There’s a certain melody that even trains have along with a special rhythm all on their own. I found that the MTA, while it posessed a more timely and artistic quality that Chicago’s el, did not have the same pleasing aural quality of the TTC Now, I do a good imitation of subway [...]
Here are some of my favorite places in NYC:
We remembered Milon (top left) from five years back. It is the best Indian dive you’ve ever seen or eaten at. Although, I have heard that the one on the top right also gives out free sherbert at the end so maybe they are also just [...]
When most people go on vacation, they want to see the landmark touristy places. When I go on vacation, I look for records, go to shows and see art. Best of all I look at the people. Being a tourist has its advantages. It means that you can get the best [...]
The Cloisters are sort of this mecca for European religious art. From statues to large tapestries to ornate stained glass windows, The Cloisters showcase, among other things, Jesus, the saints, and the story of the unicorn being placed into captivity and persecuted (no, really. I’m not making this up.) Now, in some areas the [...]
I went to Coney Island with the Death Cab For Cutie song stuck in my head. In other words, I specifically visited at a time when it would be deserted and vacant like an amusement park desert. It was better this way: desolate inside.
Because, on the abandoned Cyclone, I could still hear the [...]
4/16/6 at the Double Door in Chicago
This was my first time seeing Elbow and I didn’t know quite what to expect. One thing I have noticed about many British bands lately is that they are very much into getting things right and perfect. They want to sound absolutely spectacular so there are sometimes [...]
4/11/6
Beth Orton came out with her beautiful sheepish grin, accepting flowers and sucking on a Ricola. Her voice was as soulful as usual and showing of the depth of vocal range that she offers forth on her studio recordings. She was also somewhat engaging with a funny little joke, “What is E.T. short [...]
4/11/6 at Webster Hall in NYC
Willy Mason opened up for Beth Orton at Webster Hall with some nice folk rock with old timey country influences. He was complimented especially well by the nice violin accomiament and occasional singing of Nina Violet who seems to have her own set of accomplished songs together. It [...]
4/10/6 at the Mercury Lounge
I’ve already posted pictures of Voxtrot here and I found that their set was a little bit more solid with some minor techical difficulties inbetween some songs. I’m not one to really mind that unless it’s excessive and the songs themselves came off as wonderful as usual.
So what I really [...]
Knitting Factory in NYC 4/8/6
Arab Strap is mainly the work of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton who met in 1995 in Falkirk, Scotland (or so their bio reads). I haven’t been able to listen fully to the newest Arab Strap release, The Last Romance, mainly because I haven’t been able to find it in stores [...]