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Archive for July, 2008

July 31st, 2008

Old Springs Pike

Jonathan Leeder

This Thursday at The Bowery Ballroom check out newcomers Old Springs Pike. They play dissonant rock sounds and sing Crosby Stills and Nash type harmonies above dissonant rock sounds. Also on the bill is Brooklyn band The Paper Raincoats, a storytelling duo that focus on NYC type faire. Rounding out the bill is Via […]

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July 24th, 2008

Seth Kallen at Rockwood

Jonathan Leeder
This Thursday evening at The Mercury Lounge is Exit Clov. I’ve heard the new album, which isn’t out yet, and it is some of their best work to date. Expect some new tunes and suits looking to sign them. If you want to sign them yourself, ask for their red headed manager Matt Past […]

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July 17th, 2008

WEEKEND MUSICMAN

Free Fiery Furnaces

By Jonathan Leeder

Check out the free Fiery Furnaces show at East River Park on Thursday night. This eclectic sometimes political band is currently on a big cross country tour. Gotta love their willingness to play us a free gig right on the river.

On Friday pop into the Cake SHop to see The Mae Shi. Born […]

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July 10th, 2008

As Tall As Lions

by Jonathan Leeder
On Thursday eve check out As Tall As Lions at the Mercury Lounge. You may remember most of this band when they went by the name Sundaze. Two guitars, piano, vocals and drums, they keep it simple but still rock out sans bassman. They recently released a new effort on Triple Crown […]

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July 3rd, 2008

WEEKEND MUSICMAN

Outdoors, Indoors

by Jonathan LeederThis Thursday night at the Mercury Louge check out the double bill of Big River Ransom and A OK’s. Big River Ransom are from Long Island, and count Kings of Leon, My Morning Jacket and Cold War Kids as major influences. They have all the makings for a cultish following as seen in […]

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The F-Train at E.Bway and Essex (February, 2004)
"It's dirtier than most train lines, and our local stop is particularly bad," wrote Elizabeth A. MacAvery. This was published at about the same time the Delancey Street station was receiving lovely, colorful murals. "If you ask me, the kind of arts project our East Broadway station needs involves spreading a nice fresh coat of paint on the grungy walls. Another project could be wiping off the odorous puddles on the bare cement floors. Perhaps some local aspiring artists would purchase a few surplus heavy brushes and brooms and call up the DCA about a commission. Just a thought..." Not a whole lot has changed in almost four years...

Super Market Revival (January, 2005)
Helen Zelon wrote about the transformation of the Clinton Street Fine Fare and interviewed Manager David Vargas: "Responding to the needs of an evolving community is Vargas' first priority. He shows off vast banks of fancy fresh foods - swaths of leafy greens on ice, Portobellos stacked like Frisbees, organic produce from faraway farms - along with careful pyramids of apples and oranges, potatoes and onions, mango and jicama."

Remember Winter? (March, 2004)
Just thought you could use a few images of our after-storm slushy streets to revive your love for summer, or what's left of it. Embrace your summer, people! It won't be here forever!