On Friday, Dave had his official record release show at Joe's Pub. He was, of course, amazing. The sound was pristine. Not only is he one of the best friends I've ever had but he is so talented. Despite the terrible cold I had, I rallied and went to support him. I'm so glad I did. Dave is a great storyteller and gives off a lot of light and love. ( Read more... )

I'm completely obsessed with Gillian Welch's cover of Radiohead's Black Star. It's one of my favorite songs from The Bends but Gillian's version of it is completely original. Her voice and the way she sings with David Rawlings haunts me. I wake up singing "I keep fallin' over, I keep passin' out when I see a face like you." Her twist on it makes me ( Read more... )

I almost died laughing when I saw this so I thought I would share. So funny!

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Austin wins again! The Black Angels are amazing. I heard them on IndieFeed for the first time a few weeks ago and immediately downloaded all their stuff. Black Grease and Bloodhound on My Trail are two top tracks but everything is good. Their sound is nostalgic, sexy, dark. Good rock and roll. And I love that there's some females in the band. Take ( Read more... )

I've been wanting to post this for a week.

In 2005, I was at a Sandy Bell show at Sin-e and all seemed as usual. Great music. Good friends. Cold beer.

Her band always sounded great. Her guitarist, Jason Crigler always got me riled up. He's like a little Neil Young or something. One of my favorite players. Ever.

Then, something horrible happened. ( Read more... )

I just heard an amazing cover of Bowie's "Modern Love" by The Last Town Chorus. It's hauntingly beautiful. You can listen to a sample  here. and then download it on Itunes.

Stellar.

I am so excited for this. It's about time!


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MUSIC REPORT FROM GOTHAM: FIL IS A ROCK STAR
*Warning: This is a gushy post.*

Fil is in town for a few weeks and was kind enough to get me a pass to go see him play with both the opening and main band at the Bowery Ballroom last night. It was a great night. Fil is so super talented. It's not fair! When God doled out musical talent, I think he gave ( Read more... )