An Evening Of Unknown Pleasures... i don't know dude

So Peter Hook is playing Unknown Pleasures live for the 30th anniversary of Ian Curtis' death and he will be visiting NYC in December. Am I going? hmmmmm.....
Hell yes!

• Crunchy bass vibrating my ear drums
• As close as I'll ever get to seeing Joy Division
  
• SHADOWPLAY
• Peter Hook's beard
• Hearing the "back in the day" stories by grandpa goths at the bar
• Maybe randomly playing Monaco's "What Do you Want From Me"
  

Hell to the no!

• Co$t... this is going to hurt
• "What do you mean Love Will Tear Us Apart wasn't on this album?"
  
• Has a new band, has a new club... Anniver$ary of Ian Curti$' death?
• "I have the rare textured sleeve... got it off ebay"
• It will prob. be packed= elbows in the tits
• Webster Hall smoke machines smell like ass syrup

I'll let you know in December!

photo by Man Alive

The Residents!

Last night I went to see The Residents. I'm not a hardcore fan, but I've always have been really curious about their live shows. I headed over to Webster Hall last night and I did enjoy their set. I think it's funny when people say things like "I could do that" about bands like The Residents. Then why haven't they? Even I appreciate them and I started getting a little restless after an hour or their two hour set. I liked the story-teller part of their performance with different disoriented characters. I've never experienced anything like that at a show and it's definitely a unique one of a kind performance. It freaked me out at points, but that's what The Residents want, no?

Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers Playing NJ and NYC

The Stranglers have always been different from the punk bands of the '70s. Their bass is raw and chunky, while the keyboards add a nice melody along with Hugh Cornwell's recognizable voice.

After The Stranglers' breakup in 1990, Cornwell has been going solo. His music does have a little bit of a Stranglers feel, but his sound focuses more on guitars and harmonizing. You could download his new album for free off of his site.

The Brighton Bar on Wednesday Sept. 9 at 8:30 pm.
121 Brighton Ave, Long Branch, 07740, US

He will also be playing The Highline Ballroom in NYC on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $15.00
BUY TICKETS

photo by g_cowan

admit it, you like them!

I really want to go see The Pet Shop Boys and dance my ass off. YOU SHOULD TOO!

Sept 1 Hammerstein, NYC
Sept 2 Hammerstein, NYC
Sept 6 House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ
BUY TICKETS!

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Go see Toots and the Maytals for $15 TONIGHT!!!

Fuck all these Reel Big Fish and Sublime cover band shows... go see some REAL reggae ska legends!

TONIGHT at 8 p.m. at Joey Harrison's Surf Club in Seaside Heights, NJ
Then on July 21st at 8 p.m. at BB Kings in NYC.

They're touring all over so try to catch them if they come near you!

TOUR DATES!

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If Otis Redding was Jamaican, he'd be Toots...

photo by Trojan Warrior

video by mrrk

If you could make it to NYC in 30 min... GO SEE WALTER LURE!

he still wears that tie!

Seriously! One of the few punk rock legends that are still alive and kicking is playing at the Bowery Electric in NYC at 10p.m. TONIGHT!

Not only is Walter Lure known for being the guitarist in The Heartbreakers, but his work with The Waldos is amazing!!! What better way to celebrate JT's birthday then with his fellow bandmate? This is as close to Johnny Thunders as you're gonna get!


video by thiswasnotpunk

Show this week that's not sold out (yet)! Camera Obscura!

I LOVE this band. They're what indie-pop should be...

I haven't been able to make it to their shows because they've been sold out last time they came around.

If you like good pop music by cute girls that look like they stepped out of the '60s, go to this show!

Their new album is great too! Check out my review...

WEDNESDAYJune 24th, Webster Hall, $20

We'll see if I could make it out to the city this week

Photo by Oliver Lopena
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