September 20, 2009

r.i.p.

well, it looks like this thing has run it's course...thanks to everyone who's visited over the past few years...it's been fun, but so long for now. -dc & dg.

August 17, 2009

The Radiohead Reshape

The worlds most progressive band is now giving away their music for free. Click the link below to download their new single for free.



-wiz

August 1, 2009

All Points Jay-Z

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Due the unfortunate circumstance surrounding MCA's recent health diagnosis, the Beastie Boys had to cancel a number of shows.

All Points West book Jay-Z as the day one headliner to replace the Beastie Boys. The ultimate showman, Jay-Z came out playing the Beastie Boy's classic "No Sleep Til Brooklyn". Which was a huge hit with the crowd and a bit of a homage to the Boys. 

related: too many rappers 

-wiz  

July 28, 2009

Air Show

This is my homage to the air show in Milwaukee last weekend, sorry no Van Halen. 



-wiz

July 27, 2009

ask permission if i want to go out fishing


This past weekend I had the distinct honor of standing up at the wedding of friend and Canary-in-Chief Cohen as he sealed the deal with his lovely bride, Candace. It was a great time in the Motor City - good to see friends old and new as well as the families of the bride and groom.

Dan and Candace are truly a remarkable couple who I’ve enjoyed spending time with over the years. Much to the dismay of our parents, the three of us decided to pursue Electronic Media majors in college. During our course studies we often found in each other, a great resource of collaboration, challenge and inspiration throughout the program. From all of our collective documentaries, mock newscasts and attempts at sketch comedy programming – Candace and Dan always had it – they’ll now rival Poehler + Arnett for top comedy couple. We wish you all the best together.

Here’s their first dance off Dan’s highly coveted C+D 7-25-09 disc (limited to 300 copies nationwide – check ebay you may get lucky).

The Best Hot Tub Since James Brown's




Related: james brown celebrity hot tub party

-wiz

July 25, 2009

Kings Go Forth - Free Download

The Kings Go Forth put on a great show last night at Turner Hall. They have expanded their arsenal of songs and sound. Their set included some great covers; Archie Bell's "Love Will Rain on You", Love's "Alone Again Or" and Mayer Hawthorne's "Maybe So, Maybe No". 


This was scheduled to be their CD release show, but the CD is not quite ready. But they did hand out download cards to tie their fans over. 

J.C. Brooks and the Uptown Sound opened and equally but on a great show. Their cover of Wilco's "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" was better than the video that DC posted a few weeks back. 


-wiz 

July 24, 2009

Incase You Missed It or Want to Hear It Again

Pitchfork once again was a hit. Great music, good people, and a great location. Incase you could not make it down or want to hear it all over again, here are some links to three shows. Enjoy. 



- wiz 

July 23, 2009

Monsters In Chicago

Just announced... supergroup Monsters of Folk will be performing in Chicago at the Auditorium on 10/30. The pre-sale is on 7/28 and regular tickets are on-sale is 8/1.  MOF will donate a dollar from each ticket sold to a local charity. 


And don't forget the album comes out on 9.22. In the meantime, enjoy the link below.


- wiz 


July 22, 2009

Yim Yames

           
 It can't come soon enough.

- Wiz

July 21, 2009

Blitzen Trapper at the Pabst


Some blogs said Blitzen Trapper sounded like the mid-60's. But they did in fact take the audience on a musical journey. Each song was layered with great classic American rock harmonies and clean sound. They played off each other well both vocally and musically. Even mixing up styles of folk-pop and big guitar rock, all while keeping their harmonies spot-on all night. 

Thanks to the gang at the Pabst Theater for the $10 show and 88nine for the live broadcast. And drummer Brian Adrian Koch would make a dynomite Teen Wolf for Halloween. 

- Wiz 
Related: photo by C.J. Foeckler 

Raaaaaaaandy



-Wiz

July 16, 2009

Welcome Matt and Kim



They say that TV is the radio station. Well if that is the case here comes Matt and Kim. Their song "Daylight" has been on heavy rotation on such spots as Bacardi and the new Joel McHale sitcom (which I am very excited for). 

I have been a big fan of Matt and Kim for sometime now. They have ventured into some cool partnerships that offer their fans some free music. I hope more is on  the way. 

- Wiz