tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79838712024-03-07T03:49:47.408-05:00The Roman Games DiaryScenes from the musical life of Roman Game and his friendsRoman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.comBlogger389125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-40351544445476922882017-09-25T14:16:00.006-04:002017-09-25T14:16:49.777-04:00Allegiance?I pledge allegiance to no flag<br />
But to the united state of humanity<br />
And to the real public for which it stands<br />
No nations under nature<br />
Barely visible<br />
We live only if justice is for all<br />
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25 years after the release of their debut album "The Crimes of Small Talk" in a beautiful vinyl edition on the Free Luv Society label, the Roman Games' first LP is now for the first time available <a href="http://www.theromangames.com/" target="_blank">online</a>, as well as for digital download on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1240658898" target="_blank">itunes</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crimes-Small-Talk-Roman-Games/dp/B072JBR3H9/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1496183482&sr=1-1-mp3-albums-bar-strip-0&keywords=The+Roman+Games#" target="_blank">amazon</a>, and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Roman_Games_The_Crimes_of_Small_Talk?id=B4gyrygr4ksodmr7j3542ytabw4&hl=en" target="_blank">google play</a>. Listen to this record produced by Fredy Stieger, Peter Niedermaier and Pierre Bendel also at all major streaming services such as <a href="https://play.spotify.com/album/70QbYJXTd4mQfkS1rNqLM9?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, Deezer or Napster.Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-42427604398648325502017-04-21T13:19:00.002-04:002017-04-21T13:23:38.189-04:00The Roman Games and Former Franks team up for their 25th Anniversary this June!<div class="MsoNormal">
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their first LP, the "The Roman Games" will once again be performing
for two concerts in Switzerland in June, with all original band members, and
supported by their friends and musical rivals from back in the days, the Former
Franks, who also will get the original cast together for the show.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“There is no dealing with time,” the Roman Games sang in
their radio hit in the 90s - time comes and goes - and knows, as the song says,
when love has won. The band played British influenced indie rock. “Here, in the
supposedly small is contained everything that makes the greats so great. The
four musicians Peter Niedermaier (Keys, Voc.), Roman Elsener (Git, voc.), Fredy
Stieger (bass) and Oliver Rohner (drums, voc.) cover a broad spectrum of styles
with grace and speed,” one critic wrote at the time. </span></div>
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"The Crimes of Small Talk" on the indie label "Free Luv
Society" run by Pat Federli. "I still get goose bumps, even now that
I hear the songs for the umpteenth time," Federli wrote in the liner
notes. The Pop<span lang="DE" style="mso-ansi-language: DE;">/</span>New Wave sound was also
radio-friendly and hit the Swiss airwaves daily for a period.</span></div>
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("Pyroman" 1994 and "By" 1996), then the band members moved to different corners of the planet, from New Zealand to New York, to Berne and the Valais.
But the songs have stood the test of time, and the love for the music has
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anniversary for two concerts, on the 16th June at Treppenhaus in Rorschach, and
on the 17th of June at Grabenhalle in St. Gallen.</span></div>
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Swiss indie scene of the 90s is completed by sets by DJ Stanley (Die Letzte
Übung, The Boiled Stanleys, Here Hare Here) and DJ Samuel K. (The Valets, The
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publishes its entire catalog of The Roman Games for digital download, including
the LP "The Crimes of Small Talk", the EP "Reading the Roman
Games" and a T-Shirt.</span></div>
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Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-6183724759434144452012-10-25T14:33:00.004-04:002012-10-25T14:33:44.165-04:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come on down to the Delancey this Monday, October 29th for a special pre-Halloween Small Beast. Of course, the Beast is a feast all year round, but this one will be a kind of its own...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Tom Keidel aka Model Kite has been performing his hauntingly beautiful songs for 10 years. After graduating from Tufts University he taught music at a high school for 4 years before deciding that he was better suited for life on the road. He recently produced the debut album for the Brooklyn-based band AJJA, on which he played drums. He also plays guitar in the bands Lou-is and Ghostwise. Tom is a highly talented axe-man with an exceptional ear for melody.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://soundcloud.com/tom-keidel">http://soundcloud.com/tom-keidel</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Tom will stay on stage and pluck the strings in the Roman Games, who recently gave their debut show as a new four piece, featuring Heather Wagner on drums and Jesko Stahl on bass. Growing up in Switzerland during the golden Punk years, singer/songwriter Roman Game embraced the lessons learnt from bands like the Jam, the Clash, the Stranglers and more poppy writers like Lloyd Cole, Blur, or Crowded House and created his own brand of songs, combining catchy hooks with clever lyrics. A collection of his work from the last three years can be heard at</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/romangame">http://www.youtube.com/romangame</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Moving from Tennessee to New York at eighteen, Mollie King was the singer and lyricist for many different bands back in the '90s, including the jazz/hip-hop/metal of Kingstone and was the first lead singer in the psych/blues/improv of the Elliott Sharp band-Terraplane. In the last decade she led her own rock band-Lotus 33, sang and recorded with the supernatural circus- Starchild and collaborated with Elisa Jimenez and the Hungerworld, creating the music for several fashion fantasy rock operas. She has performed all </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HE7tpM1YUOi4NgS9coyfGO7Nqn3yXRxVqNzMGMf_w6Xj_dHGWjtvNv7kr19Z0wI6BAKYbBSKmz-a066rS-hkxVE3GoRJ0FTOhFzNnnlYbRXFf-KlXsUYVSKI9klHVYgmze3spg/s1600/Fuckintosh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HE7tpM1YUOi4NgS9coyfGO7Nqn3yXRxVqNzMGMf_w6Xj_dHGWjtvNv7kr19Z0wI6BAKYbBSKmz-a066rS-hkxVE3GoRJ0FTOhFzNnnlYbRXFf-KlXsUYVSKI9klHVYgmze3spg/s400/Fuckintosh.jpg" width="400" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Mash-up artist and sound designer Fa Ventilato is always eager to explore and experiment within the limits of our music culture eventually transforming it into imaginary soundscapes or surreal moments. From crackling noise to orchestrated music his improvised approach including guest appearance may surprise or not....at the end its all about taste anyway...His philosophy: no output without input. Therefore any feedback or suggestions are very welcome prior or after the show.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.killingmusicathome.com/">http://www.killingmusicathome.com/</a></span>Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com91tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-79311927836032660252012-09-28T02:07:00.000-04:002012-09-28T02:11:13.251-04:00Small Beast OCtober 1st at the Delancey!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Curated by Roman Game and Bob Gaulke</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">8.30 Kerry Kennedy and Roman Game</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/romangame">http://www.youtube.com/romangame</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">9.00 pm Daniel Harnett</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/daniel.harnett.31">http://www.facebook.com/daniel.harnett.31</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">9.30 pm Kevin Cerovich</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/kevincerovichmusic">http://www.myspace.com/kevincerovichmusic</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">10.00 pm Bob Gaulke</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://soundcloud.com/bobgaulke">http://soundcloud.com/bobgaulke</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">10.30 pm Ethan Kray </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://ethankray.vaesite.com/">http://ethankray.vaesite.com/</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">11.00 pm Steerhenge</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.steerhenge.com/">http://www.steerhenge.com/</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">8.30 Kerry Kennedy and Roman Game</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">From her punky days in the unforgettable Blue Sparks to her dark folky Patti Smith days, Kerry Kennedy has never lost her unique skill to strip a song to its core, rid it of all fake and present it in all its honest fragility. Roman Game is a writer and singer from Switzerland who chronicles life in New York in songs. Kerry and Roman have been performing together on and off for over ten years and will play a few of their own favorites from the past decade.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/kerrykennedynyc">http://www.myspace.com/kerrykennedynyc</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/romangame">http://www.youtube.com/romangame</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">9.00 pm Daniel Harnett</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Daniel Harnett started playing out in the late 80's and has since brought his songs to almost every club in town, from Irving Plaza to Pete's Candy Store and back. Now, he's taking the Delancey.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Daniel's songs have aired on WNYC and WFMU, most recently on Irwin Chusid's show.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/daniel.harnett.31">http://www.facebook.com/daniel.harnett.31</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">9.30 pm Kevin Cerovich</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Hailing from Kansas City, Cerovich always brings an intense dose of the soulful blues and spirit of his hometown to any setting. His debut release, "The Last Spring" highlights the young musician's composition skills and met much critical acclaim. A true Renaissance man, Kevin Cerovich can be seen and heard anywhere from a stage in Europe in front of thousands to a Sony Pictures soundtrack to a cozy jazz club in lower Manhattan. As a drummer Cerovich has toured the world with various artists, namely piano iconoclast ELEW (aka Eric Lewis) and French music superstar Charlelie Couture. As a trombonist, Cerovich has won numerous awards and accolades including the 2007 International Trombone Association's JJ Johnson Jazz Competition and the Eastern Trombone Workshop's Solo Jazz Competition.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/kevincerovichmusic">http://www.myspace.com/kevincerovichmusic</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">10.00 pm Bob Gaulke</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Bob Gaulke will try to get your attention with his wordy tunes that owe much to Chanson, Mpb, and Troubadour traditions as embraced by Jacques Dutronc, Caetano Veloso, or Ray Davies. Expect songs with lots of major seventh and ninth chords delivered with breathiness.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://soundcloud.com/bobgaulke">http://soundcloud.com/bobgaulke</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">10.30 pm Ethan Kray </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Hailing from Iowa and rocking in Brooklyn, Ethan Kray is the music scene’s newest fascination. His sound – edgy, melodic and visceral – evokes a variety of emotion in the listener. Ethan’s dynamic vocal range powers a body of work spanning from in-your-face rock anthems to melodious love songs. Ethan Kray is a genre all his own – something new, yet familiar that is altogether captivating.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://ethankray.vaesite.com/">http://ethankray.vaesite.com/</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">11.00 pm Steerhenge</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Have you ever thought that your soul might also be occupying the resurrected body of a bovine-human being running through the streets of your city or town? No? Well, a good whiskey can help you feel that way. So can the soothing sounds of Steerhenge. The appeal of this music is cross-generational; your great aunt can tap her foot to it while the young ones run circles around her, giving you a chance to mingle with your cousin's soon-to-be-ex-whatever. But make no mistake, this is not music for your dreaded family reunion at the Franklin, TN Ramada. This is the stuff you want to hear when you joyfully reunite with your loved ones anywhere here on earth and yes, perhaps even in the afterlife. Have a listen and dare say we're wrong!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.steerhenge.com/">http://www.steerhenge.com/</a></span>Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-49488600133310034792012-03-26T16:40:00.001-04:002012-03-26T16:42:07.302-04:00Open Mike TONIGHT at the Delancey NYCTonight, Monday 26th of March 2012, is your chance to test new material in the unique setting of the Small Beast! We have three full acts for you, then the stage is open till 1am for everybody who wants to share a song or two! Come on down to the Delancey, 168 Delancey Street, NYC! Two for one drink specials.<br />
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Marcel van Dam is a musician, singer and songwriter from the Netherlands and France. He has won many awards for his music including recently First Place for Impul’sons (2010) organized by the French newspaper L’Est Republicain. Marcel has produced three music albums and is in the process of recording his fourth. He has also composed, produced and recorded children’s musicals. Marcel’s music has country, folk and bluesy flavors. His influences include Norah Jones, James Taylor, Harry Sacksioni and Francis Cabrel.</div>
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Tobi Joi is one of Switzerland’s premier rockers. Known for his bass, guitar, and trumpet playing skills in bands such as Lobster, The Flying Shrimps, Steven’s Nude Club & the Nude Horns, Sylvia Juncosa Band, Switzerland’s only Mod band The Reaction and many more. Audiences experience stoner-rock anthems and heavy psychedelic bass and drum symphonies that meander to a fully amplified crawl. Tobi has also parlayed his improvisational loops into sound installations for art openings and festivals throughout Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, Great Britain and the USA. His homemade Alp-hose (mirrored after the sound of a Swiss Alphorn) showcases his ability with and love of horns. "Lombardo Loops", Tobi Joi’s debut solo album is available at: </div>
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Marou (pronounced Buz-bee Ma-roo) are an pop/rock duo originally from
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Growing up in Switzerland during the golden Punk years, singer/songwriter Roman Game embraced the lessons learnt from bands like the Jam, the Clash, the Stranglers and more poppy writers like Lloyd Cole, Blur, or Crowded House and created his own brand of songs, combining catchy hooks with clever lyrics. A collection of his work from the last three years can be heard at</div>
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Doctor Robert Akeret is one of the most interesting characters you'll ever meet. He's a philosopher and psychotherapist, a bestselling author and a treasure trove of stories collected in his rich life of over 80 years. This unique man about town of Swiss roots will perform with a set of a dozen harmonicas and play several international songs - Russian Korobushka, Argentine Tango, American Square Dance (Ruby composing), Israeli Miserlou and a Persian explosive tune. He plays in E minor, D, C, and G and is ready to sit in on a song with other artists performing.<br />
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Colwell are cousins Clayton & Jeb Colwell. Long time best friends and bandmates, these two old geezers have been a songwriting team since their early teens, and were the brains and inspiration behind their formers bands Hector on Stilts and Freakwent Flyahs. The cousins are carrying on a family heritage of music for the masses. Their fathers were the co-founders and songwriters for the 1960’s Pepsodent-fresh glee club, Up With People, who were performing at Super Bowl halftimes before Janet Jackson got her first training bra. The senior Colwells passed onto Clayton and Jeb a legacy of people-pleasing music and an unending fondness for the sweet and "poppy." Sounds like: The Jayhawks covering Katy Perry.</div>
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Tom Keidel aka Model Kite has been performing for almost 10 years. After graduating from Tufts University he taught music at a high school for 4 years before deciding that he was better suited for life on the road. He recently produced the debut album for the Brooklyn-based band AJJA, on which he played drums. He also plays guitar two other Brooklyn bands, Lou-is and Ghostwise. He is currently working on an EP, to be released in early 2012.</div>
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Charles Wallace is one of New York's too rarely sung heroes, a Weller, Lennon and Rotten rolled into one, a man of impeccable taste with the songs to back it up. He was the leader of popular New York neo psychedelic band HeadQuarters, playing shows with bands like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Soundtrack Of Our Lives, Dead Meadow and The Black Angels. Wallace produced the by now canonized short film „American Mod“. Since 2007, he splits his time between New York and Zurich, recording here and there. Brand new amazing rock CD in his bag!</div>
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After 8 years of writing material for the band Room, Roman last year turned to more personal, often quiet songs. On his new album "In Medias Res" he is taking a look at politics, the economy, society, words and the media, while experimenting with keyboards and loops. With a little help from his friends, he'll let you hear more tonight.</div>
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You all gotta come out for this Small Beast: It's free anyway plus you can win 20 bucks and 2 minutes in the spotlight if you come up with the best lines of what these dear deer are saying to each other! Winner announced on stage when you join the feast of sounds, melodies, words and inspiration. What a line-up to get into the spirit: First, the Bay Leaves, then see Gibbs, then Hilary, Pierre and Elisabeth and finally jam with he Roman Games.Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-73670158536644749552011-10-17T18:02:00.001-04:002011-10-17T18:05:20.424-04:00Small Beast with John Watts, Roman Game, Lost in Sound, Blackfriars Bridge, Andrew Keoghan<br />
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If you have no plans for tonight, come on down and hear songs of protest, love and meaning: The great John Watts who with his distinct voice and songwriting lead the New Wave supergroup Fischer-Z, is in town for the CMJ Festival and treats us with a free show at the Delancey at 10pm. He will be joined for a very special performance by Michael "Lost in Sound" Lawson. Andrew Keoghan, Blackfriars Bridge and Roman Games from 8pm to 10pm.</div>
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Two for one drinks!<br /><br />8:30PM PINKY SWEARZ<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZt8L5jQZ1fVQoy0tcuRyDkqTUXsQKCEZLajCIyyVir3q-wBUiV1y0OXb-ybh_AOfTnK6smaV5Jc2qKEvx7PprbzLtJgSYdkuHE3MtddBNvkQ9pvxR78JJ26CrISuSxkcgqdg-Jw/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 177px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZt8L5jQZ1fVQoy0tcuRyDkqTUXsQKCEZLajCIyyVir3q-wBUiV1y0OXb-ybh_AOfTnK6smaV5Jc2qKEvx7PprbzLtJgSYdkuHE3MtddBNvkQ9pvxR78JJ26CrISuSxkcgqdg-Jw/s200/photo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629704341740412834" /></a>The members of Pinky Swearz recently pulled a drowning boy from the steep waves in Long Island and we don't expect to be on the cover of the paper or anything. A great way to show appreciation for the fragile and terrifying beauty of life and our intangible need for one another would be simply to darken the door of Delancey, buy a drink, and let us take you to the beach, where you will be well looked after while shapely lifeguards flirt through a hangover. We are, B Jams on guitar, Ben and Jessica sing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pinkyswearz.bandcamp.com">http://www.pinkyswearz.bandcamp.com</a><br /><br />9PM CHRIS PAN<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwGz5B3IPVVFDbxfyjC5w-XNVnDx5hveMtv_6MjdyZ40IRNyH5zvfRhTpj_V4er_83j1mTLxZoTI8MSrIxdV4-ubHWe_pe0BTEV0VH9mRveW-B0icX5K_P0DJnpePhxM0LsRsSiQ/s1600/Chris_Pan_pic.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwGz5B3IPVVFDbxfyjC5w-XNVnDx5hveMtv_6MjdyZ40IRNyH5zvfRhTpj_V4er_83j1mTLxZoTI8MSrIxdV4-ubHWe_pe0BTEV0VH9mRveW-B0icX5K_P0DJnpePhxM0LsRsSiQ/s200/Chris_Pan_pic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629703014867090898" /></a>Inspired by Morrison, Johnny Cash and honest gamblers, Chris Pan is playing melodic solo songs, crafted from romantic moments of love, death, danger, defiance, performed in the spirit of "taking chances" - in the pursuit of love, liberty and a life lived fully.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thePAn.com">http://www.thePan.com</a><br /><br />9:30PM ROMAN GAME<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdax75rH9xWjMJWZL1S-d7IXcb_5DTitljHNHObf6sUfnO9QB7G6s_WtZRxyCgMTz-tSTWHUjfrHnCz0soRWEqLdlxm4vUYVztgFUNghpM0rvp6kNvxhtO3bY6xEZGsgKeY3z6g/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-17+at+2.01.32+PM.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdax75rH9xWjMJWZL1S-d7IXcb_5DTitljHNHObf6sUfnO9QB7G6s_WtZRxyCgMTz-tSTWHUjfrHnCz0soRWEqLdlxm4vUYVztgFUNghpM0rvp6kNvxhtO3bY6xEZGsgKeY3z6g/s200/Screen+shot+2011-06-17+at+2.01.32+PM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629703005933598098" /></a>Roman Game arrived in New York from Switzerland more than 15 years ago and over time found the perfect musicians who share his love for melodic punk and edgy pop. A prolific songwriter and lyricist, Roman has been influenced by The Church, The Clash and, of course, John Lennon was his favorite Beatle. In his most convincing compositions for example the intriguing - “The Parachute Tester” - he manages to combine melody and text into one beautiful story. Saxmaster Dave Spinley adds a fine touch of jazz.<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/theromangames">http://www.myspace.com/theromangames</a><br /><br />10PM ALFONSO VELEZ<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH2Ax4fW8e3P1EX2TMxxZ6X5Ve_P2feoiAOJfmcu9xlq_OG4-9wueeA8ugsQSRdlWSwPD_8Iyeths1RtpvzGa-noWvvGswZ0FP4RPR3Z2D37Utn2q5zeC5ju-rXk-qXRVQUVgRnA/s1600/l.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH2Ax4fW8e3P1EX2TMxxZ6X5Ve_P2feoiAOJfmcu9xlq_OG4-9wueeA8ugsQSRdlWSwPD_8Iyeths1RtpvzGa-noWvvGswZ0FP4RPR3Z2D37Utn2q5zeC5ju-rXk-qXRVQUVgRnA/s200/l.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629703001233778946" /></a>When Alfonso Velez first played the Small Beast a couple of months ago, you could hear a gasp of surprise run through the audience. Everybody then fell instantly silent, as not to miss a single note played or sung by this unique musician from Spain. This is how it must have felt for those who heard Elvis’s voice for the first time. Or Chuck Berry’s guitar. But we write the year 2011 now, and it’s a hundred times harder to pull this off with just one guitar and a voice. But Alfonso Velez does it easily. Mark our words: This man will be a superstar very soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://alfonsovelez.bandcamp.com/">http://alfonsovelez.bandcamp.com/</a><br /><br />10:30PM JOHN WATTS OF FISCHER-Z<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJcQFOHJFR0SWg5Wlk3dlY8wOuWYJphgDwoUUDm65aOpPEgWJk-CyfqQt1c3BIzVeVaazvGMo5DSMahOkGxKZVbdPp61pX6jB8zZeWqsP35AldumgII6SDKuFZnu2P4Akzl3z9VQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-12+at+8.47.03+PM.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJcQFOHJFR0SWg5Wlk3dlY8wOuWYJphgDwoUUDm65aOpPEgWJk-CyfqQt1c3BIzVeVaazvGMo5DSMahOkGxKZVbdPp61pX6jB8zZeWqsP35AldumgII6SDKuFZnu2P4Akzl3z9VQ/s200/Screen+shot+2011-07-12+at+8.47.03+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629703001193554114" /></a>John Watts has been described by a fellow artist as “a force of nature”. He was the mastermind of Fischer-Z, contemporaries of the Police and Talking Heads, with just as big a fan base as those groups in Europe. John easily commands a variety of musical forms encompassing written word, poetry and humor. He has a distinguished catalogue of seventeen original albums with sales in excess of two million. The Small Beast performance is his first show in New York in 5 years – expect new compelling songs like “The Heart of New York” as well as older hits from the Fischer-Z days and be prepared for John's decidedly British humor!<br /><br /><a href="www.johnwatts.co.uk">www.johnwatts.co.uk</a><br /><br />11:30PM LOST IN SOUND<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwR00IvmCf6ioDOg_yCBdu1WfgS6jVNiMUMevG0Z47b5x3-CL1oD3XQuQRGRllC2Nc1-KGraw_ZaX9YS6WF52z7cbRLigFFRLxxjrdpxZtscT3J2wmuR9wHFpsY8zwaYQIg3vSAQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-12+at+9.14.29+PM.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwR00IvmCf6ioDOg_yCBdu1WfgS6jVNiMUMevG0Z47b5x3-CL1oD3XQuQRGRllC2Nc1-KGraw_ZaX9YS6WF52z7cbRLigFFRLxxjrdpxZtscT3J2wmuR9wHFpsY8zwaYQIg3vSAQ/s200/Screen+shot+2011-07-12+at+9.14.29+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629702443789535698" /></a>After fronting his own band In Cat State, and then experimenting with Beast guest curators Anton Sword and Roman Game as well as other musicians, Mike Lawson grew comfortably into leading his grand solo project “Lost in Sound”: An highly adventurous trip through the full range of noises, melodies, walls, valleys and mountains a guitar can conjure. You’ll be asking yourself what just happened when Michael’s last note rings out.<br /><br /><a href="http://lostinsoundaudio.blogspot.com/">http://lostinsoundaudio.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />168 Delancey Street (between Clinton and Attorney), F train to Delancey Stop <br />Call 212-254-9920 for information.Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-74512813583954744822011-07-06T16:11:00.003-04:002011-07-06T16:12:51.247-04:00ROOM and SWORD & SLAVE at Fat Baby July 7th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pQPKHinYxVn6v3d61vLSDdtSEBHCoCu3gud8Ny_OM01wCbS0aZhFKD8xzodYivUEz2isSifFdSjis29i1FyuaOeRlaYXcdQuyluAvXd8dK3REgnaJ7rKO4tmIG520K-MyLEvMA/s1600/fatbabyflyerjuly7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pQPKHinYxVn6v3d61vLSDdtSEBHCoCu3gud8Ny_OM01wCbS0aZhFKD8xzodYivUEz2isSifFdSjis29i1FyuaOeRlaYXcdQuyluAvXd8dK3REgnaJ7rKO4tmIG520K-MyLEvMA/s400/fatbabyflyerjuly7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626334548697751970" /></a><br />On Thursday, July 7th, we are playing a set of classic Room songs as a quartet, with Jesko Stahl on bass, Dave Spinely on saxophone, Martial Vivot on drums and Roman Game on guitar and vocals. We start at 10pm sharp... Our friends Sword & Slave play after us: Anton Sword on keys and voc with Gina Marie on bass. Be sure to catch their new hit "Hurricane" with guitar hero Michael Lawson (Lost in Sound) on guitar! It's seven bucks, but we'll make it up to you with a drink or a free CD! Fat Baby is at 112 Rivington, between Essex and Ludlow Streets. Take the F train to Delancey and Essex.Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-599670069896126162011-06-17T15:32:00.006-04:002011-06-17T16:06:17.687-04:00Lloyd Cole at City Winery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bm7Ohs3aGlrQjz__BW9labos4SzASUlbrzU3Jlmlg9tjoVStnK5oALOB3CBdMcrOYGjSsENNQQnA74q5aOwHVt8_KHy89atSLsH2YkZ91wx8rSQpLn6TtY_URx-xymLdXbEVXg/s1600/P1330844.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bm7Ohs3aGlrQjz__BW9labos4SzASUlbrzU3Jlmlg9tjoVStnK5oALOB3CBdMcrOYGjSsENNQQnA74q5aOwHVt8_KHy89atSLsH2YkZ91wx8rSQpLn6TtY_URx-xymLdXbEVXg/s400/P1330844.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619281635191603442" /></a><br />So Lloyd Cole, huh, he spots a moustache now and looks a lot like my uncle Bernie. Bernie has a lot of jokes to tell, Lloyd's still not very good at that, but my uncle to my knowledge never wrote anything that comes near the pristine songs of Lloyd Cole, be they from his days in the Commotions back in Glasgow or from his various records in New York. The best pieces though come from his newest album, "Broken Record", on which Mark Schwaber and Matt Cullen, the two brillant guitar players Lloyd brought to his left and right, made the songs sparkle and shine. Lloyd still lives in Conneticut, but his son moved to New York. We suggested a collaboration between Lloyd and Will with Neil Finn and his son Liam. Generations of Beatles fans would be delighted. As long as that doesn't happen, this songsmith deserves your full attention, he still says it better than most poets can.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiXMGYURA11tOo6FBRF5G-YkoiJpxYwlmYPoexjNppCWM9Ty0L0jLnbYumjF25liJA6qZsLqpgcy3-4HNs-tpTUHuqRGV53-NmdO23nO-QE48n9SwCsbqoq34pjiPkgCJTShLpQ/s1600/P1330822.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiXMGYURA11tOo6FBRF5G-YkoiJpxYwlmYPoexjNppCWM9Ty0L0jLnbYumjF25liJA6qZsLqpgcy3-4HNs-tpTUHuqRGV53-NmdO23nO-QE48n9SwCsbqoq34pjiPkgCJTShLpQ/s400/P1330822.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619281287010099666" />The Lloyd Cole Small Acoustic Ensemble with a big warm sound.</a>Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-78386869353719152662011-06-06T15:29:00.004-04:002011-06-06T15:31:09.535-04:00Come Perform at the Small Beast - Mon, June 13th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsITgBGVm-FCfpROHZzCz98H2O-hFf432CXxhWm-AmSt7naD0PG6v0e2hCpeABmfI8WLYVNYm2oaFdstStHmybB0eZ1nREepUXKjUNfdHkm1tt5ZSVOtFjxj4yyqEntH7hbGmq-g/s1600/SBJUNE13th.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsITgBGVm-FCfpROHZzCz98H2O-hFf432CXxhWm-AmSt7naD0PG6v0e2hCpeABmfI8WLYVNYm2oaFdstStHmybB0eZ1nREepUXKjUNfdHkm1tt5ZSVOtFjxj4yyqEntH7hbGmq-g/s400/SBJUNE13th.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615191220525232162" /></a><br /><br />Monday by now is not the dreaded day of the week it was during The Boomtown Rats' time, but the day of the glorious Small Beast at the Delancey, a free showcase for musicians from all walks of life.<br /><br />The next MONDAY JUNE 13th, also happens to be my birthday... So i hope all of you could come out and sing a song, or play a piece of music, or stage a presentation... Every performance will be rewarded with a free drink!<br /><br />Let me know, if you plan to perform... a few people have already signed up for it, and it promises to have a few must-hear/see surprises. <br /><br />If you don't want to perform, join us as a guest, it's free!<br /><br />Those of you who have been to Pierre's legendary Arty Party know the concept and the comedic skills of some of our friends... Also, see this as a rehearsal for the grand revival of the real Arty Party, which will be launched by Pierre, Heather and me on June 25th at Tip Top Lounge, but more about that soon.<br /><br />Moreover: There is also a proper birthday rock show coming up, on WEDNESDAY JUNE 15th at MATCHLESS in Greenpoint, with ANTON SWORD AND THE WE OURS and PSXO and THE ROMAN GAMES. It's the night before the Northside Festival begins, and unfortunately that one is not free, but we all rehearsed for this hard and will sound good... More about that one soon, too!Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-14446524504524650042011-04-22T19:06:00.002-04:002011-04-22T19:12:57.692-04:00Missed Ed Ball, won't miss Jowe Head<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D4oqXvVx7kywpHRRTmEJBiWcylLZnyO46Shkbs4SOxBg-8Bdwe57sbNwzBdBrsGWTj62P-karsY0adpXenqYQBo3E9dCIX3cXeRyKYB4S-I3vrpretANhyphenhyphenhw86AV9zIZmtGoRA/s1600/url.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D4oqXvVx7kywpHRRTmEJBiWcylLZnyO46Shkbs4SOxBg-8Bdwe57sbNwzBdBrsGWTj62P-karsY0adpXenqYQBo3E9dCIX3cXeRyKYB4S-I3vrpretANhyphenhyphenhw86AV9zIZmtGoRA/s200/url.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598549819469713186" />Mr. Head comes to New York.</a><br />How could I have missed Ed Ball and the Times at Union Hall in Mid April! Was anybody there? Video? Photos? The Times, man, I would have given everything to see them when I was young! Ed Ball is one of the best songwriters imo, up there with Weller and Lennon and Davies. To see him live has been one of the few remaining names on my list of artists yet to see live, like Julian Cope.<br /><br />So I defintely won't miss Jowe Head with the Mad Scene + The Surprisers + Cuffs at Bruar Falls, tonight at 8pm. 245 Grand St (between Driggs Ave and Roebling St) Jowe Head spent time in two of the U.K.'s coolest underground bands: Swell Maps and Television Personalities. Nuff said.Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-71012494959972914642011-04-14T14:51:00.007-04:002011-04-14T15:01:28.211-04:00Small Beats Number 110 This Monday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFV3wKvXvYBBmFiWkbaX6BxKKaXrGPptoT1iwGgEtRqUzWfsAkrQrKX6lEnl7Dkuq-Zl7SiEqVx5HDeR42Bv_4PCPeWqTujrAGFmjxM9VvVDOHQaSG1tww-hrrVblyW9FsoVuEVQ/s1600/SmallBeastApr18.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFV3wKvXvYBBmFiWkbaX6BxKKaXrGPptoT1iwGgEtRqUzWfsAkrQrKX6lEnl7Dkuq-Zl7SiEqVx5HDeR42Bv_4PCPeWqTujrAGFmjxM9VvVDOHQaSG1tww-hrrVblyW9FsoVuEVQ/s400/SmallBeastApr18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595514689274337346" /></a><br /><br />Hey Small Beast Fighters - come see and hear an d be part of the 110th edition, this Monday, April 18th, tax day, yay! Enjoy spring at the unique Delancey lounge with..<br /><br />8.30pm<br />Mollie King<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/mollieking">http://www.myspace.com/mollieking</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKok5mJXRxHcAbMZiejao3Qu50RvIOSMWhiV4wzWLatUQNmn2FZbMiSHNGCZ4PzOu_hsxeOSPa1QuQIvk4w7xwu3_n29lC8QsFXn4DAmUnJMmf2NnaOgbOk0feEKa7mJM_7ubFg/s1600/Lotus+Palace*%2BChelsea%2BHotel*%2Bsongwriting%2Bparadise%2Bin%2BMy%2BPhotos%2Bby%2B.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKok5mJXRxHcAbMZiejao3Qu50RvIOSMWhiV4wzWLatUQNmn2FZbMiSHNGCZ4PzOu_hsxeOSPa1QuQIvk4w7xwu3_n29lC8QsFXn4DAmUnJMmf2NnaOgbOk0feEKa7mJM_7ubFg/s400/Lotus+Palace*%2BChelsea%2BHotel*%2Bsongwriting%2Bparadise%2Bin%2BMy%2BPhotos%2Bby%2B.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595515432533050898" /></a><br /><br />Singer, guitarist, songwriter. Moving from Fairyland on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia to New York at the age of 17, she soon became the singer and lyricist for many different bands back in the day on the Lower East Side, including the jazz/hip-hop/metal of Kingstone and was the first lead singer in the psych/blues/improv of Elliot Sharp’s band Terraplane. If you’ve never seen and heard Mollie before, you’re either not interested in contemporary music at all or you’re not a New Yorker.<br /><br />9.15PM<br />Swoon<br /><a href="http://www.swoontheband.com">http://www.swoontheband.com</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-NkiOKlNmbNt2x-NrX-5gC3xUrQlItxyKqHCEGy709LUK6j7-boAsOr60z2acnIZRSz7kr-cgDlkoXwHDLDz4R3W801rakMGPvXXieLRCFtmbNDhqTwBfT6VDKgOVPHfF4sMFuQ/s1600/photos_sw2.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-NkiOKlNmbNt2x-NrX-5gC3xUrQlItxyKqHCEGy709LUK6j7-boAsOr60z2acnIZRSz7kr-cgDlkoXwHDLDz4R3W801rakMGPvXXieLRCFtmbNDhqTwBfT6VDKgOVPHfF4sMFuQ/s400/photos_sw2.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595515730383572226" /></a><br /><br />Quite a few sites and stations have been swooning about Swoon’s new, just released record “Backwards & Forwards”. This is their first show after the record release, one with all the pressure off of the fine band’s chest, ready to lose themselves in their music. Be prepared for heartfelt, deep pop-rock with an easily accessible big sound and remarkable lyrics.<br /><br />10.00PM<br />The Roman Games<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/theromangames">http://www.myspace.com/theromangames</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mg77XN0ouxqTAM8a0sv5-y9kXEqg9qse0LxPggIyYlKqdivgGx7LaFKI-HvGRZKSvIzJnhtrAx_vBYWBUhklLZzEinppUmCV6NrCdvYG6Pxq1SSZBeJzwn1HPCMzYwzN9PqzNw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-13+at+1.41.12+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mg77XN0ouxqTAM8a0sv5-y9kXEqg9qse0LxPggIyYlKqdivgGx7LaFKI-HvGRZKSvIzJnhtrAx_vBYWBUhklLZzEinppUmCV6NrCdvYG6Pxq1SSZBeJzwn1HPCMzYwzN9PqzNw/s400/Screen+shot+2011-04-13+at+1.41.12+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595515978289438834" /></a><br /><br />Roman Game is a Swiss Troubadour chronicling New York since the Nineties, an observer of everyday life with an eye for the unexpected, a knack for raising questions and taking wrong turns, but finding a way home in the end. He is also the singer in Room, a multinational collective of alternative musicians who find their way to New York every so often. He will bring friends and guests to the stage. <br /><br />10.45PM<br />Dying in Motion<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/dyinginmotion">http://www.myspace.com/dyinginmotion</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwOXS4Qf1MvSIdqYEuGHhJVILxgGy98Y91Oknf1_kGBOC8yS7De96AijQh14lpHH-zXnUvH5qHYhBQHo-4JDeXmMVVumYVOF20G5X4eTlZLrTiqj78VpyxeALZsxXiP8yMVfeVw/s1600/anyone+missed+a+band+photo+with+posing%253F+-no%253F+anyway.+here+it+is.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwOXS4Qf1MvSIdqYEuGHhJVILxgGy98Y91Oknf1_kGBOC8yS7De96AijQh14lpHH-zXnUvH5qHYhBQHo-4JDeXmMVVumYVOF20G5X4eTlZLrTiqj78VpyxeALZsxXiP8yMVfeVw/s400/anyone+missed+a+band+photo+with+posing%253F+-no%253F+anyway.+here+it+is.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595516168570337698" /></a><br /><br />Dying in Motion are a Swiss punk band who are touring the U.S. this month. Their stop at the Delancey is an experiment for them, too: The quartet will do without their fifth member, Extreme Loudness, at the Small Beast. In their own words: “We are four friends from Zurich, Switzerland. We play screamo hardcore. We are into DIY. We are here to share the love and passion we put into our music with other nice people.” Let’s find out. <br /><br />11.30PM<br />DJ Pablo Martin<br />Pablo Martin spins his no wave /post punk 25 cent vinyl collectionRoman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-63661541179612514022011-04-14T14:34:00.006-04:002011-04-14T14:50:11.143-04:00The Sword and the Bear Cross Paths<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8alxKFKrMHRvbSiZzi8dSC-JIxkdgsFZx7pPTIfY3YtDEq-vZzo5m18B9Yh-xDWXU7dYDgi6HS5JXziVugEUPMgAaXH43DhUL_Mj9dQAkcLgaoInfozDgtUoFoOh0LMXRNs_4g/s1600/IMG_13138.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8alxKFKrMHRvbSiZzi8dSC-JIxkdgsFZx7pPTIfY3YtDEq-vZzo5m18B9Yh-xDWXU7dYDgi6HS5JXziVugEUPMgAaXH43DhUL_Mj9dQAkcLgaoInfozDgtUoFoOh0LMXRNs_4g/s400/IMG_13138.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595509852694116850" />Anton Sword leading the We Ours into prime time</a><br /><br />Double duty for drummer beauty Kristin Mueller again: At Union Hall, <a href="http://www.antonsword.com/">Anton Sword and the We Ours</a> shared a bill with <a href="http://www.lucindablackbear.com/">Lucinda Black Bear</a>. Sword is in finest form these days, the ladies from the rhythm section really click. Julian's guitar could have been a bit louder and harder, in my poor punky opinion. Why Christian Gibbs and his bear comrades are not filling stadiums yet will remain a mystery to me to the day they do fill stadiums.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IwYaFTrvjI2wTaM60YBCh7eau9mUQgKHzsnguX4ZUDnhLeSLnhyLhkuYtFlBJnu61FanV_PrARuyv_-Ub422UX8X2e3vYCX-6g35Qse62_3CGZkaLNqB-YBMe8TMk9sYB8T0uA/s1600/IMG_13164.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IwYaFTrvjI2wTaM60YBCh7eau9mUQgKHzsnguX4ZUDnhLeSLnhyLhkuYtFlBJnu61FanV_PrARuyv_-Ub422UX8X2e3vYCX-6g35Qse62_3CGZkaLNqB-YBMe8TMk9sYB8T0uA/s400/IMG_13164.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595512350606786626" />Lucinda Black Bear at Union Hall, with a little help from their frANT. </a>Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-16990174395816852072011-04-10T01:43:00.002-04:002011-04-10T01:45:45.760-04:00The Feelies Doing Wire<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="400" height="320" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Rv-yp_sj-7w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />With the upcoming Feelies shows and new album and the amazing Wire gig past week, who knew this connection?Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-67816296119510177502011-04-07T14:15:00.005-04:002011-04-07T16:01:03.098-04:00Williamsburg Totally Wire'd!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjau2Cqy0yqyMcr-XNW_pwmEYigOU1MwOIqHxvkNNg0NhUlBBODOcXtHkUiLczLHOeu0BR_aR5gsXp6lQpWaBm5Lzdk07FiMeWG9uTsOYclDDUQZMiyC2I9XM5xBonGfH2zKOcytQ/s1600/wire1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjau2Cqy0yqyMcr-XNW_pwmEYigOU1MwOIqHxvkNNg0NhUlBBODOcXtHkUiLczLHOeu0BR_aR5gsXp6lQpWaBm5Lzdk07FiMeWG9uTsOYclDDUQZMiyC2I9XM5xBonGfH2zKOcytQ/s400/wire1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592907327361045682" />Colin Newman charming Williamsburg. Picture by Edwina Hay</a><br /><br />Proof is here: It is possible to make sharp, edgy, intelligent, relevant rock music even when you're older than fifty. British punk pioneers Wire were all that and harmonious, original and graceful on top of that at the Williamsburg Hall of Music on Tuesday night. While they played almost all the songs from their new album, the exquisite Red Barked Tree, there were few highlights from other periods of the band, most notably 'Map Ref' and 'Two People' from 154 and 'Kidney Bingos' and 'Drill' from their 80's incarnation, back when Bruce Gilbert was in the band. He is now replaced by a quite younger, but talented and decent left-handed guitar player.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixc7EWtiy9vi-gGeq4vU94zykVDnxoPTnCFC4qRJ6i4XhRAFsxOOxHHsmLoKweUVKCStEqvJX1eOcK8MerFecI68HrceRRI2Omf-za916CyAG4h4Qb4-uLQucHoxw9-zPWDfXdTQ/s1600/wire2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixc7EWtiy9vi-gGeq4vU94zykVDnxoPTnCFC4qRJ6i4XhRAFsxOOxHHsmLoKweUVKCStEqvJX1eOcK8MerFecI68HrceRRI2Omf-za916CyAG4h4Qb4-uLQucHoxw9-zPWDfXdTQ/s400/wire2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592907327214600434" />General Graham Lewis attacking the bass. Pic. E. Hay.</a><br /><br />Follow me, no explanation, as Graham Lewis sings on "Bad Worn Things"? Seems to me, these gentlemen well deserve the "over-crowded nature of things" at their fan base at the moment. Their new material is as strong as anything they put out over their influential career of almost 35 years, their songwriting rivaled by nobody. Well maybe by Weller, Cornwell, Kilbey and a few select others.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBGrJdCaRcqeBu9rK2Z8q7ho1js80eTw0irkfIOvimunBngim4q4Kd3SsID9Z2Sc0wndSjFLsUUXumBjp5aWA2KC9Dx_86HcRcNe3fKx_xHJOprXuSJQHSauPOoDtvO_oMYd_gg/s1600/wire5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBGrJdCaRcqeBu9rK2Z8q7ho1js80eTw0irkfIOvimunBngim4q4Kd3SsID9Z2Sc0wndSjFLsUUXumBjp5aWA2KC9Dx_86HcRcNe3fKx_xHJOprXuSJQHSauPOoDtvO_oMYd_gg/s400/wire5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592907331344940786" />Robert Gotobed looking exactly like that's where he wants to go. Pic by E. Hay</a><br />I attach the setlist (with thanx for the picture below to the <a href="http://www.brooklynvegan.com/">Brooklyn Vegan</a>) below, so people in Europe can compare if they play the same songs over here. I would expect so. Many thanks to Edwina Hay, whose concert photography I recommend: <a href="http://www.thisisnotaphotograph.com/">www.thisisnotaphotograph.com</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXNgRj1QqqmQrlhQQ6v9k1t2JvrgkUrpZ5X0q8GgY-rhtEkIcL-7YAfV9zCWn9hVDak_t63Np8jXqJrn0lONphc8m_2LEukDfQWPIQXTC6p1KFdxRbiCbaYh6ZEppSJ360XQ_Bw/s1600/Wire.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXNgRj1QqqmQrlhQQ6v9k1t2JvrgkUrpZ5X0q8GgY-rhtEkIcL-7YAfV9zCWn9hVDak_t63Np8jXqJrn0lONphc8m_2LEukDfQWPIQXTC6p1KFdxRbiCbaYh6ZEppSJ360XQ_Bw/s400/Wire.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592933204036136226" /></a>Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-54531504978227938892011-03-26T17:26:00.008-04:002011-03-26T18:26:54.280-04:00Of Dorit, Robot, Falcon & Young Julian Cope<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYx-RxGo64iVJZqkkKmU0D-_Udmi46F4NFEZ07xRO4YW5SmvVtXWohr65hUHpcpkBG6kTk-2xj07Stid0R1f5gqSxI_Tbc6xcNEXSTOdnD03wtfZ1qOHJdzfjAaZidEtByxTvS2A/s1600/IMG_12725.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYx-RxGo64iVJZqkkKmU0D-_Udmi46F4NFEZ07xRO4YW5SmvVtXWohr65hUHpcpkBG6kTk-2xj07Stid0R1f5gqSxI_Tbc6xcNEXSTOdnD03wtfZ1qOHJdzfjAaZidEtByxTvS2A/s400/IMG_12725.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588512802680041266" />Dorit Chrysler dueling Bob Kitlyar on the theremin</a><br /><br />Yes, the live scene in New York is still humming all across the boros. A recent weekend brought acts from all generations and genres in most different places. Kick off was the 100th birthday commemoration for the world's foremost theremin player Clara Rockmore at a gallery in the high hallways of Soho, most notably with a rare performance by Dorit Chrysler, who in collaboration with young russian Bob Kitlyar brought the theremin into a fresh, techno-y place.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3l7vYLSZGLHIq-M_2z3FHM1asg4c_NagBFEAJODdP8TMjTTfaf6yKBTlI0r1dtUnO02xPbfJw0JMGbqFoeFP4h_hCuPyDtrKwlDn_hBYW06TALtGoTj_j2Iy5zpeyHaaRVLghw/s1600/IMG_12763.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3l7vYLSZGLHIq-M_2z3FHM1asg4c_NagBFEAJODdP8TMjTTfaf6yKBTlI0r1dtUnO02xPbfJw0JMGbqFoeFP4h_hCuPyDtrKwlDn_hBYW06TALtGoTj_j2Iy5zpeyHaaRVLghw/s400/IMG_12763.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588512805315505586" />Lady Robot and the Lust Brigade take it up a notch</a><br /><br />We then traveled to the trodden shores of Williamsburg to Glasslands Gallery, a good place for the crazy soul rockers from Lady Robot and the Lust Brigade to go overboard, we hoped, but then truly where blown away by the young, brutal, angular energy of NT, whose music you can hear <a href="http://ntnt.bandcamp.com/">here</a>. This is what Julian Cope and the Teardrop Explodes must have been like back in the days.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKVFzb021NEyKNKUOHUvV8Z8yPEIQiRVdlN69ovCPkexwZyEsBta8Ef8kNgY2wpdmRyzSFS-i7KzDO0ErJZjj0Rm_vGQ5JLgumPwANTQEmS5SiFSreUAwopWEI6ksq5nhpVlEKCA/s1600/IMG_12808.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKVFzb021NEyKNKUOHUvV8Z8yPEIQiRVdlN69ovCPkexwZyEsBta8Ef8kNgY2wpdmRyzSFS-i7KzDO0ErJZjj0Rm_vGQ5JLgumPwANTQEmS5SiFSreUAwopWEI6ksq5nhpVlEKCA/s400/IMG_12808.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588512805333847362" />NT - Raw power, angelic looks and Julian Cope haircut</a><br /><br />The next day brought Falcon in East Williamsburg and we were pleasantly surprised not only by the proximity of this new hotspot for the youngblooded, but also by the casual coolness that Falcon after a long break showed onstage, leaving the music air to breathe and the players room for endearing little adventures. Upclose and personal. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwiPG5xzdgYiKKoxIbckFMaUtysgEbQ7tBO1hArfRK1zczRfiqcd7lnG_McRf5Why_CoZsU7xmYQ0icoPGj12PAzP_ydWgPrKEr4uXGECl4ZKfOjQbCpV7Vd8sihMOhVGWbuBDUw/s1600/IMG_12891.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwiPG5xzdgYiKKoxIbckFMaUtysgEbQ7tBO1hArfRK1zczRfiqcd7lnG_McRf5Why_CoZsU7xmYQ0icoPGj12PAzP_ydWgPrKEr4uXGECl4ZKfOjQbCpV7Vd8sihMOhVGWbuBDUw/s400/IMG_12891.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588512813666222450" />Falcon are back!</a>Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-44184259330116816262011-03-14T13:34:00.003-04:002011-03-14T14:04:17.798-04:00Tender Small Beast, Great Sounds and Songs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDb2U7f9nr_qSxE6ojJOk87Hc-lHQsTaiUHSLgnjMXf0jY1XVWw7GwZQulsQSB0ylB2F0K0GuT5libR13JWFkv38-0UVtIPEhzMoQCGSrfxl645r1Iaw32ZqXLoNAFnahE_TVD3A/s1600/IMG_12687.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDb2U7f9nr_qSxE6ojJOk87Hc-lHQsTaiUHSLgnjMXf0jY1XVWw7GwZQulsQSB0ylB2F0K0GuT5libR13JWFkv38-0UVtIPEhzMoQCGSrfxl645r1Iaw32ZqXLoNAFnahE_TVD3A/s400/IMG_12687.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583991385090034930" /></a><br />Last Monday at the Delancey showcased a beautifully tame beast, let's call it a pet beast. E. Ryan Goodman opened the evning with delicate sounds from his acoustic guitar, a modern version of the old blues, haunting and wonderful at the same time. He had the audience completely on his side, when he announced a next song as "very quiet": The listeners already didn't make a sound, you could have heard a pin drop. All the mightier was the applause Goodman garnered. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2QzeHKyZGNJJG_2DqBDR9NBRS5iTOc2nbCA8tEY8cUvWGv78OcYi6yO2Jp0cNej9x5Xh8tnIBnNnsr5DY8kQCTzR-OP7_2rYUQTcLPr0KDzmT8KwRix3i1TqRP-7nPYhYZI44dw/s1600/IMG_12693.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2QzeHKyZGNJJG_2DqBDR9NBRS5iTOc2nbCA8tEY8cUvWGv78OcYi6yO2Jp0cNej9x5Xh8tnIBnNnsr5DY8kQCTzR-OP7_2rYUQTcLPr0KDzmT8KwRix3i1TqRP-7nPYhYZI44dw/s400/IMG_12693.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583991391757680162" /></a><br />Next up were Jessica and Ben, or Pinky Swearz with their contemporary folk tunes about the hood in Williamsburg and life in Brooklyn. Ben and Jess manage to conjure a unique atmosphere with only one guitar and two voices - plus a lot of honest passion and love for the music. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipi2eyZe561ZOTZVhy223F1DaKfZnCyxskvqg2-JILhIky5zXFaodoWuCNABq5VzfCuecqrJMfbEdwx5ab83wzlvOvj4fI7fx9MaY3aqcSJ6-tH6qnswlROabOM5WDPmSI-IdW_Q/s1600/IMG_12700.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipi2eyZe561ZOTZVhy223F1DaKfZnCyxskvqg2-JILhIky5zXFaodoWuCNABq5VzfCuecqrJMfbEdwx5ab83wzlvOvj4fI7fx9MaY3aqcSJ6-tH6qnswlROabOM5WDPmSI-IdW_Q/s400/IMG_12700.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583991393508609378" /></a><br />Dina Rudeen and her trusty axemen Tim Bright and Christian Bongers were the highlight of the night, the guitars gelling, supporting the strong, yet warm voice of Dina, who in songs and lyrics comes close to a female, black Bob Dylan. A five star job, lady Dina!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUWsEB9erHxOhe5CsBz_aFEO353VDBMOG41HNWMfsVF_5GWOPm4L667WPkHv0WcpIMNNpl1s_mieW6ZN0weMfQnfnYmGj55WYVAmRfLZaAej_iEo26py3-dCed-rmP5kJ4ooKwg/s1600/IMG_12708.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUWsEB9erHxOhe5CsBz_aFEO353VDBMOG41HNWMfsVF_5GWOPm4L667WPkHv0WcpIMNNpl1s_mieW6ZN0weMfQnfnYmGj55WYVAmRfLZaAej_iEo26py3-dCed-rmP5kJ4ooKwg/s400/IMG_12708.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583991380174639746" /></a><br />Mike Lawson's music takes you to other places... wild flights through echoey valleys and steep abysses of sounds, sometimes he himself gets Lost in Sound and transported to dark places - as a grim Michael pounded his guitar, the soundscape grew and grew... <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMuGKopiPddVATnjVWunvV_pchlgOCR7FUfqLSenhJ61SNQ0DskvuhdLfYX2f-t0RTeq7ARgusJSWtIncacFjugAkGIxXf9MugFus-hqfWorQGaMfCHa2yDnY8cxsOkMU4C1Opw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-14+at+1.49.13+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMuGKopiPddVATnjVWunvV_pchlgOCR7FUfqLSenhJ61SNQ0DskvuhdLfYX2f-t0RTeq7ARgusJSWtIncacFjugAkGIxXf9MugFus-hqfWorQGaMfCHa2yDnY8cxsOkMU4C1Opw/s400/Screen+shot+2011-03-14+at+1.49.13+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583991402062437442" /></a><br />Room played their debut without Burnt Finger and Quentin Jennings, and especially Jean-Cosme on bass did an admirable job. A memorable gig for the ever changing landscape in the growing conglomerate of musicians in the Room. Since I was on stage, I couldn't take a photo and instead attach one from the show we played at the Delancey this Saturday, for the first time with new roomie Jesko Stahl on bass and the amazing Kristin Mueller sitting in on drums without even knowing some of the songs. Dave Spinley on genius sax, as always. Before us, Kristin also played a solo set on guitar, then really rocked with the newly improved Anton Sword, with Gina on bass and Julian on a beautifully T-Rex-sounding 70s guitar. Always a pleasure to see and hear our favorite New York Elvis, Nathan Halpern and the Lusty Men.Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-91264779788461134582011-03-11T13:58:00.003-05:002011-03-11T14:04:05.770-05:00Saturday Night, er, Live at the Delancey<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdW6dzcD8c2ta8skFFF8NVf9JYXVKn4fji18ft773UEqK4yJ6Q-UGJig1Jk33larknErpkUlwJNWvpOkkhNvQO9XtSN5X9khE84z8iBAH9gn_kpw_yF6Hqg_1x0N4BIgDXyrA6w/s1600/delanceysat12thflyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdW6dzcD8c2ta8skFFF8NVf9JYXVKn4fji18ft773UEqK4yJ6Q-UGJig1Jk33larknErpkUlwJNWvpOkkhNvQO9XtSN5X9khE84z8iBAH9gn_kpw_yF6Hqg_1x0N4BIgDXyrA6w/s400/delanceysat12thflyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582898909828426578" /></a><br /><br />Anton Sword put together this great bill for Saturday night. Here's what he writes: <br />First, let me mention there will be free whiskey shots from 12:15-12:45. Ok, moving on: This Saturday night, the Anton Sword band (Anton, Kristin Mueller on drums and Julian Maile on guitar) are being joined by the bright & shiny new Gina Rodriguez on bass. We feel lucky, punk. No excuses for you this time. The basement at the Delancey will start filling with sound at 8:30 sharp and we need you to come lick it up with your ear-tongues to keep us from drowning. <br /><br />1. Fulton Lights * "Imagine if Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock produced a few songs on Beck’s Sea Change and then Tom Waits and Brian Eno stepped in to add some texture—and it all worked." -- The Onion AV Club<br />8:30 sharp<br /><a href="http://www.fultonlights.com/">http://www.fultonlights.com/</a><br /><br />2. Kristin Mueller * is known around NYC as the Most Excellent Drummer for several great bands, including (but not limited to) Anton Sword, Lucinda Black Bear, and Clare Burson. In addition to her fantastic drumming, Mueller is a unique singer-songwriter and guitarist, with a fascinating fingerpicking style and a mesmerizing voice. Those of you who’ve seen her know what she’s about, and those of you who haven’t should check out her beautiful, intimate, and original tunes and presentation. 9:15 sharp<br /><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kristinmueller">http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kristinmueller</a><br /><br />3. Nathan Halpern & The Lusty Men * 'Halpern sings in the rough, urgent, powerful baritone of a 1950s crooner, a voice at once vulnerable and masculine…his hooks and melodies and climaxes evoke the popular songs of forty and fifty years ago and yet amount to something unmistakably new.' (MTV.com). He's also the splendidly dark sonic signature of Ghostwise, the Kerry Kennedy-led band (that Anton also plays piano with). 9:45 sharp<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/nathanhalpern">http://www.myspace.com/nathanhalpern</a><br /><br />4. Anton Sword * is still doing something that people like to compare to Brits like Lennon, Bowie, & Morrissey, or NYCers like Lou Reed & LCD Soundsystem, depending on the song, but he's not always sure what it is. Anyway, never mind him: with Kristin Mueller on drums, Julian Maile on guitar, and Gina Rodriguez on bass, it's an actual band you don't want to miss. And they'll be playing some new songs from the upcoming new EP - rough mixes are audible here: www.myspace.com/antonsword and the older stuff is still here: <a href="http://www.antonsword.com">www.antonsword.com</a> 10:45 sharp<br /><br />5. Roman Games * is perhaps known to you all as a gadfly, a bard of special occasions, a master of the night ceremonies, or a punk rocker from another continent. We don't need to know what form he'll take to know it will be very stimulating, and probably involve a good mixture of whiskey and bardic poetry in a cute swiss accent. 11:45 sharp<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/theromangames">http://www.myspace.com/theromangames</a><br /><br />12:30 djs - AND<br />free whisky shots from 12:15- 12:45 am <br />and a $4.00 beer special all nightRoman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-83076919954957327662011-03-11T13:54:00.004-05:002011-03-11T13:58:24.852-05:00Tubular Bells by the Brooklyn Organ Synth OrchestraAnother little project produced by the ever busy Joe McGinty - a beautiful short movie in its own right and great musical performances by these ladies. Enjoy!<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="420" height="280" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aeujZtBvMFY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-61364185325214106342011-03-01T13:17:00.011-05:002011-03-01T13:37:28.206-05:00Room to take on the Beast Monday March 7th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr8oneEgNcXUN9hHvAbsxqWzliY8kqTa3u1v8Wpr5pqS9Fd2DPDBLhXjBGSTKmFIIBrRIc0mSGzm9_DoUvXY52sHEMtOitq-GVYrhyyZkm2hzDx28x1Kmli59p0CIFdQe5-C-TAA/s1600/sb37.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 525px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr8oneEgNcXUN9hHvAbsxqWzliY8kqTa3u1v8Wpr5pqS9Fd2DPDBLhXjBGSTKmFIIBrRIc0mSGzm9_DoUvXY52sHEMtOitq-GVYrhyyZkm2hzDx28x1Kmli59p0CIFdQe5-C-TAA/s400/sb37.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579179496968446258" /></a><br />Another exciting roster to take on the Small Beast! Come down to the fancy Delancey to enjoy the cozy, intimate performances that distinguish this institution founded by Paul Wallfisch and continued during his extended stay in Europe. These performers will entertain you:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrfmavAE6XQH3r2hMw_NVnE91wd7c2rXdXAyZDIZNqGmVOMO3vK_OBHIuSfg3JeLd1ykWVrvtZXZ_uE_htkVyUZsK_poI2zuSy2YP0r2HhIXzPOf28DxHhkRtq_auUWzZZ4Or0w/s1600/l_bb7ba12c0ac843fda3c78b2cfe7c98d2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrfmavAE6XQH3r2hMw_NVnE91wd7c2rXdXAyZDIZNqGmVOMO3vK_OBHIuSfg3JeLd1ykWVrvtZXZ_uE_htkVyUZsK_poI2zuSy2YP0r2HhIXzPOf28DxHhkRtq_auUWzZZ4Or0w/s200/l_bb7ba12c0ac843fda3c78b2cfe7c98d2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579179888045795842" /></a><br />E. Ryan Goodman 8.30 PM<br /><br />"Using nothing but a guitar, his imagination and his fingertips, Goodman embarks on a journey towards the heart of the blues, the essence of folk and the gold of the moment... Much like photography, his music brings back a very particular moment in all of its tactile sensations rather than describing a storyline, delineating a narrative or devising a plot. This, of course, is exactly what lends to his music the unmistakable air of intrigue: You can literally loose yourself in these short but never miniaturist pieces...It may be dealing with nostalgia, but the heartbeat of New York City is always pulsing through his oeuvre, too, imbuing it with an uplifting, life-affirming energy. The worlds of E. Ryan Goodman may be suspended in time – but they are always suspended in the here and now, not in some faraway dreamland."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eryangoodman.com">http://www.eryangoodman.com</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6V1EdYhy1nQ-yJ-9CH7fmNRuhwhJkWoYDThb08Pls3Yrup-c3o1RoR60wuFOYgVkQ7eJRV4KLJSuZEi7D8U7p4ZV_p6wbLMXSqG-34Q7slR8YcT5QWkXMzHQbGu7BIQCPFxsSQ/s1600/Bedford+Avenue+Cover+Art.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6V1EdYhy1nQ-yJ-9CH7fmNRuhwhJkWoYDThb08Pls3Yrup-c3o1RoR60wuFOYgVkQ7eJRV4KLJSuZEi7D8U7p4ZV_p6wbLMXSqG-34Q7slR8YcT5QWkXMzHQbGu7BIQCPFxsSQ/s200/Bedford+Avenue+Cover+Art.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579180084962312690" /></a><br />9.15 PM Pinky Swearz<br /><br />Pinky Swearz plucks your heartstrings with duet covers and originals mostly dealing with the Williamsburg area, and the dreadful beauty of life.<br />One such track, Bedford Avenue, can be found at their site on Bandcamp:<br /><br /><a href="http://pinkyswearz.bandcamp.com">http://pinkyswearz.bandcamp.com</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50ZBWgDYuNkoyOUcjoK1jNvE7FoXj_ciW-Ra061Iwt0khGUe1ecRe7Ae1jayado-vsFtYSKOn6eBICg6n-gNINtP82sZIO8S00_XcdEE_MeL7K_Rk55khgWP1TH2zU_OzAsbJ1Q/s1600/_A1O3674.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50ZBWgDYuNkoyOUcjoK1jNvE7FoXj_ciW-Ra061Iwt0khGUe1ecRe7Ae1jayado-vsFtYSKOn6eBICg6n-gNINtP82sZIO8S00_XcdEE_MeL7K_Rk55khgWP1TH2zU_OzAsbJ1Q/s200/_A1O3674.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579180466974712994" /></a><br />10.00 PM Room<br /><br />The multicultural euro trash combination that makes up the combo Room takes its toll: One left for Amsterdam, one is in Berlin, another one now lives in Puerto Rico. But keeping up the five corners of their punk jazz jam, this is Room's first show without Burnt Finger. The perfomances of this band are never boring, sometimes resulting in singer Roman Game jumping into drums or breaking antique lamps, drummer Martial Vivot breaking sticks and fingers, and bass player Jean-Cosme Delaloye breaking hearts. Dave Spinley messes with your mind on the Sax. Quentin Jennings on keyboards behaves. He's British.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/roomtheband">http://www.myspace.com/roomtheband</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnE5S-kToOvMn3Dug-tUmocpPaFiYKbajJ9v9bW_idzeFugrdaUD6mtnl9qASeZIlg3HdLWtLy0baz5DskCzxcAHGDBB5IqOPVBg0rLsDt9rOcV0KJpXNSp5xdnmoHAyS6hy8eQ/s1600/Dinacolorporthataltrt.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnE5S-kToOvMn3Dug-tUmocpPaFiYKbajJ9v9bW_idzeFugrdaUD6mtnl9qASeZIlg3HdLWtLy0baz5DskCzxcAHGDBB5IqOPVBg0rLsDt9rOcV0KJpXNSp5xdnmoHAyS6hy8eQ/s200/Dinacolorporthataltrt.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579180734148862802" /></a><br />10.45 PM Dina Rudeen<br /><br />Dina Rudeen was overcome with an all consuming obsession with music at a very early age, declaring one day in 8th grade while skipping school, “this IS the devil’s music - it’s totally ruining my grades!”. Still, she honed her chops and has over the years grown into a fine songwriter using her witty way with words and her warm, fresh voice. Her new record "The Common Splendor" is out now and shows the wide range of Dina's musical and lyrical talent. Her band is simply excellent, including guitar expert Tim Bright and bass wonder Christian Bongers.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/dinarudean">http://www.myspace.com/dinarudean</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEDBKFPfH1jTUTIGSOy9aZMRNohRDCw6P_-Zd3a_Q9AOQZuG3d9TwsAUduezcIlW8_p7waGWR3D7_Mr1ABnmKaNcHH0Q8MB0bwGMukcmAyNOnzl59aQgTShKPquZWE75UAViTUA/s1600/IMG_10677.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEDBKFPfH1jTUTIGSOy9aZMRNohRDCw6P_-Zd3a_Q9AOQZuG3d9TwsAUduezcIlW8_p7waGWR3D7_Mr1ABnmKaNcHH0Q8MB0bwGMukcmAyNOnzl59aQgTShKPquZWE75UAViTUA/s200/IMG_10677.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579181131763883282" /></a><br />11.30 PM Lost in Sound<br /><br />Come with Mike Lawson on this trip into soundland, twangy echo guitars, walls of sound and rivers, stunning fields of notes and melodies. With just a guitar and an assortment of wild effects, Lost in Sound creates a unique, dense atmosphere that opens ways to the core of music itself. Mike is working on a brand new set of tunes, never before performed live.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/incatstate">http://www.myspace.com/incatstate</a>Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983871.post-57965557749458069682011-02-28T19:59:00.005-05:002011-03-01T13:40:00.432-05:00The Hardest Working Band in the Universe: The Church live in New York<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc11Z8wCGtLSY9EZqBsbDSc-hO-vaz1Qs8Zuh6gVMA88xN5Aj1aveTjDGYDM57z0jYk1suZs9KilFqlpiNkJqrMQLqcRoJmcR_anr9N8ylWfVsDx7sAaiYJc873xi8nFIsYo9mg/s1600/Picture+7.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc11Z8wCGtLSY9EZqBsbDSc-hO-vaz1Qs8Zuh6gVMA88xN5Aj1aveTjDGYDM57z0jYk1suZs9KilFqlpiNkJqrMQLqcRoJmcR_anr9N8ylWfVsDx7sAaiYJc873xi8nFIsYo9mg/s400/Picture+7.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578912107163003170" /><a href="http://www.thechurchband.net/">The Church</a> performing their new record Untitled #23, Priest=Aura and Starfish (from top to bottom).</a><br />More than impressive, monumental, a Byzantin mass, a feast for all senses: The Church played their THREE albums Unitled 23, Priest=Aura and Starfish in one evening, taking short breaks between sets, to come back in new outfits and with even grander verve and melodies, with stunning stamina and everlasting power. As if they would have to prove that they are not just the best, but also the hardest working band in the world. Now guys, go back to Australia and relax a little in the studio... a new record before Christmas, please?Roman Elsenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573197508545111079noreply@blogger.com0