Pining for the Chords

AMC's Walking Dead ad placements should be thought out a little better

2010-11-28T18:13:00.006-05:00

AMC is promoting the hell out of The Walking Dead, which is a good thing, because it's a great show. But today, I saw this on AMC, and I had to pause my DVR and grab a shot.Whenever there are ads in Standard Def on AMC, they have been filling the black bars on the left and right sides of the screen with ads for The Walking Dead.Great in theory, but when the commercial is for Humana's Medicare

Does this ad advocate DUI?

2010-07-23T13:55:00.004-04:00

I just got this stupid ad while I was checking my email..."If you haven't had a DUI, you are paying too much for auto insurance".So what it is saying is that if I want to get the right price on auto insurance, I should get a DUI.In my Rob Schneider impersonating Seinfeld voice: "Who are the ad wizards who came up with this idea?"

I always wondered where my Mandibula was

2010-07-19T22:09:00.003-04:00

Kids, when I was your age, we didn't have the internet. We had to have our parents take a second mortgage on their house so they could buy us these giant sets of books called "encyclopedias". And by the time you got them, half of the information was obsolete, another third was just wrong. So we would get F's on reports because the book said that Alexander Hamilton shot Lincoln on the grassy knoll

Trixie Whitley at Rockwood Musc Hall

2010-07-07T16:08:00.007-04:00

Trixie Whitley is a great up and coming artist from Belgium. She recently played Rockwood Music Hall in NYC, and has another show coming up there on July 26th. She has a very soulful voice, and is an adept guitarist and pianist. I highly recommend checking her out if you have a chance.Here are a few photos from her last appearance at Rockwood:

Mark Olson @ Rockwood Music Hall

2010-07-07T15:54:00.004-04:00

The othe lead singer of the Jayhawks, Mark Olson played the intimate Rockwood Music Hall in support of his new album "Many Colored Kite". His set consisted of songs from the new album, as well as music from the Jayhawks, and his other band The Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers.

Gary Louris at Le Poisson Rouge

2010-07-07T15:45:00.008-04:00

Gary Louris brought an alt. country all-star backing band to Le Poisson Rouge in NYC as part of a short solo tour. The show opened with Kraig Johnson, bandmate of Louris in Golden Smog (and briefly in the Jayhawks), and lead singer of Minneapolis band Run Westy Run. Johnson was joined by G. Whizz (Autumn Defense) on drums, and Jim Boquist (Son Volt) on guitar. A few songs into the set, he was

Only in New York

2010-04-13T09:50:00.001-04:00

Here is a photo I took yesterday:Nowhere else in the world would you see a Wet Paint sign with an accent, and a little bit of an attitude. Full Size here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/subcow/4516927430/

American Idol is like watching a car crash

2010-03-24T11:39:00.005-04:00

I'm trying really hard to not watch American Idol, but I guess I can't look away from a train wreck.Last night I tuned in and just got angry at myself and the TV for doing so.The good singers aren't really that good, they are just good compared to the other people on the show. None of the contestants this season are good enough for me to pay for their music. In fact, none of them are even good

The Pixies performed Doolittle at Hammerstein Ballroom

2009-11-24T09:55:00.004-05:00

Last night the Pixies played the first of 4 doolittle shows at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. They opened with 3 B-sides from the album, and then played Doolittle straight through. During their encores they played a few hits from other albums. They sounded excellent. Really really tight. Brooklyn band Black Gold opened the show to a lukewarm reception. Originally Bernard Sumner's new project Bad

New Dashboard Confessional album cover looks a lot like an ND cover

2009-11-12T13:18:00.003-05:00

I am a huge fan of the now defunct (in print, but still online) No Depression magazine. I can't help but notice how much the new Dashboard Confessional album cover looks like old covers from the magazine.The fonts are indentical, the texture on the fonts was used often on the covers, and the B&W photography is similar. ALso, both have "ESSION" in the names.Compare and contrast:

Pela broke up:(

2009-09-18T16:22:00.003-04:00

One of my absolute favorite Brooklyn based bands, Pela just announced that they have split up.If you ever saw them live, you know what a great show they put on.They were a band that certainly deserved a lot more recognition. Their only release Anytown Graffiti is an excellent album, but even that pales in comparison to how awesome they were to see live.I am very sad to hear the news that they

PAVEMENT REUNION!!!!

2009-09-18T16:20:00.002-04:00

This is a reunion I have been waiting for for a long time. Pavement is playing 1, no 2, no 3, no 4 shows at Central Park next September, and tickets are now on sale for the 4th show. I've never heard of tickets going on sale a year in advance for a show, but what the hell. I scored tickets.

Grizzly Bear and Beach House at Williamsburg Waterfront

2009-08-31T12:46:00.005-04:00

Grizzly Bear and Beach House were a fine way to close out the summer of Pool Parties (sans pool) at the waterfront in Williamsburg. The park filled to maximum capacity on a beautiful Sunday Afternoon.I took a ton of photos. Here are a few:Beach House:Grizzly Bear:More Photos from the show on my Flickr Page

V.O.D. and Killswitch Engage at Jones Beach

2009-08-31T11:34:00.004-04:00

Long Island hardcore legends Vision of Disorder played Jones Beach on Saturday Night supporting Killswitch Engage. Also on the bill were Unearth, and All That Remains.The show was on the new Bay Stage, a standing room venue outside of the theater in a parking lot I never knew existed. It was the perfect venue for this show as they were able to have a proper pit with none of the seating from the

Girl Talk @ Williamsburg Waterfront JellyNYC Pool parties

2009-08-24T01:23:00.003-04:00

The Girl Talk show at Willaimburg Waterfront was one of the craziest scenes of the year Here is one shot I took:The rest can be seen at my flickr page LINK

Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones are Them Crooked Vultures!!!

2009-08-10T17:26:00.004-04:00

A new Supergroup emerged in Chicago late last night, playing at the Metro in a post-Lollapalooza show. Them Crooked Vultures. Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones. Enough Said.So far all of the YouTube videos of event are as good as Bigfoot or UFO footage:

Black Lips at the Pool Parties at Williamsburg Waterfront

2009-07-27T10:55:00.004-04:00

Here are some pics from the Black Lips set during yesterday's pool party.More Photos from the set HERE

Health @ Williamsburg Waterfront Pool Parties

2009-07-27T09:09:00.003-04:00

And You Will Know us by The Trail of Dead didn't get to play The Pool Party yesterday, due to lightning. As the storm rolled in, organizers were forced to clear out the state park for safety issues. A good call, as it did get pretty crazy about 15 minutes after the place was emptied out.Before that disappointment, we were treated to some great bands. Grupo Fantasma, Health, and Black Lips. Grupo

Wilco and Conor Oberst at Dutchess Stadium, Wappingers Falls, NY

2009-07-19T21:30:00.004-04:00

WILCO with openers Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band played Dutchess Stadium in Wappinger's Falls, NY last night. It was the last of 4 ballpark shows.I have a few pictures here to wet your whistle, and the rest are be on BrooklynVegan.com.

WILCO @ Keyspan Park, Coney Island with Yo La Tengo joined by Feist and Ed Droste 7-13-09

2009-07-14T09:53:00.011-04:00

WILCO played an amazing show at Coney Island last night. In my opinion, they are easily the tightest live band touring today. This was the most intense show I have seen them play yet.Tweedy didn't talk much, but he did seem really happy the whole show. Feist came out during the encore, and sang You and I, and then stayed on while Ed Droste, lead singer of Grizzly Bear joined them for "California

Mission of Burma @ Williamsburg Waterfront

2009-07-13T13:45:00.003-04:00

Mission of Burma proved they still have the chops, and played a stellar set during yesterday's Pool Party at Williamsburg Waterfront.Click on any of the images to see them larger, and more pics from the show up on flickr LINK

Pool Parties 2009 kickoff at Williamsburg Waterfront

2009-07-13T10:09:00.004-04:00

Yesterday, the 2009 Jelly Pool Parties at Williamsburg Waterfront got off to a great start. The lineup consisted of Jemina Pearl, Ponytail, Fucked Up and Mission of Burma.The new venue (moved from McCarren pool) is a brand new state park with the beautiful backdrop of the NYC skyline.I have a few pics of Fucked Up, and Ponytail, and I will have more for you shortly...F'd UpPonytail

MIchael Jackson Graffiti

2009-07-01T11:45:00.002-04:00

I came across this on my way to work yesterday morning. It was located on 7th avenue around 29th street.I like it for its simple yet effective design, as it looks like it was done with just a paint roller.

Sunny Day Real Estate reunion

2009-06-23T11:39:00.002-04:00

Sunny Day is playing two reunion shows. I am hoping they'll do one in NYC...http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/06/23/sunny-day-real-estate-confirm-pair-of-fall-reunion-shows/

Old 97's at Maxwell's, Hoboken NJ

2009-06-21T22:30:00.003-04:00

Old 97's played a thoroughly packed out and excited Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ last night.Murray Hammond opened the show with a great intimate solo set which was only marred by a few in the crowd who would rather talk than listen to the music.Rhett Miller played a solo set next which featured songs from his new self-titled album which was just released last week.The 97's killed, as usual. They are