World's Fair

Thanks to Ryspace, download Pela’s full set from the Bowery Ballroom farewell show for Rainer Maria, or download piecemeal here.

Maryanne has some great pics of the show here, including some interesting words when you click thru, like the story behind this picture:

Billy and Chris @ Bowery Ballroom 12/16/06
“Cavalry” is a song that Billy rescued from his best friend, Chris, whom he traveled with for ten years. They were a bit of a duo and one day, Chris stopped playing music, moved to another country and the two arent as close as they once were. Billy used Chris lyrics, added a chorus and adapted it into a rock format.

“It is a song about the Middle East. The inhabitants want things to change and so they make this procession and they form this cavalry. Probably the thing that touched me most was this line. It says, Charge the great general screams. Everyone to his grave! Or so the legend goes, cause none were saved. Its mythical. A story of this bravery. This guy sends his men to their graves for what they believe in. Its pretty powerful.”

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Audition to Dance with the Flaming Lips on New Year’s Eve

This New Year’s Eve the Flaming Lips have decided they want to add a special guest to their line up…you.

This is your chance to be a part of the psychedelic cacophony that is the Lips. Your directive: To film yourself in short-form, auditioning to be a member of the Lips on-stage dance troupe; In-costume, showcasing your skills.

Submit your audition video for a chance to win a place on stage dancing with the Flaming Lips during their New Year’s Eve 2007 show in Los Angeles! Supported by Gnarls Barkley & Cat Power, tickets are still available!

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“Be it crack rap or cocaine jewelry, the coca plant’s byproducts made a mark in 2006—and not just that rash under your nose…” [READ MORE]
by The Gray Kid

Check out The Gray Kid’s Pilgrimage Mixtape, featuring cracked out cuts like this one…

5. The Gray Kid - “EH MAN”

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Click here for a free e-Card from The Postmarks. Wishing you Seasons Greetings as they walk thru a winter wonderland, making their way over to your stereos on Feb. 6th with their self-titled debut on Unfiltered.

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Audio clips from El-P’s forthcoming opus I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead are up on ElP.iMeem.com along with earlier video clips and special picks from Def Jux Pharmacy. Check it out now!

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Click here to watch on JDilla.iMeem.com

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“Dearest Extended Family,

For anyone who hasn’t gotten a ticket for a Bogmen show, we upgraded Thursday 12/21 to Webster Hall due to high demand, and once again they are VERY close to being sold out, so get on it ASAP. If you bought tix for Bowery that night they will be honored at Webster.

Also, BIG NEWS - THE KNOCKOUT DROPS have Escaped From Bellevue once again and will be joining us now on Thursday night too! No better way to kick it off!

Tickets are on sale at www.boweryballroom.com and www.bowerypresents.com.

12/22 & 23 at BOWERY BALLROOM are sold out, BUT a handful of TICKETS ARE BEING RELEASED TOMORROW, so keep checking the links above and be the first to snag them! Friday night will be holy and festive indeed with The legendary REV. VINCE ANDERSON & HIS LOVE CHOIR joining us (counts as church)! Saturday night is a triple family bill with ACQUIESECE and THE KNOCKOUT DROPS. Also adding to the nights will be guest appearances by VIC THRILL + THE SATURN MISSILE, and horns from members of ANTIBALAS.

PEACE & JOY TO YOU ALL NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU BELIEVE or WHAT YOU HAVE DONE - WE ALL BE ONE!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!! “
Billy Campion a/k/a Vic Thrill

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Awww shizzzz…… L.A. is gettin’ hot & heavy like GK’s kickin’ burrito beats y’all!

and backin up into New Jack City!

Pssst… Have you heard it yet? The Gray Kid’s Pilgrimage mixtape has brand new unreleased GK cuts! Like this one right hurr:

5. The Gray Kid - “EH MAN”

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Congratulations to Angus Borsos from Vancouver BC for this gorgeous video to a gorgeous Midlake song!

Midlake tour dates are up!, and tickets are on sale now in select cities!

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Midlake had mentioned the genius of Robert back in 2005 and at this year’s SXSW festival in Austin, Simon Raymonde found himself at Robert’s show, standing next to a diminutive and pleasantly scruffy Norah Jones who rather surprisingly was singing along to all of Robert’s songs! His performance at Club de Ville was extraordinary and before long, to Midlake’s huge delight, their best buddy was now too set to join the ranks of the Bella Union-Denton set. (note- a documentary film called This Is Denton, inspired by the music of Lift to Experience, Midlake, Jetscreamer, Robert etc is currently being produced) [READ MORE]

Robert Gomez - “Brand New Towns” is slated for a March 20, 2007 release on Bella Union. Stay tuned! In the meanwhile, here is a sampling from the album that’s sure to move hearts and hips.

Robert Gomez - “Closer Still” [DOWNLOAD]

Click here to stream more tracks from the album.

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