Reading Rainbow will be celebrating the release of their split 7” with Brooklyn’s Coasting tonight at Danger Danger Gallery. They’ll also be embarking on a mini northeast tour of DIY spaces with their record mates. You can check out the purposefully “super LOW BUDGE looking” video for the track “Euphoria” off of their latest release below. It was shot and edited by their good buddy Aaron Debruin. Now, if you are little more settled with children but still like to rock, then you’ll also get a chance to catch Reading Rainbow on January 8 at World Café Live for KidROCKERS. They’ll also be touring with Dum Dum Girls on their way down to SXSW. Looks like the much buzzed about couple are ending the year with a bang, but the busy bees will still have plenty to look forward to in 2011. Promising fledgling and somewhat mysterious post punk act Moon Women will be getting the festivities start so make an effort to get there early and catch their set. Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 8pm, $5 – $10 donation, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman

 

 

The Lightning Bug Situation had the most casual victory ever in our poll. It must have been the lazy, hazy imagery of our favorite flying summer insect that helped propel Brian Miller’s non-glacial project forward or most likely the impassioned tracks that he laid down for his latest effort Call. We also have to give him props for the positive comment that he had for the music of another competing contestant (Virtual Virgin). It seems that the vibe of his good sportsmanship has carried over to our most recent poll. We have to say how much joy that it brings us to see other bands getting excited about discovering new music too. We hope that they will share future bills together. Bravo, Mr. Miller! You are a class act. Check out our recent interview with Brian Miller here. We think that you’ll agree.  

 

Straight up – there is a lot of craziness in this world. I’m honestly afraid to have children because I fear what the future may hold for them. But we can’t curl up in the corner in a ball of fear. As Da Mayor profoundly said (Spike Lee’s character, certainly not Nutter), “Doctor, always try to do the right thing.” (Good words to live by.) So head over to the 24 West Management benefit show tonight for Turning Points for Children at JB’s! Turning Points for Children works with over 3,000 children in the area through after-school family programs, teen parent education, and assistance to caregivers providing critical resources, life skills and supportive partnerships needed to build stronger families and raise children with hope for brighter futures. Tonight Steve and Krista from The Swimmers, Toy Soldiers, Brooklyn’s Raccoon Fighter and CBS Records’ Sharon Little will be performing. Please remember to thank them for donating their time and talents. All ticket proceeds from the event will be going to Turning Points for Children. Thanks! Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Q.D. Tran