CMJ approaches, here's what to see!

I've got a firm belief that whenever these music marathons or industry showcases you should go to as many shows as you possibly can because lots of bands that normally don't come to perform show up in droves. Because there are a gazillion bands performing at the CMJ marathon, I'm highlighting the parties/shows that I think should not be missed. Each title is a link to the ticket/RSVP page, and has the pricing in bold. This little list will be updated up through CMJ.



10/17



Fool's Gold Tour w/ Kid Sister, DJ Mehdi, A-Trak, Kavinsky - 10:30pm @ Hiro Ballroom - $12

You've probably heard of Kid Sister from the Kanye "Can't Tell Me Nothing" mixtape. She's rocking out the show with Mehdi and Kavinsky who are both excellent Djs from the now world-famous Ed Banger crew. Oh yeah...and don't forget DMC champion A-trak who just happens to also be Kanye's DJ.





10/18


Simian Mobile Disco LIVE - Music Hall of Williamsburg - $18


Attack Decay Sustain Release dropped recently and the SMD guys are pushing it hard with several DJ sets and live shows.





AM Only CMJ Showcase - 8pm @ Hiro Ballroom - Free w/ RSVP


Former regular on Subdrive, Lazaro Casanova, Freeform Five, LA Riots, and the AM Only crew rock the "Kill Bill Crazy-88 battle scene" style venue.





HEIST! Scion Showcase Party w/ Le Castlevania, Franki Chan, Toxic Avenger, and more - Rebel NYC - Free w/ RSVP, $5 without





New Young Pony Club, Muscles, Simian Mobile Disco (DJ set) - Studio B






10/19

MSTRKRFT, Z-Trip, Lazaro Casanova - Studio B


It's cool to see it mixed up with Z-Trip who's sets get people going nuts. I saw him spin on the Scratch tour back in 2003 where he retired his 45" records-only set here in NYC. Don't miss this! MSTRKRFT of course are the big boys of the scene right now so if you haven't seen them play out, here's your chance.





10/20


Matt and Kim w/ Flosstradamus - Music Hall of Williamsburg - $5


Best friends Matt and Kim and Flosstradamus are gonna throw down an awesome show on the 20th. If Justice isn't your thing you should definitely go see these guys. Matt and Kim are probably the happiest sounding kids you'll ever hear and Flosstradamus throws down amazing sets mixing with 3 tables no less! Don't Miss This!





JUSTICE, Midnight Juggernauts - Terminal 5 - SOLD OUT for Oct 20th


The talk of 2006 + 2007, with that infectious little diddy D.A.N.C.E. in everyone's head they have THREE dates at CMJ! The 20th is the first date and sold out, but you might get lucky and get a ticket from a friend.





Mas & DIW Unoffical CMJ Party
- 9pm @ Glasslands Gallery - $10 (21+)


DJ sets from Vito, Druzzi, & Mattie (The Rapture, Throne Of Blood), James F!@#$%^ Friedman (Throne Of Blood), Holy Ghost (DFA), and live performances from Yeasayer (We Are Free), and MGMT. Plus a special DJ set from Justin Broadrick of Jesu/Godflesh/Napalm Death fame.

Labels: a-trak, cmj, crystal castles, events, flosstradamus, justice, kavinsky, kid sister, lazaro casanova, mstrkrft, simian mobile disco, z-trip

posted by ricardo @ 8:26 PM