I started out Friday night at the Music Hall so I could catch Marla Hansen and The Forms, then I sprinted back to Park Slope so I could catch Nada Surf finish up at Union Hall. Here are a couple pictures from the Music Hall sets. The Forms at The Music Hall (October 12, 2007)…
Category: Live Music
Led Zeppelin Going Digital, New Compilation, Song Remains The Same Reissue, & O2 Concert
Beginning November 13, consumers will be available to download all of the band’s eight original albums from all major online music retailers, including iTunes. (Press Release) Led Zeppelin’s decision to sell its music online coincides with the end of a fierce bidding war over the rights to administer the band’s catalog of songs, which includes…
An N-Zed Showcase and The Return of The Clean
Well Canada isn’t going to be the only foreign country represented at CMJ this year, it seems as if some of our Kiwi friends will be making the trip as well (but not The Phoenix Foundation sadly). On October 17 at The Delancey there’s gonna be a little New Zealand get together hosted by famous…
Nada Surf at Union Hall
On Friday night Nada Surf kicked off their new tour at Union Hall before a sold out crowd of 150 or so adoring fans. Like everyone else, I had a great time at the show, but since my experience with the band doesn’t date back that far, I will direct you to a more well…
White Whale Showcase | Octoberman, Mohawk Lodge & Culture Reject
In keeping with my all Canadian theme, here’s my CMJ hat-trick post for the day. On October 18, White Whale Records records is putting on a showcase at the Knitting Factory featuring Vancouver’s Octoberman (aka Marc Morissette), fellow Vancouverites Mohawk Lodge, and Toronto’s Culture Reject (Michael O’Connell). My most loyal readers may recall that I…
Mint Records Showcase @ CMJ | Carolyn Mark, Bella, & The Awkward Stage
The Mint Records showcase at CMJ this year features three Canadian bands who are all worth penciling in on your CMJ schedule. Vancouver’s The Awkward Stage featuring Shane Nelken (cremationist and guitarist for Park Slope’s own A.C. Newman), will treat New Yorker’s to some irresistible pop hooks off of his debut record, Heaven is for…