Photos/Review: CBGB Festival Day Two (MxPx, Radio 4, Reggie Watts)

Reggie Watts @ The Bell House

CBGB Festival (Day Two) - July 6, 2012

Photos/Review: Geanna B. & Chris

Day Two of CBGB Festival had a lot of great options, but unfortunately our day jobs and inability to be in two places at once greatly limited what we were able to cover. Luckily, Geanna was game to check out pop-punk purveyors MxPx at Best Buy Theater, while I took a trip to The Bell House to catch one of comedian Reggie Watts' viciously unique sets. I'm happy to report that neither of us were stabbed throughout our excursions. Here's Geanna's account of the MxPx show:

Well, my ears are still ringing from Friday's MxPx show at Best Buy Theater for two reasons: 1. They totally rocked out, and 2. Because I might be getting old. Celebrating their 20th Anniversary as part of the CBGB Festival, this was one of the fest's shows that I absolutely had to see. Oh, Memory Lane, how often I visit thee. Who needs a DeLorean when nostalgia is just a subway ride away?

FN News Roundup: March 20, 2012

Happy Spring, true believers! We've got a glut of great news to share today, check it:

• Oh yes. As foretold by the seers, Neil Young And Crazy Horse will be releasing their new LP Americana on June 5. The legends' first new album since 2003's Greendale AND the first to feature the full Crazy Horse lineup since 1996's Broken Arrow will be a full-on American folk tribute with tracks like "This Land Is Your Land" and "Oh Susannah" (Rolling Stone)


• Tickets for Hot Chip's 2012 summer shows are on sale!!!!! (Hot Chip)


• Check out the video for "Adult" from Ceremony's very awesome new LP Zoo below (Matador)


• Stream Sharon Van Etten's Tramp B-Side "Life of His Own," and then catch her on Conan later on tonight! (Pitchfork)


• Questlove of The Roots continues to be a total badass by curating Shuffle Culture at BAM, a two-night (April 19 & 20) musical experience featuring Reggie Watts, Deerhoof, & more! (BAM)


• Sub Pop will be fully rocking Record Store Day (April 21) with a limited edition blue vinyl 7" of rare & unreleased Beach House tracks, an artist sampler, and much more. You can pre-order Beach House's new album Bloom (out May 15) to get it on limited edition white vinyl. Good times, guys (Sub Pop)

Photos/Review: ATP I'll Be Your Mirror - Day One (Chavez, Shellac, Jeff Mangum, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy)

Chavez

Shellac

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

ATP I'll Be Your Mirror @ Asbury Park, NJ (Day One)
Photos: Chris, Nadia Chaudhury & Jennifer Harmon
Review: Chris & Jennifer Harmon

Well, the festival we've been writing about for months now is finally upon us, and it's off to a good start. Despite having to check-in at four different places before actually getting into a venue to see some music, everyone working the festival has been really friendly, and it's clear the attendees are all here because they're dedicated music fans. All Tomorrow's Parties has long held the distinction from other music festivals by accepting absolutely no corporate sponsorship, and for also booking talent that is geared towards die-hard music nerds. It's no wonder it's already been one of the most pleasant festival-going experiences I've had (never mind the non-stop pouring rain).