Do you remember rock n' roll? Not the synthy 80's stuff that's been inundating our ears lately, but actual guitar grinding rock. Well Dear Leader will make you remember, incase you don't. They are what rose from the ashes after the band Sheila Divine broke up in 2003. Their lyrics and sound are anthemic and loud. So come stomp your feet to them tonight at Pianos. More details after the interview. Recently Aaron Perrino......

We want to see you all at Pianos tonight for the next Movable Hype show. That's right...TONIGHT. We have some great bands, a deejay (DJ Cliche/Eric from Maxim and Black Table), oh and free drinks. The free drinks won't last forever, so get there early and stay until that last note is done resonating in the air. You're young, you can do it. Here's the lineup for those who haven't been paying attention: Fort......

- Bar Tonno gets turned over - The Mets welcome Carlos Beltran - Homicide & Oz producer Tom Fontana ackles NYC college life - Different ays to the airport - The Big Unit comes to the Big Apple with a big attitude - What to do with your old printers and fax machines - Sets & the City with Benzos - The Mayor gives the state of the city address: Things are getting better, and......

Now that those pesky holidays are over with we can get back to our regularly scheduled agenda. First up for Gothamist this year is the next installment of Movable Hype. This one is on January 17th at Pianos. The lineup: The Moirai, Dear Leader, Morning Theft and Fort Ancient. The deejay: DJ Cliche [aka Eric from The Black Table and Maxim] The cost: $7 Again, any profits made will go to charity (TBA). Gothamist Happy......

Still haven't ironed out your New Years Eve plans yet? It's okay, we think that holiday is over-rated anyway. We suggest you gather some good friends, resolve in '05 to buy tickets before they sell out and get over to one or more of the following shows: *Amnesty International Firefly Project Benefit @ Pianos December 10th. The bill includes The Caulfield Sisters, The Witnesses and very special guests. Who could these special guests be?! Cough,......