And Now For Something Completely Different…
After five days of CMJ, I’m up at Avery Fisher for the ultimate palate-cleanser: a performance of Haydn’s Creation with the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, soloists Sally Matthews, Ian […]
CMJ Day Five
I made the most of my day off yesterday, starting out at the free day show at Piano’s, sponsored by Brooklyn Vegan. (Thanks, too, to Svedka vodka for all the
CMJ Day Four (con’t)
More Austin majesty invaded New York tonight, this time in the form of ACL Fest favorite Ghostland Obervatory, who absolutely tore the house down at Webster Hall. Lead Aaron Behrens
CMJ Day Four – Interlude
During CMJ, there’s even music in the subways. (Holler, Wild Rose! in the Union Square Station)
CMJ Day Three
Awesome bill at Highline Ballroom last night, featuring bands from Austin, Montreal, Philly and Brooklyn. Trail of Dead was the definite star of the night, closely followed by the multi-media
CMJ Updates
As a full-timer, my forays into CMJ this year will be extremely limited, but for those who are looking for regular updates, the pop music writers at the New York
More Chicago (in NYC)
Lots of fun at the Dub Frequency showcase last night at 205 Club, featuring a full lineup of Chicago-based MC’s, including Vyle, Hollywood Holt and the Cool Kids. Not to
Chicago Pics
Ok, before everything gets all ga-ga with CMJ, here are some pics from this weekend’s Around the Coyote Arts Festival in Chicago. Some nice surprises, including Matthew Santos (who also
Speaking of Sufjan…
"Rock and roll is dead. Rock and roll is a museum piece. It has no viability anymore. There are great rock bands today – I love the White Stripes, I