To Do List: Saturday, August 7, 2010

Recommended Show:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2010
NICOLE ATKINS
@ CITY WINERY
155 Varick St
New York, NY 10013
$15, 9PM

Even though Nicole Atkins is really a Jersey girl (she was born in Neptune where some of the first season of Jersey Shore took place), we'll give her credit as one of her own. Tonight she plays a hometown show in New York City at City Winery.

Guida & Contagium @ Silent Barn
Local Natives @ Governors Island
Bad Credit No Credit @ Glasslands
Sharon Van Etten @ The Bushwick Starr
Nicole Atkins & Simon Felice @ City Winery
Class Actress & Twin Shadow @ Brooklyn Bowl
Hollis Browne & The Yes Way @ Mercury Lounge
Hank and Cupcakes & Navegante @ Le Poisson Rouge
Fuck The Facts, Magrudergrind, & Defeatist @ Cake Shop (early)
Lioness, MKNG FRNDZ, & Mystery Roar @ Cake Shop (late)
The Beets, Slasher Risk, & Pendulum Swings @ Shea Stadium
Shark?, Motel Motel, Soft Black, and more @ 210 Cook Street
Unstoppable Death Machines, Doctor Scientist, & NT @ Acheron
A Million Years, Archeology, Adam Taylor, & Rabble Rabble @ Coco 66
Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings & The Budos Band @ Prospect Park Bandshell
Lydia, Brian Bonz, Analog Rebellion, & River City Extension @ Bowery Ballroom
Frustrations, Druid Perfume, Golden Error, & Chinese Restaurants @ Death By Audio

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A boatload of photos from tonight's YACHT show

YACHT | South Street Seaport | August 6, 2010

Every time I catch YACHT live, the band seems to double in size. From one to two, and now from two to four. It's easy to love the fuller sound of the larger act, but part of that charm of the solo act is gone--luckily not entirely. Frontman Jona Bechtolt still really knows how to put on a wild, energetic show, and check out some of the photos from tonight's show at South Street Seaport below (especially if you missed it, as YACHT called this their last show in New York City until 2011).

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We wonder if this guy watching the YACHT show realized that he was at a rock concert in New York City...

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The Canon Logic make a video

The Canon Logic's new video for "Dead Man" is your typical band-rocking-out with some generic stock footage of the band mixed in, but it's still a pretty good way for the young act to get a video from their debut album, FM Arcade, onto the internet. Check it out above, and tour dates for the band below.

The Canon Logic tour dates:
8/5 - Bleachers - Bristol, CT
8/6 - Mercury Lounge - New York, NY
8/7 - Johnny Brenda's - Philadelphia, PA
8/10 - DC9 - Washington, DC
8/12 - Capital Ale House - Richmond, VA
8/13 - The Note - West Chester, PA

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Shy Child Won't Stop touring

The drum/keyboard duo of Shy Child put on an amazing live show, and it's great to know that the band are going to head out on tour again later this month. There aren't too many shows scheduled this time around, but there really is no keeping a great band like this down. Be sure to catch them when they hit the stage at Bowery Ballroom in New York City on August 13.


Shy Child tour dates:
Aug 10 - Toronto, ON - The Mod Club
Aug 12 - Boston, MA - The Middle East Downstairs
Aug 13 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
Aug 14 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brendas
Aug 15 - Washington, DC - Rock N Roll Hotel

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Portugal. The Man take to the road with Primus

Though some of these dates may seem familiar, the tour dates with Primus have a new guest: Portugal. The Man. But that's not all from the band recently signed to Atlantic Records. Portugal. The Man will be playing a few non-Primus accompanied shows as well. The full schedule is after the jump.


Portugal. The Man tour dates:
Dates marked * w/ Primus
9/20 - Eagle, ID - Eagle Park Pavilion *
9/21 - Central Point, OR - Lithia Motors Amphitheater *
9/22 - Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall *
9/24 - Seattle, WA - WaMu Theater @ Qwest Field Events Center *
9/25 - Vancouver, BC - PNE Forum *
9/27 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Centre *
9/28 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Ballroom @ University of Calgary *
9/30 - Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cummings Theatre *
10/1 - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre *
10/2 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theatre *
10/3 - Detroit, MI - Fillmore Detroit *
10/5 - Urbana, IL - The Canopy Club
10/6 - Columbia, MO - Forrest Rose Park @ Mojo’s
10/7 - Fayetteville, AR - George’s Majestic Lounge
10/8 - Fort Worth, TX - Aardvark
10/10 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Festival @ Zilker Park
10/11 - Houston, TX - Fitzgerald’s -- Upstairs
10/12 - New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jacks
10/14 - Birmingham, AL - WorkPlay Soundstage
10/15 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
10/16 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
10/17 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
10/20 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
10/21 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room
10/22 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
10/23 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
10/28 - Tempe, AZ - The Clubhouse
10/29 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
10/30 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theater

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Hot Chip warmed up at Summerstage

Hot Chip | Central Park Summerstage | August 4, 2010

Hot Chip are really burning up stages this week in New York City. They already performed on Wednesday night at Central Park Summerstage, and this weekend they'll be playing again. This Sunday they'll be performing for free at the JellyNYC Pool Party at the Williamsburg Waterfront, (my bad: Cut Copy play the Jelly show this Sunday) and check out some photos from Summerstage after the jump.

www.hotchip.co.uk | www.astralwerks.com

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To Do List: Friday, August 6, 2010

Recommended Show:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010
YACHT
@ SOUTH STREET SEAPORT
Pier 17
New York NY 10038
FREE, 7PM

Despite not being a one-man band anymore, we still think of Yacht as simply Jona Bechtolt. However, now the formerly one-man act is a full-band, and playing tonight at South Street Seaport.

La Strada @ Littlefield
Uniconicopia @ Monster Island
CSC Funk Band @ The Rock Shop
Mucca Pazza @ Knitting Factory
The Eclectic Method @ Webster Hall
Corinne Bailey Rae & Sondre Lerche @ Terminal 5
Mirror Mirror, Wish, & Rachel Mason @ Glasslands
Tough Knuckles & Snakes Say Hiss @ Death By Audio
Lubricated Goat, Woman, & Pink Reason @ Union Pool
Marco Benevento & White Magic @ Prospect Park Bandshell
Desert Stars, Melanie Moser, & Estranged Estates @ Cake Shop
Boris, Torche, & Russian Circles @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Illimanjaro, Digamy, Freedomhead, & The Enchantments @ Silent Barn

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Suuns to release debut album in October, tour with Land of Talk

MP3: Suuns - "Arena"

It was only a few weeks ago when I first heard about Montreal act Suuns, and now the band are signed to Secretly Canadian, preparing to release their debut album (Zeroes QC) on October 12, and going on tour with Land of Talk. Tour dates for the band are posted after the jump.


Suuns tour dates:
All dates w/ Land of Talk
09/16 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace
09/19 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern
09/21 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
09/22 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
09/23 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown
09/25 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
09/26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
09/29 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Ballroom
09/30 - Calgary, AB - Dicken's Pub
10/02 - Victoria, BC - Lucky Bar
10/03 - Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret
10/04 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile
10/05 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
10/07 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
10/08 - Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex
10/09 - Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar
10/10 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
10/12 - Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room
10/15 - Austin, TX - The Parish
10/16 - Dallas, TX - The Nightmare

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The Depreciation Guild tour with Film School

Kanine Records's Depreciation Guild are scheduled to tour with indie rock veterans Film School. They're going to be heading out starting in late September and will be hitting up Glasslands in Brooklyn on the 30th of September, and the Mercury Lounge on October 1st. A full list of tour dates is available after the jump.


Depreciation Guild/Film School tour dates:
9/28 - Washington, DC - DC9
9/29 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
9/30 - Brooklyn, NY - Glassland
10/1 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
10/2 - Cambridge, MA - TT the Bear's
10/3 - Montreal, QC - Casa del Popolo
10/4 - Toronto, ON - El Mocambo
10/6 - St Louis, MO - Firebird
10/7 - Newport, KY - Southgate House
10/8 - Chicago, IL - Schubas Tavern
10/9 - Milwaukee, WI - The Cactus Club
10/10 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
10/11 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room
10/12 - Denver, CO - Hi Dive
10/13 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
10/15 - Seattle, WA - Sunset Tavern
10/16 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios

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Phosphorescent find it hard to be humble...

Phosphorescent have been growing in popularity recently, and now have a new video for their song "It's Hard to Be Humble (When You're From Alabama)," which you can check out above. Also, the band are on tour now here in the United States, but will be heading overseas soon (full list of tour dates is after the jump).

Phosphorescent tour dates:
Dates marked * w/ J. Tillman
Dates marked + w/ Timber Timbre
08/04 - Milwaukee, WI - Mad Planet *
08/05 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle *
08/06 - Indianapolis, IN - Radio Radio *
08/07 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop *
08/09 - Washington DC - Black Cat *
08/10 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar Club Stage *
08/11 - Phiadelphia, PA - Rittenhouse Square Park *
08/12 - Providence, RI - Jerky's Live Music Hall *
08/15 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East (Downstairs) *
09/06 - Manchester, UK - Night 'n Day +
09/07 - Bristol, UK - Thekla +
09/08 - London, UK - Scala +
09/10 - Isle of Wight, UK - Bestival
09/11 - Dorset, UK - End of the Road Festival
09/12 - Brighton, UK - Komedia +
09/14 - Paris, France - Cafe de la Danse +
09/15 - Brussels, Belgium - Botanique +
09/16 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso +
09/17 - Leffinge, Belgium - Leffingeleuren Festival
09/18 - Groningen, Netherlands - Take Root Festival
09/20 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega +
09/21 - Gotenborg, Sweden - Pusterviksbaren +
09/22 - Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser Slussen +
10/17 - San Francisco, CA - Treasure Island Music Festival

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Holy Ghost! Performance at Central Park Summerstage

Holy Ghost! | Central Park Summerstage | August 4, 2010

For all of my years in New York City, I have never seen a concert at Central Park Summerstage. Well, we waited for the perfect concert. Holy Ghost! were the first band to take the stage, and it got the dancing started in the hot summer sun. The DFA-signed band were a truly amazing act, and we were happy to make it there early to catch them. Photos from their set below.

www.holyghostnyc.com | www.dfarecords.com

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To Do List: Thursday, August 5, 2010

Recommended Show:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010
KELIS, ROBYN, & DAN BLACK
@ WEBSTER HALL
125 E 11th St
New York, NY 10009
$25, 6PM

Taking a trip to Webster Hall often makes us shutter, but we'd brave the space to catch this lineup of acts. Kelis and Robyn may be the headliners, but up-and-coming artist Dan Black is going to be the real person to watch at this event.

Andrew Bird @ Guggenheim
Unsane @ Santos Party House
The Pendulum Swings @ Glasslands
Blam Blam & So So Santo @ Coco 66
The London Souls @ John Varvatos Store
Lower Dens, Air Waves, & Inoculist @ Cake Shop
U.S. Girls, Miracles, & Night Beats @ Union Pool
People Under the Stairs @ Rocks Off Concert Cruises
ZAZA & Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson @ Knitting Factory
Arcade Fire, Spoon, & Owen Pallett @ Madison Square Garden
Shilpa Ray, The So So Glos, & Bad Girlfriend @ Brooklyn Bowl
Reni, Standard Fare, R. Stevie Moore, & The Twees @ Bruar Falls
Mike Pride's Drummer's Corpse, Ki, & Chat Logs @ Death By Audio
Mon Khmer, The Tony Castles, Caveman, & Monogold @ Mercury Lounge
Metric, Joan As Police Woman, & Holly Miranda @ Prospect Park Bandshell
Shark?, The Great Unwashed, Conversion Party, & The Rabbits @ The Rock Shop

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Cymbals Eat Guitars to tour with The Thermals

Up-and-coming indie rock band Cymbals Eat Guitars are scheduled to tour with established indie rockers The Thermals this fall. It's sure to be a bang up tour, and we've posted the full details after the jump. Also, if you are heading out to Lollapalooza this weekend, Cymbals Eat Guitars will be performing at the festival as well!


Cymbals Eat Guitars/Thermals tour dates:
Sep 30 - Triple Rock Social Club - Minneapolis, MN *
Oct 1 - The Mill - Iowa City, IA *
Oct 2 - Annex - Madison, WI *
Oct 3 - Logan Square Auditorium, Chicago IL *
Oct 4 - Rhino's - Bloomington, IN *
Oct 6 - Magic Stick - Detroit, MI *
Oct 7 - Northside Tavern - Cincinnati, OH *
Oct 8 - Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, OH *
Oct 9 - Lee's Palace - Toronto, ON *
Oct 10 - Castaways - Ithaca, NY *
Oct 12 - First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA *
Oct 13 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY *
Oct 14 - Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA *
Oct 15 - Black Cat - Washington, DC *
Oct 17 - Village Tavern - Mt. Pleasant, SC *
Oct 18 - 40 Watt - Athens, GA *
Oct 20 - Exit/In - Nashville, TN *
Oct 21 - Bottle Tree - Birmingham, AL *
Oct 22 - One Eyed Jacks - New Orleans, LA *
Oct 23 - Red 7 - Austin, TX *
Oct 24 - Granada Theater - Dallas, TX *

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Soundgarden to bundle new album with Guitar Hero

In the 90s, Soundgarden was one of my favorite bands. Though solo efforts and Audioslave left me disappointed, the band's reunion earlier this year sparked countless possibilities. One of those will be Telephantasm, the new album from the band to be released on September 28. "New" might not be the best word to describe the record; "greatest hits" is more like it, but it will include a never-before-heard unreleased track entitled "Black Rain" from the Badmotorfinger sessions. The weird part about the first week of release? The 12-song retrospective will only be available bundled with the new Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock video game (Hint, Hint, Activision: We'd love to try out the new game on our Wii!). The single-disc version of album will be out separate from the game on October 5th. But for all you Soundgarden fans who don't own a gaming console, A&M/UMe are putting out special deluxe editions of the album on September 28 as well. Full track list for the various versions are after the jump.

Telephantasm track list:
1. Hunted Down
2. Hands All Over
3. Outshined
4. Rusty Cage
5. Birth Ritual
6. Black Hole Sun
7. Spoonman
8. My Wave
9. Fell On Black Days
10. Burden In My Hand
11. Blow Up The Outside World
12. Black Rain (Previously Unreleased)

Telephantasm (2CD/Limited Edition DVD) track list:
*Previously Unreleased on CD
CD - Disc One:
1. All Your Lies
2. Hunted Down
3. Fopp
4. Beyond The Wheel
5. Flower (BBC Session)*
6. Hands All Over
7. Big Dumb Sex
8. Get On The Snake (Live)
9. Room A Thousand Years Wide (Single Version)*
10. Rusty Cage
11. Outshined
12. Slaves & Bulldozers

CD - Disc Two:
1. Jesus Christ Pose (Live)
2. Birth Ritual
3. My Wave
4. Superunknown
5. Spoonman
6. Black Hole Sun
7. Fell On Black Days (Video Version)
8. Burden In My Hand
9. Dusty
10. Pretty Noose (Live on SNL)*
11. Blow Up The Outside World (MTV Live ‘N’ Loud)*
12. Black Rain*

DVD – THE MUSIC VIDEOS:
1. Flower
2. Hands All Over
3. Loud Love
4. Jesus Christ Pose (Original Version)
5. Outshined
6. Rusty Cage
7. My Wave
8. Spoonman
9. The Day I Tried To Live (Uncensored)
10. Black Hole Sun
11. Fell On Black Days
12. Pretty Noose (Uncensored)
13. Burden In My Hand
14. Blow Up The Outside World (Uncensored)

BONUS VIDEOS:
1. Spoonman (Mash-up Version)
2. The Day I Tried To Live (European Version)
3. Superunknown
4. Pretty Noose (International Version)
5. Pretty Noose (Alternate Ending)
6. Blow Up The Outside World (Censored)

SUPER DELUXE VERSION:
2 CDs + Ltd Ed DVD + 3 heavy vinyl discs plus more in deluxe packaging

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