Other Lives and Indians at Music Hall of Williamsburg 11/29/12

Amazing show last night as newly signed 4AD artist and up and comer, Indians took the stage with a beautiful mixed set of acoustic and electronic tunes, followed by the full on classic-rock-merges-with-modern-rock sound of Other Lives. I snapped a few pictures but as usual they do the sound no justice. 

Indians:

Other Lives:

Me’shell Ndegeocello at Le Poisson Rouge

Some photos of the awesome show with Me’shell Ndegeocello at Le Poisson Rouge. Thanks to Jabari Garland for snapping these pics with his Nexus One due to a faulty camera.

Me’shell Ndegeocello: Le Poisson Rouge in NYC on August 7th

This is the kinda show that you don't want to miss. The amazingly underated talent of Me’shell Ndegeocello will be at Le Poisson Rouge this Saturday. Do yourself a favor and grab tickets to join us.


WHEN: August 7th 2010
WHERE: Le Poisson Rouge // 158 Bleeker St *NEW NEW LOCATION*
DOOR: 10:30pm
COVER: $20 advanced, $25 at door

Hold Steady Live at the Bowery Ballroom 4/17/20

The Hold Steady was not what I expected. Great and lively show.

Rooftop Films Presents My Teenage Stride Pics of Cymbals Eat Guitars

If you haven't made it to Rooftop Films yet, you are missing out. The vibe is quite unlike anything else in the city. Perched above the city listening to great live music, watching film shorts...and free drinks after...just not on the roof. They don't want anyone to fall.

Although there was some sound problems we had a blast the evening that Cymbals Eat Guitars played (blurry pic above) and every night since has been just as great. Hop on the roof if you get the time. This week has the search for "Winnebago Man" on screen and My Teenage Stride playing some tunes to warm you up.

View the schedule here.

Coldplay - LeftRightLeftRightLeft Live Album Free Download Now Available

We gave you a heads up and today's the day. You don't have to download it if you don't want.  We know how you hate live albums.  And Coldplay.  But it is free.  And you don't really hate them, you're just supposed to.  Coldplay's LeftRightLeftRightLeft out now!

Wavves Lives up to Hype at Market Hotel show on Friday 2/6?

See what the Wavves hype is all about. Download the full set from Market Hotel on February 6, 2009 here (via NYC Taper).  

Frightened Rabbit and Gregory and the Hawk at (le) Poison Rouge

Last Night Frightened Rabbit and Gregory and the Hawk teared up (le) Poison Rouge.
We had to leave early, but the all-request, acoustic Frightened Rabbit set list went something like this (if you can fill in the blanks it would be great).   

Backwards walk
The twist
Old fasioned
Square 9
Snakes
Fast blood
Music now
Poke
The greys
I feel better
Good arms
Modern leper
Heads roll off
Go go girls
Keep yourself warm
Rude

Special thanks to David Bly for snapping a photo or two.

Intermissions at Union Hall

Intermissions may not be known now, but give it some time. Playing with Motel Motel, The Go Station and Tropic Of Nelson the group of former Bling Kong-ers surprised many with their intense, self-proclaimed "first gig ever". Many doubters arose. How could this be show number one? Wielding two drummers, inaudible lyrics and serious stage presence, they dared you to take your eyes and ears of them. Most attempts at this failed.

There sound was certainly Battles inspired, but there were other global influences that tinged their progressive rock.

We'll keep a close eye on them and let you know when you can see them again.

We apologize for the photo, you can see much better ones here. And we don't have anywhere to send you to listen to the band, but we will. We hope.

Wire at South Street Seaport

Thought the seaport isn't the best venue for really any artist, it is especially not good for a band of this magnitude. Not that Wire is a huge act, but their sound is. But wasn't so, last night at Manhattan's South Street Seaport. The band zipped through a set that kept most fans happy as they pulled from their long catalog. All in all it was a good show, considering the cost but if you enjoyed the evening, chances are a smaller venue would be even better. Photo care of Kevchino.

Wire at South Street Seaport Tomorrow, Tour Dates

Hope to see you out at the Seaport where the punk scene inspired band, Wire will be performing. The band has been around since the late 70's but their new album Object 47 is due in July. Go to the show. It's free. Visit their myspace here.

Tour Dates:

May 30 2008 8:00P	Seaport Music Festival [Presented by River to River]	NYC, New York
Jun 27 2008 8:00P	Sled Island Festival	Calgary
Jun 28 2008 8:00P	Sled Island Festival	Calgary
Jul 4 2008 8:00P	Rokaj Festival	Zagreb
Jul 5 2008 8:00P	Fiera della Musica	Pordenone (Venice)
Jul 11 2008 8:00P	Traffic Free Festival	Torrino

Free NYC Patti Smith Show

25th Annual Roots Of America Festival will feature Patti Smith at Damrosch Park on August 24th.

Cloud Cult - Bowery Ballroom 04/18/08

Friday night I went to see one of our favorite bands here at Musicology NYC, Cloud Cult. The Minneapolis based band fronted by Craig Minowa, did not disappoint.

Their live performance embodies everything that you love about music. Within the same set you may find yourself: dancing, crying, laughing, singing, and clapping (among other things...like contemplating the meaning of your existence). This is purposeful, as the band wants you to get the most out of it's performance. And you usually do.

This show was no different.

The band played a set that concentrated on their most recent album Feel Good Ghosts (Tea-Partying Through Tornadoes) and last years The Meaning of 8. The visual affects that the band use are as powerful as the music. A screen flashes digital art behind the band, as an artist on stage paints along with the music (Connie Minowa, Craig's wife). Scott West who usually paints along side Connie was absent.

Rumor has it that this will be the last Cloud Cult album as well as the final tour. If you have never seen this band, please put it on your to do list.

Tha National at BAM - 02/22/08

Last night Brooklyn's The National performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, "Brooklyn Next" series. Seeing a band like them at seated venue was quite unusual for the fans as well as the band. You could sense them feeling a bit uncomfortable and it took a few songs before they actually settled into a groove. Even singer Matt Berringer mentioned something about it. Musically the band sounded great despite guitarist's Bryce Dessner's back injury. He remained seated for the majority of the performance. The stage seemed rather small because of his lack of mobility. This, however, took nothing away from the music as the band played tighter than ever. The horn section and orchestration filled in the set beautifully. A highlight of the evening was seeing Sufjan Stevens step onto stage to join the band on the track "Ada", which he co-wrote with the band. And of course, "Mr. November" rocked.

Opener My Brightest Diamond surely gathered some new fans as singer Shara Worden's strong vocals and goofy stage antics set the stage for the National.

Set list (and photo) via TMS (one complaint, we are at a rock show and notes nor pictures are allowed because the ushers say my phone is bothering other spectators - and how did you pull it off TMS?):

Start A War. Brainy. Baby We'll Be Fine. Slow Show. Secret Meeting. Mistaken For Strangers. Squalor Victoria. Abel. Wasp Nest. Racing Like A Pro. Ada. Apartment Story. Untitled New Song. Karen. Fake Empire... City Middle. Mr November. About Today. Gospel.

Human Bell at Sound Fix in Brooklyn

Musicology NYC made our way down to the free Human Bell show at Sound Fix. Their music translates very well live. And their moniker is near perfect. A very human feel - whatever that means. But there was a lot of emotion packed into those guitar duets. My apologies to Mr. Bell, all the photos that I have of him are blurry.

Phosphorescent - Live at Union Pool, New Video, Tour Dates, Free Downloads

Maybe we're a bit late in discovering these guys, but it is always wonderful to stumble upon a band like Phosphorescent. Last weekend the one-man band that is Matthew Houck in the studio, became a rocking quintet that just about outdid headliners the Dodos at Union Pool (notice: just about - the Dodos were pretty damn good themselves - so call it a draw). The tunes from that night are undoubtedly swirling in every head that was at Union Pool on Saturday. And I wouldn't be surprised if the band sold out of CD's after the show. It was that good. Passion goes a long way. Matthew Houck has that.

Check out the free downloads over at Daytrotter. Tour Dates below.

Phosphorescent - "At Death, A Proclamation"



Tour Dates:

Feb 7 2008 8:00P	Terrace F Club	Princeton, New Jersey
Feb 8 2008 8:00P	Alfred University Powell Center	Alfred, New York
Feb 15 2008 8:00P	Dartmouth	Hanover, New Hampshire
Feb 26 2008 8:00P	Johnny Brenda’s	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Feb 27 2008 8:00P	Union Hall	Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York
Feb 29 2008 8:00P	Mercury Lounge	New York, New York
Mar 1 2008 8:00P	Iron Horse	Northampton, Massachusetts
Mar 3 2008 8:00P	Waldron Arts Center	Bloomington, Indiana
Mar 4 2008 8:00P	Schuba’s	Chicago, Illinois
Mar 5 2008 8:00P	7th Street Entry	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mar 6 2008 8:00P	Slowdown	Omaha, Nebraska
Mar 7 2008 8:00P	Jackpot Saloon	Lawrence, Kansas
Mar 8 2008 8:00P	Opolis	Norman, Oklahoma
Mar 10 2008 8:00P	The Cavern	Dallas, Texas
Mar 10 2008 8:00P	Good Records (In-Store, early, 6 or 7pm)	Dallas, Texas
Mar 11 2008 8:00P	Monks	Abilene, Texas
Mar 12 2008 8:00P	SXSW - tba	Austin, Texas
Mar 13 2008 8:00P	SXSW - tba	Austin, Texas
Mar 14 2008 8:00P	SXSW - tba	Austin, Texas
Mar 15 2008 8:00P	SXSW - tba	Austin, Texas
Mar 18 2008 8:00P	Plush	Tucson, Arizona
Mar 19 2008 8:00P	Che Cafe	San Diego, California
Mar 20 2008 8:00P	The Echo	Los Angeles, California
Mar 21 2008 8:00P	Muddy Waters	Santa Barbara, California
Mar 22 2008 8:00P	Cellar Door	Visalia, California
Mar 23 2008 8:00P	Independent	San Francisco, California
Mar 24 2008 8:00P	Holocene	Portland, Oregon
Mar 25 2008 8:00P	Media Club	Vancouver, British Columbia
Mar 26 2008 8:00P	Nectar Lounge	Seattle, Washington
Mar 27 2008 8:00P	Department of Safety	Anacortes, Washington
Mar 28 2008 8:00P	American Legion Post 3	Lewiston, Idaho
Mar 30 2008 8:00P	Aquarium	Fargo, North Dakota
Mar 31 2008 8:00P	Project Lodge	Madison, Wisconsin
Apr 10 2008 8:00P	Ekko	Utrecht, Netherlands
Apr 11 2008 8:00P	Motel Mozaique	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Apr 12 2008 8:00P	De Kreun	Kortrijk, Belgium
Apr 13 2008 8:00P	Mains d’Oeuvres	Paris, France
Apr 14 2008 8:00P	Paradiso	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Apr 15 2008 8:00P	Dominofestival	Brussels
Apr 17 2008 8:00P	The Borderline	London, England
Apr 18 2008 8:00P	The Cube	Bristol, England
Apr 19 2008 8:00P	Taylor John’s House	Coventry, England
Apr 20 2008 8:00P	Fibbers	York, England
Apr 21 2008 8:00P	The Captains Rest	Glasgow, Scotland
Apr 22 2008 8:00P	The Cumberland Arms	Newcastle, England
May 1 2008 8:00P	Donaufestival	Krems, Austria

Go see this band. You won't be sorry.

Great Northern at Piano's (and tour dates)

Unfortunately, the only CMJ show I made it to was the Great Northern show at Piano's last night. However they were very good. Here are some pictures....











Tour Dates via their myspace:

Oct 23 2007 8:00P	Local 506	Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Oct 24 2007 9:00P	The Village Tavern	Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Oct 25 2007 8:00P	Bottletree	Birmingham, Alabama
Oct 26 2007 8:00P	The Earl	Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 27 2007 8:00P	Jack Rabbits	Jacksonville, Florida
Oct 28 2007 8:00P	The Social	Orlando, Florida
Oct 29 2007 8:00P	The Beta Bar	Tallahassee, Florida
Oct 30 2007 8:00P	House Of Blues Parish	New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov 1 2007 8:00P	Mink	Houston, Texas
Nov 2 2007 8:00P	Club Deville	Austin, Texas
Nov 3 2007 8:00P	The Cavern	Dallas, Texas
Nov 4 2007 8:00P	Opolis	Norman, Oklahoma
Nov 6 2007 8:00P	Modified Arts	Phoenix, Arizona
Nov 7 2007 8:00P	Casbah	San Diego, California
Nov 8 2007 8:00P	Echoplex	Los Angeles, California
Nov 9 2007 9:00P	Bottom Of The Hill	San Francisco, California
Nov 10 2007 8:00P	Crystal Ballroom	Portland, Oregon
Nov 12 2007 7:00P	Crocodile Cafe	Seattle, Washington
Nov 15 2007 8:00P	Larimer Lounge	Denver, Colorado
Nov 16 2007 8:00P	The Jackpot Saloon	Lawrence, Kansas
Nov 17 2007 8:00P	7th Street Entry	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nov 18 2007 8:00P	Schubas Tavern	Chicago, Illinois