City Girls Take Cabs
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Packed and ready to go… This time, I’m keeping Miami all to myself. Be back in a week or so. In the mean time, here’s some Devendra…Did you know that he was raised in Venezuela? That’s why you hear spanish every now and then on his new album. Brindo is one of my favorite songs.
DCist Exposed Photo Exhibit = DC Love
I attended the DCist exposed photography exhibit opening party last night. It was pretty illustrious. The ambiance was hipsteresque, which I LOVED. The exhibit features a collection of photos by DC locals. All photos pertain to DC and they are quite marvelous. It was nice to see captured instances from all over DC. The event itself was great – lots of people, drinks, and great music (the DJ was amazing).
The exhibit will last until March 21st at Long View Gallery. Photos are for sale. Check it!
Ok, so this is Minus the Bear’s new single from their upcoming album, OMNI, due out in May. It’s a different sound for the band, and I’m not sure how I feel about it. This sounds kind of pop-y and synth-y. Hmm. Maybe it will grow on me…or not.
New Young Pony Club’s The Optimist - BBC Review
New Young Pony Club’s The Optimist just got reviewed by BBC. So far, I am thrilled for their optimistic critique. I can barely sit still waiting for their album to be released later this month! Anyway, read the review and enjoy sample tracks - http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/fzb6
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Ok, so listen to the entire album on myspace -http://www.myspace.com/newyoungponyclub
I really like Stone. Listen!
Album out on March 23 in the US. Already out in the UK, if you want to buy the import.
March Things
3/5 - Alice in Wonderland out in theatres
3/7 – Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin host The Oscars
3/12 – Austin’s SXSW festival
3/12 - I’m in Miami!
3/17 – Alexander McQueen’s birthday
3/18 – Miami Fashion Week
3/20 – First day of spring!
3/26 – Beach House at Black Cat
3/27 – Chelsea Handler at DAR Constitution Hall
Opening event is tomorrow. http://www.longviewgallerydc.com/exhibitions.php
Devendra Banhart tour dates
Devendra Banhart’s March tour dates:
18 – Seattle, Wash. @ Showbox at the Market
19 – Vancouver, B.C. @ Commodore Ballroom
21 – Portland, Ore. @ Crystal Ballroom
23 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Warfield Theatre
24 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Wiltern
25 – Solana Beach, Calif. @ Belly Up Tavern
27 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ Clubhouse
29 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ The Depot
30 – Denver, Colo. @ Ogden Theatre
Please come to DC!! Oh, pretty, pretty please!
Miami International Fashion Week
Miami International Fashion Week will celebrate its 12th year this March from the 18th to the 21st. This international event, with a Hispanic emphasis, will feature runway shows from international designers, a culinary arts pavilion, and student filmmaker, graphic designer, and fashion photographer competitions. It will take place in Miami’s trendy Wynwood District. There’s after parties, of course, at Set, Klutch, and other venues, but I’m probably more excited for the closing-night wrap party at Midtown on Saturday.
Tonight…Rock & Roll Hotel
DJs Keenan and Smudge spin house, retro rock tunes, electro, Brazilian - anything that gets a crowd moving. On the last Friday of the month, they set a hip vibe at the Rock & Roll Hotel’s upstairs bar with music that’s great for dancing or just hanging out. Drink specials include a beer and a shot of whiskey for $6.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/bar-club-events/two-sisters,1161332.html
Brazilian? Retro-rock? I’m there!
I put a spell on you...
Johnny Depp and others remake Jay Hawkins’ I Put a Spell on You. Great song, great remake, AND it benefits Haiti.
