Bushwick Essentials: Stereolab

Bushwick Essentials: Stereolab
Emperor Tomato Ketchup

There are those defining moments we all experience that shape our musical future. One of mine took place in June 1996 when the new Stereolab record of the moment,
Emperor Tomato Ketchup, was introduced to me in a Seattle Apartment in the U-district. I didn't know anything about the band, once again proving how important having friends who introduce you to essential music are. I was told to go into a room where two giant Pioneer tower speakers were awaiting. "Sit down, relax, and come out when the record ends", were the instructions given. Don't you just love friends like that, especially the friends that have excellent musical taste. You know that this is an important exciting moment in your life, and you just try to savor it.
This record is the highlight of Stereolab's long and continuing sixteen year career. Vox organs, Moog synthesizers, french/english layered vocals, deep bass, all mush together to put you in a futuristic, happier world. So to that friend who played a role what I listen to today, and to all the people who see the need in sharing what is beautiful to them, I say thank you. Keep doing it...

Stereolab - "Metronomic Underground" MP3

Stereolab - "Spark Plug" MP3


Buy Emperor Tomato Ketchup here

L Train Brooklyn

Thanks to the
Bushwick Country Club

Let's Go Explore the City Together

Everything That Exists

Between Here and There

The Karminsky Experience Inc. - "Exploration" MP3
from DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation

Helium - "Skeleton"
from the Dirt of Luck

Stina Nordenstam - "I Dream of Jeannie" MP3
from People Are Strange

Auburn Lull - "Early Evening Reverie" MP3
from Alone I Admire

Fontanelle - "Fulcrum" MP3
from F

Jessamine - "It Was Already Thursday" MP3
from Don't Stay Too Long

Support Your Artist here

Band Rehearsal @ 3rd Ward (Brooklyn)

Band rehearsal available @ 3rd Ward

Looking for a place in the area for your band to practice? 3rd Ward has some decent rates and space available now.

$15/hour(members) and $25/hour for non-members to use the audio rehearsal studio. They have a full backline (Gretsch kit, amps, mics, cables, PA)


To book rehearsal time, email info@3rdwardbrooklyn.org or call 718-715-4961

Bushwick Essentials: Blue States

Bushwick Essentials: Blue States
Nothing Changes Under The Sun

For those of you waiting for the next Portishead album that may never come, this album may ease the frustration. Nothing Changes Under The Sun has probably been on countless "chill out" mixes the last 5 years, and hopefully many more to come. Ok, so the bass driven female vocals formula is played out, but when it's done right does it really matter to you? I could hear Moon Safari, Dummy, and Another Fictionalized History done repeatedly if they are created with care. This is the first record from the the Thievery Corporation's label, and their best. The band has since progressed into another musical direction with good results, but this was quite a great way to start their career. This is definitely an essential record to own for fans of the albums mentioned above.

Blue States - "Your Girl" MP3

Blue States - "Theme From Within" MP3

Buy the album here

Sunrise Comes Too Soon

Sunrise Comes Too Soon...

Kid Loco - "Love Me Sweet" (Tommy Hools Remix) MP3
Flying Saucer Attack - "Come and Close My Eyes" MP3
Amp -"Sunflower" MP3
Dawn Smithson - "Somewhere Far" MP3
DJ Cam - "Dieu Reconnaitra Les Siens" MP3
The Clifford Gilberto Rhythm Combination - "Concrete Cats" MP3

Slow Week in Bushwick

Birthday Bash @ Iona

"The man behind Potion. The fixture behind the bar. If you know him and love him (and why wouldn't you??) then come out and toast him. Len's ushering in yet another year and we're celebrating at Iona Bar, just a short walk from the Bedford L stop.

Saturday. 8ish. Tell everyone you know. See you there!

xoxo, Potion"

Iona
180 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 384-5008
L to Bedford Ave

This is really turning into a slow week. No shows planned at Syrup Room, 3rd Ward etc., I guess it's that time of year.

Please email me if you have any event you want listed.

bushwickisbeautifulblog@yahoo.com

Williamsburg is So Used

"Williamsburg is so used"

"Yeah, lets go out to Bushwick"


Le Tigre - "My My Metrocard" MP3
From their S/T release

The Blow - "Come On Petunia" MP3
From the Poor Aim Love Songs EP

Metro Area - "Orange Alert" (DFA Remix)
From the the DFA Remixes Vol. 1 Complilation

Amp - "Zoe" MP3
From the Stenorette release

Latyrx - "Lady Don't Tek No" MP3
From SoleSides Greatest Bumps

Rockwell - "Somebody's Watching Me" MP3
From 100% Motown 80s


If you like it, support it here

Tonight @ Galapagos "Hendrix: Experienced"

Tonight @ Galapagos "Hendrix: Experienced"

I think I'm going to hit up this Hendrix Show tonight at Galapagos. Nice eclectic lineup, with everyone giving their own treatement to Hendrix's music.

Stoned and Alone Thanksgiving Weekend

For anyone else whose family has left them alone this thanksgiving...

Windy & Carl - "The Silent Ocean" MP3
From Depths

Ride - "Vapour Trail" MP3
From the album Nowhere

Monster Movie - "Dream About You" MP3
From the album To the Moon

Labradford - "Disremembering" MP3
From the album Prazision

Joni Mitchell - "Rainy Night House" MP3
From Ladies of the Canyon

Johnny Mandel - "Suicide is Painless" MP3
From the M.A.S.H. Soundtrack

Masha Qrella - "You Won't Be There" MP3
From the album Luck

If you like what you hear, all these artists are available on Itunes.

Saturday Syrup Room Show Moved

Saturday Syrup Room Show Moved

Note: Those of you stuck around here for the holiday will have to go a bit further for a show this Saturday. The Dirty Projectors show scheduled for the Syrup Room has been moved to Glasslands in Williamsburg. From Todd P's website it sounds like he didn't want to move it, so it's just a problem with the venue here most likely.

SATURDAY 11/25 @ Glasslands

Lineup:
Dirty Projectors
Ecstatic Sunshine
Beautiful Weekend

289 Kent Ave @ S 1st St
Williamsburg
8pm/$8

The show will still be a good one, and isn't that far away. Let's just hope the L Train is up this weekend.

Bushwick Essentials: Jessamine

Bushwick Essentials: Jessamine
The Long Arm of Coincidence

I walked into the Archive the other day and heard a familiar sound from the past. Jessamine was one of the mysterious bands my friends and I had placed into a very unique category. Anyone who knew of them was given special treatment. That is why when I heard the droned out bass and spacey vocals of Dawn Smithson I was instantly taken back. Sometimes you put bands away for awhile only to rediscover them to new delight. That is the case here, as I have been revisited their 4 cd catalog with renewed excitement.

I'm going to have a lot of Jessamine related posts in the upcoming weeks. Today we'll start with the album I first did, The Long Arm of Coincidence. I was introduced to this record in Ravenna (Seattle) at a Taco Bell drivethru around 2am. My friends and I were hitting up the horrible fast food establishment to satisfy our late night munchie cravings. KEXP was blasting through the cheap Volvo speakers, and a Police car was following us through the drivethru. The was the perfect setting when the DJ got on the mic and said "I've got something perfect for this time of night....". Then the slow bass began to creep in, and we were treated to what would become one of our all time favorite bands.

Jessamine - "Step Down" MP3

Jessamine - "Periwinkle" MP3

Buy Jessamine Here

Bushwick Cocaine Deli

Bushwick Cocaine Deli


Fannypack - "Hey Mami" MP3
From the album So Stylistic

Architecture In Helsinki - "Do the Whirlwind" MP3
from the Do the Whirlwind single

Astrud Gilberto - "Zigy Zigy Za" MP3
From the album Now

Caia - "La Telecabine" MP3
from the The Magic Dragon album

Sally Shapiro - "I Know" MP3
from the Disco Romance album

Robyn - "Konichiwa Bitches" MP3
from Robyn

The Commodores - "Brick House" (12" Mix) MP3
from The Commodores: Anthology

Warren Fischer - "Emerge" (DFA Version) MP3
from The DFA Remixes, Ch. 1


All Songs and Artists availble on Itunes.

Bonus:
Sarah Silverman - Ron Jeremy (Skit)
from Jesus Is Magic

Karen Dalton - In My Own Time

Karen Dalton - In My Own Time

I'm a little more cautious with old folk reissues recommended by pitchfork after the whole Vashti Bunyan fiasco. That record still haunts my apartment to this day.
The Karen Daulton reissue got a 9.0 from pitchfork, and features some nice alternate takes from the original sessions. In My Own Time, was recorded at Bearsville studios, and produced by Bob Dylan's former bass player Harvey Brooks. Worth buying at itunes, but I wouldn't give it quite as high a rating as pitchfork.

Karen Dalton - Katie Cruel" MP3

Tonight @ 3rd Ward: Luke Vibert

Tonight @ 3rd Ward Art Space

3rd Ward195 Morgan Ave, Bushwick, Brooklyn

10p to 8a

$8 / advance

$12 / door

Advance tickets available online at www.ticketweb.com

from DFA, Nublu and Warp Records.

Complimentary Brahma Beer from 10 to 11p

Hello, Nurse! is a party by New Release and RE:UP Magazine.

Ladies Who Launch

AMBUSH
Ladies Who Launch

Saturday, November 18th
8 pm
$5

Beth Gill
Elaine Tin Nyo
Maria Hassabi
Chamecki/Lerner
STORM by aunts
Shasta Cola
Dara Birnbaum "Technology Transformation/Wonder Woman" (1976)

"To challenge, examine, reform, and renovate the presentation of contemporary dance, performance, and related forms. "


Hosted By
Brooklyn Fire Proof @ the NUT ROASTER
120 Ingraham Street
Bushwick, Brooklyn 11237
718.715.4961

Plug Show Tonight: Takka Takka, Illinois, The Harlem Shakes + more

Mp3s From Tonight's Performers
@ Syrup Room

The Harlem Shakes
Highly Recommended
"Sickos" MP3


Takka Takka
"Coco On the Corner" MP3


Illinois
"Nosebleed" MP3


Dragons of Zynth
"Take it to Ride" MP3


Imeem contest winner:
Man in Gray
"Incommunicado" MP3

Plug Awards Show This Friday in Bushwick

Friday November 17th

Jelly NYC and imeem.com Present

PLUG Brooklyn

Bands:
Harlem Shakes
Takka Takka
Dragons of Zynth
Illinois
+imeem.com contest winner

DJ's Finger on the Pulse (dance party till 4)

Doors @ 8pm First band @ 8:30pm


Update: The show is now Free

Rsvp Here: http://plugbrooklyn.imeem.com

The After After Party

The After After Party
Your Warehouse or Mine?


Handsome Boy Modeling School - "I've Been Thinking" MP3

From the album White People

Late Night Alumni - "Empty Streets" MP3

From Empty Streets EP

Koop - "Waltz for Koop" MP3

From the album Waltz for Koop

Johann Johannson - "Efripídes og Neðripídel" MP3

From the album Dís

Medinah General - "Dreams" MP3

From Definition. The Hip-Hop Compilation

Broadcast - "Still Feels Like Tears" MP3

From the album The Future Crayon


Bonus:

Prefuse 73 - "Pagina Cinco"

Paper Marbling Workshop Dec. 2nd/3rd

Upcoming Workshop @ Office Ops

You are invited to a paper marbling workshop on Saturday, December 2 or Sunday, December 3 at noon until 3:00pm. It will be at OfficeOps in Brooklyn right off of the L train on 57 Thames St. The cost is $15/person. This covers all materials. Please bring a towel and something to carry home your masterpieces. Suggestions include a plastic folder, mailing tube, etc.

"But I am not that artistic. What if I can't do it or I mess up?" or "I am a professional artist. Is this class going to be appropriate?" Answer: On this site, you can see marbled paper created after only a single class. The one thing people say when they make marbled paper is, "Wow! I can't believe I can do this!" For professional artists, I can give you some space to experiment or show you some new techniques. This is a supportive, friendly class. Judgement is left at the door. ANYONE over 13 is welcome.

Please RSVP ASAP to:

moepontiac@aol.com

or call: (718) 729-0871

White Magic Now @ The Syrup Room

White Magic

Now

@

The Syrup Room

Lineup:

White Magic (Record Release Party)
"Billotte's almost supernatural voice that carries White Magic's off-kilter rhythms and possessed melodies towards an ethereal state of eeriness"
White Magic - "Katie Cruel" MP3

Cause Co-Motion!
Cause Co Motion! - "Baby, Don't Do It" MP3

Entrance
Entrance - "Right and Wrong" MP3

8$/8pm

Painkillers for Emptiness

Bushwick and Painkillers


Aislers Set - "Emotional Levy" MP3
A current indie version of the Mamas and Papas.


Radar Brothers - "Papillon" MP3
Sometimes like Grandaddy with their shirts tucked in.

Half Cousin - "Tiles" MP3
English band to watch out for in 2007.


Violence & Valentines - "Helen's Hill" MP3
Little gem I dug up.


Hood - "Home Is Where It Hurts" MP3
The title speaks volumes.


My Bloody Valentine - "Sometimes"
Everyone must own Loveless on vinyl.


Of Montreal - "Disconnect the Dots"
Well, there is one upbeat song.


Seawolf - "Black Dirt" MP3
Another band to watch out for 2007.


Nick Drake - "Place to Be" MP3
I can't believe 3 years ago I never knew of this thing we call Nick Drake.


If you like it, support it here
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Bushwick Structure

Bushwick Structure

I got an email from Adrienne asking what the above structure was.

"what does the VD 1858 mean? It's within the Bushwick Terminal area,
between Johnson and Meserole."

If anyone knows anything about this building, please post a comment to help her out.

thanks,

BiB

Coolaid Drinking, Insane Liberal

You gotta love hate mail.


"you crazy pot smoking coolaid drinking, insane liberal. Probably a fagot. The first ones to get killed by Islam is Liberals you IDiot !!
why don't you get off your ass stop living on welfare and taxes from people who got rich by earning it !! and do something with your fucking life, support your country, be a patriot, and help spread freedom and saving the Country from Terrorist instead of wining about it you fucking degenerate."

Democrats Take Control

New Power

America has spoken. Let's use this as an opportunity to unite the country. The country has spoken on Iraq. Time to band together and try and pull something out over there. It's your turn now Dems, and we will be watching you.

For now though, let's just enjoy this sweet victory for our country.



DJ Shadow - "This Time" MP3

Buy the Album Here

NYPD Making Money, Not Keeping You Safe

Police are cracking down on "illegal" shows in Bushwick.

As if they don't have anything better to do(they do, keeping us save), the police cracked down on two of the shows last week in Bushwick. At 3rd Ward on Saturday, there were fines passed out to the promoters, people working the bar and door, and a band member.

I have mixed feeling about the recent crackdowns. I understand the risks of having shows in alternate venues, and the valid point that technically they are illegal. Why then is it so hard to get the permits to become legal? This area is the testing grounds for experimental music and art, and that's the way we want it. It's one of the lures of living in these neighborhoods.

The Police Department makes a lot of money on this, so you know that is why they are doing it. They don't get paid extra to keep us from getting mugged, and robbed (which a lot of us have been), but it's sexy for them to crash these events.

Fucking bastards.

Plug Awards Coming To Bushwick!

Well this is exciting news.

PLUG INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2006
THE SYRUP ROOM

$5

Lineup:
llinois 9:15 pm
Dragons of Zynth 10:00 pm
Takka Takka 10:45 pm
The Harlem Shakes 11:30 pm
DJ Finger on the Pulse

Great bands, great event, and all in our lil' old bushwick.

CMgay is Over

CMJ Hangover

I'm so glad CMgay is over. How about next year we ask Todd P to throw a anti-CMJ mini festival here. Hell, he already had enough shows to do it this year. Time for everyone to recover.

Common - "Go" MP3

From the album Be

Peanut Putter Wolf - "In Your Area" MP3

From My Vinyl Weighs a Ton

Rondo Brothers - ""Take Me Back" MP3

From the Album No Time Left On Earth

Jurrassic 5 - "Quality Control" MP3

From the album Quality Control

Tosca - "Natural High" MP3

From the Natural High Single

The Orb - "Little Fluffy Clouds" MP3

From The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld

ASTERISK ART PROJECT

Today @ ASTERISK ART PROJECT

FREE AGENCY SHOWCASE

STAGE TV ROOM
12:55 WOODEN WAND
11:20 EXCEPTER
10:05 COACH FINGERS
8:50 FINALLY PUNK

STAGE COREY'S ROOM
12:20 NO AGE
10:55 KNYFE HYTS
9:40 THE FUGUE
8:25 MACROMANTICS

STAGE BEER HALLWAY
11:55 BARR
10:30 MARNIE STERN
9:15 ALEXIS
8:00 THE PUNKS "phone it in" set


8pm/$5

Matt and Kim Pictures and MP3

Matt and Kim CD Release Party @ 3rd Ward
last week

This is the real shit yo.

Matt and Kim - "Verbs Before Nouns" MP3

Huge Todd P Show in Bushwick Tonight

PANACHE SHOWCASE

Tonight!

Venue Change:
108 STARR St @ Knickerbocker Ave
8pm ALL AGES $12

BIG STAGE
12:00 THE SLITS!!
11:00 THE PLOT TO BLOW UP THE EIFFEL TOWER
10:00 GENGHIS TRON
9:05 THE APES
8:20 DYNASTY HANDBAG

'LIL STAGE
11:30 ERASE ERRATA
10:35 DMONSTRATIONS
9:30 SHELLSHAG
8:45 THE MALL
8:00 zOoOoOm (Japan)


I think Cia and I are going to skip the Syrup Room show tonight and see this.
Gotta love the line up Todd P is bringing in.

Todd P
www.toddpnyc.com

Bushwick Uber Mix

Bushwick Uber Mix
Das ist so geil ja...

Saloon - "Le Weekend" MP3

Eliot Lipp - "Illa Than" (Earmint Mix) MP3

The Persuasions - "Sound of the Chain Gang" MP3
Thanks to Palms Out Sounds
http://palmsout.blogspot.com/

Bonobo - "Nightlite" (featuring Bajka) MP3

Le Tigre - "Deceptacon" (DFA Remix) MP3

Kudu - "Buckets of Red Blood" MP3

Patti Drew - "Hard To Handle" MP3

Astrud Gilberto - "The Gentle Rain" (RJD2 Remix) MP3

Fingathing - "Once Upon A Time In The East" MP3

Jel - "All Around" MP3


Support What You Like Here

Note: Bonobo is just what the doctored ordered for that Portishead fix.

High Places @ Asterisk This Friday

Brooklyn's High Places
@ Asterisk Friday 11/3

High Places - "Sandy Feet" MP3


Also on the bill:
Hawnay Troof
No Age
Pit Er Pat
Ill Ease

Tonight's 3rd Ward Show

Tonight @ 3RD WARD 11/2

STAGE BEARCUB
12:00 Green Milk from the Planet Orange (Japan)
11:00 Aa
10:00 Professor Murder
9:00 Birds of Avalon

STAGE BANJO
11:30 Dragons of Zynth
10:30 Rah Bras
9:30 Henrytennis (Japan)
8:30 The Mall (SF)

STAGE EARLY
7:45 Gorch Fock
7:10 Birds of Maya
6:30 zOoOoOm

LATE AFTER DANCE PARTY
Flosstradamus
Matt and Kim

195 Morgan Ave @ Stagg
$6

Shows, Shows, Shows

Have there ever been this many shows in Bushwick in a week?

Tonight @ 3RD WARD

STAGE CAMARO

12:15 Fatal Flying Guilloteens Houston, TX
10:55 Diane and the Shell Italy
9:40 Ume

STAGE TRANS AM

11:45 Gorch Fock Austin, TX
10:30 MC Trachiotomy ----> Quintron's beat man
9:15 Tia Carrera

STAGE FIREBIRD

11:20 KIT
10:05 Necking
8:50 High Places
8:30 This Invitation

Tomorrow 11/2 @ Goodbye Blue Monday

Standing Nudes
Eric Gaffney(Sebadoh)
Peppermints
Federale

GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY
1087 Broadway @ Dekalb
8pm/$6/all ages