Last night Reading Rainbow and The Beets played at Knitting Factory, for an L Mag late night show. When we arrived the bouncer informed us that the DJ had called out sick, so Reading Rainbow had gone on early. No matter. The show was great — both bands have fantastic energy, with Reading Rainbow harmonizing […]
DOM, Zaza, Twin Sister and Memory Tapes played at Music Hall of Williamsburg last night (pics)
Last night was one of the Brooklyn Vegan showcases, featuring Zaza, DOM, Twin Sister and Memory Tapes. I unfortunately missed the Zaza set, although heard from some folks that they were one of the better sets that night. DOM rocked it, with trippy projections on a big screen behind them (that would also flash “DOM” […]
Pics: Steel Phantoms played Ear Farm showcase.
I know I know, there are so many shows going on a the Northside festival it’s hard to catch all of them. I’ll just say: I caught Free Willy fave Steel Phantoms at Spike Hill for the Ear Farm showcase. And? I absolutely love the energy of these guys. Classically trained musicians, their punky pop […]
Au Revoir Simone at Warsaw: Photos
So, thanks to server issues, this recap is going up now, but I caught Au Revoir Simone at the Warsaw on Thursday night. I’ve had a soft spot for Au Revoir Simone since they did a benefit with Regina Spektor for Planned Parenthood two years ago. This was my first show in the Warsaw, and […]
Pandemic will silkscreen your underwear, if you want them to.
Just for the Northside Festival, the Street Art loving Gallery Pandemic, on Broadway between Kent and Wythe, is holding a silk-screening party. Street artists buildmore, celso, darkcloud, deeker, gay sex, keely, matt siren, royce bannon and more will put their art on your on t-shirts, paper, tote bags, underwear, or whatever else you want. Stop […]
Williamsburg Walk Picnic Challenge
Busy weekend kids! Both days of Williamsburg Walks from 2-7pm, the Southside CSA will be hosting a picnic block, inviting everyone from the community to join in. On the 26th, will be hosting the “Williamsburg Picnic Challenge” http://southsidecsa.wordpress.com/2010/06/10/williamsburg-walks-picnic-block-basket-challenge/ Essentially, it is a picnic contest where each component will reflect a different ethnic group from the […]
Take Back the Twilight Vampire Walk & Rally
TAKE BACK THE TWILIGHT VAMPIRE WALK AND RALLY – Remember when vampires didn’t glitter? – Like vampires better when they were eating teenagers not dating them? – Think Twilight sucks (but not in the good way)? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this is your chance to do something about it. This […]