Mini music festival featuring Louisville’s Nerves Junior (dub/indie/electronic), The Deloreans (french pop), Ben Purdom (folk/ indie), Aquaventure(pop/rock), Bunny Day and the Mercy Buckets (gypsy/folk), and Tender Mercy (acoustic/minimalist).
(Nerves Junior)
(The Deloreans)
Custom Dundee Candy Shop treats celebrating The Dandy Lion’s grand opening!
and… Event photography by JPK Artography!
(jpkartography.com)
Giveaways include one-of-a-kind clothing, art, jewelry, and The Dandy Lion gift certificates!
Remember way back when I went to SXSW and was insanely happy to finally see Billy Bragg? Well guess what, he’s coming close to us on his new tour! So now you, yes you, will be seeing him too. Get excited. Excited yet? Good. Check out the info below to see how you are getting to the destination to see Mr. Bragg… and probably hear A New England in person.
Who: BILLY BRAGG
What: Music, with feeling
When: September 14, 2010 – Doors @7:00, Show @8:00
Where: The Vogue – Indianapolis (Google map attack!)
Why: Ever heard a Billy Bragg song? That’s why
How: Well, probably just drive up I-65 and follow that Google map. Also note this is 21+ and must have ID.
Tickets are $20 and available via… ticketmaster… so it’d be better to call the box office @317.259.7029 Monday-Friday 12:00-5:30 est. if you have qualms with ticketmaster. Just sayin’.
Watch Billy Bragg and Eddie Izzard for a good cause:
Around the time when I was in high school, all my friends used to continuously quote Stephen Lynch lyrics just about every single morning. We would listen to his songs and insult each other while playing computer games during and after school, ah the life. So upon remembering those good times I was somewhat excited to see Stephen Lynch perform live. I was not too familiar with a slew of his material, but I knew it would be funny and offend people. Well, it certainly did both of those things. Right after the first song a few of the front row crowd left, probably because the first song had to do with prostitutes and the possibility of contracting AIDS. Those in the know laughed, those with no clue for what was in store left. Rightly so, his brand of comedy is not for everyone. That’s why I stayed.
I knew more laughter would bounce around the huge room at the Horseshoe Casino, and that those who stayed were in for a good show. Everyone there seemed to be enjoying themselves while songs about AIDS, fat friends, and dirty sanchez’s were performed. It was an all-around solid performance from Mr. Lynch and his companions Rod Cone and David Josefsberg, however, something about this just didn’t hit my funnybone like it used to. I don’t think I’ve gone so far as to have grown out of poop and fart jokes (god forbid that ever happen), but it just didn’t feel like the comedy it used to for me. This is not meant as a complaint about the show or their performance in any way, they all most certainly put on a fantastic show, but maybe I’m just more into David Lynch than Stephen Lynch at this point in life. This show and Stephen’s comedy were still by far funnier than any cable man or puppet guy I’ve ever heard about though. Overall it was a solid show, I just wish I would have seen it 5 years ago.
Love them, or love them, MGMT is going on tour for their sophomore album, Congratulations, and will be stopping at The Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 14, 2010. Tickets are on sale TODAY and will run you a reasonable $28 bucks. This show is going to sell out, so don’t wait until the last minute. Congratulations is out on Tuesday, April 13th, and people are in for a real treat. It is a huge departure from their debut, but I think you will enjoy it. That said, it will take a couple of listens. I wasn’t sold initially, but my brother over at We Listen For You insisted that I really give it a chance and my full attention. I’m sold now. He wrote a fantastic review of the album and I suggest you read it before listening. Consider it a guidebook to the album. The whole album is streaming on their website, if you want to check it out before it is released.We’ll see you at the show.
In an effort to prime the masses to the sound of unorthodox, guitar-less, noise/arena rock, Prizzy Prizzy Please have digitally re-released their debut album on Joyful Noise Recordings. The band’s epic new album “Chroma Cannon” will be released on April 20, and available as of March 9th, the self-titled debut “Prizzy Prizzy Please” is finally available for download via iTunes, eMusic, Amazon, etc.
Originally released in 2007 on Let’s Pretend Records, this album is loaded with shout-along party anthems and unbridled irreverence. Bloomington-bred, Chicago-based Prizzy Prizzy Please has managed to carve a musical niche with the power of zebra snack cakes, slam dunks, and piles of beer-soaked confetti – showcasing chainsaw-metallic keyboard lines, generously frosted with saxophone blasts running atop a ballistic drum and bass section. Though the upcoming LP “Chroma Cannon” is firmly planted in their “hanging out with Ravi Shankar phase”, the self-titled album encompasses a more playful tone, derived from countless PBR-soaked Bloomington house shows.
Here is your reminder that The Magnetic Fields will be performing this Friday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre in Bloomington, Indiana. First off, The Magnetic Fields are incredible and have a new fantastic album out titled Realism (which you should definitely listen to). Secondly, the name of the theatre, Buskirk-Chumley, sounds cool. Third of all, Bloomington is a great town. This is a win-win-win situation, so don’t let this pass you by. Tickets are still available through the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre website.
Tour Dates
2/04 | Washington, DC | Lisner Auditorium
2/06 | Montreal, Quebec | Corona Theatre
2/08 | Toronto, Ontario | Queen Elizabeth Theatre
2/10 | Boston, MA | Wilbur Theatre
2/11 | Boston, MA | Wilbur Theatre
2/13 | Brooklyn, NY | BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
2/21 | Portland, OR | Aladdin Theater
2/22 | Portland, OR | Aladdin Theater
2/23 | Seattle, WA | Town Hall
2/24 | Seattle, WA | Town Hall
2/27 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater
3/01 | San Francisco, CA | Herbst Theatre
3/02 | Los Angeles, CA | Wilshire Ebell Theatre
3/04 | Milwaukee, WI | Pabst Theatre 3/05 | Bloomington, IN | Buskirk Chumley Theater
3/06 | St. Louis, MO | The Pageant
3/07 | Chicago, IL | Harris Theater at Millenium Park
3/10 | New York, NY | Town Hall
3/11 | New York, NY | Town Hall
Funny man Stephen Lynch is bringing his 3 Balloons Tour to the Horseshoe Casino in Southern Indiana. It is a one night run only, Friday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. Lynch, known for his songs that incorporate daily life and popular culture is also a Tony Award-nominated actor. Lynch has released two studio albums and two live albums along with a live DVD. He has appeared in two Comedy Central Presents specials and starred in the Broadway adaptation of The Wedding Singer.
I’ve been a big fan of Lynch for a while now and have never had the chance to see him perform live. If you haven’t heard his stuff, check out the videos below. What I’m always amazed at is the fact that he is a talented singer and musician on one hand and is equally capable as a comedian. I’ve seen it attempted a lot, but he does it the best.
Tickets are on sale now (see below).
Must be 21 years or older to attend.
WE HAVE THREE PAIRS OF TICKETS TO GIVEAWAY TO THIS SHOW. COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR BEST (OR WORST) KNOCK-KNOCK JOKE. I’LL PICK THREE AND EMAIL THE WINNERS ON MARCH 23RD.
The Flaming Lips are coming to Bloomington, Indiana on April 22, 2010. Tix are a little steep, but hell, it is THE FLAMING LIPS!!!!! Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi are two of my favorite albums of all time and I’m still growing on Embryonic. I’ve never seen them live and the way things are lining up, I may catch them a few times in 2010!!! Not much more needs to be said. Get your tix early (capacity is just 3200) and start preparing for one of the best live shows around.
The Flaming Lips will perform at IU Auditorium on Thursday, April 22 at 8 p.m. From Bonnaroo and Voodoo Fest to Lollapalooza, The Flaming Lips have a long-standing reputation of performing one of the most entertaining live concerts in music. They have been nominated for six Grammy Awards and have been the recipient of three, including Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Their latest album, Embryonic, was released last October after premiering on The Colbert Report, and was named the #2 best album of 2009 by MTV News.
On-sale
Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.
Available here and the IU Auditorium Box Office, as well as through Ticketmaster.com, by phone at (800) 745-3000, and at Ticketmaster Ticket Centers.
David Bazan is on tour with Headlights and will have two stops near Louisville. The closest is the Southgate House in Newport, KY on March 15, then The Bishop in Bloomington, IN on March 29. Both great venues and not a bad trip for this show.
3/4 | Eugene, OR | Sam Bond’s Garage
3/5 | Sacramento, CA | Blue Lamp
3/6 | Visalia, CA | Cellar Door
3/7 | Santa Barbara, CA | Soho
3/8 | Long Beach, CA | Alex’s Bar
3/9 | Las Vegas, NV | Beauty Bar
3/10 | Phoenix, AZ | Sail Inn
3/12 | Norman, OK | The Opolis
3/13 | Springfield, MO | Gallery Sounds
3/14 | St. Louis, MO | Old Rock House 3/15 | Newport, KY | Southgate House
3/17 | Nashville, TN | Exit/In
3/18 | Asheville, NC | Grey Eagle
3/19 | West Columbia, SC | New Brookland Tavern
3/20 | Richmond, VA | Alley Katz
3/21 | Baltimore, MD | The Ottobar
3/22 | Philadelphia, PA | First Unitarian Church
3/23 | Brooklyn, NY | Music Hall Of Williamsburg
3/27 | Grantham, PA | Messiah College
3/28 | Columbus, OH | The Summit 3/29 | Bloomington, IN | The Bishop
3/30 | Grand Rapids, MI | Calvin College
4/3 | Dekalb, IL | House Cafe
4/4 | Milwaukee, WI | Pabst
4/5 | St. Paul, MN | Turf Club
So now we are on Fiery Furnaces overload. We’ve posted pics and video from their show last summer at Fountain Square in Cincy, from their two shows in Chicago for New Year’s eve, and now we have some more Fiery Furnaces goodness from their January 21st show at the Southgate House and January 22nd show at Radio Radio in Indy. Needless to say, we are HUGE fans and will probably be at every show they have within a few hours drive. They’ve been going strong for the last decade and show no signs of stopping. If you aren’t familiar with this band, at least check them out. But beware, you may get hooked and become an addict like us.
A full album stream of Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore’s record, Dear Companion, can be found on the band’s website all this week leading up to their February 16th release date!
Dear Companion is a collaboration between three Kentucky musicians: the songs are written and performed by Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore, produced by and featuring Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket and Monsters of Folk. Recorded in the first half of 2009 in their home state, Dear Companion explores their ties to the place they love and aims to draw attention to the problem of mountaintop removal coal mining and its impact on the people and heritage of central Appalachia.
A portion of the proceeds from Dear Companion will benefit Appalachian Voices, an organization devoted to ending mountaintop removal and finding a better way forward. Learn more at: www.ilovemountains.org or www.subpop.com
Before Bonnaroo, before Pitchfork, before SXSW, and before just about every other festival, will be the Pit Stop Music Marathon in wonderful Bloomington, IN! All the fun starts on Saturday, March 6 and ends on Saturday, March 13 with a show from Bloomington (and Louisville) natives Muder By Death. Which, if you are already in town for The Magnetic Fields show on March 5 (which you should be), then just stay for the whole week. Bloomington is a great town with a great music scene, so head up there and see it with your very own eyes and ears. We’ll post more updates when they become available, so stay tuned.
03.06:
9pm The Clovers, 10pm Free Energy, 11pm Foreign Born @ Video Saloon
03.07:
9pm Blue Giant, 10pm Fruit Bats @ The Bishop
03.08:
9pm Mon Khmer, 10pm Savoir Adore, 11pm Holiday Band, 12 am The Delicious @ The Bishop
9pm Whippoorwill, 10pm Vetiver @ Video Saloon
03.09
9pm Half Rats, 10pm Times New Viking @ The Bishop
10pm Jookabox, 11pm Pomegranates, 12am Left Lane Cruiser @ Video Saloon
03.10:
9pm Slam Dunk, 10pm Medusa, 11pm Zero Boys @ The Bishop
03.11:
9pm The Broderick, 10pm Turbo Fruits, 11pm Surfer Blood @ The Bishop
10pm th’Empires, 11pm The Hollows, 12am The Woes @ Video Saloon
9pm Waxeater, 10pm Three Man Band, 11pm John Wilkes Booze @ Video Saloon
03.13:
11:30pm The Coke Dares 12:15 am Murder By Death @ The Bishop
Tickets are only $10 daily for access to all venues, or a weeklong discount marathon pass can be purchased for $50, and they can be found here on the Pit Stop website. Now that’s a great deal.
INAUGURAL PIT STOP MUSIC MARATHON
MARCH 6-13 2010
BLOOMINGTON, IN
The full line-up in alphabetical order:
Blue Giant (Portland, OR)
Clovers (Cleveland, OH)
The Coke Dares (Bloomington, IN)
The Delicious (Bloomington, IN) Foreign Born (Los Angeles, CA)
Free Energy (Pennsylvania, PA) Fruit Bats (Seattle, WA)
Half Rats (Lafayette, IN)
Holiday Band (Bloomington, IN) Husband and Wife (Bloomington, IN)
The Hollows (Bloomington, IN)
John Wilkes Booze (Bloomington, IN) Jookabox (Indianapolis, IN)
Left Lane Cruiser (Fort Wayne, IN)
Medusa (Bloomington, IN)
Metavari (Fort Wayne, IN)
Mon Khmer (Brooklyn, NY) Murder by Death (Bloomington, IN)
The Pomegranates (Cincinnati, OH)
Savior Adore (Brooklyn, NY)
Slam Dunk (Bloomington, IN) Surfer Blood (West Palm Beach, FL)
Times New Viking (Columbus, OH)
Turbo Fruits (Nashville, TN) Vetiver (San Francisco, CA)
The Woes (Brooklyn, NY)
Zero Boys (Indianapolis, IN)
Tickets are only $10 daily for access to all venues, or a weeklong discount marathon pass can be purchased for $50.
Ticket, schedule and venue information to be announced this Friday on www.pitstopmusicmarathon.com. Until then, news can be found at www.spiritof68promotions.com and by following along at www.twitter.com/pitstopmarathon.
Philly’s Dr. Dog loves Louisville. They return for a fourth time in as many years. We saw them back in late 2007 at Phoenix Hill Tavern and were not that impressed. Then the band totally redeemed themselves at the 2008 Forecastle Fest when they put on one of the best shows of the festival. They played at Headliner’s in April of 2009 and now have another show at Headliner’s scheduled for May 7th with Deertick. Every time we have seen them they have gotten better and better. We can’t wait for this show. I’d get your tickets early because they have a loyal following here in town. I wouldn’t be surprised if it sells out.
Tickets are $15 bucks and you can get them now HERE.
Dr. Dog – 2010 Tour Dates
Jan 27 Revolution Hall Troy, NY *
Jan 28 Higher Ground Burlington, VT *
Jan 29 Lupo’s Providence, RI *
Jan 30 Westcott Theatre Syracuse, NY *
Feb 01 Mohawk Place Buffalo, NY *
Feb 03 The Pike Room Pontiac, MI *
Feb 04 Turner Hall Milwaukee, WI *
Feb 05 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI *
Feb 06 The Mill Iowa City, IA *
Feb 08 Waiting Room Omaha, NE *
Feb 09 Rock Island Brewing Co. Rock Island, IL *
Feb 10 Case Western University Cleveland, OH * Feb 11 Video Saloon Bloomington, IN *
Feb 12 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH *
Feb 13 State Theatre State College, PA *
Apr 14 Lee’s Place Toronto, ON
Apr 15 Blind Pig Ann Arbor, MI
Apr 16 Metro Chicago, IL
Apr 17 Fine Line Minneapolis, MN
Apr 19 Belly Up Aspen, CO
Apr 20 Gothic Theatre Denver, CO
Apr 22 Neuroluz Boise, ID
Apr 23 Wonder Ballroom Portland, OR
Apr 24 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA
Apr 25 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA **
Apr 27 Henry Fonda Los Angeles, CA **
Apr 29 Santa Fe Brewing Company Santa Fe, NM **
Apr 30 The Loft Dallas, TX **
May 01 Emo’s Outside Austin, TX **
May 02 Warehouse Live Studio Houston, TX **
May 03 Majestic Fayetteville, AR **
May 05 Workplay Birmingham, AL **
May 06 Cannery Ballroom Nashville, TN ** May 07 Headliners Louisville, KY **
May 11 Paradise Boston, MA **
May 12 Paradise Boston, MA **
May 13 Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA **
May 14 9:30 Club Washington, DC **
May 15 Terminal 5 New York, NY **
May 23 Magnet Berlin, Germany
May 24 Blue Shell Koln, Germany
May 25 Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 26 Tabernacle London, UK
May 27 Nouveau Casino Paris, FR
May 29 Primavera Sound Barcelona, Spain
* With The Growlers
** With Deertick
