Archive for the ‘Song of the Week’ Category

Song o’ the Week: Sean Rowe’s “Signs”

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Yup, here’s “Signs,” the latest official music video from Sean Rowe’s sophomore album, The Salesman and the Shark on Anti Records.

And here’s a little reminder that Rowe has a couple of Greater Nippertown performances slated for next month – Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA in North Adams on Saturday, June 22 (at 1:30pm, performing inbetween Lucius and the Dream Syndicate) and at 8pm on Sunday, June 23 at Club Helsinki in Hudson, opening for the Handsome Family.

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Song o’ the Week: Sirsy’s “Lionheart”

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Video by Anton Octavian

Nippertown’s own Sirsy is back on the road in support of their new album, Coming Into Frame. Tonight, they’re somewhere deep in the heart of Texas. But while they’re away, we can check out the brand new animated video for “Lionheart”…

Song o’ the Week: People Get Ready’s “Windy Cindy”

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

And while we’re at it, we thought we’d reminder you that People Get Ready will be opening for Deerhoof at Valentine’s Music Hall in Albany at 7pm on Sunday (April 14). Advance tickets are $13.

Song o’ the Week: Amy Speace’s “The Sea & the Shore” (with John Fullbright)

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

On Friday (April 12), singer-songwriter Amy Speace and her accompanying duo the Storm – multi-instrumentalist Josh Oliver and cellist Hannah Schroeder – steps into the spotlight at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs in support of her fabulous upcoming album, How to Sleep in a Stormy Boat, which features guest appearances by John Fullbright, Mary Gauthier and Ben Sollee. Buffalo-based singer-songwriter Davey O opens the show at 8pm. Tickets are $16 in advance; $18 at the door.

NOTE: While Speace’s new album isn’t slated for official release until next Tuesday (April 16), you can stream the album online now.

Song o’ the Week: The Minus Five’s “Michael Nesmith”

Monday, April 8th, 2013

Michael Nesmith – singer-songwriter and, yes, former Monkee – makes a rare concert appearance at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton at 7pm on Thursday (April 11). Tickets are $50 in advance; $55 at the door.

Cover Song o’ the Week: “Thrift Shop”

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

The Postmodern Jukebox Band – featuring vocalist Robyn Adele Anderson, bassist Adam Kubota, drummer Allan Mednard and keyboardist Scott Bradlee – performs a vintage interpretation of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ hit song, “Thrift Shop.”

And just in case you’re not familiar with the original version (really?!?), here it is:

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Song o’ the Week: “Yes, Sir, That’s My Baby!”

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

The Supreme Kiss: Kiss inequality goodbye. Do it today.

Song o’ the Week: MoonRyder’s “Ghosts of Love”

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

Hudson music scene faves Lady Moon and Ryder Cooley & Hazel join forces as MoonRyder, who will grace the stage at Club Helsinki in Hudson at 8pm on Friday (March 15). They’ll be accompanied by with percussionist Nkula Badila, guitarist Corey Aldrich and keyboardists Sara Ayers and Cameron Melville. Old-timey, foot-stompin’ trio Pocatello – featuring Liv Carrow, Baby Willis and Sasha Pearl – will open the show. Tickets are $10.

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