Yeah, we said it was going to thaw a bit last weekend. And it did… until it snowed AGAIN.
I think we can safely say it’s a bit warmer now, which is a good thing because there’s a lot to do this weekend, even during the DAYLIGHT HOURS. I know most of you haven’t seen the sun in a while, but it might be worth risking disfigurement to check out some of this action… if not, well, there’s plenty of nightcrawler happenings too! Plus, we’ve got gigs all the way from Staten Island to 105th St & Columbus this weekend… take a trip!
TONIGHT (FRIDAY):
Mostly DJ action tonight but here’s two live shows:
- The Bamboo Kids, MiniBoone, the Rats and Sorceress @ Trash Bar – sounds like Dean Rispler’s … bar mitzvah? silver wedding anniversary? Anyway, something cool at a shitty venue.
- Mod-ish GetSet are at the Delancey, around 11. Prime spottage!
DJ getdowns:
This month’s Subway Soul features none other than guest DJ Miss Mary-Clancey besides the usual Phast Phreddie-lead crew. This months marks a return (hopefully) to the Loft above Public Assembly $6
Jonathan Toubin is at Home Sweet Home – FREE
Multiple DJs rock Bruar Falls (across from Trash Bar, natch) with a night called “Born to Raise Hell” intent on bringing back the “old Williamsburg” — but don’t expect any oil spills– just punk, garage & new wave rekkids. FREE
Rebel Night returns to Otto’s with the usual super fun Japanese crew of hopped up hepcats spinning rockabilly AND r’n'b (both kinds of music!) FREE
The Thing with Two Heads – Bazooka Joe and Christina – are at Motor City for the first time in a long time. FREE
And if you’re feeling uptown-ey, head over to Ding Dong Lounge near the corner of Columbus Ave & 105th for Linda R‘s night of garage, punk, freakbeat, surf and more. She’s been holding down the fort up there for a while– the last outpost of taste in a world gone so wrong. FREE
SATURDAY:
Two, count ‘em- TWO, daytime activities for those who need a nip or two to keep the shakes away before sundown.
First up it’s the 20th anniversary party of Metropolis Vintage (which has employed many garagepunkers over the years), starting off around 2PM at 43 3rd Ave. Live entertainment includes Two Tears and WLWL; DJs include the Thing with Two Heads aka Bazooka Joe & partner… (see below for later continuation at Don Pedro)
Next it’s a fundraiser for… a church! Yes, Jonathan Toubin, much like Dylan in ’78, has found religion! Where is it you ask? A bowling alley on the West Side called Lucky Strike Lanes. Yes. Revolution NYC, run by the son of famous 80′s televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker (no, really!) is hosting a fundraiser for its hope-ful activities. The Reverend Vince Anderson is naturally also involved so the music should be good and well, it’s bowling. Pretty harmless folks! (Starts around 2, $20 suggested donation)
Later on, eat something (for godsakes) and then try these gigs on for size…
DJ thingies:
- Captain Heartlock & Kitty Beat do their regular “Salvation!” thing at Hope Lounge in Williamsburg. FREE
- DJs Mychedelic & Alisa Loog spin psych, soul & glam @ the Tip-Top Bar & Grill in Bed-Stuy/Fort Greene. FREE
- Jonathan Toubin continues his (spiritual) journey with Soul Clap! Dance Off at Glasslands starting around midnight. $5 cover and the prize is only $100… will nevertheless still be packed. Afterwards, follow him over to 80 Ainslie for the return of the legit-i-fied Shank afterparty (starting around 4, also $5).
In terms of live action, you could ride the train from Metropolis Vintage over to Don Pedro and enjoy the talents of Foster Care, the Othermen and Liquor Store. There’s some sort of 2 for 1 drink action early (8?) so why not?
OR, you could motor over to… STATEN ISLAND! Yes, another wonderful event at Martini Red on Van Duzer St with Whooping Crane and some DJs.
Whew! that’s a heckuva lot for 2 days. Enjoy it while it lasts, SXSW and that “giant sucking noise” from down in Texas is about to begin…
SHIMMY
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