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Advance Planning: May 2013 Music Calendar

April 29, 2013

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Here’s the May 2013 Now I’ve Heard Everything Music Calendar.  Most events on the calendar are free or low cost and no shows which have tickets which start at more than $40 are listed.  The calendar is always a work in progress and as additional shows are announced during the month they will be noted in a separate post and also added here.

Latest Update: May 18

May 1 – Ana EggeRockwood Music Hall – 7pm

May 1 – Freddie StevensonRockwood Music Hall – 8pm

May 2 – Bryan DunnSpike Hill – 9pm

May 2 – Jeremy MessersmithBowery Ballroom – 9pm

May 4 – SidecarSkinny Dennis – 4pm

May 5 – Bern and the Brights (Noon), Karyn Kühl (12:45pm), Swingadelic (1:45pm), John Eddie (3pm), Mike Doughty (4:30pm) – Hoboken Arts and Music Festival, Observer Highway Stage

May 5 – Forge the BellRockwood Music Hall – 8pm

May 5 – Courtney Lee Adams Jr.Treehouse at 2A – 10pm

May 6 – Drew Holcomb and The NeighborsRockwood Stage 2 – 7:15pm

May 6 – Peter CaseKnitting Factory – doors 7pm / show 7:30pm

May 6 – Tony Scherr w/ Anton Fier and Rob Jost – The Living Room – 9pm

May 6 – Jim Campilongo Trio with Chris Morrisey and Josh Dion – The Living Room – 10pm

May 7 – Aaron Lee Tasjan (Mia Dyson opens)- Rockwood Stage 2 – show 7pm

May 7 – Spin DoctorsJames MaddockBrooklyn Bowl – doors 6pm / show 8pm

May 7 – Arum RaeMaxwell’s – doors 7pm / show 8pm

May 7 – Bucky Hayes (9pm), The Humdrums (10pm)- The Way Station

May 7 – The Henry MillersRockwood Stage 2 – 10:45pm

May 8 – Marshall CrenshawCity Winery – doors 6pm / show 8pm

May 8 – Old Soul Revival – English Folk Revival with Edward Rogers, James Mastro, Don Piper, Gary Thomas, Tom Clark, Joe McGinty, Peg Simone, Mike Fornatale, Paul Megna, The Kennedys, David Foster, Jeff Slate, Joanna Choy, David Roland, Leah Taylor, Dan Mills and more – The Bowery Electric – 7:30pm

May 8 – Thomas Bryan Eaton and Hobson’s ChoiceSkinny Dennis – 9pm

May 8 – Elizabeth and the Catapult - Rockwood Music Hall – 10pm

May 9 - Julia HaltiganJoe’s Pub – 7pm

Sold Out! May 10 – Hayes CarllCity Winery – doors 6pm / show 8pm

May 10 – New PoniesThe Living Room – 11pm

May 11 – His Purple Majesty’s Request – A tribute to Prince, featuring performances by Jessi Robertson, Ivan Sandomire, Steve Waitt, Alex Lowry, Kevin Johnston and possibly some extra special guests as well. Hosted by Bryan Dunn & the Mild Political Unrest (Andy Mac & Seth Ondracek) – Teddy’s – 9pm

May 12 – Benjamin CartelThe Living Room – 8pm

May 12 – Arum RaeGlasslands – show 8:30pm

May 13 – Matt KeatingZirZamin – 9pm

May 13 – Tony Scherr w/ Anton Fier and Rob Jost – The Living Room – 9pm

May 13 – Jim Campilongo Trio with Chris Morrisey and Josh Dion – The Living Room – 10pm

May 14 – Jim KellerRockwood Music Hall – 7pm

May 14 – Julia Haltigan 11th Street Bar – 10pm

May 14 – So BrownLiving Room – 10pm

May 15 – Thomas Bryan Eaton and Hobson’s ChoiceSkinny Dennis – 9pm

May 15 – Jim Campilongo Trio with Chris Morrisey and Josh Dion – Union Pool – 10pm

May 15 – Leslie Mendelson (solo) – The Cutting Room – 10pm

May 15 – Julia Haltigan Rockwood Music Hall – 11pm

May 16 – Demolition String BandRodeo Bar – 9:30pm

May 16 – Kevin GordonHill Country – 10:30pm

May 17 – Michaela AnneAmerican Folk Art Museum – 6pm

May 17 -  Ramones Unplugged – Elena and Boo (Demolition String Band), James Mastro, Keith Hartel, Tom Costagliola, Charlene and Mo (Spanking Charlene), Karyn Kuhl, Nate Schweber, Dave Stengel, Dave Lambert, Catherine Popper and more – Guitar Bar Jr. (Hoboken) – 7:30pm

May 17 - The Pretty BabiesBrooklyn Bowl – doors 6pm / show 8pm

May 17 – Ola PodridaThe Rock Shop – show 8pm

May 17 – Aly Tadros92Y Tribeca – 9pm

May 17 – Michaela AnneBar 4 – 10pm

Update: May 18 – Li’l Mo and The MonicatsAn Beal Bocht Cafe – 9pm

May 18 – The FeeliesThe Bell House – doors 8pm / show 9pm

May 19 – Ursa MinorRockwood Music Hall – 11pm

May 20 – Elizabeth & The CatapultRockwood Stage 2 – 8:15pm (new time)

May 20 – Tony Scherr w/ Anton Fier and Rob Jost – The Living Room – 9pm

May 20 – Jim Campilongo Trio with Chris Morrisey and Josh Dion – The Living Room – 10pm

May 21 – Shooter JenningsBowery Ballroom – doors 8pm / show 9m

May 21 – Bucky Hayes  – The Way Station – 10pm

May 22 – Chip TaylorThe Living Room – 7-9pm

May 22 – Thomas Bryan Eaton and Hobson’s ChoiceSkinny Dennis – 9pm

Sold Out! May 22 – Stones Fest NYC with Norah Jones, Patrick Carney, Jason Isbell, Butch Walker, Delta Spirit, Cory Chisel and Adriel Denae, Johnny T, Adam Green, Jesse Malin, Ruby Amanfu, Petter of Alberta Cross, Nicole Atkins, Justin Long, Jack Dishel, Seth Herzog, Sammy James Jr., Danny Clinch and The Tangiers Blues Band, Steve Schiltz, Har Mar Superstar, Josh Lattanzi, The Candles, The Uptown Horns, Jamie Burke and Mikki James, and more -  Bowery Ballroom – doors 8pm / show 9pm

Sold Out! May 23 – Stones Fest NYC with Norah Jones, Patrick Carney, Jason Isbell, Butch Walker, Delta Spirit, Cory Chisel and Adriel Denae, Johnny T, Adam Green, Jesse Malin, Ruby Amanfu, Petter of Alberta Cross, Nicole Atkins, Justin Long, Jack Dishel, Seth Herzog, Sammy James Jr., Danny Clinch and The Tangiers Blues Band, Steve Schiltz, Har Mar Superstar, Josh Lattanzi, The Candles, The Uptown Horns, Jamie Burke and Mikki James, and more -  Bowery Ballroom – doors 8pm / show 9pm

May 23 – MancieArlene’s Grocery – 9pm

May 24 – Misty BoyceRockwood Music Hall – 8pm

May 24 – Jess KleinHill Country – 10:30pm

May 25 – James MaddockRockwood Stage 2 – 7pm

May 27 – Leslie MendelsonRockwood Stage 2 – 8pm

May 27 – Tony Scherr w/ Anton Fier and Rob Jost – The Living Room – 9pm

May 27 – Jim Campilongo Trio with Chris Morrisey and Josh Dion – The Living Room – 10pm

May 28 – Ana EggeRockwood Music Hall – 7pm

May 28 – Sonya KitchellLittlefield – 8:30pm

May 28 – Bryan DunnThe Way Station – 9pm

May 28 – Bucky HayesThe Way Station – 10pm

May 29 – Sasha DobsonRockwood Stage 2 – 7pm

May 29 – Thomas Bryan Eaton and Hobson’s ChoiceSkinny Dennis – 9pm

May 29 – Kelli ScarrThe Way Station – 10pm

May 29 – Rich HinmanRockwood Music Hall – 11pm

May 30 -Downtown comes Uptown Featuring: Rachael Yamagata, Lake Street Dive, Matt Sucich, Akie Bermiss and Lynette Williams, Hosted by Rita Houston from WFUVDavid Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, Frieda and Roy Furman Stage – 7:30pm

May 30 – Bryan DunnSidewalk Cafe – 10pm

May 30 – Chris Cubeta and The Liars ClubThe Living Room – 10pm

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Music Video: Puss N Boots – Down By The River

March 29, 2013

Puss N Boots Down By the River

Back during their January residency at The Bell House, Puss n Boots rolled out a brand new cover, Neil Young‘s Down By the River.  The band was in power trio formation for this one, with Sasha Dobson on drums, Catherine Popper on bass and Norah Jones on guitar and lead vocal.  I did not know that there was a video of that performance until I ran into this one from Tacohfan yesterday.  Turning up the volume would be appropriate.


News and Notes: Harper Blynn Say Good Bye to The Living Room

January 30, 2013

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Harper Blynn played the first of two sold out shows at The Living Room last night.  Long a fixture on the New York scene (originally as Pete and J and sometimes Hans und Sven) the band moved to Los Angeles permanently last year.  Although Pete Harper, J Blynn, Whynot Jansveld and Sarab Singh were all in New York City, there were no plans for the band to play shows.  But when they learned that The Living Room was closing at this location, they quickly scheduled a show (which became two shows).  Since they didn’t bring their instruments to NYC this time, all their equipment was borrowed.

Last night’s show contained old Harper Blynn favorites, a bunch of new songs, tight harmonies and the excellent all around musicianship for which Harper Blynn is known. The Harper Blynn portion of the show ran around 90 minutes.

Opening the show were Chris Morrissey and Rich Hinman.  This duo played stripped down versions of songs usually played by Chris’s  band Taurus, with Chris swapping his usual bass for an amplified acoustic guitar.

The Living Room removed a row of tables and chairs to accommodate more people.  Spotted in some of those remaining seats were Pete’s parents and Poundcake drummer Ethan Eubanks.

Harper Blynn will return tonight to do this all again.  Opening this time will be Sara Bareilles (who joined Harper Blynn for a song last night) and Puss N Boots (Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper).  Like last night, the show is sold out.

Update: Jim Campilongo and Scott Metzger will open instead of Sara Bareilles.


Tonight: Puss N Boots or Misty Boyce or Israel Nash Gripka

January 24, 2013

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The Choice Sign is sitting at the top of this post.  That always means there are several competing good choices and tonight there are three shows all of which are excellent choices.  Because of the times and locations of these shows, you can only see one.

Over at The Bell House, Puss N Boots (Norah Jones, lead guitar and vocals, Sasha Dobson, rhythm guitar and vocals and Catherine Popper, bass and vocals) play the final show in their three show January residency.  Puss N Boots play mostly covers, most of which are country, but not all of which are well known.  Some originals from both Norah and Sasha have shown up as well.  Last week the band debuted Down By the River with the tasty lead guitar part played by Norah.  The Tall Pines open the show.

Once an area resident, Israel Nash Gripka left New York City about two years ago and has been touring, mostly in Europe, since then.  Israel’s last two records made the Now I’ve Heard Everything Best Albums list in 2009 and 2011.  I’ve described Barn Doors and Concrete Floors, Israel’s last album as sounding as if Neil Young and John Fogerty met in 1971 and formed a band.  But don’t let that description make you think that Israel Nash Gripka is anything other than someone who is using a classic sound to create some wonderful brand new guitar band music.  Israel is playing at The Studio at Webster Hall.

Singer-songwriter Misty Boyce has been playing with her band (is) boy for the past couple of years.  But lately she has written some new songs, and started playing electric guitar  along with the piano and keys for which she is well known.  If you’ve not seen Misty Boyce before, tonight at Fontana’s, you’ll get to see a top notch song writer and performer.  If  you are a long time fan of Misty, you’ll get to hear the first steps of her new journey.

Puss N Boots (The Tall Pines open and dancer Minnie Tonka will also appear), The Bell House, 149 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, Brooklyn (F or G Trains to 4th Avenue or R Train to 9th Street), doors 8pm / show 8:30pm, $15

Israel Nash Gripka, The Studio at Webster Hall, 125 East 11th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues (N, Q, 4, 5 or 6 Trains to 14th Street or L Train to 3rd Avenue), 8:45pm, $10

Misty Boyce, Fontana’s, 105 Eldridge Street between Grand and Broome Streets (B or D Trains to Grand Street), 9pm, $7


Photo Recap: Puss N Boots at The Bell House Jan. 17, 2013 (With Set List)

January 18, 2013

Last night’s Puss N Boots show at The Bell House was a combination of the expected and the unexpected.  The band (Norah Jones on lead guitar and vocals, Sasha Dobson on rhythm guitar, drums and vocals and Catherine Popper on bass and vocals) played a set with most songs taken from their usual repertoire (the complete set list is shown below after the photos).

The band also successfully tackled Neil Young‘s Down by The River.  Sasha was on drums with Norah on lead vocal and guitar, with Norah pretty much sticking to Neil’s guitar part.  Cat Popper switched to guitar which she has been playing for just 10 days and played Neil’s Pardon My Heart.

Perhaps the most unexpected thing at the show happened early on, when, just before launching into a song, a loud crackling noise made it sound like Norah was being electrocuted.  Although everyone was startled, no one was hurt or in any danger and the cause of the glitch was quickly located and fixed.

Also unexpected was Norah’s revelation that she has started to learn the fiddle.  She said that she’ll consider playing it in public when her dog stops leaving the room when she practices.

The show was opened by The Parkington Sisters.  The band is as advertised: four sisters originally from Cape Cod (one now lives in Brooklyn) with Rose on guitar and keys, Ariel and Sarah on violin and viola, and Nora on percussion and violin.  It’s difficult to put the Parkingtons in a genre but they combine elements of folk and classical music with some nice harmonies and come up with a sound that is quite accessible and enjoyable.  Closing the show last night was dancer Minnie Tonka, who performed a burlesque number, that is, she stripped.

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Tonight: Puss N Boots at The Bell House

January 17, 2013

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Tonight Puss N Boots (Norah Jones, lead guitar and vocals, Sasha Dobson, rhythm guitar and vocals and Catherine Popper, bass and vocals) play the second show in their three show January residency at The Bell House.  Puss N Boots play mostly covers, most of which are country, but not all of which are well known.  Some originals from both Norah and Sasha have shown up as well, and my favorite song that the band does is Wilco‘s Jesus , Etc. (click here for a video of PNB’s version of that song).

This residency is patterned after 2011′s Puss N Boots Christmas Spectacular (just click the link for pictures from that show).  This and next week’s final show of the residency will feature additional musical act (tonight it’s The Parkington Sisters) and even some burlesque via dancer Minnie Tonka.  New tonight will be Catherine Popper playing guitar for what appears to be the first time in public.

Puss N Boots (The Parkington Sisters open and dancer Minnie Tonka will also appear), The Bell House, 149 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, Brooklyn (F or G Trains to 4th Avenue or R Train to 9th Street), doors 8pm / show 8:30pm, $15


Music Video: Puss N Boots – In A Shanty in Old Shanty Town

January 6, 2013

Catherine Popper takes the lead vocal in this old song that she’s been singing with Puss N Boots for a while now.  Lead guitarist Norah Jones also provides a fine solo on this, with Sasha Dobson on the drums.  Thanks to Tacohfan for shooting this last Thursday night at the first show in the Puss N Boot January residency at The Bell House.


News and Notes: Norah Jones, Milton and Charlie Faye

January 4, 2013

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I wish had had more pictures of last night’s Puss N Boots show at The Bell House to share with you, but this shot of Norah Jones on guitar will have to suffice.  Norah was getting through a cold (although you could hardly notice it in her voice), and she name checked Vicks VapoRub and Afrin. Norah even got a bit fancy on the guitar, playing a tremolo or two without a whammy bar on her Fender Mustang.  There are two more Puss N Boots shows coming up at The Bell House, on January 17th and 24th.

NIHE N Logo 2012As I mentioned a few months back, Milton has a new album ready to be released.  It was recorded during the spring and summer of 2012 in Brooklyn and Woodstock, NY, and contains 10 brand new songs.  Milton has started a Pledge Music campaign to pay for the album and its release.  And Milton might just be able to get a show in at The Living Room this month, before it closes up shop at its current Ludlow Street location.  If that happens, you’ll hear about it in Now I’ve Heard Everything.

NIHE N Logo 2012Speaking of Pledge Music, this is the final week of Charlie Faye‘s fund raising drive over there.  If you heard her last album, you know what a wonderful singer and songwriter she is.  If you haven’t, go to Noise Trade to download it legally (it can be free, although you can leave her some money for it).  Then head to Pledge Music and help Charlie get her next record funded and out into the world.


Tonight: Puss N Boots at The Bell House

January 3, 2013

Puss N Boots

Tonight Puss N Boots (Norah Jones, lead guitar and vocals, Sasha Dobson, rhythm guitar and vocals and Catherine Popper, bass and vocals) begin their three show January residency at The Bell House.  Puss N Boots got started a few years ago, first calling themselves Dixie Fried.  They played a benefit for The Bridge School where Neil Young told them that they should change their name to The Daughters of the American Revolution.  At the same show, Jeff Tweedy countered that they should call themselves Puss N Boots.  As you can see Jeff’s suggestion won out.

Puss N Boots play mostly covers, most of which are country, but not all of which are well known.  And my favorite song that the band does is Wilco‘s Jesus , Etc. (click here for a video of PNB’s version of that song).  This residence is likely patterned after 2011′s Puss N Boots Christmas Spectacular.  This and the two forthcoming shows will feature additional musical acts and even some burlesque.

Puss N Boots (So Brown and The Robs and dancer Minnie Tonka open), The Bell House, 149 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, Brooklyn (F or G Trains to 4th Avenue or R Train to 9th Street), doors 8pm / show 9pm, $15


News and Notes: The Living Room to Close Current Location in January and Move

December 29, 2012

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Late yesterday (Friday 12/28), The Living Room, via e-mail, announced:

After 15 years in business and 10 years in our current space, The Living Room will be closing the doors at 154 Ludlow St at the end of January. We will relocate to a new space next spring.  Though it saddens us to leave, this is not the end of The Living Room. Although the skyrocketing cost of rent has made it impossible for us to keep our current location, we are actively negotiating a new space.

The Living Room also announced a campaign via Pledge Music to raise money to assist in raising funds for the move to and building out of a new home for the club.  The premiums include three different compilation CDs of live performances at The Living Room (including copies signed by Norah Jones, who got her start at The Living Room) up through a reserved table at the new Living Room for a year.

While this announcement was surprising, I did not find it unexpected.  There were signs over the past few weeks that something was up at The Living Room.  Publicly posted minutes of Manhattan Community Board 3  from November and December show that an entity named 154 Ludlow Bar LLC wanted to apply for a liquor license for 154 Ludlow Street, the current location of The Living Room.  That was surprising, as the corporation which owns The Living Room is  The New Living Room Cafe Inc.  However, before the application of 154 Ludlow Bar LLC was discussed at the Community Board meeting, it was withdrawn.  In addition, for the last two weeks of December and all of January the bookings at The Living Room were far less than is usual.

Of course there are questions which remain about this move. Where will The Living Room move, and will it remain on the Lower East Side?  Will it retain its current mix of free and ticket shows (one of the Pledge Music campaign premiums is two tickets to a show a week at The Living Room)?  I suppose time will tell.


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