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MUSIC LISTINGS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11
Deerhunter, Ex-Models, Blues Control
Their website is full of testimonials asking them to stop making music. How can you not love a band like that?
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.
Sam Champion
They were named after a weatherman—we mentioned that before?
Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 8:30, $10.
Spoon
See, not everything from Texas is bad.
Rockefeller Park (at Chambers St. & River Terrace), no phone; 7, free.
Femi Kuti & Positive Force, Dj Medina
The son of Fela Kuti inherited the Afro Beat mantle from his late father, Fela Kuti; DJ Medina is a mainstay at World
Music dance parties around town...not bad for a midweek gig.
Central Park Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield, E. 72nd St. (entrance at 5th Ave.), 212-360-2756; 7, free.
Mark Ronson, Papa Grows Funk
Amy Winehouse may have the hair, but Mark has the beats. Who do you think those special guests gonna be?
Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 9, Sold Out.
Daniel Kelly
His website says that he has “kaleidoscopic musical abilities which range from solo piano to richly cinematic electronic textures.” That means it's experimental jazz not meant to be understood.
Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5 donation.
THURSDAY, JULY 12
Suzanne Vega
A decade and a half later, and I’m still trying to get that damn “Tom’s Diner” song out of my head.
Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 8, $30/$33.
Dub Trio, The Giraffes, The Exit
RSVP-only. Probably shouldn’t BYOB, though.
Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 718-384 7112; 7:30, free.
Dragons of Zynth, DJ Mistakes, Brightside (ex-Aqui)
Sort of like Fishbone, only, you know, even weirder.
Solar One, 2420 FDR Dr. (betw. 23rd St. & Ave. C), 212-505-6050; 6, free.
Tim Fite, The Mugs
His bio is full of lies, but really, what do you expect from an indie hip-hop/country artist?
Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $10.
Maximo Park, Monsters Are Waiting, The Oohlas
Lead singer Paul Smith was discovered by the band singing along to a Stevie Wonder song in a pub, which, incidentally, is how I landed this calendar gig.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7, $16.
Ron Sexsmith
If you haven’t had your fill of authentic Canadian bands so far, here’s another free one to gorge on.
Castle Clinton, Battery Park, (betw. Battery Pl. & State St.), no phone; 7-9, free.
Noche Flamenca, Andrew J Nemr & Cpd Plus, Darrah Carr Dance
Though better seen & heard in a more intimate setting of a small theater, Noche Flamenca’s singers, musicians and dancers will blow you away.
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (at Prospect Park West), 718-855-7882; 7:30, $3 donation.
DJ Dolores, Aparelhagem
This Brazilian composer and producer has been a mainstay in his country’s electronic music scene since the emergence of the Mangue Beat movement in the early ’90s.
S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 10, $22.
FRIDAY, JULY 13
Menomena, Beat the Devil
Their second record, Friend of Foe, was criticized for its “feigned maturity,” which I guess is why we can relate.
South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton St. (at South St.), 212-732-7678; 7, free.
Zoe, The Pinker Tones, Chetes
The Latin Alternative Music Conference hits town once again, bringing the new groove of Latino music outside the realm of salsa. Take for instance this sample, all of which share a taste for caliente-flavored electronic music
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (at Prospect Park West), 718-855-7882; 7:30, $3 donation.
Hugh Masekela
The singer/trumpeter was one of South Africa’s main voices against apartheid, and age hasn’t mellow-ed him.
Rockin’ The River Cruise, 42nd St. & the Hudson River (at Pier 83), 212-630-8888; 8 & 10:30, $45.
Run Run Riot, Sonji, Jen Urban & the Box, Mahogany, Tanya True
A good time will be had by all…
Club Midway, 25 Avenue B (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-253-2595; 7:15, $10.
SATURDAY, JULY 14
Les Savy Fav, Land of Talk, O'Death, Besnard Lakes, These Are Powers, The Budos Band, Frankpollis
Sustainable rock.
Solar One, 2420 FDR Dr. (betw. 23rd St. & Ave. C), 212-505-6050; 1, free.
Enon
Damaged, but happy pop.
Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $12.
Cafe Tacuba, Pacha Massive, La Sista
Rock en español, laptops and reggaeton under the sun. Do try to stay hydrated though.
Central Park Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield, E. 72nd St. (entrance at Fifth Ave.) 212-360-2756; 3, free.
SUNDAY, JULY 15
Lucy Wainwright Roche
The other Wainwright continues her residency: Get ready for the full-scale tour one of these days.
Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 8, $5 donation.
Jason Moran & Bandwagon
You’ve heard about this talented young jazz artist before—tonight he appears backed by a simple trio.
Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $25.
Lipbone Redding
He doesn’t need an instrument: He has his lips!
Jules Bistro, 65 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-477-5560; noon & 8, free.
MONDAY JULY 16
The Decemberists, Grizzly Bear, Land of Talk
Bring some sunscreen—and a history book.
Central Park Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield, E. 72nd St. at Fifth Ave., 212-360-2756; 5, $30/$35.
The Shout Out Louds
Changed their name when they heard about another band called Luca Brasi. Go figure…
South Street Seaport, Spiegeltent (at Pier 17), 646-775-2880; 11:30, $25.
Ze Luis Quartet
Brazilian jazz in a club named after the country's favorite spirit—a potentially explosive mix.
Cachaça, 35 W. 8th St.(bet. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-388-9099; 9, 11 & 1am, $10.
Alice Smith
Sexy-styled vocals and dinner. Yum.
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30 & 11:30, $15.
Jerome Sabbagh Quartet
What can you say about a jazz band that plays before a screening of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining?
Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 8, $5 donation.
TUESDAY JULY 17
Erik Friedlander
Avant-garde cello—you pretty much can’t fuck with that.
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 7:30, $12.
Os Mutantes
Not even the Time Warner Center can contain that much awesomeness.
Rose Theater, Time Warner Center (at Broadway & 60th St.), 212-823-6300; 8, $40-$55.
Betty Buckley, Kenny Werner
The renowned Tony Award-winner (I mean, come on, she played Grizabella in Cats) and singer joins forces with one of the most inventive pianists in modern jazz. Requests for “Memory” will be ignored tonight.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $35.
Teddy Thompson
The singer and guitarist releases his new disc, Separate Ways (Verve).
Mo Pitkin’s, 34 Avenue A (betw. East 2nd & E. 3rd Sts.), 212-777-5660; 7, $15.
