I think for the sake of my health and my bank account, I may just chill out Thursday night rather then go to another show. Or maybe I'll keep it local and free. But in case I change my mind...
Freakin' George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars are playing!! It's an expensive show ($37.50) but it's at B.B. King's and it's freakin' George Clinton. I mean, just look at him:
Now that is hot.Also on Thursday, a huge show at The Delancey with fifteen bands, including Villa Vina and Kiss Kiss, starting at 7 pm. I'm not sure how that will actually work out and I feel sorry for the sound engineer, but it would be cool to see samples of that many bands. Sets are only thirty minutes but the show lasts until 1:45 a.m. and The Delancey is cool anyway. I actually remember posting during last year's CMJ about how cool the upstairs garden area is. And get this -- it's free! For the full lineup, go here: http://www.thedelancey.com/.
I'm more likely to hit up Glasslands, this cool space in Williamsburg. Beyondo is headlining with their funky, pop/ska music, and though the lead singer's voice is questionable, their trumpet player is groovy. It's Not You It's Me and So Percussion are also playing. Beyondo (that's the singer's real last name!): http://www.myspace.com/beyondoband. Glasslands is at 289 Kent Ave, a very pretty venue reserved for underground music only. I can't find a legit website, only yelp, but if you find one lemme know.
Jay Reatard is playing one of his eight hundred shows this night as well! For those of you who don't know him, he likes blood and gore and makes awesome punk music, blending melodic, catchy vocal lines with hellish screams and upbeat, boppy yet still edgy guitar riffs. Punk is not my favorite genre though I do like some of it, and when it comes to Mr. Reatard, I love. And, he's from Tennessee! His state borders mine. Anyway, this show is in Hoboken for those who like New Jersey. Check him out, chilling in a bathful of records: http://www.myspace.com/jayreatard. Other upcoming shows: 24th at Bowery, 25th at Glasslands and 26th at Santos Party House.
Teedo, a local pop rock group, is also playing at Rehab with eleven other bands, starting at noon and lasting way into the morning. Here's a little review I wrote of them not too long ago:
Teedo's 70s-influenced psychedelic rock stirs up a strong desire to go do drugs and play in the sun. Similar to The Stones and The Kinks but with a modern electronic twist, Teedo is able to smoothly blend various vibes into a solid rock song. Their creative use of instruments while maintaining a strong, traditional foundation creates an energy that bursts out even from their Myspace tunes. Teedo’s lead singer also experiments with his vocals, adding in quick falsettos and controlled cracks. Taking it a step further on a heavier tune, he busts out a deep voice with a morbid quality reminiscent of Ozzy Osbourne, while the rest of the band jams out their metal. But these guys aren’t just about being rock-n-rollers. Songs like “You are my Girl” have a fresh pop beat that gets feet tappin’ uncontrollably, and multiple other tunes have a laidback, chillin’ out feel to them. Teedo’s music has a sense of being real but not sloppy, like a polished garage band. And their lead singer’s screams might even rival Frank Black’s. Check 'em out at http://www.myspace.com/teedo.
Honorable mentions: Juliana Hatfield at Housing Works, The Dears at Hiro Ballroom, and Crystal Castles at Webster Hall.
FRIDAY
As mentioned, Jay Reatard is playing again at Bowery. The event I'm most excited about, however, is the Sub Pop showcase at Pianos. I'm sure we all know and love Sub Pop, the discoverers of Nirvana, The Postal Service, and loads of others in between. One of their more recent successes, Oxford Collapse, will play their absolutely delightful indie pop/rock, full of raw yet pretty harmonies and driving rhythms, at 11. Death Vessel is playing earlier, The Ruby Suns afterward, and multiple others, in the upstairs and downstairs, for only $12. See the ad here and enjoy the Oxfords here.
A HUGE show is happening at the unassuming Brooklyn Masonic Temple in Fort Greene, Brooklyn -- Land of Talk and Broken Social Scene will be rockin' some pants off! It's sold out, for obvious reasons. Craigslist tickets here.
For those of you who don't know the smokin' trio that is The Vivian Girls, definitely explore. These ladies totally rock it. Their guitar-heavy, punk-shoegaze mixed with layered, vintage vocals is like The Clash meets My Bloody Valentine after they all had really successful sex changes. The V. Girls are great, sexy, and talented, truly standing out in a mostly male-dominated scene. They should all date Jay Reatard! Their show is at Cake Shop with tons of other bands, including Woods, a cool Brooklyn-based group. Go! Cake Shop and the VGs.
If you're more into shoegaze than punk mixed with shoegaze, go see Soundpool at Rehab. They're a chilled-out, trippy group fronted by Kim Fields and her angelic, etheral vocals. It's a measly $8 and the music starts at noon. They don't go on until midnight, so don't get too drunk too early 'cause their live show is phenomenal, complete with an original movie that matches the same "I'm high on mushrooms" feel their music creates. Check 'em out: http://soundpoolmusic.com/.
Lastly, the sassiest rock duo in existence, The Gay Blades, will be playing for free at Spike Hill, on Bedford at North 7th. This place is like my second home, with it's delicious mashed potatoes, funky/frightening paintings, fickle Christmas lights and cozy vibe. The Gay Blades are loud and good. Please go support Spike!! And The Gay Blades, too.
Honorable mentions: The Knitting Factory's showcase from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. including People Under the Stairs, a totally awesome hip hop group, and AIDS Wolf, who I swear are popular only because of their name...their music physically hurt me.
We've got Saturday left! Try to pace yourselves because Saturday is insane.
Rock rock rock. Hip hop hop. Even metal!
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