TURNTABLE TUESDAYS!

So today we are kickin' it OLD SCHOOL.

As we were checking out the music scene for this week, we noticed an abundance of old school artists popping up everywhere & performing right in NYC.

08.3.10

#1. Los Lobos - an 80's famed band known primarily for their 1987 hit "La Bamba" - that's right. They are performing at Bowery Ballroom TONIGHT and their 80's sound barely scratches the surface of their talents. They have crossed all musical boarders and pull from rock, R&B, blues, country and their sound is always easy and never forced.

08.6.10

#2. Keith Sweat - rockin' at the B.B. King Blues Club on Friday at 8pm. Another 80's famed singer, who didn't actually hit number 1 on the Billboards until 1996 for "Nobody" written & performed with Athena Cage. He is currently now on tour promoting his 10th solo album entitled Ridin' Solo released on June 22nd.

08.7.10

#3. Suzanne Vega - a New York Native who grew up in Spanish Harlem who will be performing on Saturday night at the Ridgefield Playhouse at 8pm. Her second album produced, Solitude Standing, earned Vega a #3 slot on the American Pop charts with the songs "Luka" and the follow up "Tom's Diner". This feat was unheard of for an 80's singer/songwriter and was nominated for three Grammys after.

08.11.10

#4. VANILLA ICE - SERIOUSLY?! PERFORMING NEXT WEDNESDAY AT STUDIO @ WEBSTER HALL?! No. Not Really. Actually, he was supposed to perform, but because there were only two tickets sold, it was canceled. Sorry Ice, you've been ICED.

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Okay - now for the good stuff!

This week - here is the list of true DOPENESS that is happening:

08.4.10

Wednesday - Arcade Fire at Madison Square Garden performing with Owen Pallett and Spoon. Click for Tix! 7:30 pm.

08.5.10

Thursday - Our Two BFF's London Souls & Tanteo Tequila are killin' it at Varvatos - 315 Bowery. FREE admission and FREE Tequila. 21+ for drinks, 18 for entrance. YAY the youngin's can holler back. RSVP to Jv_Pr3@vfc.com (no entrance without it!)

08.7.10

Saturday - OMG DON'T MISS THIS: The Local Natives will be performing 6PM at Governor's Island - tickets are 10 BUCKS! and they have been dubbed the West Coast Grizzy Bear for their three part harmonies and erratic and sped up drumming. Listen to our favorite pick here - Wide Eyes! Oh - we are definitely going to this - so we'll see you there!!

WOW what a week - I'm sure all you music goers can find something good. Catch you on the flip side!

-S&B