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.
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Videos: Jay-Z Performs Baby Blue Ivy's Song For First Time At Carnegie Hall
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:
Coldplay Will Play Intimate Concert At The AMNH This Fall
Calling all adult contemporary fans: Coldplay will be performing at the American Museum of Natural History's annual Museum Gala on November 10th, and if you have $1,500 to $100,000 you can attend. The museum says "more than 600 guests are expected to attend this year’s dazzling ball," which is the highlight of their fall season.
Video: Jim Carrey Sings Radiohead At Arlene's Grocery
This is arguably the best thing to ever happen inside the Lower East Side venue Arlene's Grocery: Jim Carrey, along with "his band," performed a set on Friday night. It included Radiohead's "Creep" (which he introduces as his new theme song) and Smashing Pumpkins' "Bullet With Butterfly Wings." He didn't seem to publicize the concert, though earlier that day he Tweeted: "Tonight at midnight, NY time, on www.jimcarreytrulife.com 'Something happy for a hard day' Let's all find a #UnitedStateOfGrace?" You can check out some amazing photos (and everyone's favorite font Comic Sans) from Friday night's show right here, and video below:
Video: Stevie Nicks Did Some Singing And Storytelling In NY Last Night
After unfortunate incidents involving a stolen iPod and crashed music library, much of 2010/2011 became an experiment in listening only to Fleetwood Mac's Rumours—it was all that was left, living safely on our iPhone. Combine that with being raised on a heavy dose of Fleetwood Mac, and the news of a possible tour next year is very exciting to us... but in the meantime, a Nicks fix will do.
Dave Matthews Band Relocated From Governors To Randall's Island
Well this is probably harshing some vibes out there. Thanks to Hurricane Irene, the Dave Matthews Band will have to move their 3-day-long festival to Randall's Island (sad didgeridoo), which was rescheduled for September 16th to 18th. Originally the festival was set to take place last weekend on the much more picturesque Governors Island.
Best News Ever: Fleetwood Mac Will (Probably!) Tour Next Year
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Lindsey Buckingham declared that next year, Fleetwood Mac will be "doing something for sure. I wouldn't be shocked if it was a tour and possibly an album. We'll have to wait and see. Nothing is on the books right now. With Fleetwood Mac, there's a lot of landmines out there politically and it's hard to get everybody on the same page at the same time—but I think this might be one of those years where everyone will want to do the same thing. Whatever that is." YES, as long as it's not collaborating with Bret Michaels.
Bloomberg Is About To Announce... A Black Eyed Peas Central Park Show
[UPDATE BELOW] Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas, Chase, Robin Hood, New York City Parks & Recreation and the Central Park Conservancy are all together on the Arsenal rooftop on 5th Avenue right now to make "a major announcement." Elvis Duran and the Morning Show is also on hand, so if it wasn't already clear, the Black Eyed Peas, who promised they were not making music for a while, are going to attempt a return to Central Park. Maybe for Bon Jovi's 9/11 show? Because why else would Will.i.am, Elvis Duran, and Michael Bloomberg all be in the same room together?
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