Over at the Phoenix, Bob gives his year-end roundup of the best and brightest local records of 2007. The prolific 75 Or Less label is responsible for three of the 18 records mentioned. But Bob, the Midnight Creeps? Really? (Local Anesthesia)
A very special holiday Geek Night at AS220: Please join us at the last get together of Providence Geeks in 2007 and celebrate Rhode Island’s future Geeks! In the spirit of the holiday season and giving back to the community, Providence Geeks is a proud sponsor of Rhode Island’s 2008 FIRST FTC Robotics Challenge. The …
AS220 does it right — on a work-day, no-less: Friday, December 21, 2007 12pm-12am 12-Hour 2007 Winter Solstice Celebration featuring The United Space Rock Coalition THE UNITED SPACE ROCK COALITION (Mark II) rings in the winter with a 12-hour space rock jam. Oh yes – TWELVE CONTINUOUS HOURS OF MUSIC !! The band who recently …
The Kinks’ classic “Father Christmas”, in which the brothers Davies threaten to beat up Santa Claus if he doesn’t give them all his money. Those adorable scamps!
Love them or hate them, Pitchfork remains for me a must-read site whether I agree with their sometimes indier-than-thou stance (I admit I usually do) or I don’t (I do not get Battles, sorry…) But, their year-end lists are insanely comprehensive, impressively well-rounded and usually dead-on. Here’s their take on the year that was ’07, and I also …
How awesome was the first episode of 7 Ages of Rock on VH1 Classic? Tomorrow night’s installment is called “White Light, White Heat: Art Rock”. We’ll all have to Tivo it, right? And dudes, the last episode sounds sweet; it’s all about classic 90’s Britpop. (VH1 Classic)
There’s still that thing at the RISD Museum tonight, I think. I’d like to be there. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Music Friday 5:30pm The second Friday of every month the Museum’s Main Gallery transforms into a funky lounge for an after-work alternative that features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, art and music. Socialize with old friends and meet …
Here’s some of it. (Note that there’s one lonely option during the post-9pm window): 5:30pm. Urban Planet holiday shindig at MoJo’s 6-9pm. Millcraft at Firehouse 13: This year’s artwork varies in character and price as well as it does in flavor and attitude. Quirky shirts, cool-ass cups, and new wave action figures are among some …
Ike Turner Dead at 76 (HuffPo)
Warning: Irony-free zone. This is just for people who like to/need to be happy. [youtube]W-eslNwGXrI[/youtube] My Christmas wish is that Justin, Amy, and Pete get their goddam shit together.
This isn’t that good, but given the amount of puppet-centric material on our site, it’s probably important to note that this insanity comes up tenth if you search for “Muppets” on Youtube: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFGBZRprwKI]
Presented by B Sharp, the greatest music gear shop in the universe, tonight Boston’s Major Stars release their 6th (!) album, Mirror/Messenger (Drag City). Also on the bill, Brooklyn’s Sightings, whose newest Through The Panama (Load) was produced by Andrew WK. And that’s some cred, people. Hear a stream of the awesome track “Perforated” here. …
I don’t have a ton of info on this showcase, but its a safe bet that it’s all gonna be pretty stellar. It seems like Southern New England may have taken all the venerable Cape Verdean artists that tiny Cabo Verde has to offer the world. Lucky for us that means Notera Studios is a …
Cape Verdean recording studio brings its full roster to Tazza Read More »
And so I’m unduly psyched about this month’s Mighty Mighty Bosstones reunion. The usual stint at the Middle East, plus a one-day detour to Providence! (New Years eve, w/Zox.) After an almost 4 year hiatus the best-dressed band from Boston (Dicky Barrett-Vocals, Joe Gittleman-Bass, Ben Carr-The Bosstone, Joe Sirois-Drums, Tim Burton-Saxophone, Roman Fleysher – Saxophone, …
Meet Arnel Pineda. He’s the new singer for Journey. They found him on YouTube. And he’s scary fucking good! Read more here: Stereogum via Blabbermouth
Jackson and I are back in the habit tonight at the Taproom for our third of many lowdown DJ sets to come. To see the whole Taproom DJ schedule check out the Local 121 Myspace, graciously maintained by the lovely bartendress Lara (who typically joins us for our lil’ party). To get a taste of …
Don’t sleep on us! Micah Jackson in the Local 121 Taproom tonight Read More »