GYPSY BOOMBOX: May 2010

Friday, May 14, 2010

FRIDAY HILARITY.... WHY NOT? (NSFW)

This next clip is totally out of character for the Gypsy Boombox, but it's just too funny to pass up. Plus it's Friday and a good laugh is always a great way to start the weekend. Here is a mash-up of oompa loompa pimp comedian Kat Williams performing pieces of his fantastic stand-up special The Pimp Chronicles with some remixing by DJ Steve Porter. Sure it's ridiculous, but the talent is undeniable. Check out Porter's YouTube page for more hilarious clips, including one of Allen Iverson's famous "Practice" press conference. Happy weekend, everyone. And remember kids, stay in school, and don't do drugs.

MUSIC ON TV

If you survived the fallout of the LeBronocalypse last night, it was a good evening to channel surf, and possibly spot some of the Boombox's favorite bands performing live. All week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon bands were performing Rolling Stones' songs, celebrating the reissue of Exile on Main Street. Last night, Phish showed up to perform their live staple "Loving Cup", and even got a surprise wobbly introduction from Keith Richards. Meanwhile, America's greatest bar band The Hold Steady visited The Cobert Report to perform "Hurricane J" from their new gem Heaven is Whenever. Check it out.

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Oh and P.S. The National visited Sir David Letterman last night, with brilliant buddy Sufjan Stevens in tow to provide backing vocals on "Afraid of Everyone". Dig it.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

NEW CAMELFACE ALBUM!!!

Check out this hilarious comic strip from cartoonist Asher Sarlin.

WILCO VISITS LATE LATE SHOW

Chicago greats Wilco visited the Late Late Show wit Craig Ferguson to perform the cut "Deeper Down" from their recent self-titled album. The band reportedly busy writing their next album, and will begin recording later in the year. The band are also curating the upcoming Solid Sound Festival, a three day event held at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA. Even more information here. God Craig Ferguson is annoying, but here's the video of last night's performance.

OUTSIDE LANDS 2010

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park will once again host the Outside Lands Festival this August 14-15. The lineup will be announced on June 1rst, but over at the official website, festival mascot Ranger Dave has been offering hints as to who might perform, some vague and some quite obvious. Ticket info, Wine Country lineup, A Taste of The Bay Area news, and more right here.

HOW TO DESTROY ANGELS

Trent Reznor has announced his first post-Nine Inch Nails project, dubbed How to Destroy Angels. The group is a collaboration with his wife, ex-West Indian Girl frontwoman, and smoking hottie, Mariqueen Maandig. On the band's official website, they have been releasing small, strange video snippets of assumed new music. It's sound is reminiscent of NIN's later lo-fi piano vs. fuzz instrumentals, with Maandig's vocals comparable to the likes of Zero 7 and Beth Gibbons. Both sexy and evil.. just how I like it. A self-titled EP is expected this summer, but check out the first leaked track, "A Drowning", here on the Boombox.

THE DEAD WEATHER ALBUM & DATES

Sea of Cowards, the sophomore effort from blues supergroup The Dead Weather, comes out today. Jack White & Co. will hit the streets in mid-July for a string of shows throughout the US. They will also sweat it out at Bonnaroo in June. And Alison Mosshart, I still love you. Check out the tour stops below. Also don't miss the sick video for "Die by the Drop" on the band's official site.

The Dead Weather Tour
06-12 Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
06-26 Pilton, England - Glastonbury Festival
07-02 Belfort, France - Les Eurockeennes Festival
07-13 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
07-14 Boston, MA - House of Blues
07-15 Toronto, Ontario - Sound Academy
07-17 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
07-19 San Diego, CA - House of Blues
07-21 Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium
07-22 San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre
07-24 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
07-27 Billings, MT - Babcock Theatre
07-28 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
07-29 Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
07-30 Chicago, IL - The Congress Theater
07-31 Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
08-02 Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head Live!
08-03 Brooklyn, NY - Prospect Park

THE NATIONAL RELEASE HIGH VIOLET

The National's new album, High Violet, hits records stores today. The album is expectedly great, and is retailing for a mere $7.99 in most stores. The band plays Letterman on Thursday night, before a hometown show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Saturday night. The National then head out west to begin a proper, full-length tour, hitting most major markets across the US and Europe. Tour dates here. Also, check out the new video for "Bloodbuzz Ohio" from High Violet, then go grab the album. Enjoy.