tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-344150662009-11-06T14:54:04.274-05:00Welcome to the working week here at Shore Fire. Suite 16 is a place for our gang to let you know what we're up to and what our clients are doing. What we're thinking about in the media world, the entertainment world, the music world. Places we've been, places we're going. Every once in a while, what we had for lunch. Thanks and enjoy.Nick Bailyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11058067512923266323noreply@blogger.comBlogger662125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-60805613818870966602009-11-06T11:40:00.003-05:002009-11-06T14:54:04.291-05:00

As I snuck out of a bar in Carroll Gardens after watching the Yankees clinch their 27th World Series and walked happily to the G train, I passed a few cars blasting Jay Z's "Empire State of Mind." This song - which was played each time Derek Jeter walked to the plate this year- has become quite the anthem for the pin stripe donned boys but also for the city as a whole, as witnessed by the

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555759276944687004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-25779766901493341622009-11-03T09:38:00.006-05:002009-11-03T17:57:41.449-05:00

Halloween is a highlight for the kids of Shore Fire.Down at the Jersey Shore, Shore Fire President Marilyn Laverty donned a Dorothy costume for the festivities with her son Sam (on left, with friend, on right), who's dressed as Mario (from the Mario Brothers, of course).Up in my neck of the woods in Harlem, Halloween's become the hang out holiday of the year for the growing number of kids on our

Mark Satlofhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163808341401301131noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-33725656471323312632009-11-02T13:20:00.005-05:002009-11-02T13:33:50.285-05:00

Carrie Tolles and I had an action packed weekend frolicking through the city dressed as Ziggy Stardust (she) and Lady Ga Ga (me). The matching lightening bolts through some people off when they tried to figure out who we were.Here Carrie... eh I mean Ziggy posses with good friend Gene Simmons.

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555759276944687004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-73451648229912218552009-10-29T18:28:00.003-04:002009-10-29T18:42:27.441-04:00

We've been working with Jambase for ages, but hadn't gotten to meet their San Francisco-based staff until recently, when CEO Dave Rosenheim and editor-in-chief Aaron Kayce stopped by to tell us why "Go see live music" is more than a motto for them - it's a way of life. Because it was first thing in the morning, we brought in coffee and doughnuts - yum! From left, Dave, Aaron, Chris Taillie and

Nancie S. Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971162329102239219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-3757401899093630622009-10-29T14:43:00.004-04:002009-10-29T15:12:23.764-04:00

A few of has had the pleasure of seeing our client Hawksley Workman play last night as part of a brief tour around the US celebrating the imminent release here of 'For Him and the Girls.' That album was the Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter's debut 10 years ago, and it's well worth hearing, as are the rest of his dramatic, passionate songs, like "Maniacs," and his intense

Nancie S. Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971162329102239219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-4893533119728156312009-10-27T12:17:00.006-04:002009-10-27T13:47:21.557-04:00

I've worked for Barbie. And for Joan Jett.Now one brilliant item combines both: Mattel's Joan Jett Ladies of the '80s Doll.There are also Cyndi Lauper and Debbie Harry dolls, but I didn't just buy either one of those on Amazon. A tiny, perfect Joan, however, complete with red Chucks and white Gibson, will take a place of pride in my office soon. I love rock 'n' roll!

Nancie S. Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971162329102239219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-68109195297106423642009-10-25T19:52:00.009-04:002009-10-26T12:32:48.417-04:00

Photos by KarpThe CMJ music festival can be a taxing time. While filled with quality music and new relationships, the arrival of CMJ often means little sleep, meals on the run, and did I mention little sleep? Well, when you spend the week with the gang from Florida's Awesome New Republic - it makes it all worthwhile. It seemed we were all over NYC last week, and with 4 shows the band, label and

Matt Amorosohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381905818672326806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-20775835586371934452009-10-22T14:47:00.004-04:002009-10-22T14:54:44.421-04:00

Cupcakes this time, a selection from Sugar Sweet Sunshine, for Director of Operations and Shore Fire stalwart Chris Brudzinski (known around here as CKB). I can't say anyone complained 'cause within five minutes all the treats were gone! Happy Birthday Chris!

Mark Satlofhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163808341401301131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-84734078548103782062009-10-20T16:17:00.004-04:002009-10-20T16:46:19.981-04:00

Caught a set last Thursday by Big Bill Morganfield, one of Muddy Waters' many sons. Was a great set, miles beyond what I saw him play a decade ago. Back then, he had a limited stylistic range but he's broadened it and his singing, in particular, was a real joy. There were moments where one heard Muddy's voice. And Big Bill certainly fit the, uh, bill; he's a big dude! Particularly enjoyed his

nick loss-eatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510729571384483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-21624179522713136952009-10-19T18:13:00.004-04:002009-10-30T10:40:02.039-04:00

Nirvana's 'Bleach' came out in 1989. I sadly didn't spend much time with the album until recently and now I'm obsessed. Lucky for me this lo-fi sludge-fest will see a 20th anniversary release in November with an unreleased 1990 live show, on vinyl!!For the most part, when Kurt Cobain's name is mentioned in the news, it's related to controversy. This 20th anniversary release is bringing the

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771954397310009322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-14683304400160181212009-10-19T11:23:00.004-04:002009-10-19T11:43:50.461-04:00

As if last week's news of former NRBQ manager/muse Capt. Lou Albano's passing weren't troubling enough, now comes news (to me) that original Q guitarist Steve Ferguson also went over yonder earlier this month. Steve was only an official member of NRBQ for the first couple or three years, but his influence on the group was lasting. Read the Times obit here.Here's a weird, wild clip of Steve

Matt Hankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225047498106576850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-69788495169711420572009-10-15T09:57:00.002-04:002009-10-15T10:14:46.709-04:00

We had nine scrumptious entries to our first Shore Fire Annual Bake-Off earlier this week, not to mention two celebrity judges, freelance writer and cheese expert Martin Johnson and our neighbor, Dave Park of Prefix Magazine. Thanks again to our judges for taking time out of their busy days to help us have a bit of fun at the office.(l-r, some of the baked goods, me, Dave Park, Martin Johnson)

Mark Satlofhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163808341401301131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-26497768527628381222009-10-14T17:14:00.005-04:002009-10-14T17:36:04.862-04:00

One great thing about Seattle is the people are as nice as the city is beautiful. I had a great time in Seattle recently meeting with Nicole Vandenberg of Vandenberg Communications, Trey Many and Ali Hedrick of the Billions Agency and Kate Jackson and her colleagues at Sub Pop. Vandenberg Communications prez Nicole Vandenberg with me in Pike’s Place Market after our lovely lunch at Matt’s in

Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06641243556048926751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-59771346321424135802009-10-13T18:53:00.005-04:002009-10-14T06:13:52.512-04:00

Fresh from his appearance on the now infamous Oct 2nd episode of The Late Show w/ David Letterman, Tom Russell delivered a bada$$ badlands performance of music from a catalog that spans over three decades and an incredible twenty records. The phenomenal sound at Joe's Pub allowed Tom's crisp vocals and Thad Beckman's mean finger-picking to resonate around his Russell's characteristically dark

Miya Hannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582264642052811267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-92083925301765597912009-10-13T12:26:00.003-04:002009-10-13T17:11:22.789-04:00

Built To Spill, Shore Fire client and one of my favorite bands, is in town for 4 nights of shows in NYC, playing music from their 7-record catalog including tracks from 'There Is No Enemy,' their newest album, out last week.Andy and I caught their first NYC show at Webster Hall last night and it was excellent. We walked in while the band played "The Plan," - I can't think of a better way to

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771954397310009322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-75078653547129719442009-10-13T11:03:00.004-04:002009-10-13T17:10:29.196-04:00

Take a good look, America. Giants Stadium will soon be demolished and really, no one but Bruce Springsteen could give it a proper farewell.Check out what Jon Pareles had to say about Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's final performance of their 5 night run at Giants Stadium in his stellar New York Times review.Here's our very own Elizabeth Lutz enjoying the show with her awesome mom.It's

Laurettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10340110637884738397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-74321575203856588172009-10-08T18:37:00.004-04:002009-10-08T20:24:57.680-04:00

Quick update to Chris's post about the Hennessy Artistry Series: a video clip of Common, The Roots and Q-Tip blending Bonita.I personally also loved hearing Caron Wheeler of Soul II Soul with The Roots. "Back To Life" has always been a song I associate with good times, and Wednesday night at Terminal 5 sure was one.Like celebrity photos? See some here.

Nancie S. Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971162329102239219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-78014847051441563042009-10-08T16:07:00.005-04:002009-10-08T16:20:19.991-04:00

In what's turning out to be the bakery of choice for Shore Fire birthday celebrations, Sugar Sweet Sunshine was Rob Krauser's selection for today's b-day soire. Rob got a terrific pistachio cake. Congrats Rob and a very happy birthday from all of Shore Fire!

Mark Satlofhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163808341401301131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-29202446531480009942009-10-08T13:13:00.006-04:002009-10-08T13:22:17.603-04:00

Myron Walden blew the roof off of Fat Cat last Friday night (which is hard to do since Fat Cat's a basement club!) with his band Countryfied. They mixed funk, soul, blues, gospel, jazz, and rock and roll into an intoxicating, high energy show and Myron was working hard onstage. Jared Gold was incredible on organ and Kenneth Salters amazed on the drums. If you're into Booker T & The MGs or Jimmy

nick loss-eatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510729571384483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-53901608143929738872009-10-08T12:31:00.006-04:002009-10-08T13:02:39.904-04:00

It was a pleasure attending Hennessy's Artistry Series last night in NYC at Terminal 5. The show, featuring The Roots, Common and many guests, was excellent. A highlight, and something I can now cross off of my "Must See" musical check list: Q-Tip performing "Bonita Applebum," with the Roots and Common, no less! Q-Tip's 'The Renaissance' and his "experimental" album 'Kamaal The Abstract' (a

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771954397310009322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-25405447013107011702009-10-04T20:13:00.007-04:002009-10-05T15:20:48.129-04:00

This weekend was filled with good food, good music and good weather. Friday I was in Austin to catch Todd Snider at Austin City Limits Festival and Bob Schneider at Antone's.I also caught Them Crooked Vultures and Reckless Kelly!!Crowd watching Todd.Bob with the packed house at Antone's.Don't miss Bob solo in NYC 10/7 @ The Living Room and 10/8 at City Winery. On Saturday I headed to Houston for

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555759276944687004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-47450446817875670292009-09-28T18:28:00.019-04:002009-09-30T09:49:08.428-04:00

Untitled Geoff Muldaur beat me to WQXR where I found him tuning a gorgeous, signature model Martin and chatting with NY Times Popcast host Ben Sisario about the death of radio, and the rising popularity of live performances online. He taped "Cairo" in one take ("I messed it up real good for ya" - Geoff) and spoke with Ben about the custom Ed Ruscha cover art on his latest record 'Texas Sheiks

Miya Hannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582264642052811267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-64435320085250833132009-09-28T17:35:00.008-04:002009-09-29T16:02:17.862-04:00

Geoff Muldaur came to New York to celebrate release date of his wonderful new album Geoff Muldaur & The Texas Sheiks. I found him to be full of gracious warmth. He's also a hell of a singer and guitar player. First, he appeared on WNYC's Leonard Lopate Show. Here he is (at center) with Lopate producer Melissa Eagan and WNYC engineer and folk expert Ed Haber, in front of one of the station's

nick loss-eatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510729571384483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-16044423982164452352009-09-26T10:09:00.006-04:002009-09-29T17:40:53.320-04:00

In the past few weeks, I've had the opportunity to travel with the Hennessy Artistry 2009 Series and learned a few things along the way:Why is Chicago called The Windy City? While heavily debated around the table at Shore Fire's Pizza Friday, it seems that no one is exactly sure why Chicago is "The Windy City." While I thought the moniker was a result of a local politics, and others insisted

Elizabeth Lutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334382348225547914elutz@shorefire.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-53299864748573095572009-09-22T09:43:00.005-04:002009-09-22T14:08:41.013-04:00

My old pal Don Waller's secret proto-punk history is slowly coming to light. Now there's solid proof of the existence of his mid-70s LA answer to the NY Dolls, The Imperial Dogs. As a New Yorker I can't say I knew much about Don's band, other than a few passing mentions in Chris Stigliano's Blog to Comm, until now with the launch of The Imperial Dogs website and the new black & white DVD The

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