Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
tonight at Black Cat: The Bitter Tears
There is no better way to PTW (prolong the weekend) than with a great backstage show at Black Cat. Tonight is The Shondes and The Bitter Tears. Doors open at 9:00 and tickets are $10.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
record release party tonight:
The Phenomenal Handclap Band
The Phenomenal Handclap Band
New Yorkers - Please join me tonight at the record release party for The Phenomenal Handclap Band at Santos Party House.
DJ sets by Tim Sweeney, Mike Simonetti, Tim Love Lee, Smallchange, and Amir.
First 100 RSVP'd Guests FREE! - Meanredproductions.com/PHCB
$5 Reduced with RSVP (after the first 100)
$10 at the Door
Santos Party House
100 Lafayette St.
New York, NY
Doors 10pm
The Phenomenal Handclap Band plays at 11pm.
Built by Santos Party House and MeanRed
Brought to you by Wax Poetics & Friendly Fire Recordings
The Phenomenal Handclap Band on MySpace
The Phenomenal Handclap Band on The Hype Machine
DJ sets by Tim Sweeney, Mike Simonetti, Tim Love Lee, Smallchange, and Amir.
First 100 RSVP'd Guests FREE! - Meanredproductions.com/PHCB
$5 Reduced with RSVP (after the first 100)
$10 at the Door
Santos Party House
100 Lafayette St.
New York, NY
Doors 10pm
The Phenomenal Handclap Band plays at 11pm.
Built by Santos Party House and MeanRed
Brought to you by Wax Poetics & Friendly Fire Recordings
tonight at DC9: Wheat
Wheat is headlining tonight at DC9 in support of their new album White Ink, Black Ink (out July 21 on The Rebel Group) with some hot opening acts. Doors open at 8:30 with The Black Fortys playing at 9:00 and The XYZ Affair at 9:45. Wheat is set to start around 10:30. Tickets are $8.
Wheat on MySpace
What on The Hype Machine
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
tonight at Black Cat:
Typefighter / Oblio / Tereu Tereu
Typefighter / Oblio / Tereu Tereu
Backstage show this evening at Black Cat with Typefighter, Oblio, and Tereu Tereu. Doors open at 8:30 and tickets are $8.
Typefighter on MySpace
Typefighter on The Hype Machine
Oblio on MySpace
Oblio on The Hype Machine
Tereu Tereu on MySpace
Tereu Tereu on The Hype Machine
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
tomorrow night:
Red Stripe presents...
Red Stripe presents...
Red Stripe presents a celebration of Jamaican music featuring Terry Lynn & John Hugo...
Tuesday, June 23, 8-11pm
G Fine Art - 1515 14th St. NW - Washington DC
Additional DJ sets by Wildlife, Johan Hugo! Plus songs from Terry Lynn’s critically acclaimed album "KingstonLogic 2.0"
Free Red Stripe Lager
This is a private, RSVP only event. You must be 21+ for entry.
Admission Based On Capacity.
After party at The Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyone St, NW) presented by Red Stripe and Nouveau Riche.
Click Here to RSVP
Tuesday, June 23, 8-11pm
G Fine Art - 1515 14th St. NW - Washington DC
Additional DJ sets by Wildlife, Johan Hugo! Plus songs from Terry Lynn’s critically acclaimed album "KingstonLogic 2.0"
Free Red Stripe Lager
This is a private, RSVP only event. You must be 21+ for entry.
Admission Based On Capacity.
After party at The Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyone St, NW) presented by Red Stripe and Nouveau Riche.
Click Here to RSVP
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Magic Wands
Los Angeles, CA (currently)
"Black Magic"
Magic Wands on MySpace
Magic Wands on The Hype Machine
"Black Magic"
Magic Wands on MySpace
Magic Wands on The Hype Machine
Thursday, June 18, 2009
tonight at 9:30 Club: Metric
So excited to see Metric tonight at 9:30 Club! Sold out show with openers Sebastien Grainger and Smile Smile.
Metric on MySpace
Metric on The Hype Machine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
tonight at Black Cat:
An Horse / Telekinesis
An Horse / Telekinesis
Backstage show tonight at Black Cat with An Horse and Telekinesis. Doors open at 9pm and tickets are $10.
And a few more An Horse / Telekinesis dates...
06/18 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC
06/19 - The Earl - Atlanta, GA
06/20 - The End - Nashville, TN
06/21 - Off Broadway - St Louis, MO
06/22 - Slowdown - Omaha, NE
And a few more An Horse / Telekinesis dates...
06/18 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC
06/19 - The Earl - Atlanta, GA
06/20 - The End - Nashville, TN
06/21 - Off Broadway - St Louis, MO
06/22 - Slowdown - Omaha, NE
album download for $1: Fanfarlo
Fanfarlo’s debut album, Reservoir, is only $1.00 until July 4 when you download it from the band's website. And with this great deal, you'll also receive four exclusive bonus tracks that aren't available on the record!
Fanfarlo on MySpace
Fanfarlo on The Hype Machine
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
tonight at Black Cat: John Vanderslice
Mainstage show tonight at Black Cat with The Tallest Man On Earth (8:45)and John Vanderslice (10:00). Doors open at 8:00, tickets $14.
WOXY.com Lounge Act: Ume
Ume today at 3:00 pm ET in the WOXY.com studio.
Ume on MySpace
Ume on The Hype Machine
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Black Cat ticket giveaway:
Elfin Saddle / Sunset Rubdown
Elfin Saddle / Sunset Rubdown
Elfin Saddle is currently touring with Sunset Rubdown. They're playing Sunday night here in DC at Black Cat. If you'd like a shot at winning a pair of tickets, email me at 5actsblog at gmail dot com with "Elfin Saddle" as the subject. Good luck!
Elfin Saddle on MySpace
Elfin Saddle on The Hype Machine
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
new EP: South Ambulance
Indiecater Records has just released the second of 3 EPs this year from Swedish act South Ambulance (Labrador put out the band's self-titled debut back in 2005). You can stream and then purchase the new EP on Indiecater's homepage.
South Ambulance on MySpace
South Ambulance on The Hype Machine
tonight at Black Cat:
Cale Parks / Harlem Shakes / Passion Pit
Cale Parks / Harlem Shakes / Passion Pit
Wow, what a great lineup tonight at Black Cat! Sold out mainstage show with Cale Parks, Harlem Shakes, and Passion Pit. Doors open at 8pm.
Cale Parks on MySpace
Cale Parks on The Hype Machine
Harlem Shakes on MySpace
Harlem Shakes on The Hype Machine
Passion Pit on MySpace
Passion Pit on The Hype Machine
Monday, June 08, 2009
Operation Aloha
Maui, HI (but not really)
"Failure"
Operation Aloha on MySpace
Operation Aloha on The Hype Machine
"Failure"
Operation Aloha on MySpace
Operation Aloha on The Hype Machine
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Friday night at IOTA: A.A. Bondy
A.A. Bondy is the headliner Friday evening at IOTA. Spin.com included him in their "10 Must Hear Acts at Sasquatch Fest" feature last month, and he's currently recording a follow-up to the critically acclaimed American Hearts. Doors open at 9pm on Friday night and tickets are $12.
A.A. Bondy on MySpace
A.A. Bondy on The Hype Machine