We have two copies of David’s new CD, The Secret Life of Colonel David, that we’re giving away – just send an email (include your mailing address) to ColonelDavid@nippertown.com. We’re picking the two winners this afternoon.
Congratulations to Alan Beberwyck and Joseph Deuel, who each won a copy of David’s new CD, “The Secret Life of Colonel David.” Be sure to stop back tomorrow, because we’re starting another great CD giveaway.
Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo
Guitarmaster Frank Vignola and his quintet were not only an aural joy to witness at The Egg last Saturday night, they were a musical marvel to behold. Even though the band’s repertoire was from the 1920’s to the 1940’s, the songs sounded refreshingly up-to-date and contemporary.
Vignola, a veteran of the Les Paul band, is considered one of the world’s leading electro-acoustic interpreters of legendary guitar pioneer Django Reinhardt’s music. That night he proved it in spades with heartfelt interpretations of the Gypsy guitarist’s “Tears,” “Mystery Pacific,” and “Nuages” (Clouds) among other timeless titles.
MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center has announced another round of Tricks of the Trade, workshops for artists. This month’s theme is centered around how to approach galleries and get your work shown:
All workshops are free, but do require pre-registration. For more information, and/or to register, call Jess Conzo, the program coordinator for MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, at 413.663.5253.
NAME: Jonathan Russell
BAND AFFILIATION: Several bands including the Hot Club of the Lower East Side, but this weekend I’ll be playing with the Doc Scanlon Trio in Saratoga
INSTRUMENT: Violin
1. THE FIRST ALBUM I EVER BOUGHT WAS … The first album I ever bought was the soundtrack from the new “Star Trek” movie.
2. THE FIRST CONCERT THAT I EVER SAW WAS … My mom says that the first concert I ever went to was one of hers when I was six weeks old. I don’t remember it. The first one that I remember was a klezmer band playing at a library near me.
OK, let’s face it – nobody was really expecting a blockbuster Super Bowl half-time show, were they?
In fact, our fave preview of the Who’s performance came from Jason Gay in the Wall Street Journal:
“Q: Are people excited about seeing The Who play the halftime show?
A: Of course! And none more so than the boys we played bocce with at the Citrus Sunset By-the-Sea Condos in Pompano Beach, who grandly recalled The Who’s amazing halftime show at the Army-Navy game in 1924.”
Our other favorite preview came via Wikipedia.org. When we checked in on Super Bowl Sunday afternoon, we found the following entry:
“Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 Entertainment: Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Show – The Who accompanied by the Jonas Brothers and Lady Gaga.”
Ah, now that might have been interesting…
Last Wednesday, on the 20th anniversary of the concert, our Pop Quiz asked two questions:
1. Who headlined the first rock show at the Knickerbocker Arena (now known as the Times Union Center)?
A: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers cranked up their amps to inaugurate the new arena on February 3, 1990.
2. Who was the opening act?
A: That was the late, great, sadly under-rated neo-bluesman Chris Whitley.
Michael Hochanadel was the only person to correctly answer both questions of all the answers here on Nippertown.com and in the long-winded discussion on our Facebook page. Congratulations, Michael, you’ve won yourself a snappy set of Michael Jordan Valentines!!
OK, we admit it. Phantogram rolled into town last Friday for a show at Northern Lights in Clifton Park. And that just whetted our whistle for more.
Now we just can’t wait til tomorrow.
Nippertown’s own electro-duo supreme Phantogram takes a huge step forward tomorrow with the release of their new album, “Eyelid Movies,” on the buzzworthy indie label, Barsuk Records.
If you just can’t wait til then, you can stream the entire album today at NPR, where “All Songs Considered” host Bob Boilen describes his first encounter with Saratoga’s dynamic dance-pop duo at the CMJ convention in NYC last fall: “I went, I saw, I loved.”
The album is already available for pre-order, of course, at places like iTunes and Amazon.
Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter thank you for your support.
Via The Berkshire Eagle, James Taylor and Carole King have added a third show to their “Troubadour Reunion” tour stop at Tanglewood this summer. The first two shows sold out within hours. Only lawn tickets are still available for the newly added show on Monday, July 5, and you can bet they won’t last long.
MUSIC: Ukulele Night @ the Moon & River Cafe, Schenectady. My. Dog. Has. Fleas. Yes, tune up the old four-string, and join Ron Gordon for a night of ukulele madness. Play along, or just sit and listen. Either way, it’ll bring a smile to your face. 7-9pm. Free.
MUSIC: Yes @ the Calvin Theater, Northampton, Mass. Let’s see now, the last time that Yes came to town was November 2008 when they played the 17,000-seat Times Union Center. Tonight, the veteran British prog-rockers are stepping into the spotlight at the 700-seat Calvin. So if you want an intimate Yes experience, this is the show to see. Chris Squire, Steve Howe and Alan White are all onboard, but on the other hand, we find it difficult to actually call the band “Yes” without Jon Anderson at the microphone. 8pm. $35, $55, $75.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by this week! Here’s some ideas on how to spend your weekend:
We have a Pop Quiz contest going on. With a prize.
We’re giving away 2 copies of David Malachowski’s new CD, The Secret Life of Colonel David.
LIVE: Murali Coryell @ Caffe Lena, 1/29/10
LIVE: Al Di Meola @ The Egg 1/30/10
LIVE: “The Last Hurrah” @ Jason’s Upstairs Bar, 1/30/10
LIVE: Chris Barron @ the Van Dyck, 1/30/10
Five Firsts: Dave Graham of the Blisterz
Five Firsts: Andy Campolieto of Jo Henley
Mandy Patinkin, What Was the First Album You Ever Bought?
Marc Cohn, What Was the First Album You Ever Bought?
James Keelaghan, What Was the First Album You Ever Bought?
Book Review: Ralph Stanley’s “Man of Constant Sorrow”
Mark yer calendar: Comin’ Soon…
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If you get up reeeaaallly early on Sunday, you may be able to see the last-ever nighttime launch of the space shuttle. According to Space.com, if the sky is clear, the 4:39am launch should be visible from most of the eastern US.
After the solid rocket boosters are jettisoned, Endeavour will be visible for most locations by virtue of the light emanating from its three main engines. It should appear as a very bright, pulsating, fast-moving star, shining with a yellowish-orange glow. Based on previous night missions, the brightness should be at least equal to magnitude -2; rivaling Sirius, the brightest star in brilliance. Observers who train binoculars on the shuttle should be able to see its tiny V-shaped contrail.
If you miss it Sunday morning, you’ll still have a chance to see both the shuttle and the International Space Station as they orbit the earth; during this 13-day mission, they’ll be visible before dawn across North America and Europe.
You’ll want to get up early on Sunday, anyway, if you’re looking to buy tickets to see James Taylor and Carole King at Tanglewood this summer. The shed has already sold out, before the shows have even gone on sale to the general public. If you want to score lawn tickets, you’d better by trying at 8am this Sunday, February 7.
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