Tag: upcoming events

Things To Do This Weekend

Quick post to let you know about two really cool shows happening this weekend in the NYC area.

1) Lyzfest, otherwise known as my good friend over at Candy Apple Red’s birthday show. She always puts together a great night of music, but she goes all out for her big day. This year the night doubles as the kickoff to Tail Light Rebellion’s tour. They go on 1st at 8pm, right after the open bar that takes place 7-8. All this is happening at, (where else?), Trash Bar in Brooklyn. It’s a great way to start a great night for a great lady. Come on out and celebrate with us, folks.

2) The 2nd show I want to throw at you is for the often ignored Long Island kids. The Pandemics are opening for The Toasters over at 89 North. They’re calling it “The Ultimate Ska Party” and I have to agree that it looks like it might be. I’ve never been to the venue myself, but my boyfriend tells great stories of hanging out backstage with The Slackers last time he was there. I’m looking forward to seeing the place. Also looking forward to seeing The Toasters again since last time I saw them I started feeling sick halfway through their set. It would be nice to actually get to dance this time…

There you have it, two great shows to get you through the weekend. I know LI feels super far away and not worth it for most people, but there are some great shows you’re missing out on with that attitude. Take a chance and come dance with us, won’t you?

Kate Miller-Heidke to play le Poison Rouge Today

They say that everything in the world is connected in some way. That certainly has to be proven plenty of times in my experience. You may have heard me mention a little band called Jukebox the Ghost here in the past. Well two facts about them I may not have mentioned: 1) they have toured with Ben Folds in the past, and 2) they have done work with Sneak Attack Media. These two criteria can describe another artist I have recently discovered: Kate Miller-Heidke. Sound-wise the two artists are not alike, except to say they are both a lot of fun to listen to (but for different reasons). If you want to experience Kate for yourself then come on down to le Poison Rouge and join me for a night of fun music surrounded by an intriguing atmosphere. For a sample of her music try this video:

or check out more tunes on her MySpace.