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Jukebox the Ghost/Wakey Wakey Tour

Last week I was lucky enough to make it to both the Brooklyn and NYC dates of Jukebox the Ghost tour with Wakey Wakey. The Brooklyn show was at Rock Shop, and the other was at Bowery Ballroom. This was my first time at Rock Shop, and it might be one of my new favorite venues. It was a nice space with good sound and just enough room to dance. Highlights from this tour included a very memorable fan at this venue and three new songs performed by the band (two new songs + a tasteless cover). The cover was of Huey Lewis’ “The Power of Love,” which fans seemed to respond well to. The two new songs sound great, and have me very excited for future new material and hopefully a new record. There’s eight videos from the Rock Shop on my YouTube page, but I will post the new stuff below.

Here are the two new songs:

and the tasteless cover:

Like I said, I love the new stuff, and I even caught myself singing them after two nights in a row of seeing them performed live. The complete set list was as follows:

Mistletoe
Half Crazy
Hold It In
Interlude/The Stars
Empire
Summer Sun
new song
Nobody
new song
Good Day
Static
Power of Love (Huey Lewis cover)
Schizophrenia

Be sure to check out the other videos I took, as well as a few pictures from the two shows.

Save the Date: Alyson Greenfield

I know this space has become more of a place to promote things than anything else lately. We’ll get back to reviews soon(ish). In the meantime, let me point you to this show that is happening next week in Brooklyn. Save the date!

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

7:30PM
Paper Garden Records and Whatever Blog Present:
Bruar Falls

245 Grand St

Brooklyn, NY 11211
$10
*Shane Maux from BELIKOS will be beatoxing with Alyson!

Also playing – Wojcik, Infernal Devices, and Golden Ages

Alyson is a very special performer. I will definitely be there to see her new rap. Will you?

Bridges and Powerlines – Mirabell video

I’ve had Bridges and Powerlines’ album sitting on the top of a pile waiting for me to listen to it for weeks now. I’m sorry I haven’t gotten around to it yet, but here’s their new video to tied you over until I do.

I love it because A) it’s a great song, and B) the video is way different and shows creativity.

For more Bridges and Powerlines, check out their website.

Matt Lowell – New Song + Upcoming Date

Matt Lowell is a local NYC musician who just released a new EP March 8th.  You can listen to and download the song “Swan Lake” from Paste Magazine. He also has a show tomorrow night 6:30pm at Mercury Lounge.  Hope to see you there (I’ll be the one in the front with her shiny new camera).

Matt Koziol CD Release @ Maxwell’s

Matt Koziol’s official release for the CD “Heart On The Line” was this past Sunday at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, NJ. Whether solo or with full band, I have always been impressed with Matt as a performer. The band was especially tight Sunday night though. The room filled with the energy attached to the excitement of the new album. For those of you who were not able to attend or didn’t stop to pick up a copy of the album, you can download it on iTunes now. Pictures from the night will be available on Flickr as soon as I get a chance to sort through them all. Stay tuned to Twitter for more updates on that, as well as future dates you can check Matt out live.

Chris Hardwick @ Caroline’s

Do you like comedy? No? Well then there’s something wrong with you. (I mean, who doesn’t like to laugh?)

For those of you who do like a good laugh, well then have I got the show for you.

OFFICIAL FLYER TIME *dramatic music plays in the background*

Sorry, I’m being silly. But a comedy show should be presented in a fun-loving way. And a series of comedy shows is a whole lot of fun. With six different shows to choose from over the course of four days, it’s hard to find an excuse why you’re not going to this thing. Unless you’re one of those ones from before who doesn’t like to laugh. You should probably go work on that.

Chris Hardwick can be found on the internets at one of these locations: Twitter, Facebook, and at nerdist.com (which is the title link for today). Tickets for his show can be purchased online or by calling the box office (number on the flyer).

When Two Loves Collide

If you are a regular follower of this blog then you should notice at this point certain musical artists and television shows get more coverage than others. You probably have also figured out my love/obsession with the new series “Glee”. You have not been exposed to my obsession with Doctor Who and all things related (mostly that means David Tennant and John Barrowman).
Now usually I try to keep it as professional as possible around here. That means it’s ok to talk about something I love, but try to be objective and not, well, squee like a little girl just because I am excited about something. I also try to not use the word “I” all the time (which was doing good up till now, I think). See, there I go again. And again. It’s all downhill from here. But that’s what love does to you. It makes you forget yourself sometimes. So pardon me as I share my story: when two loves collide.
As I said before, I love “Glee” with a passion only other musical geeks could possibly understand. So when I found out one of my new favorite actors, John Barrowman, was in talks to possibly be on the show, of course there was joy. In fact, I screamed. One of those silent screams that makes people wonder if you’re having an episode of some kind. I already had heard about his upcoming appearance on Desperate Housewives (another of my favorite shows). And I knew there was a small chance he could be appearing in the American version of Torchwood. (He claims that he doesn’t know but my theory is that it just isn’t official yet). But, I digress.
So Glee. And John Barrowman. Who has a new CD and has already shown he has talent both acting and singing. Yeah, sounds good to me.

Things to do if you don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day

For a lot of reasons that make me seem more bitter than I really am, I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. Just because you don’t have a Valentine this year doesn’t mean you have to sit in a dark room and mope though. Here are some possible things to do this Valentine’s Day that don’t involve crying into your popcorn during that cheesy romance flick.

1) Anti Valentine’s Day party – Get some friends together, throw on some great dance beats, and party it up with the people who matter most. Any excuse to have a party is good in my book, and I have definitely had them with less reason. Theme should involve any color but red (maybe make it rainbow colored so you don’t discriminate). For food options it really depends on the crowd. Personally I am liking the idea of pizza and buffalo wings. Maybe some chips and dip as well. Just whatever you and your friends will enjoy the most. Make it a celebration of life!

2) Go to a concert – There are plenty of shows you could go to on any given day, and I am sure Valentine’s Day is no exception to this. Grab a mate and go rock out to some good tunes.

3) Another music option is go clubbing with a friend. Or hit the bar scene with them. Or both. Maybe you will get lucky and find your Valentine for next year…

4) If you don’t feel like going out or making huge plans then staying in is an option too. Plan a movie night with your friends or roommate. With the Oscars coming up you could use the time to get acquainted with the nominees for this year. Personally, I will be watching District 9, since I missed it when it was in theaters.

5) If you would rather be alone then that is fine too. Or maybe you just can’t find anyone else to hang with. Whatever the reason, there is still plenty you could do. Curl up with a good book and catch up on some reading. Or if you’re more of a gamer then there are plenty of games you could occupy your time with today. Whatever your interest, there is plenty to keep you from hiding under the covers today. So go out there and enjoy your day!