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He's an Orthodox Jewish Reggae singer that got his start performing in the parking lot at Phish shows, but don't call him a gimmick. Matisyahu's recent accomplishments include a co-headlining spot at the recent Reggae Carifest on Randall's Island and a sold-out show at Irving Plaza. Thursday night he'll pack Webster Hall. Phish fans who can't get a ticket should consider Benevento Russo Duo at Bowery Ballroom instead.
"Alligator, the second album from The National, is an unabashedly dynamic record (stream it). The beats are propulsive, the guitars vary from clean and incisive to ragged and dripping, piano haunts the corners, strings cling to the melodies like moss, boy/girl harmonies arrive unexpectedly, the lyrics are clever, obtuse, metaphoric character studies of lives misjudged and decisions reflected on with regret." [Stylus] Clap Your Hands Say Yeah open the shows at Warsaw on Wednesday and Bowery Ballroom on Friday. Make sure you stay for the National.
"Seu Jorge (b. June 8, 1970) is a Brazilian musician and actor. He appeared in the critically acclaimed movie City of God, and then played Pele Dos Santos in Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, for which he provided much of the soundtrack
And now the day by day...
Tuesday - 6th
"Napalm Death and Obituary were the dominant forces of the late 80's - early 90's death metal scene and their re-emergence on the same bill is a dream come true for metalheads young and old. I would say, abstractly, that they are the Who and Led Zeppelin of Death Metal." [Jeffrey] (@ BB Kings)
"Tonight's just as good as any other Tuesday night at Nublu, except for you get the added bonus of helping out some folks in New Orleans by paying to get in the door. Nearly all of the proceeds will go directly to folks who are stranded, homeless and jobless residents of the Big Easy. Even some of the money you spend at the bar will go to the cause." [New Release] (Kudu @ Nublu)
Knitting Factory (Main Space)- Circle, Merzbow, Jim O'Rourke, Double Leopards, Urdog
Madison Square Garden - Coldplay, Rilo Kiley
Maxwell's - The Juliana Theory, Lovedrug, Days Away
Mercury Lounge - Looker, The Orion Experience, Michelle Albano
Pianos - Martin Bisi & The End Credits, Andrew Thompson, A Brief Smile
Rothko - Pink Noise, Nanuchka, Squid
Tonic - The Places, This Invitation
Anthology Film Archives - Jandek
BB Kings - Napalm Death, Obituary
Joe's Pub - Greg Garing and His All Star Orchestra
Nublu - Kudu
Irving Plaza - CKY, Fireball Ministry
Sin-e - Ism
Wednesday - 7th
598 Broadway (Shindig) - The Sexy Magazines, Five O'Clock Heroes, The Natural History
Bowery Ballroom - The Kin, The Hackensaw Boys, Twin A
Irving Plaza - Idlewild, Inara George, The Octagon
Madison Square Garden - Coldplay, Rilo Kiley
Pianos - Jonny Lives, Group Sounds, The Roaring 20's, Seldon Plan
Rothko - Say Hi To Your Mom, Mobius Band, Juliet
Warsaw - The National, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Quatsi
CBGB - Dr. Know, Muncipal Waste
Joe's Pub - Ron Sexsmith, Ana Egge
Mercury Lounge - Over the Rhine, Kim Taylor, Stephanie Dosen
Issue Project Room - Jandek
Thursday - 8th
Webster Hall - Matisyahu, Mobius Band
Cake Shop - Blood on the Wall, TK Webb, Tunnel of Love
Irving Plaza - Every Time I Die, High on Fire, The Chariot, The Red Chord
Maxwell's - The Juliana Theory, Lovedrug, The Goodwill
Mercury Lounge - Apollo Sunshine, Mazarin, Adam Franklin (From Swervedriver)
Northsix (downstairs) - Dogme 95, Hi Red Center
Pianos - The Fame, Surefire, Miss Universe
Rothko - Shy Child, I Love You, Lumberob, Crusade, Violator
Southpaw - ALEX BATTLE'S JUG FEST III feat. Bill Carney's Jug Addicts, The Wiyos, Banjorama, Uncle Dad and the Drunken Swimmers, hosted by Alex Battles & Burlesque superstar, Anita Cookie
Bowery Ballroom - Benevento Russo Duo, Drums & Tuba
Radio City - Fashion Rocks concert with David Bowie, Arcade Fire, and lots of others.
CBGB - The Exploited, Old Skull, Disassociate, Final Conflict
Joe's Pub - Bettye LaVette
Friday - 9th
Bloc Party in a big venue, or a small venue if you compare it to the one they'll probably play next. (@ Roseland)
Bowery Ballroom - The National, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Nicole Atkins & The Sea
CBGB - Circle Jerks, Electric Frankenstein, DI, Channel 3, Adolescents
Knitting Factory (Main Space) - Madball, Walls of Jericho, Misery Signals, Full Blown Chaos
Knitting Factory (Tap Bar) - Cherry Valence
Maxwell's - Kevin Martin (of Candlebox)
Mercury Lounge - The Telephones, The Shapes, Mad Larry, Gomo
Northsix - Octis, Child Abuse, Blue Velvet
Roseland Ballroom - Bloc Party, The Kills, Noisettes
Sin-e - Two If By Sea, The Joy Zipper, The Diggs, Heads-Up Display, Dirty Perfect
Tonic - Men, Women and Children, DJ Nicky Siano
Trash - The Soft Explosions, Headquarters, New Planet Trampoline, The Misteriosos, Track Rabbit
Southpaw - Mark Ronson, Platinum Pied Pipers, ?uest Love, Spec Boogie
Irving Plaza - Black Sheep, DJ Z-Trip
Joe's Pub - David Poe, John Brodeur
NOUVELLE VAGUE
Saturday - 10th
"Nouvelle vague is the French term for "new wave." Nouvelle Vague is a band whose sound connotes French life and the nonconformist ideals of the 1960s and 1970s. The melodies describe a carefree life of taking long walks on the countryside, swimming in the ocean, and eating and drinking to the heart’s content.
Nouvelle Vague’s self-titled album is filled with cover songs of the post-punk and alternative eras from bands like The Clash and Modern English. The opening song “Love Will Wear Us Apart” is a cover of Joy Division, but resembles nothing like Joy Division. What Nouvelle Vague does is dissemble the songs, add a smile to each and the result are songs that enhance the lyrics and moods. It wasn’t until the 10th track, “I Melt With You,” that I realized that all of the songs were covers." [Blogcritics] (@ Joe's Pub, afterparty @ Scenic)
Bowery Ballroom - Moistboyz (feat. Dickie & Mickie Moist/Dean Ween)
Cake Shop - Tall Boys, Cause CoMotion, Woman, Cause for Applause
CBGB - Circle Jerks, 45 Grave, DI, Channel 3, Adolescents
Joe's Pub - Nouvelle Vague
Scenic - Nouvelle Vague after-party w/ Les Sans Culottes & DJ Melody Nelson
Maxwell's - Melissa Ferrick
Mercury Lounge - Sahara Hotnights, The Hong Kong, Marit Bergman, Mistakes
Rothko - The IO's, Noba
Southpaw - Lungfish, Bloodlines, Measles Mumps Rubella
The Hook - Dream Aktion Unit (Thurston Moore, Jim O'Rourke +), 16 Bitch Pileup, Religious Knives, Monotract
Tonic - Barbez
Knitting Factory (main space) - Tea Leaf Green, Dr. UHall
Scenic - The Mugs, XYZ Affair
Sunday - 11th
Bowery Ballroom - Seu Jorge
CBGB - J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr), Wharton Tiers
Maxwell's - Cary Brothers, Imogen Heap, Josh Radin, Jarrod Gorbel (of The Honorary Title), Tom McRae
Mercury Lounge - Alo, Matt Costa, Heath Brandon
BB Kings - Krokus
Webster Hall - Fab Faux
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I'll agree with the "stick around for the National" comment. I'm shocked they don't have a bigger buzz around them. Their music is absolutely fantastic and Alligator (their current album) is virtually flawless. It's certainly my favorite album of the year. It'll be an incredible show with them following Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (my number 2 favorite).
just wanted to third the vote for the national. alligator is an excellent album, i cant wait to see them on friday.
And two Sigur Ros [new album "Takk..."] listening parties:
9/7 New York @ NYU's Kimmel Center
7th Floor Lounge
60 Washington Square South
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Open to NYU students only - FREE.
9/8 New York @ Seize sur Vingt
Presented by KCRW.com and Filter Magazine
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
243 Elizabeth St.
FREE / RSVP
RSVP with full name and number of guests.
...or you could just stream Takk here.
Dr. UHall is amazing...
Check 'em out at druhall.com
peace and love,
laura
Laura, this is Corey from Dr. UHall. Thanks for the compliment. Drop me an email sometime, say hello, dont be a stranger. Hopefully I'll see you on Thursday at the Lions Den.
Corey