2008

Volume 8: Mia and Jonah

Katie Cook June 16, 2008 No Comments

One late spring day during my sophomore year of college, four or five months after my grandma passed away from a not-so-lengthy bout with lung cancer, I walked out of the English building and onto the quad. At the base of the concrete stairs, I saw a pile of pink dogwood blossoms shed by the nearby trees intermixed with a plentiful smattering of cigarette butts. I had been living in a hyperaware state for quite some time by then, but the juxtaposition of the ugly and the beautiful, sitting there on the ground, stunned me.

Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Don’t Come Around Here No More

Scott Bernstein June 15, 2008 3 Comments

It’s a fairly lonely existence being a Vampire Weekend fan, the band everyone loves to hate. Yesterday, as torrential rains poured on the band’s hometown fans at Central Park’s Summer

Televised Tune: On The Tube This Weekend

Scott Bernstein June 13, 2008 1 Comment

By Sunday afternoon you’ll probably be Bonnaroo’d out, so we’ve got a killer flick that will keep you entertained. End of the Century brilliantly tells the rags-to-riches story of The

The Kidzz Are Alright: Banjo Baby

Scott Bernstein June 13, 2008 1 Comment

I’m missing my nephews, who are currently living halfway around the world, pretty bad today. Luckily, this video cheered me right up: Kids are so cute, until they get to

Tour Dates: Elementary My Dear Watson(s)

Jeffrey Greenblatt June 13, 2008 No Comments

Chandra and Leigh Watson, better known as The Watson Twins, made a name for themselves as the back up singers on Rilo Kiley front woman Jenny Lewis’ solo debut. The

Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Bonnaroo’s Biggest Booking

Jeffrey Greenblatt June 13, 2008 No Comments

Over the course of the seven year existence of Bonnaroo the folks at Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment have had their fair share of impressive bookings – including grabbing Pearl

Friday’s Leftovers: Bonnaroo Blogs

Scott Bernstein June 13, 2008 No Comments

On Wednesday we told you about all of the places you can listen to and/or watch all of the action from Bonnaroo, but today let’s take a look at who’s

Nada Surf – Mercury Lounge, Nashville TN 6.5.08

Glide June 13, 2008 No Comments

Nada Surf performing at New York's Mercury Lounge on June 5th, 2008. All photos by Jennifer Kirk.

Friday Mix Tape: Revisiting Bonnaroo 2005

Scott Bernstein June 13, 2008 1 Comment

Strap yourself into the Hidden Track Time Machine, as we set the controls for an era when New Orleans was whole and no one knew if there would ever be

A.A. Bondy / Deer Tick: Bowery Ballroom, NY NY 6.10.08

Shawn Donohue June 13, 2008 No Comments

The oppressive heat has smothered the East Coast turning New York City sidewalks into frying pans. So on Tuesday night some singer songwriters and minimally-dressed fans tried to cool off in the dark Bowery Ballroom. It worked. The relaxed tones and minimalist presentation broke the heat and soothed the ears.