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Stories for March 2009
Tuesday, March 31
Video: In-studio with Gomez
Gomez stopped by WFUV/The Alternate Side to perform a few tunes off their new album "A New Tide". Check out "Airstream Driver" in-studio!
Monday, March 30
Enter to Win Tickets: The Presets @ Webster Hall!
Every week at The Alternate Side we'll be giving away tickets to the best shows in NYC! Enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Presets on Friday April 3rd @ Webster Hall
TAS Local Band Of The Week: The Dig
Hey Alternate Siders...meet The Dig!
All Points West 2009 Lineup
All Points West 2009 Lineup: Beastie Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Coldplay, Vampire Weekend, MGMT....
Friday, March 27
Top 10 Albums Of The Week - 3/27
Here are the Top 10 albums played on The Alternate Side this week. Make sure you listen to TheAlternateSide.org while you're surfing the world wide web at work or doing your spring cleaning at home. If there's anything you want heard on The Alternate Side, email us at: tas@thealternateside.org
New Music: Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band decided to beat the bloggers and be the 1st to leak their new single. Check out "Slowly (Oh So Slowly)" from their new album "Outer South" slated to release May 5th on Merge Records.
Thursday, March 26
The Alternate Side Weekend Report : Mar 26-29
Sure, Texas has their pecan pies, ten gallon hats, and acclaimed music festivals, but SXSW couldn’t keep our bands away for long! The best bands around are back in NYC this weekend and ready for action, no doubt sporting their new cowboy boots that seem to be ever so popular with musicians. Sorry TX, but you’re not the only place where the stars at night are big and bright.
Tuesday, March 24
Local Band of the Week: Low Water
If you've been listening to The Alternate Side over the past couple of months while slacking in your cubicle, you may have heard the music of Low Water. The band is based out of Brooklyn (shocking, I know), and recently released a new album called "Twisting The Neck Of The Swan." They have a sound that has been compared to The Replacements and Elvis Costello. We hear a Wilco influence in their music as well.
Monday, March 23
On stage at SXSW 09'
We hope you enjoyed The Alternate Side's coverage of SXSW 09' on Friday night. If you didn't end up partying and seeing your favorite bands at SXSW 09' this year, here is a dose of what you missed. Crying is allowed post viewing/listening.
Friday, March 20
Top 10 Albums Of The Week - 3/20
Here are the Top 10 albums played on The Alternate Side this week. Make sure you listen to TheAlternateSide.org while you're slacking at work or hangin' out at home. If there's anything you want heard on The Alternate Side, email us at: tas@thealternateside.org
Thursday, March 19
Time Out New York Trivia Question
Here's the answer to our Time Out New York trivia question...
Vampire Weekend debut new song on Jimmy Fallon
Vampire Weekend have been busy working on a new record this winter. Jimmy Fallon invited the band to stop by and perform "White Sky" last night. Space out at work and enjoy happy music.
The Alternate Side Weekend Update : Mar 19-22
So you didn’t get to escape to some tropical spot for spring break. I have no sympathy for you, friend. Even though New York may be overcast and windy, the bands playing this weekend are sure to brighten things up with their summery sounds and infectious energy. Forget Cancun, you can be as wild and crazy as you want at these shows!
Wednesday, March 18
Video: In-studio with Peter Bjorn and John Pt. 2
Exclusive : Peter Bjorn and John performing "It Don't Move Me" in-studio on WFUV/The Alternate Side.
Video: Dead Confederate backstage at Bowery Ballroom
Exclusive:: Check out Dead Confederate performing backstage at the Bowery Ballroom.
Tuesday, March 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Black 47 Pt. 2
If you're looking for plans this St. Patrick's Day, consider checking out Black 47 live at BB Kings. They go on around 7PM. In a time when many disposable, pretentious bands come and go in the New York City music scene, Black 47's music remains as real as ever, and their message is as important today as it was in 1989.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Black 47 Pt. 1
Happy St. Patrick's Day! A holiday dedicated to celebrating Saint Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland. Did you know the very first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in Boston back in 1761? New York's first parade was one year later in 1762. Now there are hundreds of parades throughout the country every year, giving folks all across the USofA a reason to partake in drunken debauchery without guilt. We're kidding of course. We all know that the history and tradition of St. Patrick and Ireland is of the utmost importance for most people on this day. Just don't tell that to the obnoxious drunks on the LIRR tonight. Anyway...
Monday, March 16
Video: In-studio with Peter Bjorn and John
Exclusive :: Peter Bjorn and John have a new album coming out March 31st and the buzz is just about to explode as the band approaches SXSW this week. The trio stopped by our studios before they begin a busy tour to promote "Living Things". Check back throughout the week for more in-studio performances from PB & J on The Alternate Side.
The Alternate Side Goes Nightly on WFUV
Beginning tonight, The Alternate Side will have a home on the radio dial, airing Monday-Friday from 10:00 PM to midnight on WFUV (90.7 FM).
Saturday, March 14
Indie Rock Variety Show at Radio City Music Hall this May
Lately, we've been spinning some tracks off the Compilation album, "Dark Was the Night" which was produced by Aaron & Bryce Dessner of the National. Its a benefit album, done on behalf of the Red Hot Organization which raises money & awareness for HIV & AIDS. The exciting news is that on 'May 3rd at Radio City Music Hall', Many of the guests from the album will be doing a "Dark Was The Night" show.
Thursday, March 12
The Alternate Side Weekend Update : Mar 12-15
The Watchmen Disclaimer:::: New York City always seems to need those masked vigilantes to keep the streets safe and uphold justice for the good of us civilians. Could you imagine what would happen to NYC without these super heroes? Arch nemesis, Top 40, would surely take over the city and claim the Bowery Ballroom as his evil headquarters! Thank goodness for the newly formed League of Good Musicians; no one stands a chance against the extraordinary powers and abilities of the members of the LGM that are protecting the masses this weekend.
Jack White on drums for The Dead Weather
Jack White and Alison Mosshart of The Kills have a new project/band called The Dead Weather. White, the owner of Third Man Records will release the first album entitled "Horehound" in June.
Wednesday, March 11
Nat King Cole Re:Generations
The music of Nat King Cole is often playing throughout the WFUV/Alternate Side offices thanks to WFUV Music Director Rita Houston - who happens to be a superfan. Rita was a bit skeptical of this new project at first, but we've heard it blaring from her office speakers more than a few times over the last week, so we think she digs it.
R.E.M. Tribute At Carnegie Hall
Tonight at 8PM, Carnegie Hall will be filled with artists and fans paying tribute to the greatest American rock n' roll band of all-time, R.E.M. Have you seen the bill yet? Patti Smith, Calexico, Throwing Muses (with Kristen Hirsh), Bob Mould, Apples In Stereo, The Feelies, and others will all be there to perform the songs of R.E.M.
Tuesday, March 10
New Music On The Alternate Side
If you listen to The Alternate Side here on the web or on WFUV-HD3 - you're bound to hear new music from:
MGMT in Prospect Park
Why are we talking about summer concerts already? We hate the winter. MGMT have announced they will hit the stage this summer at Prospect Park Bandshell on July 1st. Tickets are on sale Friday March 13th at noon.
Video: In-studio with Kevin Devine
Exclusive: Kevin Devine stopped by The Alternate Side to perform a few tunes from his new record "Brother's Blood" out in April.
Monday, March 9
Dan Auerbach Review: MHOW
Dan Auerbach is amazing. I'm a huge fan of The Black Keys and love his new solo album "Keep It Hid," but to see him live is an unparalleled experience. I saw him at Music Hall of Williamsburg last Monday Monday and he rocked...so hard. I have to say that the Dan Auerbach solo show was even more intense than the Keys show I saw a couple weeks ago.
Friday, March 6
U2: Vertigo Live Video
After Good Morning America shut down their cameras, U2 did one more song for their captive Fordham University audience. "Vertigo!" Here it is.
Thursday, March 5
The Alternate Side Weekend Update : Mar 5-8
This weekend, you better brush up on your American history. Don’t worry if you still think Abe Lincoln was the second President of the United States, these bands will help you remember those grade school history classes. This weekend promises to be revolutionary, so don’t miss these “historical” shows!
Wednesday, March 4
Tuesday, March 3
Grizzly Bear debut new song at BAM
Grizzly Bear performed at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) on Sunday - February 28th to a sold out crowd anxiously listening for a glimpse into the new record . The band has been busy working on a new album entitled "Veckatimest".
Monday, March 2
Video:: In-studio with Cursive
Exclusive: In-studio video performance of "From the Hips" recorded at The Alternate Side. Rest easy, Cursive has a new album out. Well technically it drops Tuesday March 10th but Saddle Creek (Cursive's label) is offering the album for $1. You gotta act fast, each day leading up to the release of "Mama, I'm Swollen" the record will increase by a dollar....
Review: David Byrne At Radio City
Over the weekend, I found myself with some unexpected last minute tickets to go see David Byrne at Carnegie Hall. As soon as I walked in the lights had already gone down and David Byrne and company had taken the stage. It was dark in the theater and everyone on stage was dressed completely in white. DB even had a white guitar. Damn he's cool. Amazingly, I kept walking closer and closer to the stage looking for my row. I really lucked out with my seats. I was so close! And I asked myself, My God. How did I get here?!
You Too Can See a Private U2 Show!
Enter to win a pair of tickets to an exclusive U2 concert and Q&A session in Boston March 11. WINNER ANNOUNCED!
