September 6, 2007

Talk about a well-executed video…these folks nailed it. [The Meth Minute]

When Roger Waters staged The Wall live in Berlin in 1990, it was easy to figure out the lingering moment would turn out to be the Van Morrison-infused Comfortably Numb

Our friend James Herrity (aka Eddie East) went down to the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza for last night’s Satellite Party show. Here’s what unfolded…

When Perry Farrell names a band “party,” that’s exactly what he means: Irving Plaza last night transformed itself into a full-fledged dance party. Perry’s back with his new band, complete with his hot Asian wife on backing vocals. It sure wasn’t Janes Addiction, but it was just as awesome.

I never did see manage to see Janes Addiction live when they were around. I was a little young during their heyday, and the reunion tours were just bad timing. This was the first time I had seen Perry, and I came away thoroughly impressed. He’s a big ball of drug-fueled energy. Bouncing around the stage like he were on a pogo stick, Perry’s vocals were spot on. The setlist was great, showing off a healthy mix of newer material and the “greatest hits” from Perry’s other incarnations.

Read on after the jump for more on last night’s Irving Plaza Dance Party…

“Dr. Dog is proud to announce a 38-date headlining tour beginning September 28th, in support of their critically acclaimed album, We All Belong. To kick off the tour, Dr. Dog will sing the Star Spangled Banner at the Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, September 27th. In other news, Beck has remixed the band’s second single, The Girl, for a special 7-inch due out in October. The B-side to the 7-inch will be a cover of Heart It Races by Architecture In Helsinki. Beginning September 11th, Dr. Dog will support Wilco on their September tour, before they head out on their own headlining run.” [Read on for full tour dates]

Some of Athens, Georgia’s best musicians came together to play a benefit show for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. Todd Nance from Widespread Panic and Mike Mills of R.E.M. each

We can’t sit here and claim to be the biggest connoisseurs of operatic vocal performances, but we do share a great respect for sheer talent…blessed fucking talent. So it’s with