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We're back! We've been lacking these few weeks with the holidays, work, & out-of-town escapades.



A lil' T.I.

-S&B

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HIYOOOO! Happy Tuesday!

9.14.10
Modest Mouse has finally rescheduled! woot! Tonight, they will be performing on the Williamsburg Waterfront - doors at 5pm and tickets are available at TicketMaster for only $36! Anyone want to take us?! We'd looove to go. :)

Formed in 1993, this band from Washington was one of the first to lead mainstream music into the indie rock scene. Check out their song Autumn Beds from their new album No One's First and You're Next. It's kind of the best into to fall - we know we're looking forward to sweater weather.


9.16.10

Tall Tall Trees will be performing at Rockwood Music Hall! We saw them first early this year at a Lady Rizo & The Assettes Show at the Highline Ballroom and they were FANTASTIC! (OH, side note, definitely book your Lady Rizo Tickets for October 30th - they will sell out and she is HOOT! and dead sexy.)

Tall Tall Trees have that bluegrass country sound we like and we think you'll like too. Go onto their myspace page and check out their cover of Madonna's Borderline song. TTT isn't well known right now, but they definitely keep us bopping our heads, especially when the cover Madge.



DID WE MISS SOMETHING AWESOME?!

If there are any important shows that you'd like us to blog about or if you are a band yourself and want some free blog love, write to us at S&BRunThisCity@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you and feature you on Turntable Tuesdays - YES YOU!!

-S&B

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Have a Great Weekend!

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New HOV, gotta love this quote:


"you know you've become a star because you're the biggest target out there

when everyone is on the court they are coming for you

when they are posin', player walking in that arena they are thinking of upstaging you

you're like a trophy to them, they are thinking if i'm better then this guy the spot light turns on me

you know you are superstar because you're a mark man and everyone is coming for you..."

Listen to it here. "Most Kingz"

-S&B

p.s. thanks Kanye for G.O.O.D. Fridays...we love it.

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HOTTTTT Kanye West Remix, MUST LISTEN!!!

Listen here. You're welcome.

-S&B

TURNTABLE TUESDAYS! PART DEUX

How could we forget to mention the Electric Zoo Festival this weekend?

2 days of amazing music located on Randall's Island, only a hop skip away, will feature some of the best DJ's in NYC/World minus David Guetta :-(

Axwell one of our favorites who is 1/3 of Swedish House Mafia will be performing on the 4th.  Listen to Axwell's new hit Nothing But Love

Other amazing artists, The Chemical Brothers, Chuckie, Major Lazer (Pon De Floor), Pretty Lights, ATB, Moby, etc etc.  Check out all the artists here.  Tickets are a little pricey, 2 days $157, 1 day $96 but it's the perfect way to end the summer, sadly.






We'll be there...will you?

-S&B

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So after our perusal of the Music Scene this week, we came across a musical talent that performed LAST night at Santo's Party House: Mishka. Bummer! Our Bad! But we still wanted you to hear him because we've been fans ever since we found the Starbucks Free Song Download card last year. Mishka spent most of his early life on a boat in the Carribean (getting a sick tan) and soaking in the Rastifari lifestyle. Click on the link above for his MySpace page and listen to the song "Above the Bones". He's got a reggae/folk/soul sort of sound that is just perfect for the lazy, summer dwindling days of August.

OK Mr. Gorgeous Blue Eyes, we're definitely jammin' and we wanna be jammin' with you.Mishka is on tour and we aren't sure when he'll be back in NYC, but for all of you Cali S&B Blog lovers, he's headed out your way in October - check the schedule here! We'll keep you posted when he's back in our hood.

-S&B

A Few Tunes for the Weekend

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Okay Folks - We're a little pressed for time this week as we are gearing up for our first major appearance at Taco Tuesday tonight at Hudson Terrace, so today's post will be right to the point. (Which, by the way, if you are reading this, you should be there. We don't accept lame-o excuses.)

#1. Scissor Sisters - Performing with Sammy Jo at Terminal 5 on Wednesday, August 25th at 7pm - one of our favorite venues to hear good music. You can score tickets for $40 on Ticketmaster (complete with tax and stuff). Even though they may not feel like dancing - we sure do!
They are ALSO raising $$ for charity - so if you can't make it to the show, Scissor Sisters would like to give you the option of donating $10.00 to CommonGround Collective to aid Hurricane Katrina survivors through their free health clinic. They still need our help and your generosity is greatly appreciated! Nice guys, eh? DONATE!


#2. A friend of S&B's, Bruno Mars performs with Nina Sky (Uhh SICK DUO! HELLO!) at Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday, August 25th, at 8pm. We've featured him in previous posts and still love his music. Some little known facts about Bruno - his father was from Brooklyn (holler!) and he was raised in Honolulu! So jealous. We want to go to Honolulu - Bruno! Take us there!! Unfortunately - his show for Wednesday is sold out - BUT - as always, we're sure you can get the hook up from Craigslist. Since Bruno & Nina are such hot ticket items, it might cost you an arm and a leg. Ouch.



#3. Some more S&B friend love, Steel Train will be performing at Bowery Electric on Thursday August 26th at 7pm. They have been rocking it for years and we played in the marching band with them in high school. Yeah, we're kinda big deals. It's ok - we know. Anyway - so they have performed on Letterman and if anything - Steel Train is the big deal. We heart them. Tix are $10.00 - you can afford it. Just go on the air & water diet for a day.




Enjoy!
-S&B

p.s. you best be out tonight at Taco Tuesday!!

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Here we are - back again for another smashingly awesome week of good music.

We are pleased to announce that MGMT is back on tour after a minor hiatus. They will be playing twice this week at Radio City Music Hall tonight, 8/17 with Amazing Baby and Wednesday 8/18 with Francis and The Lights. If you don't know who MGMT is, first of all, you've been living under a rock. GET OUT FROM UNDER IT! Check out their new songs on their MySpace page. Unfortunately, tix are sold out through ticketmaster, but you're luck hasn't run out - you can still score some on StubHub or old reliable, Craigslist.


Next on the Must See list for the week is a lesser known artist: Ray Lamontagne. We like him for his folk rock and raspy voice; it gets the ladies every time. Ray has performed with Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Simon & Garfunkel, among others. His 4th album drops TODAY (can you believe it?!) titled, God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise. Check him out this week at the Nikon Theater @ Jones Beach on Thursday, August 19th performing with David Gray. Tickets are still on sale at TicketMaster for as little at $25. We think Folk, Blue Grass & Country is making a head on collision with Indie and Ray is making a huge entrance into the scene. His sounds can be heard here, but honestly our fav is his song "Jolene" - it's just the perfect song to wind down summer with.



Last on our list for the week we'll be clubbin' it up with Crystal Castles on Saturday Night, August 21st at Terminal 5. A brand new venue for New York City and honestly all of the new music to keep tabs on is being featured here. We have been listening to Crystal Castles for about 4 years now and still can't get enough of them - the GameBoy infused sound oddly connects with us. If you're looking to mix up your gym work out, this Guy & Girl duo (Ethan Kath - producer & Alice Glass - vocals) will help you increase your speed on the tredmill from an lame 5MPH speed on the tredmill to 8MPH! (yes, we know you do only a 5mph on zero incline - let's get moving!!) Their music is a little violent, harsh or skull numbing to some, but to us it gets us so completely fired up to punch the heavy bag a little harder and run that extra mile. Just trust us, go see them. Tix are $45. Ya know, if you're not afraid of a little rave.

See you next week kids!
-S&B

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Just some morning tunes...enjoy

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A lil' house never hurts! Gotta love Pharrell's sexy voice

-S&B

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Just a little follow up to last week - we went to see the Local Natives at The Beach @ Governors Island on Saturday. Albeit a short show for how long it takes to get there, get settled in the sand with friends n' hunnies and after two hours, have to pack it up and head back home; it is definitely on our top 10 list of things to do for some NYC summer fun. At The Beach you grab a pint (eh hem, plastic party cup) of Six Point Ale, a Motz Burger (with a fixin's station, hello!) and chill out in the sand while listening to some really great music.

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Now for this week - Funny enough, the concert we are going to feature as the 'Must See' for the week is the Brooklyn Based, Grizzly Bear. The have a very similar sound and vibe to the Local Natives and dominate with their vocal harmonies and use of traditional and electric instruments.

Since their inception in 2004, Grizzly Bear has come out with three albums, two EP's and in 2008 played at a five day concert with Paul Simon and opened for Radiohead on their second leg of their North American tour. Since then, they have been noted by Jay-Z as "incredible" and he hoped that the indie rock scene would continue to push & influence hip-hop.

Show deets: The Beach @ Governors Island - Thursday, August 12th, 8PM.
Sorry to break your heart, but the show is SOLD OUT - but don't cry, you can score some sweetly cheap tix on cragislist for as little as $33 beans - just gotta act FAST - click 'er here!

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If you're looking to kick up your party scene and really get down and boogie, check out The Twelves from Rio, Brazil at an S&B fav spot, Santos Party House! They are classified as Electro-Pop and definitely know how to keep our bodies rocking. The Twelves played SXSW and Spin Magazine made them one of their nine unknown acts to watch at the event. Their live show is based on some sick musical improv blending live keyboards, drum machines, mash ups and remixing on the spot. Click for Tix!

Check their song Seven, kinda makes us wanna shout "Is that you, Billy Ray?!"

Show deets: Santos Party House - $12! Thursday, August 12th, doors at 10pm (21+, sorry kids!)


Hope you enjoy our picks for the week!

-S&B

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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

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Diggy Simmons - What You've Been Waiting For

-S&B

It's Work-Out Time!

After 3 weeks of partying it was about time to cool down and work out. What a perfect opportunity to go spinning at SoulCycle which currently has 5 locations, UES, UWS, Tribeca, Bridgehampton, & Scarsdale. B tried the Tribeca location since Tribeca is fabulous! As soon as you enter SoulCycle you are greeted by a few lovely people who are all in shape...jealous!

After you sign in you get your spinning shoes and are given instructions for the lockers and locker room. The lockers are located in the hallway and bathroom is way down the other side. As B went to the restroom to change she heard the 6:30pm class cycling away to the most amazing music. The teacher was yelling, singing, & encouraging everyone to hold on. B was thinking this is going to be amazing & scary at the same time.

7:30pm...she stepped into the room which was dark and lite by 4 huge candles, no A/C. The instructor, Ayana, quickly came by to introduce herself and help B get her bike set up, she hopped on the bike....here we go!!! It started off slow in 1st position and then YIKES the music just started blaring and it was time to burn some fat. We did push-ups on the bike, then switched to up hill riding, 3rd position, up down up down, weights and then cool down. B was sweating = success!!!!

The atmosphere is amazing, the music gets you going, & everyone in your class will inspire you to keep going.

Spotted @ SoulCycle Bridgehampton - Chris Bosh

SoulCycle - a must, $$$$

Hint - Call for your first class it's only $20 and then jumps to $32, $36 in the Hamptons (not cool), $3 for shoe rental & $14 for socks

Tunes - Akon - Sexy Bitch, Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire, The Game - Higher

-S & B