Who: Lil' WayneWhen: Jan. 16th
Where: Nassau Coliseum
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Thoughts:Yesterday Lil' Wayne was nominated for 8 freakin' Grammy awards. I don't know about you, but I'm thoroughly impressed that the RIAA actually acknowledged one of the few good things in pop music this year. Obviously this isn't really about this, Wayne has announced his tour and he's coming to New York though only to Long Island. That said, it's definitely worth the trip oout there to see this spectacle unfold on stage.
Listen: Lil' Wayne - "Hot Revolver"
Who: The PoguesWhen: March 12th + 13th
Where: Roseland Ballroom
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Thoughts: It seems every year around the time of a certain Irish-centric holiday this Irish band mysteriously appears in our fair city. I guess we just celebrate harder then the actual Irish that they keep coming back here each year. Of course you will have to face the seemingly eternal Roseland conundrum.
Listen: The Pogues - "Fairytale of New York"
Who: The RosebudsWhen: January 16th
Where: Bowery Ballroom
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Thoughts: The Rosebuds are heading back to New York. I'm not their biggest fan but their music is definitely enjoyable and I'm sure for a lot of you it's more then that. So if you're one of those folks go get yourself a ticket and enjoy.
Listen: The Rosebuds - "In the Backyard"
Who: Department of EaglesWhen: January 19th
Where: Bowery Ballroom
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Thoughts: For a side project, Department of Eagles has had a pretty amazing year. They've released one of the best records of the year (yes it's on my list, but I won't tell you where!!!) and toured a shit ton. Of course this will most likely be the last tour for the time being because I'm sure Grizzly Bear will be kicking things into gear sometime in the New Year. Really, if we alternate years with Grizzly Bear and Department of Eagles I'll be okay with that.
Listen: Department of Eagles - "Teenagers"
Who: IllinoisWhen: January 14th
Where: Rehab
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Thoughts: Apparently Illinois have been doing some crazy thing with the internet and videos and touring some cities for the release of each of these internet video things. That seems like a lot of Illinois to me, but the band is definitely worth your attention when they are playing your city. So take note New York, Boston, and Chicago and get your asses to their show!
Listen: Illinois - "Nosebleed"
Who: The RaveonettesWhen: January 16th
Where: Webster Hall
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Thoughts: I don't know very much about The Raveonettes but I like their new Christmas song just fine and I know a lot of you out there adore them. That said, I will probably not show up to a Webster Hall show for a band that I can't sing-a-long to every single song.
Listen: The Raveonettes - "The Christmas Song"
Who: Murder By DeathWhen: February 6th
Where: Bowery Ballroom
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Thoughts: Solid band, solid tunes, and apparently they have a very good live show from what I've heard. I'll definitely put these guys on my list of band to see.
Listen: Murder By Death - "Fuego!"
Who: The PretendersWhen: January 30th
Where: Roseland Ballroom
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Thoughts: I was a little disappointed by the new release from The Pretenders this year. Not that Break Up the Concrete is a bad record by any means, I was just expecting a lot more from it for some reason or another. I guess you can't be too picky about a band that puts out one album every 6-years or so, but then again maybe you can be. I mean they did have 6-years to get it right didn't they?
Listen: The Pretenders - "Almost Perfect"
Who: Tokyo Police ClubWhen: February 24th
Where: Webster Hall
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Thoughts: Tokyo Police Club are one of the most fun bands out there as is indicated by the press photo to the left. But if they still haven't quite won you over just yet take a chance on their live which will definitely make you a fan for life. Live they are absolutely incredible, putting on a show that will make you move about and sing along and all those wonderful show going actions the kids are taking part in these days. Definitely do yourself a favor and spring for a ticket you won't regret it.
Listen: Tokyo Police Club - "Sixties Remake"
Who: Fleetwood MacWhen: March 19th
Where: Madison Square Garden
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Thoughts: I got the press release for Fleetwood Mac and I did a double take for a second. I honestly was a little doubtful that Fleetwood Mac would be touring in the year 2009, but here you have the folks behind Rumors are indeed hitting the road and will be making a stop in New York (surprise, surprise). Obviously a band of their magnitude is probably worthy of at least thinking about picking up tickets and I'll be doing that for the next couple of days but I'm leaning towards going to check it out.
Listen: Fleetwood Mac - "Second Hand News"
Who: Fucked UpWhen: January 20th
Where: Danbro Studios
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Thoughts: Fucked Up are getting a shit ton of play on the old iPod recently as their latest album, The Chemistry of Common Life has definitely been one of my favorites this year. But I hear that pales in comparison to what they can do live and since I have been kicking myself in the ass since I missed their 12-hour show you can bet the house that I will be at this New York appearance!
Listen: Fucked Up - "Looking for God"
Who: Britney SpearsWhen: March 13th
Where: Prudential Center
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Thoughts: So the pop princess has cleaned up her act and is on a bona fide comeback whirlwind huh. Okay, fair enough and good for her. Britney has been responsible for some of the more acceptable pop music of the last decade, but her last couple of records have left a lot to be desired. I still haven't heard Circus but I'm sure I'll give it a spin or two at some point. Is it worth the trek to Newark to see her? That one I'm on the fence about, though I definitely enjoyed seeing her back in the late 90's.
Listen: Britney Spears - "Amnesia"
Who: Antony & The JohnsonsWhen: February 19th + 20th
Where: Town Hall
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Thoughts: I'm loving the new EP from Antony & The Johnsons, but in all honesty it's just a little too short for me. What I'm really looking forward to is a full album, which will be coming early on in the new year! I'm excited to see what the band does to follow-up their breakout album and I'm sure seeing them with the solid acoustics of Town Hall will be something to witness.
Listen: Antony & The Johnsons - "Another World"
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