Beyonce is back—the superstar singer made her first concert appearance after the January birth of baby Blue Ivy with the first of four performances at the new Revel resort and casino in Atlantic City. Prior to the show, she released this video, showing her 8-weeks of preparation:
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Videos: Beyonce Performs First Post-Baby Concerts At The Revel In Atlantic City
Generational "Icon" Justin Bieber Is Next Big Name Announced For Barclays Center Concert
Is Jay-Z bringing all the big names to Brooklyn? Barclays Center has been announcing some major concert headliners (Leonard Cohen, Babs), with the latest being Justin Bieber, who will be performing his first big Brooklyn concert there in November. Better watch your back, Madison Square Garden.
Wilco Coming To Prospect Park Twice This Summer
Celebrate Brooklyn just solidified that they have the best summer lineup for outdoor concerts this year. Their benefit shows (which mean you have to buy a ticket) include M. Ward, Sigur Ros, Dirty Projectors, and now Wilco, who just announced two nights in the park.
Williamsburg Residents Still Complaining About Waterfront Concerts
Since the dawn of Williamsburg Gentrification, residents have found something to complain about—and recently every summer, without fail, it's the concert series. This used to be held in McCarren Park Pool, but for the past three years has been holding up on the waterfront. Last year things came to a head after jam band Widespread Panic performed and their nitrous-fueled fans terrorized residents by using their "outdoor voices." The Open Space Alliance, who now runs the series, compromised this year by moving down Kent about three blocks, but the move has residents complaining even more.
As Seen On Mad Men: 14 Photos Of The Rolling Stones At Forest Hills Stadium In 1966
Last night on Mad Men, Harry Crane and Don Draper headed to Queens to catch The Rolling Stones at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in an effort to sign them up to record a jingle for Heinz Beans (move over Bean Ballet), with a "TimeHeinz Is On Your Side" pitch*. The two even explore the borough a little, with a stop at the Queens Boulevard White Castle! We won't include any real spoilers here—instead, let's look back at the stadium and the concert. When we check out some photos from 1966, the year that Don Draper & Co. are currently living in, we saw a photo of this Rolling Stones concert, which happened in real life on July 2nd, 1966.
Wilson Phillips Playing Free Show Next Week... At Loehmann's
Ever since the 1990 classic easy listening jam "Hold On" was featured in Bridesmaids, the Wilson Phillips gals have held their own while back in the spotlight. On Monday they'll release a new album, titled Dedicated, and their reality show, Still Holding On, is coming back for another season. And New York City, they're showing us some love, too—the trio will be performing a free show next week at... off-price clothing retailer Loehmann's. Guess it seems kind of fitting? You can check out Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips at the store, located at 101 7th Avenue at 16th Street, between 5 and 7 p.m. next Thursday. Until then, enjoy:
Videos: Jay-Z Performs Baby Blue Ivy's Song For First Time At Carnegie Hall
You know when Jay-Z plays at Carnegie Hall and Björk plays at the New York Hall of Science... you're living in the right city. The former happened last night, at Jay-Z's first performance since the birth of his daughter Blue Ivy. He'll perform at the venue again tonight, and proceeds from the shows are going towards the United Way of New York City and The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.
Madonna Will Play Yankee Stadium This September
Madonna has just announced details for the Madonna 2012 World Tour, where you'll be able to see her and her guns up close. Tickets will be going on sale February 13th here in the States, and in New York, her big show will take place on September 6th at Yankee Stadium. Her Madgesty does love the sports as of late and has been known to support the Yankees.
Guns N' Roses To Bring 1988 Back To NYC, With A Return To "The Ritz"
Do you miss the old days when MTV used to play music, and when Guns n' Roses was good... like really good? So good you would come home from school and call 1-800-DIAL-MTV to vote for one of their epic videos? Well, next month the band will try to recreate that era right here in New York. Guns n' Roses has just announced that they'll be playing some intimate shows around town during Fashion Week, followed by a little northeast tour, which includes a revisit of their MTV concert, "Live at the Ritz" (though, no word on if they'll be recreating this song-by-song or if we'll be getting a little bit of Chinese Democracy stuff, too).
Patti Smith Cancels Private Hotel Chelsea Show, Residents Reveal Hotel's Smith "Shrine"
Patti Smith’s scheduled private performance for the tenants of Hotel Chelsea was cancelled last night. The hotel, which is currently under the new management of bigwig real-estate developer Joseph Chetrit, has been undergoing substantial renovations, and the singer-songwriter’s continued involvement in its redevelopment has struck a bad chord, so to speak, with the residents of 222 West 23rd street and those who want to keep Hotel Chelsea’s spirit intact. It is because of their unrelenting opposition that Smith backed out. She has now released a statement on her website claiming that, “In respect for the wishes of the Chelsea Hotel Tenants Association I have canceled tonight's performance. My motivation was solely to serve the tenants. If this serves them better, then I am satisfied.”
Giant Benefit Party For Horrifically Injured New York DJ Jonathan Toubin
Last month, we reported the sad news that much-loved DJ Jonathan Toubin, known for his New York Night Train soul-music dance parties, was critically injured in a horrific freak accident in Portland, Oregon. Since then, dozens of shows in New York and a tour across the country have been launched to raise funds for Toubin, who remains hospitalized in Portland. Tomorrow night, the nationwide tour is coming to the Music Hall of Williamsburg, and it looks to be a doozy.
Patti Smith Speaks Out About Current Hotel Chelsea Involvement
Earlier this week the remaining residents of the Hotel Chelsea received an invitation to a private Patti Smith concert to be held inside of the hotel, which is currently under new management and undergoing massive renovations. A major criticism has been that the hotel is being gutted of its original character that current and past residents helped create, along with the Bard family, who ran the hotel for a majority of its existence until ousted a few years ago. In fact, Patti Smith, thanks to the Bard family, lived there on two separate occasions.
Patti Smith To Play Private Hotel Chelsea Show... In Support Of New Evil Management?
The Bard family ran the Hotel Chelsea for many years, and specifically, Stanley Bard was a fixture there. Bard was ousted a few years ago, and now the legendary hotel is being gutted and stripped of any of its original character. Part of the hotel's storied past includes other legends, like Patti Smith, who lived there during two tough times in her life, thanks in large part to Bard. But now, it seems she's turned her back on the man that once helped her out.
New Jersey Concert Promoters Kidnapped In Africa Over Nas No-Show
For your daily dose of bizarre and unfortunate stories, we present the case of Nas the no-show and the angry Angolans. Say what? Here's what happened: Patrick Allocco is a Morris Township-based concert promoter who worked with Angolan promoter named Henrique "Riquhino" Miguel to bring rapper Nas to the country for a heavily promoted New Year's Eve show. Miguel fronted $300,000 for the show, but Nas ended up bailing, citing a "miscommunication" and going to a fancy party in Miami instead. That's when things went sour.
Björk Playing Ten NYC Shows Next Month (And Also Teach Your Children Stuff)
Sometimes New Yorker and the ever-nomadic Björk is set to play ten shows in New York City next month, including six at the New York Hall of Science in Queens! The other four will be in Manhattan at Roseland Ballroom. According to the press release, the shows are in collaboration with The Creators Project, and the residency will be based around her relatively new Biophilia release.
[UPDATE] Matisyahu Accused Of Giving Photographer Unorthodox Kick In The Face
[UPDATE BELOW] It seems like nothing has been going right for the formerly Hasidic Jewish reggae performer Matisyahu ever since he shaved his locks. Matisyahu showed off his new look at the 6th annual Festival of Light Hanukkah Tour this week at Music Hall of Williamsburg. But according to Paper Magazine photographer Rebecca Smeyne, it wasn't all huge disco dreidels and giant menorahs: she claims Matisyahu kicked her in the face and broke her camera's expensive flash during Wednesday night's sold out show.
Third Eye Blind And Jackson Browne Will Join The Ongoing OWS Concert Today
Jackson Browne is the latest musician to join the never-ending lineup at Zuccotti Park. He'll be playing today at 1 p.m., and actually has a long history of activism, and is one of the founders of the anti-nuclear organization Musicians United for Safe Energy. On a more political front, his 1986 album, Lives in the Balance, was an explicit condemnation of Reaganism and U.S. policy in Central America, and you may remember back in 2008 when he sued John McCain, the Ohio Republican Party, and the Republican National Committee for using his 1977 hit, "Running on Empty," in an attack advertisement against Barack Obama.
Ted Leo Performing At Last Minute OWS Benefit TONIGHT
Titus Andronicus frontman, Patrick Stickles, has put together a last minute benefit show tonight at Brooklyn's Shea Stadium (20 Meadow Street, Brooklyn), which will benefit the National Lawyers Guild—NYC Chapter, who are currently fighting for the rights of Occupy Wall Street protesters. The lineup features Ted Leo, the So So Glos, and of course Titus Andronicus.
Yes Virginia, Rock Still Lives: The Foo Fighters Play MSG
When you look at the top selling songs on iTunes, you'll come across some pop singles, redundant hip-hop club bangers, a few pop-country tracks, plenty of glitzy dance numbers, and maybe a song that falls into the "rock" category. Seldom do you find a song or band that can actually be called "rock and roll" (if that "vanilla" genre of music even exists anymore). Thankfully, we have the Foo Fighters for that—arguably the last American rock and roll band*.
NKOTB To Perform At Roseland On NYE, With Special Guests
Count down to 2012 with Donnie, Joey, Jordan, Jonathan, and Danny.
Very Important: NKOTB Will Be In NYC On NYE (With BSB?)
As you already know, when we were younger we had a friend that really loved the New Kids On The Block. So much so that she had every inch of wall and ceiling space in her bedroom plastered with photos of the band, torn from magazines. So lame, right? Hahahaha what a loser. Well, we thought that this friend, wherever she is, might be interested in Donnie Wahlberg's recent Tweet, stating: "Pardon The Interruption... NEW YEARS EVE! NYC! Every fan of NKOTB will want to be there!"
Jeff Mangum Returns For One "Last" New York Show (For The "Foreseeable Future")
Neutral Milk Hotel frontman Jeff Mangum went mostly off the grid for over a decade following the 1998 release of In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, a move that may have made him even more of a legendary figure in the music scene, even if that wasn't the outcome he was going for. The mysterious musician would pop up now and again at his friend's shows over those years, eventually easing himself back into the public eye with his own smaller shows. Then last month he played at Town Hall. Mangum was noticeably uncomfortable in the venue, asking the house lights to be turned on and for the audience to sing along, in an effort to make the experience "more human." So it was somewhat surprising that he's going back on the road, announcing new tour dates.
Videos: Sting Celebrates 60 At Beacon Theatre
Over the weekend Sting turned 60 years olds, and on the eve of his birthday, he took the stage at Beacon Theatre for a birthday concert and benefit for the Robin Hood Foundation. Joining him were the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga, and Robert Downey, Jr., amongst others.
Live Video Stream: Will Radiohead Show Up At Occupy Wall Street At 4 P.M.?
Radiohead may or may not definitely possibly be playing for protesters at Occupy Wall Street this afternoon. Just in case they do, you can watch a live stream from Zuccotti Park below! [Updates Below!]
Party On The Intrepid Is Happening Tonight, Severe Thunderstorm Warning Or Shine
Around noon today, the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for all five boroughs of New York City, with rain ready to come down on us sometime this afternoon, and "a thunderstorm capable of producing hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mile per hour." The perfect place to be for this weather event? The Intrepid. The ship still plans to host the Party On The Intrepid event tonight, telling us it's going on "rain or shine."
The Cure Is Coming To The Beacon Theater In November
Note to maudlin, post-punk, goth-rockers, it's time to bust out the black eyeliner: The Cure is coming to town (and they just got nominated to the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame). And they're bringing original keyboardist Roger O'Donnell with them (he was fired in 2005, but on September 11th of this year he announced he rejoined the band). They'll be setting up shop at Beacon Theater on November 25th, 26th, and 27th—playing their first three albums in full (they're also doing this iin London and LA). Tickets go on sale on Halloween, at 10 a.m. While we wait... check out Robert Smith in a Rangers jersey during a Radio City Music Hall show in 1996.
Party On The Intrepid With The Roots, The Hold Steady This Week
Remember that top secret concert on the deck of the Intrepid that we a little prematurely announced back in April? Well it's just been launched into the public eye, with plenty of details and surprise: it's this Thursday! The free concert (RSVP here) will feature sets from The Roots and The Hold Steady; food trucks; photobooths and an awesome view. So if you didn't get Radiohead tickets, now you have a place to go. Until then, revisit The Hold Steady's Gothamist House performance:
Videos: Wilco Offer Friendly Set For Soggy Summerstage
It was a soft and soggy night in Central Park on Friday for Wilco's second night at Summerstage, a fact that was not lost on frontman Jeff Tweedy. He remarked to the drenched, subdued crowd at one point, "You sound wet." Nevertheless, Rumsey Playfield was nearly filled as fans turned out to see Wilco perform a 24-song set despite the weather.
Concert Attendees Claim There Was No "Widespread Panic" In Williamsburg Last Saturday
After a Williamsburg local dashed off a colorful open letter to the Open Space Alliance regarding the "lawless drug nightmare" that "erupted on [the] street after Saturday night's Widespread Panic" concert, we talked to two attendees for their side of the story. And lo and behold, it's a little bit different and a lot lighter on the zombie imagery.
Video: Nitrous Oxide-Fueled Fans Terrorize Williamsburg Locals
Earlier this year Community Board 1 was attempting to strong arm the Open Space Alliance into cutting back concerts on Williamsburg's Waterfront this summer. But it didn't happen, and now their worst nightmares have been realized. Over the weekend the jam band Widespread Panic played the outdoor venue, and after the show one local tells us "a lawless drug nightmare erupted" on their block, prompting them to send an open letter to organizers at the Open Space Alliance, which reads, in part:
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