Morning Theft "break up"
Longstanding local champions of 90's style guitar rock, Morning Theft, announced that they're splitting up (amicably) and won't be playing any more shows. Definitely a bummer for those of us who have been fans of this band for years. Read what the band has to say in this myspace blog. You can still get their WHOLE ALBUM, Between Walls, for FREE at the band's website. Don't pass this up, music this good is worth paying for. Previously: Morning Theft Robotinev
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NYC Attack On Music Continues... Luna Lounge Closed
It's gotten to the point where I'm not even surprised when I hear news like this anymore. Jezebel Music founder Gabriel Levitt posted the following online in regards to a benefit show scheduled for tonight at Luna Lounge being cancelled after the NYC Health Department (temporarily?) shut the venue down last night: "We're very sorry to report that the Luna Lounge was temporarily closed down by the New York City Health Department last night and the Benefit show for Common Ground is canceled. Those of you who bought advance tickets can use them for the rescheduled show. Also, please note that the advance ticket sales will all go right to Common Ground. Because we don't know all of the facts, I hesitate to disparage the responsible parties. But I feel completely free to write that it seems very unfair to shut down a rock venue/bar on a Friday night right before the music starts, and thus putting the business out for the whole weekend, unless the public's health is really at risk. I highly doubt this was the case..." Read the full post at Jezebel Music. After a number of closings (both temporary and permanent) for venues (Sound Fix comes to mind, obviously) it's really starting to feel like there's a very specific push right now-more than ever before-to get music venues and bars shut down. Somehow it doesn't look like it'll be slowing down any time soon, so I wouldn't be surprised if your favorite local venue was the next target, unfortunately.
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AFTER THE JUMP FEST 2008! Announced!
After the Jump Fest is the effort of 20 New York City music bloggers whose goal is to help new artists gain exposure while raising money for struggling school music programs. This year, After the Jump is teaming up with The Music Hall of Williamsburg and Galapagos Art Space for a festival stretching from noon until last call. In the next few months, After the Jump blogs will be making more announcements about the festival including new artists and pre-parties. Stay tuned and in the mean time, check out AftertheJumpFest.com for information on our past events and mark your calendars! It's going to be a doozy. For press opportunities such as interviews with the organizers or bands, please contact publicity@afterthejumpfest.com
For sponsorship and all requests, contact producer Jennifer Kellas: jkellas@afterthejumpfest.com.
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