Thursday, April 05, 2007
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Be Right Back....
Something came up and I'm out of town. When it's all over and I'm back in the city I'll catch up, until then BSC is on a short break.
Sunday, April 01, 2007
New Bad Brains "Universal Peace" (MP3)
As you probably know Bad Brains are recording a new album. Well a track from the album has leaked. It sounds pretty raw and I assume it's not a final mix. That said it's pretty damn good and definitely sounds like vintage Bad Brains. Lots of people were worried that they would abandon the punk for the reggae but it seems like they still have some hardcore in them.
Link:
Universal Peace - Bad Brains
Universal Peace - Bad Brains
This is new right? I'm a little skeptical since it's April 1st. This isn't just some outtake from an old record or something right?
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Tonight: Food Swings, OhMyRockness, NCAA, & Shows
If you can't find something to do tonight then you should probably just leave New York and get a place in Amish country. First of all the big college hoops games are on tonight. To be honest I didn't watch a single game during the season but now it's down to the wire and the games are good. If b-ball isn't your thing then there are a shite load of shows in the city tonight. Just go to OhMyRockness for the listings - there are at least 6-7 quality shows tonight.
Speaking of OhMyRockness they're having their March Radness party tonight, which will be good. But here's what I'm most likely to do tonight - Foodswings anniversary party. We're talking bands, DJs, booze, and food - and it's all vegan. They'll even be serving up "booze milkshakes." The food at this place is some of the best vegan/veg shit I've ever eaten and I grew up with a vegetarian dad so that's saying something.
Speaking of OhMyRockness they're having their March Radness party tonight, which will be good. But here's what I'm most likely to do tonight - Foodswings anniversary party. We're talking bands, DJs, booze, and food - and it's all vegan. They'll even be serving up "booze milkshakes." The food at this place is some of the best vegan/veg shit I've ever eaten and I grew up with a vegetarian dad so that's saying something.
Friday, March 30, 2007
The Ponys, Black Lips, and Panthers @ Bowery Ballroom 3/26
On Monday I headed over to the Bowery Ballroom to see the Black Lips. The last time I saw them was the infamous gig which got them permanently banned from the Mercury Lounge. That show put the Black Lips on the map and made little places like the Merc no longer necessary anyway.
Needless to say, I was pretty excited to see the Lips again. I've also been meaning to catch a Panthers show so that was an added bonus.
I got to the Ballroom a little earlier then I should have so I sat at the bar downstairs and had a few beers. When I heard the band start I went upstairs and got a spot up front. The Panthers came out swinging, despite a non-receptive crowd. I was actually surprised that people seemed disinterested, it seems like Lips fans would dig rowdy rock n' roll like the Panthers deliver. One chubby girl was dancing around like crazy and got a shout out from the band. I think she might have pissed her pants - which I didn't notice until I looked at the pictures.
After the Panthers cleared the stage the Ballroom filled in fast. I had to fight to keep my spot up front as the rabid fans poured onto the floor. When the Black Lips started everyone went fucking crazy. There was a mini-pit going on up front, more akin to CBGB pogo pits then their more brutal NYHC cousin.
My "great spot" turned out to be kind of shitty. All I could hear was the one guitar and not much else. After about 4-5 songs I abandoned my post and took a few steps back where I could hear the whole band. Now that I could actually hear what was going on I was stunned. The sloppy garage punks cleaned up their act big time. They sounded like (gasp) a professional band...and they were fucking awesome!
The vocals, coming from all four members, sounded amazing and truly vintage to the 60's garage sound. The crazy fuck guitar player that drank his own piss last time I saw him kept the antics to a minimum. He did manage to self induce vomiting and left a little puddle on stage. Other then that and a brief make out session with the other guitar player things were pretty tame.
I really can't stress how much better the Black Lips have gotten since I last saw them a year ago. A band that started out using shock antics to draw crowds can now draw the people in on their musical merits alone.
After the smoke cleared I noticed that Karen O. from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs was right up at the front of the stage. Apparently she was there the whole time bopping along to the Black Lips.
When the set was over the room cleared out and the Ponys set up. I really never listed to the Ponys much but I figured they would be something to stick around for. When they started the crowd seemed noticeably thinned out. Clearly the Lips were the main draw despite the Ponys claiming the headlining spot. Nevertheless, those who stayed seemed to be into the music.
I was a bit confused by the set they played. After two furious sets by the Black Lips and Panthers, The Ponys started with some mellow shit. This was a huge buzz kill for a lot of the people there. They did eventually get into some rocking tunes but they built up to it, instead of coming out with guns blazing like they should have. Ride the waves kids...ride the waves.
The Ponys were good but I would take a set by either of there openers any day. This was a Black Lips show through and through. Just like they stole Wolfmothers thunder a year ago tonight they stole the stage from the Ponys.
I got to the Ballroom a little earlier then I should have so I sat at the bar downstairs and had a few beers. When I heard the band start I went upstairs and got a spot up front. The Panthers came out swinging, despite a non-receptive crowd. I was actually surprised that people seemed disinterested, it seems like Lips fans would dig rowdy rock n' roll like the Panthers deliver. One chubby girl was dancing around like crazy and got a shout out from the band. I think she might have pissed her pants - which I didn't notice until I looked at the pictures.
After the Panthers cleared the stage the Ballroom filled in fast. I had to fight to keep my spot up front as the rabid fans poured onto the floor. When the Black Lips started everyone went fucking crazy. There was a mini-pit going on up front, more akin to CBGB pogo pits then their more brutal NYHC cousin.
My "great spot" turned out to be kind of shitty. All I could hear was the one guitar and not much else. After about 4-5 songs I abandoned my post and took a few steps back where I could hear the whole band. Now that I could actually hear what was going on I was stunned. The sloppy garage punks cleaned up their act big time. They sounded like (gasp) a professional band...and they were fucking awesome!
The vocals, coming from all four members, sounded amazing and truly vintage to the 60's garage sound. The crazy fuck guitar player that drank his own piss last time I saw him kept the antics to a minimum. He did manage to self induce vomiting and left a little puddle on stage. Other then that and a brief make out session with the other guitar player things were pretty tame.
I really can't stress how much better the Black Lips have gotten since I last saw them a year ago. A band that started out using shock antics to draw crowds can now draw the people in on their musical merits alone.
After the smoke cleared I noticed that Karen O. from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs was right up at the front of the stage. Apparently she was there the whole time bopping along to the Black Lips.
When the set was over the room cleared out and the Ponys set up. I really never listed to the Ponys much but I figured they would be something to stick around for. When they started the crowd seemed noticeably thinned out. Clearly the Lips were the main draw despite the Ponys claiming the headlining spot. Nevertheless, those who stayed seemed to be into the music.
I was a bit confused by the set they played. After two furious sets by the Black Lips and Panthers, The Ponys started with some mellow shit. This was a huge buzz kill for a lot of the people there. They did eventually get into some rocking tunes but they built up to it, instead of coming out with guns blazing like they should have. Ride the waves kids...ride the waves.
The Ponys were good but I would take a set by either of there openers any day. This was a Black Lips show through and through. Just like they stole Wolfmothers thunder a year ago tonight they stole the stage from the Ponys.
The Ponys
The Black Lips
Panthers
Link:
A whole lot more pictures @ BSC Flickr
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Tonight: HORSE The Band @ Europa
You have no idea how excited I am about this one. This is about the only new band that makes feel like I'm 14 again. I might even have to get in the pit for this one...
Details:
HORSE The Band @ Europa
MP3:
The Black Hole - HORSE The Band
HORSE The Band @ Europa
MP3:
The Black Hole - HORSE The Band
***Update: I walked past Europa around 4:30 and there were already kids waiting outside. Why exactly? I'm not sure, but rabid fans usually mean a good show is upon us.
Fucking Whitey: MC Karl Rove
What the shit is this world coming to? This is an actual video and not a well edited prank. May God (and Biggie) have mercy on your cracker ass soul.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Tonight: MyOpenBar Party @ Webster Hall
Hey, you better go to this one. I helped out on this thing so show some support and come get shit faced with me. It's all free so there's no reason not to be there. Fuck your job - I don't care if you have to work tomorrow. You will regret missing this, I promise you that. Just look at the deal we got going. How can you say no to that?
Monday, March 26, 2007
The Silent Years Got Good
Remember the Silent Years? Well I saw them a while back at Pianos and they put on a good show. But apparently they've been practicing their ass off because the show they put on Saturday night at The Delancey was fucking brilliant. They have a few new members since I last saw them and apparently that means something. Seriously though if you have a chance to see them ya gotta go.
The Rub, Juiceboxxx, Dirty Fingers & More @ Webster Hall (FREE +2 Open Bars!)
Yo kids, we got a big old bash coming up on Tuesday. MyOpenBar and HeyLetsGo have teamed up to bring you the best damn party in town. We got all types of DJs, a whole bunch of booze, and other free stuff for your ass. Right now we got about 1300 RSVPs and we have plenty of room for more of you - Webster Hall is fucking big! If you don't come then the next day you'll hear about how awesome it was and then you'll start crying at your cubicle.
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Sunday, March 25, 2007
Remember Cutie? Life Is Here
Former BSC photographer Cutie (aka Baaron Von Cutie) is in a band these days. The band is called Life Is Here and they're located in South Jersey these days. This is a video they made recently and since Cutie used to contribute to BSC I figured I'd share it with all of you.
Bulldog Chewin' A Wasp
Making guest appearances in the video are current BSC photographer Phil and the guy who designed the BSC cross skis logo, Bond.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Tonight: The Music Slut Spring Fling
It's going to be fun and The Silent Years are playing...they're good.
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