// July 7th, 2010 // No Comments » // Live, News
Seems like it was yesterday when we gave you the heads up on a new artists who called herself Marina and the Diamonds, now a year has passed and Marina’s buzz level has reached global. So in case you missed your favorite pop star, here’s your chance to redeem yourself when she starts her North American trek. Listings and cities are after the jump.
// June 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section, Live, News
This Wednesday evening in Brooklyn, the talented Norah Jones will be opening up the Celebrate Brooklyn! series in Prospect Park. Even though rain is in the forecast we suggest you come out and jam to Ms. Jones.
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// March 31st, 2010 // No Comments » // Live, News
Our peeps over at MEANRED are rocking the city life once again! Mickey Factz, Telephoned, Machine Drum & Jesse Boykins III will all be at Santos Party House tomorrow night for what’s sure to be a memorable event. Your holiday weekend just started a little early, information is below.
WHEN: Thursday, April 1st 2010
SHOWTIME: 7pm to 11pm
AGE: 18+
WHERE: Santos Party House 96 Lafayette St.
// March 3rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section, Live, News
Mumford and Sons are about to re-introduce themselves here in the states. There American gigs take off in May, we suggest you attend. “Sigh No More” is in stores now, dates are after the jump.
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// January 29th, 2010 // No Comments » // Live, News
Cafe Favorite Sia, will be setting off on a North American Tour this Spring. Her album, We Are Born also drops this April, so keep an ear out for that.
4/10: Vancouver, BC @ Commodore
4/12: Seattle, WA @ Market
4/13: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
4/14: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
4/17: Indio, CA @ Coachella
4/19: San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
4/20: Phoenix, AZ @ The Marquee
4/22: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
4/24: Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
4/25: Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
4/26: Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews
4/28: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix
4/30: Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
5/1: Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
5/2: Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
5/4: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
5/5: Annapolis, MD @ Rams Head
5/6: New York, NY @ Terminal 5
// November 23rd, 2009 // No Comments » // Live, Video
While cruising the web and catching up on TV on the glorious Hulu.com, I ran into a page dedicated to Norah Jones. The page features Norah Jones videos, live performances, and a few concerts. If you are a fan of Norah, and even if your not, check out the link below. Jones’ latest album, The Fall is out now Blue Note Records.
Stream – Hulu Presents – Norah Jones
// October 27th, 2009 // No Comments » // Live, News
Yesterday we posted information about CMJ standouts and Kanine records newest signees Surfer Blood. You know the hotly tipped Floridians who seem to have benefited more during last weeks events than our darlings from across the pond, The XX. Apparently the buzz meter continues to rise and after last nights event and solid show, this quintet is destined to be one of the few surprises by years end. Pics are after the jump.
// August 19th, 2009 // No Comments » // Live
Yesterday will be a day that will live in my memory for a while. I got to see the legendary DJ Premier and DJ Scratch perform at Red Hook Park in Brooklyn last night. After a brief intro (like they need one), Scratch and Premier flipped a coin to see who would go first. They decided the battle should be record for record. Their set started off with old school songs. Which was for the 30 and overcrowd. From Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas to to Never Too Much by Luther Vandross. After getting the older generation in it, they mixed and battle through early 90′s Hip-Hop (Nas, Biggie, Jeru The Damaja, Smif-n-Wessun) to the beginning forefathers of Hip Hop (KRS One, Run DMC, LL Cool J). The show was only an hour and a half, but like I said earlier, it would be an experience I will never forget. You had old people dancing with young people, folks were battling on the dance floor, I even saw a few cops nodding their heads. It was something you never see in NY….Crowd participation and a crowd actually dancing and moving to the music.
These two guys are pioneers and the last few DJs alive. When I say DJs, I mean the ability to play records that move the crowd, and being able to scratch and and mix. One thing is for sure, Premier is no where in the same ball park as Scratch (check out this scene from Juice). Now, I understand why the original bill was DJ Premier vs Pete Rock. Either way, a classic night filled with legends and great music. Check the jump for videos from last night.
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