Sunday, April 14, 2013

Hank & Cupcakes Release New Video


Funky duo Hank & Cupcakes released a new video a few days ago.  It's for the track "Ain't No Love".  The clip was directed by Drew Norton.  Check it out below!



Saturday, April 13, 2013

Around New York ... April 14 - April 20, 2013


Upcoming Shows in the New York area ...

Deva Mahal at Union Pool, 4/17
April 15 -- Matt Costa / The Blank Tapes / Vandaveer at The Bowery Ballroom
April 15 -- Marc Broussard with Special Guest Courrier at City Winery
April 16 -- Clementine & The Galaxy / Cold Blood Club at Mercury Lounge
April 16 -- Fitz and the Tantrums / Hunter Hunted at The Studio at Webster Hall
April 16 -- Jolie Holland at City Winery
April 16 - 21 -- Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips at Blue Note
April 17 -- Deva Mahal at Union Pool
April 17 -- Martha Wainwright with Special Guests Doveman, Lucy Wainwright Roche & Kate Pierson at City Winery
April 18 -- The Devil Makes Three / Jonny Fritz at Music Hall of Williamsburg
April 18 -- Mashina / Hadag Nahash at Terminal 5
April 18 -- The Joy Formidable / Blood Red Shoes / You Won't at Webster Hall
April 18 -- The Mast / Nitemoves / Candide / Prism House at Public Assembly
April 19 -- Suggie Otis / Jesca Hoop at Music Hall of Williamsburg
April 19 -- The Parlotones / Dinner and a Suit at Mercury Lounge
April 19 -- Nora Jan Struthers & The Party Line at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1
April 19 -- Jay Gonzalez / Rams Head Lady Slipper / Petrified Tourist at Union Hall
April 19 -- Strange Names / Steel Phantoms / Junior Prom at Union Pool
April 19 - 21 -- Brooklyn Folk Festival at The Bell House
April 20 -- Suga Bush at Blue Note
April 20 -- Aimee Mann / Ted Leo at Webster Hall
April 20 -- Tall Tall Trees at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1
April 20 -- Darcy James Argue's Secret Society at BAMcafé Live
April 20 -- Lily & The Parlour Tricks at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2

Deap Vally To Play Bowery Ballroom on 5/5


Los Angeles duo Deap Vally released their new EP Get Deap! earlier this week.  These ladies have dished up a helping of fuzzy rawness.  They  rock, roll and groove.  Add this EP to my list of recommended listening.

The pair will make a stop in New York for a show supporting Free Energy

Deap Vally
Sunday, May 5
The Bowery Ballroom

6 Delancey St
New York, NY
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm
Tickets: $15
16+

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Hadag Nahash & Mashina To Play Terminal 5 on 4/18

Hadag Nahash
 
Rock Atzmaut
Hadag Nahash
Mashina

Plus special guests, DJs and more
Thursday, April 18
Terminal 5
610 West 56th Street
New York, NY
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:30 pm
Tickets: $55 advance / $65 day of show
18+


Hadag Nahash just released their latest album, Time To Wake Up, at the end of March.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Clementine and The Galaxy Release New Record & Drop By BreakThru Radio


Pop duo Clementine and The Galaxy released their six-song, debut record, Clementine and the Galaxy yesterday, April 9.  The album is full of oft times dreamy vocals surrounded by delicious electro pop that draws you in and leaves you wanting more.  QNYC picks for album highlights are, "Robot" and "Taken".

Clementine and The Galaxy will be at Mercury Lounge on Tuesday, April 16 (see below for full details).  And, there's more, they stopped by the BreakThru Radio studios for a live session and interview which is below for your viewing pleasure.

Clementine and The Galaxy
Cold Blood Club
Tuesday, April 16

Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston Street
New York, NY
Doors: 9:30PM / Show: 10:30PM
Tickets $10
21+


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Heavy Releases New Video


The Heavy have released a video for their song "Curse Me Good".  The song is from their most recent album The Glorious Dead.  This is one of my favorite songs from the record.  Check out the clip below.


Monday, April 8, 2013

Q & A with Charles Davis of Cherokee Red

Cherokee Red landed on my radar about a month, maybe two months ago.  I’ve fallen for their tracks "Nightmares & Lullabies" and “Heavy Soul” which led me to wanting to know more about the band.  With their self-titled debut album being released April 16, and a show at Bowery Electric the same night, it seemed like the perfect time to get to know a bit more about the band.

I sent over some questions; the band's Charles Davis sent over some answers. This is the result of our Q& A. Check it out below.

Quirky NY Chick (QNYC): Tell us a little about yourself.  How did the band come together?

Charles Davis (CD): Did and does come through the singing siren of our home city Wilkes- Barre, PA and our mutual respect for one another.

The Avett Brothers, Feist & More Added To Newport Forlk Festival Line-up

The Newport Folk Festival announced this past Friday that The Avett Brothers will be the headliner for Saturday's show.  The festival has also recently announced Feist, Amanda Palmer, Colin Meloy, Justin Townes Earl, Old Crow Medicine Show and Beth Orton among others.

The Newport Folk Festival takes place July 26 - 28 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI.  Saturday and Sunday tickets are sold-out.  Friday tickets are still available.

Swear and Shake To Play The Living Room on 4/12


Swear and Shake
Friday, April 12
The Living Room

154 Ludlow Street
New York, NY
11PM
Tickets: $5
21+