NYC

Best of NYC Emerging Artists 2010 Fans’ Poll is on! + List of Jurors

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Ok guys and gals,

Finally you can all vote for your favorite emerging NYC artist of 2010 from the list on the right! 

I know, it’s a long list, but that’s what our jury of scene makers (see list below) passed us – there was hardly any consensus amongst them, they almost all voted for different artists, and that’s why the list is so long.

As you may know, the artist from this list that will win the poll’s composite chart (i.e. jurors + Deli writers + fans’ votes) will land on the cover of our Spring issue of The Deli. Right now all the artists in the list have accumulated some points from the votes cast by jurors and writers, now it’s the fans and readers’ turn!

JURORS:
Here’s the list of jurors in random order: Karen Soskin (Other Music), Chris Diaz (Knitting Factory), Jay Belin (Bowery Presents), Rami and Jake (Popgun Presents), Billy Jones (Pianos), Andy Bodor (Cake Shop), Will Griggs (Brooklyn Bowl), DJ MOJO (Independent Promoter, Break Thru Radio),Jify (Cameo Gallery), Christopher R. Weingarten (Village Voice), Brice Rosenbloom (Le Poisson Rouge) Claire McNamara (Oh My Rockness), William Schmiechen (Union Pool), Doug DeFalco (Southpaw), Julia Darling (Arlene’s Grocery), Darrel McNeil (BAM), Trevor Silmser (Webster Hall), Zack Dinerstein (Spike Hill), Max Brennan (Lit Lounge), Brandon Haas (BMI), Jamie Dominguez (SESAC), Tammy Sprinkle (Soundfix Records), Marc Hutner (ASCAP), Steve Trimboli (Goodbye Blue Monday), Greg Cayea (LLC- Black Apple), Jack McFadden (The Rock Shop/Littlefield), Jennifer Gilson (Living Room), Daniel Selzer (DJ), Free Williamsburg (Best of 2010 list on their site), Diane (Bowery Electric), Paolo De Gregorio (The Deli).

Philadelphia

Brave the Cold w/The Menzingers & Algernon Cadwallader at FUC Jan. 23

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The South Philly via Scranton, PA punks The Menzingers are playing a much anticipated show tonight at the First Unitarian Church. The Menzingers were born from the ashes of the bands Bob and the Sagets and Kos Mos, and blend raw aggression with inescapably catchy melodies for a balance that many bands strive for but few achieve. Their sound is comparable to political punks like Against Me or Anti-Flag, but if anything these comparisons disregard the versatility of this group of gentlemen. They have no problem smoothing out their sound for moments of serenity before blasting back into full-throttle fury. The all-for-one, one-for-all style has earned them a fervent and swelling fan base. They will be joined this evening by Midwest-emo revivalists Algernon Cadwallader who, over the years, have also built an ample and tight-knit fan base that is ravenous for their contagious energy, skittish guitars and cracking vocals. Algernon Cadwallader may take their cues from predecessors like Braid and American Football, but their sound still has a fresher feeling than many out there mostly because of the unabashed energy of it all. If you have been feeling down in the dumps or lonely because of the frigid winter, come out to this show and be prepared to get sweaty, it may be just what you need. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 8pm, $7, All Ages – Adam G.
 
Nashville

The Lonely H, Bobby Keys @ Mercy Lounge, 1/20/11

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What with the snowflakes flying and people going about 12 on the interstate, there was no reason to expect much of a turnout for the fourth night of celebrating Mercy Lounge’s existence, but a good-sized crowd showed up to see Washington state transplants The Lonely H open the show. There was a plethora of skilled musicians performing that night, but The Lonely H blew me away just with sheer enthusiasm and vigor alone. Nashville’s music venues have heard enough down-home roots rock, both good and bad, to last a lifetime, but this band held my attention between blazing guitar parts, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers-like pounding on the keys, the thrash of a tambourine and a perpetually smiling bassist.

The legendary and aging Bobby Keys went on second, alternating an intense, hot jazz fusion on the saxophone with anecdotes about recording with the greats and referring to the crowd’s young folk as piss ants. I was flattered. After a drawn-out jam session, English Dogs took the stage for their first gig ever, previously unaware of the British punk/metal band of the same moniker. They weren’t without talent; it was feisty pop rock with touches of jazz, but I remain distrustful of men who perform with half-unbuttoned shirts. The Rouge and the Captain Midnight Band closed the show, but I think the real show was happening on the floor in front of the stage, where a Stevie Nicks sort of woman from northern California was exuberantly dancing. – Jessica Pace

Portland

Shoeshines At The Bar Bar

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How could you beat the prevalent intimacy of a house show? Have a show in your apartment. Mississippi Studios has been doing just that with their Bar Bar Apartment Sessions, which take place just above the beautiful venue. Coming up January 30th, you can catch the soothing folk stylings of Shoeshine Blue and Ezza Rose. No amplification, just the genuine sound of what’s been written for your little ears. These kinds of folk bands can range from a solo singer to an orchestra of strings and things, so I’m excited to see what incarnation is built to fit in the Bar Bar Apartment this time around.

Ezza Rose – Blue Sheets from bar bar apartment sessions on Vimeo.

L.A.

Letters Vs. Numbers’ Bone Tired

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There’s an internal struggle going on within Letter Vs. Numbers. Much like The Sound of Animals Fighting, the unnamed band members pass around and Frankenstein their musical thoughts and ideas together. The result: eight tracks that are the heart and soul of their album Bone Tired.

Drenched in indie rock, LVN has no problem incorporating some synth and drum machines with a healthy does of reverb; each song on Bone Tired feels far more epic then its individual parts. While sharing some musical similarities with acts like She Wants Revenge, the collection is more optimistic.

Will this mystery ensemble ever reveal who they are?

-Angelo Lorenzo

Philadelphia

Nightlands’ Debut Live Performance in Philly at The Ox Jan. 22

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Dave Hartley’s bedroom dreamscapes revamp an aesthetic often shrugged off as cliché in the wake of Yeasayer and AnCo’s Pitchfork frenzied fame. With a similar sense of genius, Nightlands‘ swirling chants flourish in an auditory terrain often inhabited by the likes of Bradford Cox and Here We Go Magic’s Luke Temple. Shuffling textured rhythms and electro clips frame a subtly maintained balance between tribal backbeats and polished indie pop. “300 Clouds” transcends, cultivating cohesion between lo-fi and crisply executed chord progression, eased into a lyrical foreground by way of synth and atmospheric vocals that linger and haunt (“Forget the Mantra” or “’Til I Die”). As if stringing together bits and pieces of the Low Anthem’s debut with Bat for Lashes meets Fever Ray’s visceral gloom with dashes of weathered optimism, Hartley’s latest leaves listener’s transfixed. Cradled by Norwegian Arms‘ poetics, Ape School, and Here We Go Magic’s reinvention of chamber pop, Nightlands’ hypno anthems will undoubtedly leave their mark on tonight’s debut show in Philly. The Ox, (you should know already or just ask a friend), 8pm, $8, All Ages – Dianca Potts
 

Philadelphia

Ethel Cee Presents SPREAD 2.0 (Mothers in Charge Benefit) at KFN Jan. 22

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As a community and advocacy organization for families affected by violence, Mothers in Charge works to build safer communities by working with city officials on legislation, collaborating with community and faith-based organizations, providing education and intervention, and offering counseling and grief services. Their efforts to prevent violence and change the culture that surrounds it are vitally important to the positive growth of Philadelphia, and it’s something that needs your support. And you know how? By hopping on the El and making your way to Kung Fu Necktie tonight for the Ethel Cee-presented SPREAD 2.0 benefit show, with all proceeds from the door, plus 10 percent of the bar (nice work KFN), going directly to Mothers in Charge. The basically all-local show will feature the clever hard hits of underground rap master and proud father Reef the Lost Cauze, the rock rage-meets-heavy hop-punk throwdowns of The Mighty Paradocs, the sneering alt-rock barroom jams of Mach22, and the polished, slicked rhythms of Atlanta hip-hop transplant and Making Money Jam Boys member Sugar Tongue Slim, with DJ Gun$ Garcia spinning at the turntables between sets. So buy many drinks and rock out while getting your groove on for a great cause! Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 10pm, $8, 21+ – Annamarya Scaccia 
 
Philadelphia

The Sinful Cheap Seats at North Star Bar Jan. 22

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I admittedly am the type of person who tends to sprint away from mainstream pop music, but sometimes you run into a tune that is so undeniably catchy burrowing itself into your brain and making you feel a little ashamed for enjoying such sugar-coated pop. But what can you do? I guess just “Sin, Repent, Repeat” which happens to be the title of the Motown-inspired jam by Cheap Seats. Yes, using that Supreme’s “Can’t Hurry Love” bass line to hook me in can be considered kind of cheating, but I can picture plenty of XPN listeners both young and old finding a little joy and common ground in this tune. While I can’t say any of their other tracks have come anywhere near hitting the right spot as “Sin, Repent, Repeat” for me (more Motown-type stuff fellas), sometimes that one feel good moment can simply make your day. You can catch the dapper crew that features members of pop punk/rock outfits The Sarting Line, Days Away and Capitol Risk at North Star Bar with the “New Crack Swing” of Bad Rabbits for a very early all ages show today. (Shhh…don’t tell anyone that I sent you.) North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 4pm, $10, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman  
 
Portland

Welcome to Radiation City

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From the power duo who brought you (and continue to bring you) Soap Collectors and Spesus Christ comes a new destination called Radiation City. Warmly caressed guitar and and whirling Wurlitzer will wrap around you like a tune from yesteryear, when tubes were in amps and televisions, not just online. There’s something aged that warbles about from Radiation City that will take you away on nostalgia wiser than your years while thoughtfully reminiscing in something you’ve yet to hear. Mellowed harmonies and fading keys pressed between pages of staccato’d heartbeat-drums guarantee yet another calmly addicting set of sounds from these fantastic cats. Visit the smiling warmth Radiation City in February at Mississippi Studios and look forward to new songs from this radiant three-piece soon on Apes Tapes. -Mike Harper

Radiation City – Summer Is Not Act I

 

Philadelphia

Weekend Warrior, January 21 – 23

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The winter doldrums might be cold and miserable. But fortunately Danger Danger Gallery is ready to warm up your party life this Saturday with a show of MEGA proportions! On tap will be a 2 floor showcase that features 8 bands, including Baltimore’s Rhymes and Operas and We Used to be Family. Leading the charge upstairs will be the vibrant and quirky muses of Arrah and the Ferns. They’ll be joined by melodic minimalists and old souls the Circadian Rhythms, who will be likely doing a live unveiling of some new tracks from their upcoming EP that you can check out here. Also on on the lineup will be the bizarre humor of electro pop outfit Toddler Cat and Brooklyn’s indie vaudevillian act The Lisps. Headlining downstairs will be Ryat, who most recently won the Open Submissions portion of our Best of Philly Emerging Artists Poll by the jury of Deli editors and has really come into her own since teaming up with Tim Conley and releasing Avant Gold. Joining her and the Bmore bands downstairs will be alt-indie locals The Daylight Savings and Loan, who recently released their seven-song EP, Believe. But don’t forget to swing by next door at Younglove’s where they’ll be hosting Your Children is Beautiful, who was our recent Featured Artist(s) of Month and have been hard at work on recording a new album and touring. Look’s like shit’s going down on Baltimore Ave. this Saturday night! Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 9pm, $5 – $10 donation, All Ages; Younglove’s, 5011 Baltimore Ave., 7pm, $5 donation, All Ages

Other things to do this weekend while you are waiting for winter to end already…
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Hermit Thrushes, SAT East Hundred
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Adam & Dave’s Bloodline, Blayer Pointdujour, Caboder, SAT Ethel Cee Presents: Reef The Lost Cauze, Mach 22, The Mighty Paradocs, Sugar Tongue Slim
 
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) SAT (Early) Cheap Seats and Nikki Jean, (Late) Desoto Jones, Alright Junior, Karma Bat
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Guys & Dolls and The Knife Show, SAT (Early) Band Name and Aspiga, (Late) Aaron Dugan’s Theory of Everything and Tim Conley
 
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Bulletproof Tigers, SAT Big Terrible
 
Tritone (1508 South St.) SAT Bruce Lucy and Oh Rabbits
 
Millcreek Tavern (4200 Chester Ave.) FRI Ugh God, Thee Nosebleeds, Clamfight, Bitch Slicer
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Pig Iron Theater’s Annual Benefit
 
The Ox (you should know by now or ask a friend) SAT Nightlands and Ape School
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Philly Bloco
 
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) SAT AnmlHse Anniversary Party
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Sunshine Superman
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) SAT Suzie Brown
 
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Alec Stewart, City Folk, The Sobriquets, SUN Benefit for Patty McAllister w/ Cisco Jeters, Baffle The Cat, Rusty Cadillac and more
 
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) FRI Charles Cohen, SAT Sonic Liberation Front, Bobby Zenkel & The Warriors of Wonderful Sound
 
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) SUN Algernon Cadwallader and The Menzingers
 
Hard Rock Cafe (1131 Market St.) FRI Desoto Jones and Big Blue Spruce
 
The Legendary J.C. Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Soraia
 
Kimbel Center for the Performing Arts (260 S. Broad St.) SAT Dani Mari
 
Philadelphia Magic Garden (1020 South St.) SAT Cuddle Magic and Charles Cohen