L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 26, 2009, 12:02 am
For those who celebrate, have a Happy Thanksgiving. May you and your loved ones have a safe and happy holiday. For those who don't, Happy Thursday and may you and your loved ones also have a saf...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 24, 2009, 5:34 pm
Ash released a video for "Acradia" (that's "C" in their A - Z releases) today. Check it out below. This week, they also released letter "D" of the series, "Tracers." You've been collecting ...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 23, 2009, 1:40 am
Our friends over at ResidentBand have a new episode online, Episode 23 to be exact. This one features Seth Freeman performing "Losing Streak." I dig this song. Check it out and then pop over to...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 22, 2009, 11:12 pm
Upcoming shows in the New York area ... November 23 -- The Heath Bros. / Cyrus Chestnut at Blue Note www.bluenote.net November 23 -- Sumbrellas (pictured) / Jason Anderson / Sora An at Cake Shop cake...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 20, 2009, 11:03 pm
Casper Bangs (DC based singer-songwriter Rob Pierangeli) will release a 7" (on white vinyl), titled Whitespace, on Tuesday, December 1. Whitespace along with a 5-song self-titled EP are a previ...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 19, 2009, 5:41 pm
While New York isn't a city that is short on jazz, we are a city that gets used to having certain things. So when we didn't get our annual George Wein produced jazz festival this past summer, ...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 19, 2009, 12:41 pm
Irish musician Lisa Hannigan has a new record out. The six track album, Live At Fingerprints is, for now, exclusively at thinkindie.com but will be available everywhere else on December 15. For ...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 18, 2009, 11:03 pm
I've been busy of late. You know, I've got the whole chicks gotta make a living thing going on like most of the world's population! Anyway, I've been slowly but surely making my way ...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 17, 2009, 11:03 pm
Tickets go on sale this week for upcoming shows in the New York Area. On Sale Wednesday, November 18 December 3 -- Imogen Heap (pictured) at Music Hall of Williamsburg www.musichallofwilliamsbur...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 17, 2009, 12:43 am
Arizona-based Blackmarket are set to release their second record, St. Vincent Decor in the spring of 2010. To get you ready for the release, the good folks over at The Music Slut have in their lo...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 17, 2009, 12:10 am
Awesome California folk rock band Dawes will take the stage at Le Poisson Rouge this Saturday, November 21. They released a terrific record, North Hills, earlier this year. If you don't alr...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 16, 2009, 11:05 pm
New York band The Bloodsugars released their record I Can't Go On, I'll Go On today, November 17. To celebrate, the band, Jason Rabinowitz (frontman/primary songwriter), Matt Katz (keyboa...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 16, 2009, 9:55 pm
Jazz impresario George Wein is well known as the man behind such legendary festivals as the Newport Jazz Festival and the Newport Folk Festival among many others. But, he has made a name for himsel...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 16, 2009, 8:04 pm
Relient K have been busy bees. They released a new record, Forget and Not Slow Down, October 6 and they're touring. Did I just mention touring? Yes I did! What does that mean to the good fol...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 15, 2009, 11:26 pm
Upcoming shows in the New York area ... November 16 -- Neko Case (pictured) at Beacon Theatre www.beacontheatre.com November 16 -- Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber at Blue Note www.bluenote.net Novem...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 11, 2009, 6:09 pm
South Korea native, New York based, Jihae is slated to release her third full-length record on July 7, 2010. The record, Fire Burning Rain, will be released on her own Septem Records. You can grab...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 9, 2009, 11:59 pm
Fellow New Yorkers, the Studio Six Theater Company is presenting ...the itsy bitsy spider... Thanksgiving weekend! So, if you're going to be in town, like theater and want some form of entert...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 5, 2009, 11:45 pm
Brazilian vocalist Bebel Gilberto is currently supporting her latest album, All In One. She'll start her North American leg on November 18 in Miami Beach, FL. But never fear New York. Gilbe...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 5, 2009, 10:35 pm
Back in 1968, Elyse released her self-titled debut record. She had quite a buzz back then appearing on The Tonight Show, in Newsweek among other things. All big deal stuff. Jump ahead to 1999. That...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 3, 2009, 11:01 pm
Tickets go on sale this week for upcoming shows in the New York Area. On Sale Wednesday, November 4, 2009 December 16 -- Neon Indian at Mercury Lounge www.mercuryloungenyc.com On Sale Friday, Nov...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 3, 2009, 2:16 pm
New York based band Ribbons is slated to play Southpaw over in Park Slope, Brooklyn on December 10. Swing by and check them out should you be in the 'hood looking for something to listen to. ...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 3, 2009, 12:44 pm
Hey New York, Sarah Assbring of El Perro Del Mar is doing a DJ set TONIGHT, November 3 at Le Poisson Rouge! Swing by and check her out. It's FREE! Erika Spring of Au Revoir Simone will also...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 3, 2009, 12:06 pm
I've already declared my soft spot for rock legend Paul McCartney, probably more than once even. And, you know he has a new live effort coming out, right? Well, for those who don't know or...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Nov 1, 2009, 7:36 pm
Upcoming shows in the New York area ... November 2 -- TV Baby / Otterclan / Neo Soul Trio at Pianos pianosnyc.com November 2 -- Sister Helen / Mother Courage / Phony Ppl / Bad Teeth at Public Assembl...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 30, 2009, 4:06 am
Robert Francis has released a video for his song "Nightfall." The song is from his recent release, Before Nightfall. Check it out below. New York, Francis will be on the LES at Mercury Lounge f...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 30, 2009, 3:31 am
A while back, I came across Memphis based The Sheriffs of Nottingham on Twitter, I think. I can't remember if they found me or I found them but we're now doing the mutual follow thing. It...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 30, 2009, 2:04 am
This past Tuesday, October 27, Metric released their acoustic Plug In, Plug Out. I like Metric. One of my favorite songs of the year and certainly my favorite Metric song is their "Sick Muse."...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 30, 2009, 12:45 am
I've had Sean Kershaw and the New Jack Ramblers' Coney Island Cowboy in and out of my player for about a week or so now. People who know me know this, well, maybe some don't but they ...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 27, 2009, 10:40 pm
Tickets go on sale this week for upcoming shows in the New York Area. On Sale Wednesday, October 28, 2009 November 17 -- Dave Barnes at Mercury Lounge www.mercuryloungenyc.com On Sale Friday, Octo...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 27, 2009, 3:33 pm
Metric has a new acoustic EP, Plug In, Plug Out out today. I find that I'm rather enjoying Metric plug out. You can check out a preview of it with the handy little widget below. I like widget...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 26, 2009, 11:01 pm
Mark November 17 on your calendars as Macca Day. Why? That's the day Paul McCartney releases Good Evening New York City. I confess to having a soft spot for McCartney, actually all of the f...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 26, 2009, 1:25 am
Upcoming shows in the New York area ... October 26 -- Har Mar Superstar / Bang Band Eche at Music Hall of Williamsburg www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com October 26 -- The Idle Hands / Atomic Tom at Pia...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 25, 2009, 11:16 pm
The hardest working man in rock, Warren Haynes (guitar/lead vocals) along with bandmates Matt Abts (drums), Danny Louis (multi-instrumentalist) and Jorgen Carlsson (bass) collectively known as Gov&...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 25, 2009, 3:18 am
Kat O1O (that’s oh-one-oh) from the Crown City Rockers is releasing her solo debut on November 3. The release is titled Natural Phenomena. You can grab “Eucalyptus” from the record HERE. ww...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 25, 2009, 2:37 am
When I first saw Yule A Go-Go, my first thought was, after giggling for a moment and thinking all holiday parties should have this (okay, maybe not the party thrown by your great aunt Odessa), "some...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 25, 2009, 12:03 am
The next best thing to going to see Bob Schneider live would be having a DVD of Schneider live. Well, actually the next best thing to going to seem him live would be for him to stop by your house a...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 23, 2009, 2:48 am
NPR is giving first listen to R.E.M.'s upcoming two-disc live set. R.E.M. Live At The Olympia hits shelves this coming Tuesday, October 27. But, thanks to NPR, you can listen to all 39 son...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 22, 2009, 2:57 am
El Perro Del Mar released a new record, Love Is Not Pop this Tuesday, October 20. Hm, at least I'm not massively behind on things! At any rate, I haven't had a chance to check out the whol...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 22, 2009, 12:23 am
Jet has another video out to support their latest album, Shaka Rock. This one is for the song "Black Hearts (On Fire)." My first thought when I saw the video was, it reminded me a bit of Kasabian&...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 21, 2009, 5:30 pm
Calypso: October 20 @ Pianos, New York, NY The final band I caught at the The Music Slut/Sneak Attack Media CMJ party yesterday was, Calypso. I was interested in hearing their live sound now. T...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 21, 2009, 3:21 am
Fanfarlo: October 20 @ Pianos, New York, NY Next up for me at The Music Slut/Sneak Attack Media CMJ party was, Fanfarlo. They're touring so check them out if you get a chance. New York, if...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 21, 2009, 2:52 am
Sean Bones: October 20 @ Pianos, New York, NY Fellow music blog The Music Slut, along with Sneak Attack Media tossed a free CMJ day party at Pianos. You missed it? For shame! It was a great pa...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 21, 2009, 12:43 am
The Dreamscapes Project: October 17 @ Arlene's Grocery, New York, NY 12-strings, cellos, buckets, spoons and questionable art books, oh my! What? That doesn't make sense to you? Then you w...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 19, 2009, 1:17 am
I've been spinning R.E.M.'s upcoming release, R.E.M. Live At The Olympia, for a little while now. In case you didn't know, the 2-disc, 39 song record, which was recorded in Dublin, is...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 15, 2009, 5:17 pm
At 12:31 AM on this day, October 15, QuirkyNYChick.com was born. When I started this blog, I dived in head first on a bit of a whim. I like to write and I like music. It made perfect sense for me t...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 12, 2009, 2:56 pm
You can pick up the first single from Ash in their A - Z Series. The single, "True Love 1980," is available starting today, October 12. The Ash Store on their official website is open for pre-orde...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 10, 2009, 10:54 pm
The Dreamscapes Project are coming back to New York next Saturday, October 17. They'll be over at Arlene's Grocery on the LES. Swing by and check them out! www.theScapes.com
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 8, 2009, 1:49 am
Bob Schneider: October 7 @ The Living Room, New York, NY Last night I headed to the LES to catch Bob Schneider do one of his solo shows. If you haven't seen a Bob show, solo or otherwise, you ...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 4, 2009, 2:40 am
Talking To Walls: October 1 @ The Delancey, New York, NY Talking To Walls made another trip to NY. This time, it was for M.E.A.N.Y. Fest 2009. The last time I saw the band, it was in acoustic duo...
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L. A. posted an article on Quirky New York Chick - Oct 4, 2009, 12:06 am
Hot Chelle Rae, the band consisting of Ryan Keith Follese (guitar/lead vocals), Nash Overstreet (lead guitar/vocals), Ian Keaggy (bass/vocals) and Jamie Follese (drums) are releasing their debut album...
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