• March 24    The Aussie BBQ: Sons of Essex, New York, NY