My Thursday night at Union Hall began perfectly – with a juicy hamburger. Turns out this classy bar in the heart of Park Slope doesn’t just have warm lighting, a library/lounge and (I kid you not) two bocce courts. It’s got great food too. And of course, live music. I ventured out to Union Hall
Picked By: Kristina Villarini Who: The Hold Steady w/ The Gay Blades Where: Music Hall of Williamsburg, NYC When: Monday, January 31st at 9pm Cost: $25 Age Restrictions: 18+ ***
This is one of the best feelings ever: you’re rooting through a bargain bin in that favorite record store of yours – you know, the only one in town that still lets you sample records before committing to them – when you stumble upon the perfect buy. That underrated band from the early 80’s you’ve
Picked By: Daniel Kohn Who: White Lies Where: The Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA When: Monday, Jan. 4th at 8:00 pm Cost: Sold Out Age Restrictions: All Ages
Last night’s show at Envelope is the kind of thing that, as a music writer, warms my heart. Envelope is a newly opened (about four months old) all-purpose music space designed for everything from rehearsals and shows to recording sessions. Located somewhere in Bushwick, its address is kept secret until you buy a ticket. I had
Brad Oberhofer, the eponymous member and mastermind of the indie pop/rock force that is Oberhofer, is twenty years old. This young gun has already made a splash at CMJ and on the Blogosphere; plus, his music is really, really good. We chatted last week just before he departed on his latest tour, and he spilled
It was a great night for music at Cake Shop, a cozy little place on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. This small, dimly lit bar/café/venue presumably sells cake during the day, but on Friday night offered up one of the most exciting shows I’ve seen in a long time, hosting Emil & Friends, Ravens
Picked By: Jesse Diener-Bennett Who: Broken Social Scene Where: Terminal 5, NYC When: Tuesday, Jan. 18th at 8:00 Cost: $11 advance, $13 day of show Age Restrictions: 21+ ***
Picked By: Lauren Novik Who: The Wombats Where: The Satellite, Los Angeles When: Wednesday, Jan. 12th at 8:30pm Cost: $12-14 Age Restrictions: 21+ From Lauren Novik: “The Wombats will be rocking out at Silverlake’s Satellite (formerly Spaceland) this Wednesday, January 12, and you do not want to miss the chance to check out these
The Stage Mural @ The Court Tavern The Court Tavern used to be just one of a slew of rock venues in New Brunswick, NJ. Pavement played their first live show there. The Smithereens once considered it their second home. Punk and Garage acts like The Butthole Surfers, Bad Karma, and Loaded Poets thrived in