Bonus
Uh, let's see: Max Fish, free PBR, a full set by bad-ass Brooklyn groovers Chin Chin? Yeah, I'm down.
A Beautiful Disaster
Day 2 at CMJ starts at Mercury Lounge, where Fujiya & Miyagi and Walter Meego are playing later tonight. For now, though, it's Danish outfit WhoMadeWho, who are apparently making their
“Hello, My Name Is Lykke”
I'm not sure I fully understand the buzz surrounding 22-year-old Swede Lykke Li, who headlined a sold-out Bowery Bowery Ballroom tonight. For most of her set, she strode the stage
Intermission
The nice thing about having a badge is that once you do get in to Bowery (after waiting on line for anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes) is that you
Do You Like To Dance?
Then get your ass down to Bowery Ballroom right now to check out Friendly Fires (St. Albans, UK). Lead singer Ed Mac is working hs ass off, backed by a
CMJ – Kickoff
I'm a bit early for tonight's show at Bowery Ballroom, so I head for the Indie strip along Ludlow. Cake Shop has a showcase hosted by LA's XLRT, which kicks
It’s 9:23. Do You Know Where your Press Pass Is?
Dear CMJ,I know it's cold out. And, I know you were probably out late last night catching the next-big-thing from Toledo. But, here's the thing: some music bloggers actually have
Here We Go Again…
The good news: I've been given a press pass for this year's CMJ Music Marathon. The bad news: I won't be able to use it worth a damn, as this
Harvest Music
The Pile Drivers (David Moore, banjo, Jeff Ratner, bass, Jim, fiddle and mandolin) Garden of Union, Union St. and 4th Ave., Brooklyn. (More pics below.)