Archive for November, 2012
Trey Anastasio Hands Out Supplies to Hurricane Victims
The Gothamist's John Del Signore reported earlier today that around 120 volunteers, one of which included Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, handed out blankets, food, and clothing to hurricane victims yesterday near a flooded Church in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Here's his report: "Anastasio and his wife pulled up to the... more
TOUR DATES: Passion Pit announces 2013 dates with Matt & Kim
Passion Pit just announced a set of headlining tour dates for 2013 surrounding their already announced Madison Square Garden show on February 8th. They'll be bringing Matt and Kim along for the ride and are playing a set of college towns and major metros across the country with more... more
SETLIST / VIDEOS: Sigur Rós @ Iceland Airwaves Festival 11/4/12
Sigur Rós closed out the Iceland Airwaves festival marathon on Sunday night in Reykajvik, putting on a highly-anticipated first show in their home country in four years. Notably, Jonsi and Co. unveiled a new tune called "Brennisteinn" which you can watch below. Via Reykjavik Boulevard "The Jónsi genius is yet unchanged, maybe... more
PHOTOS / VIDEO: Primus 3D @ The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD 10/15/12
All photos by Joy Asico (joy@chunkyglasses.com / www.asicophoto.com) Originally published on ChunkyGlasses.com Primus' 3D tour stopped at The Fillmore Silver Spring a few weeks back as part of their current run around the nation. Continue below to see the gallery and also check out our coverage of Primus' 2012 Halloween show... more
PHOTOS / VIDEO: Gary Clark Jr. @ Royale Boston, 11/2/12
I would love for this review to be about specifics of the Gary Clark Jr. set last night in Boston, but the solos of each song stole the entire show. The opening song of the night "When My Train Pulls In" set the tone for the rest of the night.... more
SETLIST / VIDEOS: Hurricane Sandy – Coming Together, New York, NY 11/2/12
Earlier this evening NBC aired "Hurricane Sandy - Coming Together", a benefit to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Sandy. A host of musicians and celebrities all performed live from NBC's Rockefeller Center in New York City. The commercial-free affair included performances from Christina Aguilera, Bruce Springsteen,... more
SETLIST / VIDEO: Galactic @ Tipitina’s Uptown, New Orleans, LA 10/31/12
The number of holiday shows Galactic has played at Tipitina's Uptown is too many to recall - their annual Mardi Gras epics (Saturday and Lundi Gras sunrise show), Jazz Fest late night appearances, Halloween (although they played The Howlin' Wolf in 2011) and New Years Eve have all been constant... more
WATCH: Reznor’s Band How to Destroy Angels Unveils “Keep It Together”
After retiring Nine Inch Nails a few years back (hopefully only temporarily) and winning an Academy Award for his Social Network score, it would've been excusable and understandable if Trent Reznor took a short break and faded into the background for a little while. However, those who track the restless... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A November (’94) To Remember
November has always been an important month for our musical heroes from Vermont. Some of the bands more memorable shows have occurred in the 11th month of the calendar year. One in particular jumps to the forefront of the discussion rather quickly -- November 1994. At midnight on November... more
PHOTOS: Thom Yorke dressed as Daft Punk, DJ’d the Maroon 5 Hollywood Halloween Party Last Night
Photo Credit / @pricemelgoza Apparently Thom Yorke put on a DJ set at a Maroon 5's super high-profile annual Halloween party last night at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery alongside Chris Holmes of Ashtar Command. According to ET Online, other celebs in attendance included Radiohead fanatic Aaron Paul dressed as Max from... more
Soundgarden Announce Three Small Theater Shows in NYC, LA, and Toronto
90's psych-grunge trailblazers Soundgarden just announced three intimate North American shows in support of their forthcoming studio album, King Animal. The run will kick off with a show in New York City at Irving Plaza on November 13, before a stop in Toronto at The Phoenix on November 16, and... more
Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Sting and more to perform at Hurricane Sandy Relief Benefit on 11/2
NBC Universal announced on Thursday morning that Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Christina Aguilera, Jimmy Fallon and Brian Williams will all appear on a one-hour telethon and concert this Friday night (11/2) to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The program, “Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together,” will take place... more
CONCERT RECAP: Primus @ The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA 10/31/12
Primus has to be one of the best bands on earth to celebrate Halloween with and the Tabernacle is without a doubt the perfect venue to host such an occasion. It was a party from start to finish featuring some new tunes, some old tunes, and a 15 year bust... more
