Indie Sounds NY & Austin

Ume Played CMJ, And Like Sonicbids

Austin's Ume performed at CMJ this past weekend, and said it was Sonicbids that got them there ...

Hank & Cupcakes Played Rebel Spirit's CMJ Day Party @ Rockwood

Hank and Cupcakes were one of the acts to play the Rebel Spirit CMJ day party at Rockwood Music Hall on Saturday.

Lauren Jonik took a couple of photos ...


 

Some CMJ Parties Today And Tomorrow ...

NLX Opens Out Of The Blue CMJ Showcase - Bowery Electric Tomorrow

GigApple Alert: Pete's CMJ Picks

So, CMJ week is upon us.  So much to do, so little time.  I'll be at quite a few of the below (except for Saturday when I'll be in Ottawa for Babes For Breasts).

Tuesday, October 21st

Susan Enan @ Rockwood Music Hall, 7pm.

The Brilliant Mistakes @ The Canal Room, 8pm.  Strictly not a CMJ show, but who cares?  CD release show for Distant Drumming as part of Rebel Spirit Music's Artists You Should Know series.



Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall, Midnight.  Special guest Bill McHenry.

Wednesday, October 22nd

Kate Tucker & The Sons of Sweden @ The Canal Room, 9pm.  In town from Seattle.

Dynah @ Rockwood Music Hall, Midnight.  In town from Austin.  Performing as part of the Faux Paux Productions showcase.  Here is a video for their song Promise:

Thursday, October 23rd

KaiserCartel @ Rehab, 9pm.  Performing as part of the September Gurl and Organic Entertainment showcase.

Erin Sax Seymour @ Googies, 10.30pm.

Friday, October 24th

Breaking Laces @ Rockwood Music Hall, 10pm.

Suzanna Choffel @ The Living Room, 11pm.  In town from Austin.

Rich Girls @ Rockwood Music Hall, Midnight.

Saturday, October 25th

Ian Axel @ Rockwood Music Hall, 8pm.

Sydney Wayser @ The Living Room, 11pm.

Dan Torres @ Rockwood Music Hall, 1am.

CMJ Preview: Showcases + Suzanna Choffel At The Living Room

Nice to see that CMJ have finally got their website running with who is playing where etc.  Didn't take them long, did it?

Now, here are a couple of good showcases to attend ...



And Rachael is also performing her own showcase at Kenny's Castaways on Friday at midnight.



Pete's Pick: KaiserCartel.

A not-to-miss gig is Austin-ite Suzanna Choffel, with her band, at The Living Room on Friday at 11pm.

CMJ Preview: Rebel Spirit Day Party

Rebel Spirit Music is hosting a CMJ day party on Saturday, October 25th at Rockwood Music Hall.



Note: Still no schedule or venue list at the CMJ website!

CMJ Preview: Faux Pas Productions Showcase

Faux Pas Productions is hosting a CMJ showcase on Wednesday, October 22nd at Rockwood Music Hall.



The lineup:

7pm - Andrea Gibson
7.35pm - Annie Lynch and The Bee Keepers
8.55pm - Chris Pureka
10.05pm - Kim Taylor
11.10pm - The Amity Front
12.10pm - Dynah