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Givers and Yellow Ostrich Played Music Hall of Williamsburg

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If one were to listen to either Givers or Yellow Ostrich’s 2011 debut they’d expect a very different live show from both bands than what occurred last night. Both on their records lean towards the pop end of indie pop but live bring an energy that can only to be described as youthful. Together they […]

Wet Hot American Summer 10th Anniversary at MHofW

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Last night’s sold out 10th Anniversary celebration for the cult comedy Wet Hot American Summer was a fan’s wet hot American dream come true. Hosted by Stella (David Wain, Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black) who also starred in, wrote and directed the movie, the night included archived video audition footage, a sweater fondling contest and appearances from […]

Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls Showcase at MHOW

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Typically on Free Williamsburg we are busy documenting how the influx of children to the neighborhood is giving us hives–but not this time folks!  For now we applaud the little ones and the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls is giving us reason to do so.  The Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls is the Clinton […]

Wet Hot American Summer: The Prequel

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Summer is officially here, and in honor of its arrival, we have an announcement about one of the greatest summer movies ever! Director David Wain (Role Models) may soon be making a prequel to his cult comedy classic Wet Hot American Summer! Wain told Jeff Goldsmith at The Q&A Podcast, “The prequel would [take place] the same summer … […]

Ticket Giveaway: Glasser at Music Hall of Williamsburg

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Glasser, if you don’t know by now, is the singular work of one Cameron Mesirow– an ethereal one woman electro-orchestra which rings in tune to acts that we adore such as Alaska In Winter, except with a femininity that seems to float effortlessly above the rhythms of each song. Around the time of Glasser’s debut […]

[PICS] Beirut at Music Hall of Williamsburg, Night 2

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Apparently FREEWilliamsburg simply can’t get enough of Zach Condon this morning. Last night, beloved indie-folk group Beirut played their second sold out show at Music Hall of Williamsburg with opening band Woom. The cherubic Zach Condon thrilled his fans with his blaring trumpet and amazing voice. Condon sheepishly admitted to having caught a summer cold– […]

DOM, Zaza, Twin Sister and Memory Tapes played at Music Hall of Williamsburg last night (pics)

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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” […]