Remember that rush you’d feel when driving with the radio on and you’d hear four, five, holy crap six kickass songs in a row? Thanks to iPods, Clear Channel and niche satellite stations, the spontaneous thrills of FM radio seem close to joining local newspapers and scripted network TV in the media graveyard. Radio will suffer another sad casualty tonight when local dance station Pulse 87 leaves the airways. More »
Yesterday, Billy put together this handy dandy post for you novices out there who would might need a CMJ 101 class. Today, I noticed the insane amount of Twitter activity coming from #CMJ lovers. Music and tech geeks sometimes seem to be clones of each other (both tend to take on hipster diets), so it’s no surprise that this festival would have a prominent number of tweeters and bloggers chronicling it. Click below for some of the more prolific twitter accounts to follow if you are looking for up to date info on the shows..More »
Pop rockers, The Fray took on the stage last week at Tribeca’s P.C. Richard & Son Theater stirring their fans into a frenzy as they performed for the packed house as part of an event benefiting MusiCares, a foundation focused on musicians in need. After there set, the boys greeted the front row with markers in hand autographing just about anything the crowd had to give them. We’re pretty sure this girl is going to hold off on washing her right arm for a long time. More »
[Photos by Cobrasnake]All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP) hosted their New York 2009 concert cramming a line up of indie bands into a no-fuss weekendof partying for hundreds of music loving New York cool kids who turned it into the kind of event you either wish every music festival could be like, or into your idea of a hipster-crowded nightmare… More »
This weekend the Electric Zoo took over Randall’s Island Park. Showcasing electronic music, the open air festival brought out many an inner wild animal. With four stages and over 50 artists including DJ Steve Aoki, David Guette and ATB as just a glimpse; the East River trail linking Manhattan and Queens was bustling with the beats, a crazy energy in contrast to the setting of 24 calm, grass acres. Concert goers either huddled on blankets or crowded up to the stage to take in three days of the genre’s best. More »
Sir Richard Branson, the eccentric billionaire founder of Virgin, was a more than an entertaining host for the Virgin Mobile Free Festin Columbia, Maryland. In between acting as bartender, spraying the audience with booze and enjoying a cold one himself; the international big kid presided over the cost free concert supporting Re*Generation to fight youth homelessness. More »
Fans of Indie rock singer/songwriter Imogen Heap gathered at Barnes and Noble on Tuesday to celebrate the release of her new album “Ellipse”, which marks her second solo project after leaving the London alternative band “Frou Frou”. The Grammy nominated artist happily greeted fans near Lincoln Square, signing autographs and taking photos to promote her latest work. More »
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As Lollapalooza, the three-day music festival held at Grant Park in Chicago, wrapped up this weekend, the energy was still pumping despite the balmy 87 degree heat on Sunday. With performances by Vampire Weekend, Passion Pit, The Killers, Silversun Pickups, Lou Reed and many more, the final day was the perfect ending to the raging festival. More photos below… More »
[Fans waiting to see Arctic Monkeys at All Points West. Photos by Ben Hider for Flavorpill]. This year’s band line-up for All Points West, the biggest and loudest three-day music festival to hit the tri-state area in years, was nothing less than jaw-dropping when it was first announced months ago. With performers like the Beastie-Boys, MGMT, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Crystal Castles and Coldplay all in the same weekend, the festival was destined for Indie greatness and by all means lived up to the hype. More »
We don’t mean to tease, but we can’t resist giving you another little taste of the dramatic stage presence at All Points West. Jay-Z stole the show with his Friday set, proving that being a major label executive and doing the whole married thing is certainly not about to weigh on his ability to rock the crowd. Even if we hadn’t caught the raps and rhymes, the look on Jigga Man’s face, alone (and the man is wearing sunglasses, mind you), is probably enough to keep us spellbound. Stay tuned for full coverage, coming soon.
[The Fleet Foxes perform at All Points West at Jersey City's Liberty State Park. Photo via Getty].
This weekend, the 2009 All Points West Music & Arts Festival in Liberty State Park took over Jersey City, offering the tri-state area incredible entertainment a whole lot more accessible than the treks required for Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, or several of the other music must-sees. More »
Where: NESPRESSO Boutique Bar, 92 Prince Street (at Mercer Street), New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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The New Yorker’s perenially popular Passport to the Arts event, back for a fifth year, includes a fantastic self-guided tour of leading Chelsea and SoHo galleries, a limited-edition art passport, a cocktail afterparty at Hudson Studios, and a silent auction of works by emerging and established artists, with proceeds to benefit Friends of the High Line.
A new line of clothing, Tom Christopher, a well known artist in NYC, who just teamed up with the eco friendly sustainable company Threads for Thought to launch a line a T-shirts a Macy's and Urban Outfitters.
Where: The Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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A beautiful spa event, hosted by Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore to my Mastectomy. Slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned hair stylist, Sally Hershberger. The most soothing and beautiful way for women to help other women.
Event: Vanier Spa Party, November 7th, 3-10 pm. **RED CARPET 3-4 PM**
686 Lexington Ave. at 57th Street (2nd Floor)
"Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Nick Brown from the 'Real World' and Sarah Hartshrone from 'America's Next Top Model'. Special appearance from Anthony Stallone (Celebrity Boxer, former WWE) who will be fighting the evening before in Springfield, MA with Rodney King and Jose Conseco.
Special guest speaker: Samantha Daniels (Author, TV Host and Celebrity Match Maker) will be speaking on dating with a Q&A.
Other Special CONFIRMED Celebrities to appear are: Vinny Parco from the Soparnos, Natasha Komis- Musician/Reality Star, To Be a Star cast: Angelina, Miram, Mercedes and Mary Jane , Extra Large-Hip Hop artist EMI, Be Orginal- Hip Hop Artist, Missy Hyatt- World Wrestling Champion, Eriam sisters from America's Got Talent, and Lifetime TV movie author of "Why I wore Red lipstick to my Mastectomy" Geralyn Lucas,
Arrive at 3 pm for a warm welcome, slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned, Sally Hershberger and Riccardo Maggiore stylists of New York City salons Enjoy:
* Decadent catering and fabulous treats
* Live beauty blogging in our Dell-sponsored computer lounge by top blogging sites reaching +1million readers
* Exclusive tables and product boutiques, where all purchase proceeds will go directly to the charity. Enjoy a Think Pink Boutique from jewelry designers Stella & Dot, with top NYC designers making exclusive clothing to be donated to this event that is not sold anywhere else
*RF Runway Show and After Party: After you have been sufficiently pampered and spoiled, get ready for the after party at 8:30! Dress to impress (cocktail to formal attire preferable), and enjoy...
* A Breast Cancer Research Foundation fashion show! Watch real breast cancer survivors and fighters model BCA related apparel, accessories and fabulous beauty looks!
* A Fight Fashionable Auction: Enjoy bidding on all of the breast cancer fashion, jewels and products used and seen on the runway. All of the proceeds will go directly to the charity
* Enjoy live music and an open bar!
* Fabulous gift bags from our Breast Cancer Awareness sponsors
For tickets and further information please visit: http://www.vanierspa.eventbrite.com
Where: Invite Only, Invite Only , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for the launch of Tea Party Angels, a fundraising program that asks mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world and to teach girls here about social responsibility. The event at Doubles from 4:00 - 6:00 PM will be a fun-filled tea party with tea-shirt making, face painting and more.
Where: Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
Admission: Open
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We’re turning 5 and we’ve asked our family of incredible artists & Junc Gallery to help us celebrate!
Blood is the New Black & Junc Gallery Present:
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7, 7-11 pm
4017 Sunset Blvd
Silverlake, CA 90029
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.juncgallery.com
Featuring new work by:
Skinner, Skye Parrott, Keaton Henson, Demonbabies, Porous Walker, Andrea Shear, Jesse Spears, Bryan Ray Turcotte, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Patrick Jilbert, Sterling Bartlett, Michael Sieben, Jeff P, Dan Monick, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Scott Barry, Pete and Jo, Josh Slater, Jason Fischer, Hannah Stouffer, Dylan Haley, & more!
Be sure to check out the Blood is the New Black pop up store opening night with shirts, prints, zines and more!
Beer courtesy of Nakhon Beer and cupcakes from Lemonade (yum!)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support the artists we love for the last five years!
We hope we can do even more for our friends in the next five years.
xo
Blood is the New Black
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.twitter.com/bloodyblack
http://www.myspace.com/bloodisthenewblack
http://www.facebook.com/bloodisthenewblack
Honey is a lounge / resturant catering to the locals, foodies and night owls. With exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar, this 3,000 square foot venue is the neighborhood sweet spot!
New York's Hottest Hangout In The Meat Packing District:
HONEY
243 W 14th Street
Between 7th & 8th Ave
http://www.honeyny.com
Honey's 5-5-5 Happy Hour
$5 Mixed Drinks, Draft Beers, Bottled Beers, Cocktails and Wines
5pm - 9pm EVERY DAY
NO COVER ALL NIGHT
Music By Rotating DJ's Spinning Top 40's, Mashups, Hip Hop
Free Bottle of Champagne For Groups of 20 or More
PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES
Perfect For Birthday Parties / Large Groups & Dinner Parties
Have Dinner at Honey and Receive A VIP Table & Admission To The Club
(Subject To Availability)
PLEASE ASK FOR RANDOLPH AT THE DOOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE
21 & Over - Proper ID Is Required
To RSVP / Book Your Birthday Party / Large Group or Dinner Reservation
INFO@HONEYNY.COM or call (212) 620-0222
comment on image in NYC Opera Theater Debut Red Carpet gallery:
"Tinsley who do you think you are? Camera crews following you around. I bet the whole opera audience was clueless as to who you are. Im glad GofG shows how things really are and doesn't just post..."
Remember that rush you’d feel when driving with the radio on and you’d hear four, five, holy crap six kickass songs in a row? Thanks to iPods, Clear Channel and niche satellite stations, the spontaneous thrills of FM radio seem close to joining local newspapers and scripted network TV in the media graveyard. Radio will suffer another sad casualty tonight when local dance station Pulse 87 leaves the airways. More »
Yesterday, Billy put together this handy dandy post for you novices out there who would might need a CMJ 101 class. Today, I noticed the insane amount of Twitter activity coming from #CMJ lovers. Music and tech geeks sometimes seem to be clones of each other (both tend to take on hipster diets), so it’s no surprise that this festival would have a prominent number of tweeters and bloggers chronicling it. Click below for some of the more prolific twitter accounts to follow if you are looking for up to date info on the shows.. More »
Pop rockers, The Fray took on the stage last week at Tribeca’s P.C. Richard & Son Theater stirring their fans into a frenzy as they performed for the packed house as part of an event benefiting MusiCares, a foundation focused on musicians in need. After there set, the boys greeted the front row with markers in hand autographing just about anything the crowd had to give them. We’re pretty sure this girl is going to hold off on washing her right arm for a long time. More »
[Photos by Cobrasnake] All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP) hosted their New York 2009 concert cramming a line up of indie bands into a no-fuss weekend of partying for hundreds of music loving New York cool kids who turned it into the kind of event you either wish every music festival could be like, or into your idea of a hipster-crowded nightmare… More »
This weekend the Electric Zoo took over Randall’s Island Park. Showcasing electronic music, the open air festival brought out many an inner wild animal. With four stages and over 50 artists including DJ Steve Aoki, David Guette and ATB as just a glimpse; the East River trail linking Manhattan and Queens was bustling with the beats, a crazy energy in contrast to the setting of 24 calm, grass acres. Concert goers either huddled on blankets or crowded up to the stage to take in three days of the genre’s best. More »
Sir Richard Branson, the eccentric billionaire founder of Virgin, was a more than an entertaining host for the Virgin Mobile Free Fest in Columbia, Maryland. In between acting as bartender, spraying the audience with booze and enjoying a cold one himself; the international big kid presided over the cost free concert supporting Re*Generation to fight youth homelessness. More »
Fans of Indie rock singer/songwriter Imogen Heap gathered at Barnes and Noble on Tuesday to celebrate the release of her new album “Ellipse”, which marks her second solo project after leaving the London alternative band “Frou Frou”. The Grammy nominated artist happily greeted fans near Lincoln Square, signing autographs and taking photos to promote her latest work. More »
[Fans waiting to see Arctic Monkeys at All Points West. Photos by Ben Hider for Flavorpill]. This year’s band line-up for All Points West, the biggest and loudest three-day music festival to hit the tri-state area in years, was nothing less than jaw-dropping when it was first announced months ago. With performers like the Beastie-Boys, MGMT, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Crystal Castles and Coldplay all in the same weekend, the festival was destined for Indie greatness and by all means lived up to the hype. More »
[Photo by Kirill].
