Pixies at Hammerstein Ballroom, “Doolittle” Night 1 Pics

Pixies at Hammerstein Ballroom (11/23/09) Photo: Dese’Rae Stage Hey folks, a little late on the draw with these (long story), but better late than never right? Here’s what Ben Ratliff of the NYTimes (what no Sisario?) had to say about night 1 (Nov 23) of The Pixies residency at the Hammerstein Ballroom: Monday’s show was…

Rumors (Loser’s Lounge w/ Special Guests) at The Bell House

Rumors at The Bell House (12/03/09) Photos: Jon Klemm Field Music wasn’t there, but Pulsars, Wye Oak, and an all-star cast of indie rockers came out to celebrate the 25th birthday of Jack “Skippy” McFadden on Thursday night at The Bell House. The mystery headliner, billed as Rumors, was in fact the multi-talented Loser’s Lounge,…

Black Gold at The Hammerstein Ballroom

Black Gold at Hammerstein Ballroom (11/23/09) Photo: Dese’Rae Stage Black Gold opened up night 1 (Nov 23) of The Pixies residency at the Hammerstein Ballroom, and bumpershine guest reporter Abbey Braden was there to “capture” the action. Black Gold at The Hammerstein Ballroom (11/23/09) by Abbey Braden “This one goes out to all the lovers…

Mumford & Sons Playing Bowery, Launch “World Tour” + CMJ Pics

Mumford & Sons at The Mercury Lounge (10/21/09) Photo: Jon Klemm An international tour? A world tour? A recipe for disaster? Well, I’m not sure what you call a tour that takes a band from the UK to India, Australia, Canada, the US and then back to the UK, but whatever you call it, it’s…

Surfer Blood Playing InSound/Kanine Records NYE Party + Brooklyn Bowl Pics

Surfer Blood at Brooklyn Bowl (11/13/09) Photo: Jessica Amaya Eddie Argos and Craig Finn were among two of the many revelers who took in Surfer Blood‘s last New York show at Brooklyn Bowl. Apparently not afraid of overexposure, the young Florida band will be back (again) in December to play the InSound/Kanine Records New Year’s…

Pixies Night 1 Set List

Pixies at Hammerstein Ballroom (11/23/09) Photos: Dese’Rae Stage The Pixies have two more “Doolittle” shows left at their Hammerstein Ballroom residency, and both of them are happening tonight (11/25). Kyp Malone‘s Rain Machine is set to open the early show on Wednesday night and there will be no opener for the late show. Full review…