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Well... the Yankees totally folded (will A-rod & Torre be back??), the Mets totally collapsed (the real reason they're amazin'... clean out their pitching staff, please??).  What to do?  How about checking out these bands on this week's podcast...Wednesday, Oct. 10:  Prize Country come out of Portland to blow out that dank little basement at Lit Lounge.Thursday, Oct. 11:  The Sweet Ones punk it out at Club Midway.Friday, Oct. 12:  Gliss have a dark, sexy sound (think BRMC) and open the night at Bowery Ballroom.Saturday, Oct. 13:  Check out Low Lustre at Pianos.email me (I'm Chad) at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

Well, it's Labor Day weekend!  Time to hang out on your nearest roof top and bask in the sun... and reflect on all those things you meant to do over the summer but never did.  It's all over now.  You missed your chance.  Awww, don't be depressed.  Just grab a beer and make up for lost time.  This week's show has some great band for you to see and reflect on the summer that almost was. Friday, August 31:  The Southstreet Seaport has been playing great free live bands all summer.  This Friday is no exception.  Kick off your weekend with Deerhunter at around 7:00 as they open for Battles. Cake Shop continues with a great lineup.  First up is The Fearsome Sparrow with a cool trip hop sort of sound.  Then, plays The Actual Facts (the singer's got a really cool voice, and of course got to have good tunes behind it).  Finish off the night with The Epochs, who have some serious groove. Saturday, September 1:  Stumble into Arlene's Grocery to finish off your night with some kickin' rock & roll with The Nuclears. Sunday, September 2:  Work schmerk!  Nothing to do on Monday, so keep the party moving with Ludlow Lions at Mercury Lounge.  Make sure you get there early for them. We finish off the show with a smooth one from Kendra Morris.  You must check out this song! Enjoy your weekend! alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

I really like this line-up.  From front to back, we have a nice mix of hard & soft, rock & folk, some original sounds.  I think it's nice representation of NYC's music scene as it is today at the local clubs. Check out who's featured on this week's show: Thursday, August 16:  Moon Rabbits bring their (what I think is) early punk sound to Pianos. Friday, August 17:  Mellow out with Slim Francis at Club Midway's early show.  They have a nice soul, almost country vibe. Saturday, August 18:  We've got a smorgasboard of live acts for you.  Woods plays Cake Shop with some folk-driven sounds (with some synth too?  Interesting combo.)  I Love You Airlines was featured first on Show 46.  They're gonna shake that basement up at Lit Lounge.  Finally, Club Midway's late show for the night includes a group of guys from Glasgow in a band called Terra Diablo (think Oasis minus the whiny voice, when they have balls).  They aren't on the podcast, but check out Mystery Hangup.  What a great rock & roll band. enjoy! email Chad:  alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

The bands featured in this week's show present some unique sounds.  They're all great and look to fit very well to set the mood in their respective venues.Check it out...Friday, August 10:  Tirra Lirra come in from Chicago to take on Cake Shop.  Also, on Friday, check out Maple Stave at The Delancey.  Their sound reminds me a bit of Tool.Saturday, August 11:  Coming all the way over from Williamsburg is The Velocet to play Mercury Lounge.  They're topping off a great line-up.Don't forget to subscribe (just go to the side and click) and send me (Chad) an email at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com.  Thanks for listening!

It's time for the annual Siren music fest in Coney Island on Saturday, July 21.  We're skipping the Alphabet City 'hood this week and hopping on the F train out to Brooklyn for some sun, the Cyclone, Nathan's hot dogs, and a day of live music on 2 stages near the beach.  This week's podcast features music from the Siren line-up... Main Stage acts:  The Twighlight Sad, The Black Lips, We Are Scientists Stillwell Stage acts:  White Rabbits, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, The Detroit Cobras, Lavender Diamond, Matt and Kim, Voxtrot, Cursive Developers are looming over Coney Island as we know it, so enjoy it while you can!  Have fun. email Chad at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

Thanks for sticking with me.  I think I've got the whole talking thing down this week, which is a nice thing when your doing a podcast (and even better for you).  Here's the line-up of featured acts this week:Friday, July 13:  The Besnard Lakes shows us that Montreal still is kickin' the rock scene.  They play Mercury Lounge.  Opening the show is The Muggabears (Show 47).Saturday, July 14:  Kite will be taking their cool psychadelic sound to Cake Shop. Also Saturday, July 14:  F-Units rock out Club Midway at around midnight. By the way, check out Land of Talk in a free green show on Saturday afternooon.And don't forget Ford & Fitzroy playing their residency all month on Thursdays at Pianos. Make sure you come back next week as we gear up for Siren at Coney Island next week. e-mail Chad at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

Happy birthday to us!  It's the week of July 4th.  Time to celebrate our independence.  Don't know the deal with my brain and mouth this week.  They just weren't in sync.  But we still have some great bands.  Check out who's featured in this week's show:Thursday, July 5:  Perry Went Home makes their way from St. Louis to Pianos.Friday, July 6:  Brooklyn's My Teenage Stride play at Cake Shop.Saturday, July 7:  Batorats take the stage at Tiswas at The Annex.  I saw them play a few months ago, and they were great.Saturday, July 8:  Memphis is truly a mecca for music of music all kinds, and they bring us Antique Curtains, a band with a unique punk sound.  Check them out at Cake Shop before going to The Annex.Comments?  Email Chad at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

Damn, it's been a while!  After sorting out my new schedule (new job issues), I've found my way back here again... finally.  Thought I had it figured out when I was getting Show 49 together, but I guess not.  Welcome to Show 50!  Here's what's featured this week...Got a nice new tune from Indianburn, who I've featured here before.  Saw them play a fine set out in Brookyn at Trash Bar.  They're a lot of fun to watch.  Do a search for them on itunes too.Tuesday, June 19:  Cock Lorge's been playing a residency at Piano's.  Check out the last show.  With songs like this, it's bound to be a lot of fun.  And if you're trying to get some action, take a date.  You'll be sure to get the point across.  Thursday, June 21:  Black Horse brings 2 serious guitars and a drum machine to Club Midway.  If you like The Kills, you should check out Black Horse.  Black Horse rocks it out a bit more, though.Friday, June 22:  Could it be the last show for Group Sounds?  It looks like it might be so.  See them at the Mercury Lounge.Saturday, June 23:  The Narrator drop in from Chicago to play Cake Shop.  Got a great song from them.Email Chad at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com.Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show!

Well, I've had some serious computer and time issues, so it's been awhile.  But your fearless host, Chad, is back again, ready to bring you a sample of the upcoming week in live music in and around Alphabet City, NYC.  Thanks for sticking with me.Since the last show a favorite venue around here had its final show.  A fond farewell to Sin-e.  It was a great place.  I saw one of my favorite shows ever there, The Presets, last summer.  Go see them if you ever get the chance.Check out what's featured on this week's show...Wednesday, April 4:  The King Left hit Pianos to start off their month-long residency.Thursday, April 5:  Crackers United has moved their Friction show from the ill-fated Sin-e to the Mercury Lounge.  They have an amazing lineup with Land of Talk, who I've talked about many times on this show.  This week, I have a song from the opener, Balun.  They've got an electronic thing going on.  Pretty unique for this venue.Friday, April 6:  Listen to some energenic, seriously kick-ass psychobilly at The Delancey with The Tombstone Brawlers.  They've got 2 sets scheduled for the same night!Saturday, April 7:  Go to Club Midway for some White Noise.  Classic indie rock sound.  Their singer reminds me of one of my all-time favorites, Peter Garrett (the singer from Midnight Oil), without all the politics.Drop me (Chad) a line at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com.

We've got a pretty eclectic mix of styles this week.  Only 3 acts this time, but they're quite a spectrum of sounds.See who's playing around the neighborhood this weekend.  This week's podcast features...Thursday, March 8:  Kreisor plays Club Midway.  An old school stoner rock sound, heavy on the guitar and keyboards.  They put together some really good jams.Friday, March 9:  The Beautiful Traps hit Fat Baby from Philly.  This one reminds me of a '60's-inspired pop rock band.Saturday, March 10:  Head to Pianos and see Ford & Fitzroy for a classic indie band.  Bouncy guitar and cracking voice work really well together.HAVE FUN!alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

Well, the podcast's been going strong now for a whole year!  Thanks for your support.  Can't believe that I've been able to keep it going this long.  Seems like only yesterday that I started this half-baked attempt to be New York's own Dr. Johnny Fever.Nothing extra special for this week's show to celebrate the anniversary.  No need.  Rather let the NYC scene do it for me.  Here's what's featured on this week's podcast...Thursday, March 1:  Uncut hits Brooklyn at the reincarnation of Luna Lounge.  Some nice noise from Toronto.  They played Pianos on Wednesday night.  Makes me wonder what's behind a group of guys calling themselves "Uncut."  Know what I'm sayin'?Friday, March 2:  Go to Sin-e and see The Muggabears.  Fans of artsy melodic noise bands like Sonic Youth should like this one.  I know I do.Saturday, March 3:  I've got 2 choices for this night.  If your into hardcore stoner rock that kicks your teeth in, check out Vincent Black Shadow at Club Midway.  On the other hand, if you'd rather see some '60's inspired psychadelic pop, go see The Headquarters at the tiswas party at The Annex.  Whatever suits your mood.  Don't think you'll be disappointed either way.send me (Chad) an e-mail at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

Yo, yo, yo!!!  Back again with some more great live bands here in downtown New York.  Here's the taste you get on this week's podcast: Thursday, Feb. 22:  Check out Cock Lorge at Fat Baby.  Pornographic songs that don't take themselves seriously and with great melodies.  Friday, Feb. 23:  The Picture plays Sin-e.  If you haven't heard, it's official that Sin-e's days are numbered, so take advantage of some great live tunes here before it's too late. Saturday, Feb. 24:  The band I Love You Airlines at The Annex for the weekly tiswas party.  Nice pop tunes with a touch of electronic to it. Plus, a little nugget from Seizure 17.  Don't know what you call it (grunge? punk?), but it's cool.  Check out those lyrics!  Saw them recently, and it was some good stuff. e-mail Chad at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com  

COLTS WIN!!!!!  COLTS WIN!!!!!  Best thing ever in the history of American sports?  If you ask me... yes!  Still basking in the glow that one of my teams didn't totally choke.  So, with all the preparations for the Super Bowl and the hoopla after the Colts' big win, I got a late start on this week's show, so we're starting this one with Thursday night.  But Saturday's show is going to be a great one, so I've got a sampling from a few of the bands on that night.Here's what we've got on the podcast this week...Thursday, Feb. 8:  The Ready Set start the night at Sin-e.  They're worth getting there early.Friday, Feb. 9:  The Delancey has a long list of bands, but make sure you get there to see the Statues of Liberty.  They sometimes do this guitar/bass thing that reminds me of Alice in Chains, sounds like it would be great live.Saturday, Feb. 10:  The Mercury Lounge has an awesome line-up.  You've already heard about the Bon Savants on Shows 34 & 41.  Now check out Black Moth Super Rainbow.  They mix some electronica in their rock music for a cool and creative sound.  Then 2 great rock acts, Shade and Up The Empire.  It looks like a great night of live music.e-mail Chad at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

Sorry I missed last week, folks.  Just too much going on.  But this one has some outstanding bands to make up for it.  So check out who's playing here this week...Wednesday, Jan. 31:  The Born Ruffians hit Mercury Lounge after a couple of dates at Bowery Ballroom.  Some good pop indie rock from Toronto.  Looks like Montreal's not the only Canadian city to bring us some good music.Thursday, Feb. 1:  The Boroughs, a great punk band from across the river in Astoria, play Pianos with The Black Angels out of Austin.  The Black Angels have a deep rock sound that reminds me of BRMC.  Really liked this song that they have for download, so I couldn't resist playing it and giving a double dose for this date.Friday, Feb. 2:  Sin-e has The Mood.  Another nice song.  This one's fitting for this time of year.Saturday, Feb. 3:  The Measure (SA) plays a benefit show at The Delancey.  This is some great, tight-sounding punk.Finally, finish the show off with indianburn, who recently put on a great show at Arlene's Grocery.  Check out one of their songs at the close of the show.Questons?  Comments? e-mail Chad at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com

BRRRRR!!!  It's getting cold out now.  Don't be a wimp.  Get out and see these bands!  You MUST do it.  It is your duty.Wednesday, Jan. 17:  Check out Dirty Lenin at Sin-e.  They put on a crazy cabaret-inspired show.  Lots of energy!Thursday, Jan. 18:  The Upwelling plays an early set at Mercury Lounge.  I first heard them on a compilation disc, Virgin Recommends 15, which I received free with another disc at least a year ago.  They could headline any night here.Friday, Jan. 19:  Head to Club Midway to check out The Gaskets out of Richmond, VA.  My parents live in Richmond, so I have an affinity for the town and wouldn't expect this cool synth pop from there.Saturday, Jan. 20:  Telenovelastar at The Delancey.  These ladies will rawk you out!Don't forget to e-mail Chad at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com!