Wasting time since, wait, let me go figure that out
I'm Addicted to Music
2012
Walking through this list at the moment...
On Wednesday the 11th it was off to Glasslands for the first time to see The Denzels. 'Cause their keyboard player is the shizzle. A pretty sweet venue, even if it's a bit of a pain to get to. The Dearloves were on when we walked in and I liked what I heard, then there was a guitar/drum duo after them that didn't do anything for me. Then The Denzels, who put on a good set, including this tune for their encore. A good time had by all.
On Wednesday the 11th it was off to Glasslands for the first time to see The Denzels. 'Cause their keyboard player is the shizzle. A pretty sweet venue, even if it's a bit of a pain to get to. The Dearloves were on when we walked in and I liked what I heard, then there was a guitar/drum duo after them that didn't do anything for me. Then The Denzels, who put on a good set, including this tune for their encore. A good time had by all.
NYE run, minus NYE
Three nights of Phish at the Garden, 12/28-30, with about ten minutes of Particle after the show on the 29th. Lots of fun, but far from their best work. The video of NYE certainly includes an amazing stunt, but again, not the best show. I took this video on the 28th.
Getting excited for the Hype Machine album countdown!
Happy New Year to all!
Getting excited for the Hype Machine album countdown!
Happy New Year to all!
Happy Holidays!
On December 11, I went to City Winery for the first time to see Wyclef Jean. Great venue, and I would not have thought to go to see Wyclef if not for a ticket handed to me, but holy cow am I glad I went. Very fun start to finish. I shot two videos: here and here. Yes, I know I f-ed up the audio for part of that first one; I'm as frustrated as you are. I also got a copy of the setlist, which doesn't include what he played as an encore, including a repeat of Perfect Gentlemen, but electric.
I haven't mentioned lately how much I hate godaddy, but since I can't rotate this image easily, I'll mention it now.
Very shortly after posting the videos, I received this:
I watched Pearl Jam 20, and enjoyed it a lot.
On December 14 unfortunately I had to miss AIMES opening for Trippple Nippples (watch that video, seriously), and instead went to the Garden to see Band of Horses open for My Morning Jacket. Fantastic show, and a real treat to hear them (debut?) The Bottle by Gil Scott-Heron with help from Brian Jackson. I took a video from our semi-crappy 300-level seats and posted it after the show here. You can't really see anything, there are idiots talking and woo-ing and singing along (sometimes at the wrong time)...
And minutes later I received:
I haven't mentioned lately how much I hate godaddy, but since I can't rotate this image easily, I'll mention it now.
Very shortly after posting the videos, I received this:
"Dear rcaplan8,
Your video, Wyclef sings Gone till November at City Winery 12-11-2011, may have content that is owned or licensed by Sony ATV Publishing.
No action is required on your part; however, if you are interested in learning how this affects your video, please visit the Content ID Matches section of your account for more information.
Sincerely,
- The YouTube Team"
I watched Pearl Jam 20, and enjoyed it a lot.
On December 14 unfortunately I had to miss AIMES opening for Trippple Nippples (watch that video, seriously), and instead went to the Garden to see Band of Horses open for My Morning Jacket. Fantastic show, and a real treat to hear them (debut?) The Bottle by Gil Scott-Heron with help from Brian Jackson. I took a video from our semi-crappy 300-level seats and posted it after the show here. You can't really see anything, there are idiots talking and woo-ing and singing along (sometimes at the wrong time)...
And minutes later I received:
"Dear rcaplan8,
Your video, MMJ at MSG 12-14-2011, may have content that is owned or licensed by EMI Music Publishing.
No action is required on your part; however, if you are interested in learning how this affects your video, please visit the Content ID Matches section of your account for more information.
Sincerely,
- The YouTube Team"
Whoa! Scary and creepy.
On Saturday we went to see Night of the Living at PIT. At the end, A.C. Newman came out for a few songs, including a cover I recognized and wish I could remember. When we came home I put on the last few minutes of Swedish House Mafia's webcast from the Garden. It sounded like, when it was over, people were humming Seven Nation Army. It really made me feel like it was nothing new, since I remember dancing to that bass line in Miami around New Year's Eve 2003.
You don't need to tell me I'm old. I already know.
2011 is winding down...
...but it's far from over.
I'm finishing this list of singles off of NPR's best albums of the year. It's all right, very diverse, some hits and misses. Looking forward to that list that K sends me in January or so.
Going to see some music this Sunday I'm real excited about. Then a horrible conflict on Wednesday, when I've largely had a live music drought. I will survive. And then someone's coming to Garden, I forget.
I'm finishing this list of singles off of NPR's best albums of the year. It's all right, very diverse, some hits and misses. Looking forward to that list that K sends me in January or so.
Going to see some music this Sunday I'm real excited about. Then a horrible conflict on Wednesday, when I've largely had a live music drought. I will survive. And then someone's coming to Garden, I forget.
December approaches...
...but we're not there yet.
On November 10 it was off to the slightly-remodeled Madison Square Garden to see Furthur. Fun night, fun show, not amazing, but very glad I went. Shakedown to open set two was a highlight.
The next night it was off to Broadway to see a dress rehearsal of Lysistrata Jones. Yawn.
On November 10 it was off to the slightly-remodeled Madison Square Garden to see Furthur. Fun night, fun show, not amazing, but very glad I went. Shakedown to open set two was a highlight.
The next night it was off to Broadway to see a dress rehearsal of Lysistrata Jones. Yawn.
An effort to catch up
On October 12 it was off to The Wellmont Theatre in New Jersey for the first time to see Trey. Not for the first time. Not sure why an act has to play here with all of the available NYC venues, and the fact that you can't get back by train when the show ends is quite annoying, but I'm still alive. It's nice and all, but I wouldn't mind if I don't go back. Great show. Trey sounds great. Only one new tune (Snake Head Thumb), and not too risky of a show, but very solid and fun. I took a video of Sand.
Next week is basically the first time I've attended any CMJ shows, and hit quite a few. On October 18 it was off to another new venue (to me), Dominion. I really liked this space. Sadly I can't remember the name of the first band we saw; also sadly, they weren't that good. The second band is Electric Guest. Here is a video of their opener. Seems like Danger Mouse is going to produce their debut album, set for release next year, so this is probably not the last we're hearing about them.
The next night it was off to Mercury Lounge. First up was Lissy Trullie. I took a video of her covering Hot Chip to open, which was fun. A good set, not great. Next up was the band we came to see, Lord Huron. I'd heard them on Bunny Radio. Thank you, Bunny! A fun set. They seem like a really good band that will either get better, or not. I'm not sure why I think that or what it means, but there you have it. This is a video of their opening number.
Saturday I went to Bowery Ballroom for some more CMJ madness. First up was DJ XXXChange. Fun. Then was a DJ whose name I can't remember that did nothing for me. Then Inc., who did very little for me. Then...
Gang Gang Dance. This was just a phenomenal show. Weird, visually stimulating, musically interesting, creative, just a lot of fun. I took two videos, one here and one here. They really don't do the show justice. Solid A from this judge.
Last, and most certainly not least, on Sunday I went, all by my lonesome, to the UWS, the Beacon to be exact, to see the man, the myth, the legend, the accordion player: Weird F*&king Al. Immensely entertaining from start to finish. Musical talent, comedic talent, joy. He only has a few dates left this tour, and if you have the chance, see him on one of them. You have my word you will not regret doing so.
All for now!
Next week is basically the first time I've attended any CMJ shows, and hit quite a few. On October 18 it was off to another new venue (to me), Dominion. I really liked this space. Sadly I can't remember the name of the first band we saw; also sadly, they weren't that good. The second band is Electric Guest. Here is a video of their opener. Seems like Danger Mouse is going to produce their debut album, set for release next year, so this is probably not the last we're hearing about them.
The next night it was off to Mercury Lounge. First up was Lissy Trullie. I took a video of her covering Hot Chip to open, which was fun. A good set, not great. Next up was the band we came to see, Lord Huron. I'd heard them on Bunny Radio. Thank you, Bunny! A fun set. They seem like a really good band that will either get better, or not. I'm not sure why I think that or what it means, but there you have it. This is a video of their opening number.
Saturday I went to Bowery Ballroom for some more CMJ madness. First up was DJ XXXChange. Fun. Then was a DJ whose name I can't remember that did nothing for me. Then Inc., who did very little for me. Then...
Gang Gang Dance. This was just a phenomenal show. Weird, visually stimulating, musically interesting, creative, just a lot of fun. I took two videos, one here and one here. They really don't do the show justice. Solid A from this judge.
Last, and most certainly not least, on Sunday I went, all by my lonesome, to the UWS, the Beacon to be exact, to see the man, the myth, the legend, the accordion player: Weird F*&king Al. Immensely entertaining from start to finish. Musical talent, comedic talent, joy. He only has a few dates left this tour, and if you have the chance, see him on one of them. You have my word you will not regret doing so.
All for now!
Two gems from the cafeteria
Here are links to two songs I learned about from the work cafeteria's radio station.
Barbara Stephens - Wait a Minute
Wendy Rene - Bar-B-Q
I've seen some great concerts lately, deets in a bit.
Barbara Stephens - Wait a Minute
Wendy Rene - Bar-B-Q
I've seen some great concerts lately, deets in a bit.
a few things
First, I finished listening to the Bunny playlist, and I, again, strongly encourage you to do the same. So much gold there.
I also watched the Phish webcast from September 14 in Vermont. Good, but happy I chose to watch from NYC.
On September 16 it was off to Pianos to see AIMES. Probably the best of Aman's shows I've seen, and I am a bit of a groupie. Here is some video.
On October 5 it was off to Hammerstein to see Portishead. Not a great concert, exactly, but I'm super glad I went. They do have some amazing songs. Here is some video.
I'm finally (re)listening to video #1 of the 2010 album countdown, Arcade Fire's The Suburbs. Still enjoyable.
Some live music tomorrow.
And seriously considering seeing Weird Al next week.
I also watched the Phish webcast from September 14 in Vermont. Good, but happy I chose to watch from NYC.
On September 16 it was off to Pianos to see AIMES. Probably the best of Aman's shows I've seen, and I am a bit of a groupie. Here is some video.
On October 5 it was off to Hammerstein to see Portishead. Not a great concert, exactly, but I'm super glad I went. They do have some amazing songs. Here is some video.
I'm finally (re)listening to video #1 of the 2010 album countdown, Arcade Fire's The Suburbs. Still enjoyable.
Some live music tomorrow.
And seriously considering seeing Weird Al next week.
HALF WAY THERE!
Still loving this mix.
#2
Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
This is great. I'm sorry for myself I waited this long to hear it for the first time. Fantastic.
This is great. I'm sorry for myself I waited this long to hear it for the first time. Fantastic.