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Miniature Tigers “Bullfighter Jacket” Video

Click image to watch the video for "Bullfighter Jacket"

 
“A zeitgeisty comination of vocal-indie-world-pop (a la Grizzly Bear and Local Natives), old-school indie pop, casual experimentation, and the druggy-haze of dream-pop.” – Metromix
 
Named one of SPIN Magazine‘s 5 Best New Artists for October, Miniature Tigers have a new “Where’s Waldo” themed video for their single “Bullfighter Jacket”. It’s honestly one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen!

After wrapping up a month with Neon Indian, The Tigers are hitting the road again for a string of dates with The Walkmen and Japandroids followed by a full US tour with Freelance Whales.

Miniature Tigers Tour Dates:

w/ THE WALKMEN & JAPANDROIDS
Oct 13 – Metro – Chicago, IL
Oct 14 – Barrymore Theater – Madison, WI
Oct 15 – Cabooze on the West Bank – Minneapolis, MN
CMJ
Oct 19 – Music Hall of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY   
CMJ Show w/ Kevin Devine, the Goddamn Band
w/ FREELANCE WHALES
Nov 5 – Maxwell’s – Hoboken, NJ
Nov 6 – Black Cat – Washington, DC   
Nov 7 – Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC   
Nov 8 – Drunken Unicorn – Atlanta, GA   
Nov 10 – Fitzgerald’s Downstairs – Houston, TX 
Nov 11 – The ND at 501 Studios – Austin, TX
Nov 12 – Loft – Dallas, TX
Nov 14 – Clubhouse Music Venue – Tempe, AZ   
Nov 16 – Detroit Bar – Costa Mesa, CA 
Nov 18 – Troubadour – LA, CA
Nov 19 – Rickshaw Stop – San Francisco, CA
Nov 21 – Doug Fir – Portland, OR
Nov 23 – Crocodile Cafe – Seattle, WA
Nov 26 – Neurolux Lounge – Boise, ID   
Nov 27 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT   
Nov 29 – Hi Dive – Denver, CO   
Dec 3 – The Basement – Columbus, OH   
Dec 4 – Brillobox, – Pittsburgh, PA   
Dec 5 – Mohawk Place – Buffalo, NY   
Dec 7 – The Monkey House – Burlington, VT   
Dec 8 – Castaways – Ithaca, NY   
Dec 9 – Middle East – Boston, MA   
Dec 10 – Iron Horse Music Hall – Northampton, MA   
Dec 14 – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA

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Upcoming Shows

Tuesday, October 19th

The New Pornographers  and Tokyo Police Club – 8:00 @ Diesel

Friday, October 22nd

An Evening with Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers) with special guest Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think)  – 9:30 @ Brillobox

Tuesday, October 26th

Phantogram w/ special guest Josiah Wolf – 8:00 @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
Bear In Heaven w/ special guests Lower Dens and Sun Airway – 9:00 @ Brillobox

Wednesday, October 27th

Bettie Serveert w/ Atlas and Aaron Jentzen – 9:00 @ Brillobox

Tuesday, November 2nd

Frightened Rabbit w/ Plants and Animals and The Phantom Band – 8:00 @ Diesel

Thursday, November 11th

Brendan Benson and The Posies with special guests Aqueduct – 8:00 @ Mr. Smalls

Saturday, November 13th

Wakey! Wakey! w/ Jenny Owen Youngs – 9:30 @ Brillobox

Saturday, November 27th

Donavon Frankenreiter w/ special guest Ximena Sarinana – 9:00 @ Mr. Smalls

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Lucha VaVOOM

Mexican Masked Wrestling + Burlesque + Comedy = Lucha VaVOOM

Click the image to watch the preview for the 2010 Halloween shows in L.A.

In the spirit of my return from an awesome vacation in Mexico, I’m going to pass along some information today about Lucha VaVOOM, which is where Mexican Masked wrestlers flip and fly, performing breathtaking acrobatic feats as lovably absurd characters with names like Dirty Sanchez, Chupacabra, and Shamu Jr.  In between matches, the finest handpicked burlesque acts from around the world delight the crowds because the folks at Lucha VaVOOM like a little sexo with their violencia!  Lucha VaVOOM has upcoming Halloween shows at LA’s Mayan Theater, October 27th and 28th.

Even more, there’s comedians added to the mix! In the past, comedians like Jeffrey Ross, Patton Oswalt and Jack Black have taken part. Lucha VaVOOM has also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, CBS National News, Carson Daily and several other local news programs.  Recently, dancers and wrestlers from Lucha VaVOOM shared the stage with Ozomatli and Cheech Marin at the Hollywood Bowl, and were one of the top-billed acts at the Chicago Just For Laughs Festival (right under Ellen DeGeneres).
 
Rooted in history, Lucha VaVOOM draws its inspiration from the bizarre world of 60’s Mexican Lucha Cinema, where brave, masked wrestling crime fighters save the world from evil brains, vampires, the Bermuda Triangle etc; always with an obligatory stop at the local go-go club. 
 
You simply have to see it to believe it!  If Lucha VaVOOM isn’t coming to a city near you this time, be sure to catch an appearance on America’s Top Model on October 6th. 

Lucha VaVoom Fall 2010 Dates
(w/Jonathan Toubin DJing East Coast Shows):
 
10/21:  Seattle, WA @ Showbox
10/24:  Portland, OR @ Roseland
10/27:  Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theater
10/28:  Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theater
10/31:  San Francisco, CA @ Filmore
11/04:  Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
11/06:  Asbury Park, NJ @ Convention Hall
11/08:  Boston, MA @ Royal Boston
11/09:  New York, NY @ Webster Hall
11/11:  Chicago, IL @ Park West

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LUST – Look Up Stop Texting

Look Up Stop Texting (LUST) was started by Cat Greenleaf, a hardcore Blackberry addict, Brooklynite and host of NBC’s “Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf” where she interviews celebrities, musicians and newsmakers right on the front steps of her Brooklyn home.  She is also a new mom who realized that her textaholic nature managed to take her attention away from her son and from the physical world overall. 
 
Through stylish clothing and accessories, LUST’s mission is to remind us to put down our PDAs more often, and live in the actual world instead of in the virtual one. LUST isn’t saying we should NEVER text – just that adding a measure of control can add so much to our experience of being alive.

 
Each season, LUSTbklyn will donate a portion of it’s proceeds to a not-for-profit organization. This Fall, LUST will give to The Common Ground Foundation started and run by hip-hop artist, actor, and author Common. The Common Ground Foundation is dedicated to developing youth in underserved communities into contributing citizens and strong leaders. LUSTBKLYN is available at Spangle Jewelry in Brooklyn , Fred Segal in Santa Monica and online at www.LUSTBKLYN.com.
 
Join Cat Greenleaf at the LUSTbklyn New York City launch party on September 23rd at Spangle Jewelry in Brooklyn.  The party will be just blocks from the famous “Talk Stoop” stoop and will feature innovative DJ Keith Shocklee (Public Enemy, Run-D.M.C.) on the decks.

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The Drums and Surfer Blood North American Tour

Rolling Stone recently called The Drums’ debut “one of the best indie pop debuts of the year.”  Their spellbinding sound takes a classic alternative sound and infuses it with a raw energy only they can create. The album and electrifying UK shows have already gained the band an NME cover.  The album is out now digitally in the US and will be available in stores in September.

Tickets for The Drums & Surfer Blood’s North American Tour go on sale on July 30-31 with a band presale at thedrumsandsurferblood.com on July 28.

The Drums/Surfer Blood 2010 North American Tour Dates

9/11 Providence, RI @ Jerky’s Live Music Hall
9/12: Washington, DC @ The 9:30 Club
9/13 Chapel Hill, NC @  Local 506
9/15: Atlanta, GA @ The Loft
9/17: Orlando, FL @ Social
9/18: Miami, FL @ Grand Central
9/19: Tampa, FL @ State Theatre
9/20 Gainesville, FL @ Common Ground Coffeehouse
9/21: Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder
9/23: Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s (The Drums ONLY)
9/24: Dallas, TX @  The Loft (The Drums ONLY)
9/25: Austin, TX @ ND (The Drums ONLY)
9/27: Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse
9/28 Pomona, CA @ Glass House
9/29: Los Angeles, CA @ The Music Box
10/01: San Francisco, CA @ The Independent (The Drums ONLY)
10/03: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
10/04: Seattle, WA @ Neumos (The Drums ONLY)
10/05: Vancouver, BC @ The Biltmore Cabaret
10/07: Boise, ID @ Neurolux
10/08: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/10: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
10/13: Minneapolis, MN @ The Varsity Theater
10/14: Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
10/16: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club (The Drums ONLY)
10/17: Montreal, QB @ Cabaret du Musee Juste Pour Rire (The Drums ONLY)
10/18: Boston, MA @ Paradise (The Drums ONLY)
10/20: New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/22: Philadelphia, PA @ Making Time

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New Music Seminar 2010

NEW YORK CITY JULY 19th – JULY 21st

About The New Music Seminar

From the co-founder and director of the original legendary New Music Seminar comes a conference for the Next Music Business.  Artists have never had so much power to control their own careers and build their success. This affordable event gives artists and their representatives the knowledge, tools and connections to step into the tomorrow’s music business today. Delegates all receive the New Music Business Guidebook filled with important do’s and don’ts by the experts, tips, information, forms and essential websites and blogs.  Important exhibits by sponsoring companies will help artists with their careers and there will be amazing networking opportunities throughout the event.

The conference includes five “movements” (focused discussions) over the course of two days, 8 TED-style presentations from key industry leaders, 22 mentoring sessions, nightly musical performances and ongoing networking opportunities. Additional speakers, musical performers and keynote speaker to be announced.

The Breakout/Mentoring Sessions will allow delegates to have brief one-on-one conversations with professionals from all of the various professionals in attendance during each session and get answers to their questions as it pertains to their career.  Sign up for these sessions are on a first come, first serve basis when registration opens beginning Monday evening, July 19th at the NMS Opening Night Party and are limited to the first 180 delegates who sign up for each session.  *Limit of one Mentoring Session per paid delegate attending NMS.

*All delegates who register to attend NMS NYC 2010 by June 29th will automatically be registered in a drawing to win a Gibson SG Guitar and receive the original NMS NYC 2009 New Music Business Guidebook free of charge while supplies last.

For more info and/or to get the NMS tickets please go to www.newmusicseminar.com.

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Neon Trees, Paper Tongues and Civil Twilight

What a trio, right? All three are playing at Altar Bar next Thursday (July 1st) – starting at 6:30. Check out some of my favorite tracks from all of them.

Click to watch the video for my favorite Neon Trees song "In the Next Room"

Click to check out Paper Tongues "Ride to California" video

and last is Civil Twilight's "Letters to the Sky"

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Setting Sun & Quitzow

Last month I posted about Setting Sun and their new album Fantasurreal. I also posted a link in March to their video for “Driving.”

WELL, they’ve released a new video for “Make You Feel” and have announced tour dates including one here!!! Hooray!!!

Click to watch the new video for "Make You Feel"

Setting Sun is touring with Quitzow, another band who share four band members between them and Setting Sun. Kinda cool, huh?

Click to watch Quitzow's video for "Cherry Blossom"

Setting Sun + Quitzow Summer Tour Dates:

 7/15 Philadelphia, PA  @ Milkboy (All Ages)

7/16  Washington, DC @ TBA

7/17 Greenville, NC @ Tipsy Teapot (All Ages)

7/18 Chapel Hill, NC @ TBA

7/21 Columbus, GA @ Soho (All Ages)

7/22 Atlanta, GA  @ Wonderoot (All Ages)

7/24 Memphis, TN @ Murphy’s

7/25  Little Rock, AK @ Rev Room

7/27 Norman, OK @ The Deli

7/28  Amarillo, TX @ The 806 (All Ages)

7/29 El Paso, TX @ Zenmeister  

7/30 Tucson, AZ – Solar Culture (All Ages)

7/31 Phoenix, AZ @ The Dressing Room

8/2 Los Angeles, CA @ Viper Room

8/3 San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop

8/4 Eugene, OR @ Muse Lounge

8/5 Portland, OR @ The Woods

8/6 Seattle, WA @ The Comet

8/7 Monroe, WA @ Eddies Trackside

8/9 Boise, ID @ The Bouquet

8/10 Salt Lake City, UT @ TBA

8/11 Denver, CO  @ TBA

8/12 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

8/13  Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews

8/14 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s Music Joint

8/15 Indianapolis, IN @ Melody Inn

8/16 Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks

8/17 New York, NY @ TBA

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Mates of State and Free Energy – Tonight!

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Interpol Tour Changes

Due to some scheduling changes to U2’s tour schedule, Interpol has cancelled 11 of their shows that were previously scheduled. Fortunately, this does not affect Pittsburgh’s show (June 23rd) since U2 was not scheduled for a show here.

Here’s the ones that are now cancelled:

Des Moines, IA People’s Court
Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s 
Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Columbia, MO Blue Note
Athens, GA Watt Club
Charleston, SC The Music Farm 
Baltimore, MD Ram’s Head Live
Providence, RI Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
Haven, CT Toad’s Place
Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights 
Lancaster, PA Chameleon

Also, Carlos Denger has left the band. He did contribute to their upcoming fourth album, but the band will replace him with a series of other bassists for their tour. Gladly, there were no hard feelings on this split.

Click here to go to the band’s website and get a free download of their single “Lights” from the new album.

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