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The Ropes survived some technical difficulty early on the the set and deliviered a pretty good performance featuring tunes off their new EP "Kill Her Off". Singer Sharon Shy has a mellow voice similar to the Breeders Kim Deal and the music reminded me of Stereolab with a little Garbage thrown into the mix.



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Labels: the Ropes, Young Things

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Still five strong & finishing off a string of impressive warm-up performances before heading into the studio, unsigned New York Brit-Rock powerhouse Billbones kicked out the jams in the packed basement of NYC hipster paradise Lit.

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Labels: Billbones, CBGBs, Young Things

Posted by Nev Brown for FWYB at 6/29/2006 11:35:00 AM | Comments (4)

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After a brief hiatus, Mental Monkey recording artist Alan Astor emerged from the studio to get the crowd moving with a solo preview of selections from his upcoming new album.

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Labels: Alan Astor, Knitting Factory

Posted by Nev Brown for FWYB at 6/29/2006 11:32:00 AM | Comments (2)

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Run Run Run rocked the house in the tiny back room of Cake Shop with an excellent selection of tunes from their new LP Endless Winter. Their sound stuck as a mixture of BRMC and Spiritualized.

Run Run Run – Wait Up for You

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Posted by Nev Brown for FWYB at 6/29/2006 11:30:00 AM | Comments (2)

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Returning from a string of sold out gigs in Europe opening for Stellastarr*, melodic Dallas TX, rockersThe Hourly Radio treated a packed crowd at the Annex to a sampling of tunes from their upcoming debut “History Will Never Hold Me”.

The Hourly Radio – “Fear of Standing Upright”

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Posted by Nev Brown for FWYB at 6/29/2006 11:24:00 AM | Comments (4)

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Yes, that Blue Cheer – the 70’s “Summertime Blues” power trio is back together and touring. Since I’ve had a vinyl copy of “Vincebus Eruptum” since I was a kid I had to go check ‘em out. Turns out they still kick ass live. “Parchmans Farm” alone was worth the 10 bucks.

Labels: Blue Cheer, CBGBs

Posted by Nev Brown for FWYB at 6/29/2006 11:07:00 AM | Comments (3)

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Another incredible show from Radiohead - the band tried out several new songs during the second of two sold out nights at the Garden. I enjoyed "Down is the New Up" & "Bodysnatchers" best of the new tunes.

The setlist (from Atease.web):

Setlist:

01 The Gloaming
02 The National Anthem
03 15 Step
04 Arpeggi
05 Kid A
06 Dollars And Cents
07 Videotape
08 Nude
09 I Might Be Wrong
10 Paranoid Android
11 Bangers 'n Mash
12 Pyramid Song
13 My Iron Lung
14 Bodysnatchers
15 Myxomatosis
16 No Surprises [Thom dedicates to Michael Stipe]
17 Everything In Its Right Place

Encore 1
18 A Wolf At The Door
19 Down Is The New Up
20 Like Spinning Plates
21 Spooks
22 Idioteque

Encore 2
23 Just
24 The Tourist

Watch & Listen:
Radiohead - video: "Down is The New Up", live @ Madison Square Garden



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Posted by Nev Brown for FWYB at 6/17/2006 02:42:00 PM | Comments (2)

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One of the best shows I've ever seen - the mighty Guitar Wolf blew the roof off CBGBs. This was one of those nights where everything just came together perfectly - amazing music & a fun crowd, in a legendary room.

If you've never heard of Guitar Wolf... I feel bad for you.

(RIP - Billy; Guitar Wolf bass Player, passed away soon aft this show)











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Labels: CBGBs, Guitar Wolf

Posted by Nev Brown for FWYB at 6/16/2006 03:46:00 PM | Comments (0)

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We showed up at the Metro in Wrigleyville just in time to catch one of Chicago’s best rock n’ roll bands the Redwalls take the stage sending the females in the all-ages crowd into full swoon mode. There wasn’t one dud song in the bunch as the band worked it's way through one catchy, harmony filled number after another. Clearly years of gigging has shaped the Redwalls into a polished and professional group. When you watching them I got the feeling that if a pack of wild dogs ran out onto the stage they would just keep smiling and singing barely missing a beat. For the grand finale the band bought out the drum section of a marching band to accompany them for a booming finale to a fun show.

I know everybody’s got a favorite song but no “Thank You”? Come on guys, that songs a gem.


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Posted by Nev Brown for FWYB at 6/16/2006 03:28:00 PM | Comments (0)

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There's a reason why when Wu dropped 36 Chambers back in in '93 they picked Ghostface Killah as the very first MC to set it on the first track. Ghost is a master MC and the most charismatic, dynamic lyricist since Kool G Rap - one of the few remaining direct connections to the Golden Age of Hip-Hop. His rhyme style and the beats he chooses show a true understanding of the power, soul, and history of the art & amazingly he seems to just be getting better. He has by far the most quotable lines of any MC and is unbelievably prolific (he's been on at least three albums a year since '94!).

This was my third Ghostface show and live he truly lives up to his Ironman nickname. You'd think for an industry party he'd do a few joints and bounce, but no - he did like 15 songs!! The Fader crowd of hipsters and industry types just completely lost it as Ghost ripped through classics like "Cherchez La Ghost", "Mighty Healthy" & a ridiculously ill acapella version of "Wildflower" that Ghost dedicated "to the ladies". Then fired-up girls from the crowd bumrushed the tiny stage and shook their Texan asses as Ghost tore through a few new joints including his newest hit "Back Like That". It was clear Ghost was vibing off the crowd's energy and could have kept going all night. When he said a final peace and strolled off stage the crowd screamed and pounded their feet for more. So he came back out and dropped the megaton bomb "the Watch". Good lord - few rappers are better live than on CD but Ghost is the Don - you gotta see him.

Also notable is how Ghost's crew the Theodore Unit is actually really ill (listen to the "Put it on the line" album and tell me Trife doesn't just KILL it). On the real - it's scary how NYC hip-hop is falling off and the only way to take it back is if the MCs at the highest level spend less time on being greedy moguls and shit and more time taking the youth under their wing and schooling them on basic skills.

... Ghostface keeps Killin’ it!
(props to the Fader mag for the amazing party)

Watch & Listen:
Ghostface Killah - video: "Live @ SXSW 06"

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Labels: Ghostface Killah, SXSW, WuTang Clan

Posted by Nev Brown for FWYB at 6/16/2006 12:37:00 PM | Comments (1)