Monday, April 29, 2013

If I Dropped By… with Louis Epstein of HITS

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you decided to be random and drop by a musician’s home? No?  Well, I have.  So, I posed my, "If I Dropped By..." question to HITS frontman, Louis Epstein.  This is what I learned about my host when I paid a hypothetical visit to his home.

Quirky NY Chick (QNYC): ... and brought a friend who didn't know your music, what song of yours would you play for them and why?

Louis Epstein (LE): I'd casually play well-known songs from bands like The Talking Heads and Talk Talk and Tom Waits who just talks sometimes, while I slipped in a HITS song here and there, so when it stood out, they'd say, "Wait. Who's this?" I could say, "What this? Oh weird this is actually MY band. Why? Do you like it?"

 

Wakey!Wakey! to Play Rockwood Music Hall on 5/7


Wakey!Wakey!
Tuesday, May 7
Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2

196 Allen Street
New York, NY
Doors: 9PM
Tickets: $10

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Vandaveer To Release New Album + New York Show


Vandaveer
SWIMM, The Ludlow Thieves, Rachel Brown
Thursday, May 2
Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2

196 Allen Street
New York, NY
Doors: 8PM
Tickets: $12 advance / $15 dos
21+


Vandaveer will release their album of morbid ballads, Oh, Willie Please... in North America on April 30.  Those into alternative folk will enjoy this collection of songs.

They have recently released a video for the track "Pretty Polly".  Check out the clip below.

Sir Sly to Play Mercury Lounge on 5/3


Sir Sly
JMSN, The Last Royals
Friday, May 3

Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston St.
New York, NY
Doors: 7:30PM
Tickets: $10
21+



Saturday, April 27, 2013

Around New York ... April 28 - May 4, 2013

  
Upcoming Shows in the New York area ...



Dawn Landes at The Living Room, 5/3
April 28 -- Aly Tadros at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1
April 28 -- Maya Vik at Pianos
April 29 -- Jim James / Cold Specks at Webster Hall
April 29 -- Cold Specks at Pianos
April 29 -- Purchase Jazz Orchestra featuring Jon Faddis at Blue Note
April 29 -- The Box Tiger / Weird Children / Mount Sharp at Union Hall
May 1 -- Joe Fletcher & The Wrong Reasons / Joshua Black Wilkins / Leslie Dinicola / Rebecca Haviland & Whiskey Heart at The Bowery Electric
May 2 -- Communion featuring SWIMM / The Ludlow Thieves / Vandaveer / Rachel Brown at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2
May 2 -- Belle Mare / Cherokee Red / Adam Rubenstein at Mercury Lounge
May 2 -- Mary Bragg at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1
May 2 -- The Bacon Brothers at The Town Hall
May 2 -- Amy Helm / Connor Kennedy at City Winery
May 3 -- Dawn Landes & The Hounds at The Living Room
May 3 -- Shwa and the Good Times Farewell Show at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2
May 3 -- Sir Sly / JMSN / The Last Royals at Mercury Lounge
May 3 -- Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite at Beacon Theatre
May 3 -- Doc Wasabassco's Burlesque at City Winery
May 3 - 4 -- The Great American Stomp at Union Hall
May 4 -- The Broadcast at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2
May 4 -- He's My Brother, She's My Sister / Jeffrey Lewis & The Rain / Beach Day at Music Hall of Williamsburg
May 4 -- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club / Bass Drum of Death at Terminal 5

Paula Cole to Play City Winery on 5/3


Paula Cole
Friday, May 3
City Winery

155 Varick Street
New York, NY
Doors: 6PM / Show: 8PM
Tickets: $30 - $40

Paula Cole released her latest album, Raven, on April 23.  She released a video for the first single, "Eloise", last month.  Check out the clip. below.


Friday, April 26, 2013

He's My Brother She's My Sister To Play Music Hall of Williamsburg on 5/4

 
He's My Brother She's My Sister
Jeffrey Lewis & The Rain, Beach Day
Saturday, May 4

Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 North 6th St
Brooklyn, NY
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm
Tickets: $15
18+


He's My Brother She's My Sister released their latest album, Nobody Dances In This Town, October 2012.  I really dig this album.  It's on my list of recommended listens.


Thursday, April 25, 2013

Song of the Day: Dancing Heals - "Always On My Mind"


Earlier this month, Australian band Dancing Heals released their single "Always On My Mind". Their debut album, Into The Night, saw them receiving favorable reviews.  They are currently working on their second album.  Check out the track below.

Dancing Heals are currently finishing up their second album, that captures more of their live sound and draws from longtime influences such as Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac.
Dancing Heals love to wave the nostalgia flag and “Always On My Mind” is no different. A sonically raw reflection on the confusing emotions of letting someone go... and never forgetting.  With their unique brand of sultry indie pop, made for the masses, Dancing Heals are ready to take over the music world. Singer Jon-Lee Farrell's voice is smooth and haunting throughout the track, with echoing guitars and unforgettable harmonies that will certainly intrigue and charm you.


Aly Tadros To Play Rockwood Music Hall on 4/28


Aly Tadros
Sunday, April 28
Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1

196 Allen Street
New York City, NY
12AM
Free
21+


Aly Tadros will also take the stage at 92YTribeca on Friday, May 17.  She released her album, The Fits, January 2013.