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video May 29, 2007

Vincent Moon’s masterpiece: Sufjan and Friends

Vincent Moon of La Blogotheque has outdone himself. You’d think that with the take-away shows’ outright goodness and the final inclusion of Sufjan Stevens in it, our beloved Stevens would steal the show, but he doesn’t. My Brighest Diamond comes really close, though (and yes that is The National guitarist performing with them). You may scroll down for a quick fix of Sufjan, but here is the real deal:


“The Lakes of Canada”
I won’t take it for granted that nobody died during the making of this.


Everything else.

video May 25, 2007

Take-away shows: Benni Hemm Hemm and Sufjan Stevens

Sufjan Stevens take-away show will come out Monday 28th, but La Blogotheque’s offering a trailer:


And for now here’s some fantastic footage from Benni Hemm Hemm’s. You know when he comes to Mercury Lounge, it’s going to be good! More from this show.


concert review, video May 25, 2007

Bowerbirds played Bowery Ballroom - video clip

“My Oldest Memory”


Bowerbirds was a treat to watch at Bowery Ballroom, when they opened for Ladybug Transistor and The Rosebuds last night. The sound that is captured in their recordings is even more elegant live, and the performance reaffirmed the fine quality of Phil Moore’s and Beth Tacular’s voices. It was a soothing set faithful to the recordings, rarely interrupted by any talking. “In Our Talons,” with its energetic chorus, was beautifully rendered. Friend Mark Paulson was also present, switching between bass drum and violin (Beth switched between bass drum and accordian). For the last song they played “Dark Horse,” and two members of the Rosebuds came out to sing the exiting refrain. Almost half the space had filled up through their early set, but it shouldn’t be long till Bowerbirds plays to a devoted audience.

concert review, video May 21, 2007

Frog Eyes, Alex Delivery played Union Hall - videos + curious incidents

Next to its performance space, Union Hall has one of the most beautiful bathrooms. Stylish sinks against one wall and unisex stalls against another. These have full-length, wooden doors for privacy, with a sign that changes between “Vacant” and “Occupied.” Here, Carey Mercer of Frog Eyes claimed, was a pervert on the loose. He began the show by asking if anyone had seen him. He explained: a woman had opened a door that said “Vacant,” and the man inside had responded, “Oh, come in.” When the singer asked if the pervert was in the audience, several hands went up.

Alex Delivery video and other curious incidents after the jump.

“Reform the Countryside”


concert review, video May 17, 2007

Parts & Labor played Studio B - video

Parts & Labor at the opening party for The 2007 Bicycle Film Festival. Review and photos of their set coming soon.

“Fractured Skies”


(My audio setting was a little off, ignore the distortion)

video May 16, 2007

Grizzly Bear does French

From who else but La Blogotheque:


I believe this is the result of the lyrics contest. There’re also the take-away shows from last year, and the band will be supporting the Decemberists at this year’s Summerstage on July 16.