Another little piece of news to share today! Apparently NJ's good sons The Gaslight Anthem have just finished filming their latest music video this past week. Hints of work on the video were referenced on Philly musician Dave Hause's Twitter and Facebook accounts with two seperate posts (which you can read here and here.) While those posts did not name the band or video involved many fans suspected that the filming in question somehow involved The Gaslight Anthem, given the close personal friendships between them and Dave (as well as his bandmates in The Loved Ones). These suspiscions seemed confirmed when the next day Brian Fallon posted on his Twitter account stating that "a new video.." was coming "....soon." The song to be featured in the video was not directly mentioned, but earlier this month while in Australia for the Soundwave Festival Brian mentioned on TripleJTV that the band's next single would be "Bring It On" off of their latest release American Slang.
Considering all of this information, it is quite likely (though not absolute) that the next new video for The Gaslight Anthem will be for "Bring It On", will most likely be directed by Kevin Custer (who directed 3 of their 6 previous videos), and have at least one featured guest in the form of Mr. Dave Hause. I personally can't wait to see what those guys have cooked up and share it with all of you, but to give you a taste of what to expect (perhaps), here are the previous music videos that The Gaslight Anthem have produced (in order no less!) Enjoy!
*For those wondering, the second music history segment IS in fact coming, just taking a bit longer to sort out and put together than originally anticipated*
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
O.T.C. 9 : Showtime!
Hello hello everyone! Welcome back to the returning readers (all three of you), and a big salutations to any potential newbies! While I'm finishing up gathering all my sources together to continue my 'New Jersey: Sounds of History' segment, I thought I'd give you all something a little more practical than links and facts for a change. So to honor that idea, I thought I'd list some live show venues for you all to check out and hopefully attend (remember, if you like the music, support the scene!). Also remember, if you know a band or musician that's looking for places to set up gigs (or you yourself are) this list isn't a bad place to turn for ideas! Let's cut the jawing (in a manner of speaking) and get to it!
1. The Trocadero Theatre (Philadelphia, PA)
2. Hanger 84 (Vineland, NJ)
3. Savage Rock School (Deptford, NJ)
4. The Coffee Works (Voorhees, NJ)
5. Grooveground (Collingswood, NJ)
6. The Test Tube (Deptford, NJ)
7. UACA Hall (Philadelphia, PA)
8. North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
9. Yardley Community Center (Yardley, PA)
10. The Stone Pony (Asbury Park, NJ)
11. The Court Tavern (New Brunswick, NJ)
12. Maxwell's (Hoboken, NJ)
13. Tierney's Tavern (Montclair, NJ)
14. Architekt Music (Butler, NJ)
15. Cafe Incite (Lyndhurst, NJ)
16.Starland Ballroom (Sayreville, NJ)
17. Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park, NJ)
18. First Unitarian Church (Philadelphia, PA)
19. Johnny Brendas (Philadelphia, PA)
20. The Barbary (Philadelphia, PA)
21. World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)
22. Starlight Ballroom (Philadelphia, PA)
23. Kung Fu Necktie (Philadelphia, PA)
24. Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)
25. Terminal 5 (New York, NY)
26. Mercury Lounge (New York, NY)
27. The Electric Factory (Philadelphia, PA)
Check out the venues close to you, see when you make make it out, and enjoy the show!
(*If you have a venue I haven't listed, by all means PLEASE share it with me, we have to spread the word!)
1. The Trocadero Theatre (Philadelphia, PA)
2. Hanger 84 (Vineland, NJ)
3. Savage Rock School (Deptford, NJ)
4. The Coffee Works (Voorhees, NJ)
5. Grooveground (Collingswood, NJ)
6. The Test Tube (Deptford, NJ)
7. UACA Hall (Philadelphia, PA)
8. North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
9. Yardley Community Center (Yardley, PA)
10. The Stone Pony (Asbury Park, NJ)
11. The Court Tavern (New Brunswick, NJ)
12. Maxwell's (Hoboken, NJ)
13. Tierney's Tavern (Montclair, NJ)
14. Architekt Music (Butler, NJ)
15. Cafe Incite (Lyndhurst, NJ)
16.Starland Ballroom (Sayreville, NJ)
17. Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park, NJ)
18. First Unitarian Church (Philadelphia, PA)
19. Johnny Brendas (Philadelphia, PA)
20. The Barbary (Philadelphia, PA)
21. World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)
22. Starlight Ballroom (Philadelphia, PA)
23. Kung Fu Necktie (Philadelphia, PA)
24. Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)
25. Terminal 5 (New York, NY)
26. Mercury Lounge (New York, NY)
27. The Electric Factory (Philadelphia, PA)
Check out the venues close to you, see when you make make it out, and enjoy the show!
(*If you have a venue I haven't listed, by all means PLEASE share it with me, we have to spread the word!)
Sunday, March 20, 2011
O.T.C. 8: "Carry On Like We Were Soldiers, The War Has Just Begun"
Some slightly somber news to share today; apparently as of March 16th 2011, the Philadelphia PA band Victory In Numbers has officailly called it quits. Now having been a long time listener and fan of these guys, I can tell you from experience that these guys are not only amazing people and musicians, but immense contributers and supporters of both the Philly and New Jersey music scenes. The band issued a note via their facebook page outlining their feelings and the overall reasons behing their decision, and made it very clear that while this was obviously a very hard decision it was made unanimously and with no ill will or issues amonst anyone involved. Victory In Numbers has been a resounding and positive voice in the Philly music scene for over 14 years, first under the name Blue Collar and then later Victory In Numbers. These guys have been through so much and accomplished amazing things over the years, and I will stick with each of them and wish them the best in their future endeavors, as I hope all of their fans and you fine readers will as well. So raise a glass to an amazing run, and a bright future! Cheers guys!
*Victory In Numbers final show will be at The Note in Westchester PA on April 10th . This show will also see the return of Nick Passio (who had been the lead singer and guitarist for V.I.N. until his departure a few months ago due to personal obligations). So come out as a show of thanks to these guys, who gave everything they had for the music and the fans.
*Victory In Numbers final show will be at The Note in Westchester PA on April 10th . This show will also see the return of Nick Passio (who had been the lead singer and guitarist for V.I.N. until his departure a few months ago due to personal obligations). So come out as a show of thanks to these guys, who gave everything they had for the music and the fans.
"We Learned More From a 3-Minute Record, Baby Than We Ever Learned In School"
This segment you're about to read has been a long time coming, since from the time I created this blog my dearest wish was two fold: introduce and encourage local and hometown music, and educate the newly interested listener on the history behind their favorite bands, as well as the unique state that fostered them. So, it is with these ideals in mind I begin the first entry in my special segment:
New Jersey: Sounds of History
I'll start off basic for everyone by covering the beginnings of music in New Jersey. New Jersey as most of you already know is situated between two major homes of long time musical breeding grounds and influence, New York City and Philadelphia. Besides the heavy amout of cultural and societial influences the two Metropolitain areas have on the Garden State (Hence the common usage of the terms North and South Jersey among the states population), these two cities have also introduced a wide breadth of eclectic influences to the bustling music scene. In Philadelphia much of the Philly motown, soul, R&B, and Blues went on to influence many New Jersey musicians, and New York City's abundance of Rap, Pop, Jazz and (perhaps most siginificantly) Punk scenes couldn't help but bleed over into the stylings of New Jersey music.
Some of the first big names to come out of the New Jersey music scene include:
James P Johnson, a pianist hailing from New Brunswick NJ who became famous as one of the first jazzmen to make famous the "Harlem Stride" style. A "Strider" was a performer who continuously played with their left hand to keep the beat while performing. At his peak, Johnson was widely considered the "King of New York Jazz", and was an inspiration for such famous performers as Art Tatum, Duke Ellington, Newark NJ native Fats Waller, and Red Bank NJ's Count Basie. One of his most well known pieces, "The Charleston" is still considered one of the most iconic Jazz piano songs in musical history.
As mentioned above, Red Bank's Count Basie is also an accomplished jazz pianist, though this is most definitely a massive understatement. Basie was not only one of the most profound Jazzmen of his time, but also a leading influence and means of introduction for many New Jersey natives to his particular brand of Big Band sound. His many accomplishments and contributions to New Jersey music (as well as music in general) have earned him great esteem, even leading his hometown of Red Bank New Jersey to erect and name a prominent theatre after him, as well as a nearby local field. One of his most iconic songs is "One O'Clock Jump" which has become a staple of countless jazz and big band esemble performances that play to this day.
To round off our Jazz personas, we have the undeniable king of jazz trumpet, Mr. Dizzy Gillespie. Instantly recognizable for his signature bent trumpet and influence on the development of bebop and modern jazz. Gillespie, while born in Cheraw, North Carolina hailed from Englewood NJ for the majority of his life, and was widely considered a trumpet virtuoso seemingly without match. He is known to be both a major influence and sometimes teacher to some of Jazz's greatest names, including Miles Davis, Fats Navarro, Clifford Brown, Arturo Sandoval, Jon Faddis, Chuck Mangione, and even Philadelphia's own Lee Morgan. One of Gillespie's own songs, "A Night In Tunisia" is conisdered to be one of the most classic pieces of Jazz music ever performed.
It is no surprise that with such a large number of jazz, bebop, and big band artists hailing from the Garden State that one of the most innovative new genres of the past 25 years shares part of it's origins within New Jersey's own music scene; Ska (which fear not, we will explore in depth in a future installment). Well, I'll leave you with this little history lesson and some amazing hometown musicians to explore and take in. Remember always give it a chance, because this music is what helped create the thriving music scene we enjoy today. Respect it's history, support your scene. Till next Time!
Cheers,
Matt
New Jersey: Sounds of History
I'll start off basic for everyone by covering the beginnings of music in New Jersey. New Jersey as most of you already know is situated between two major homes of long time musical breeding grounds and influence, New York City and Philadelphia. Besides the heavy amout of cultural and societial influences the two Metropolitain areas have on the Garden State (Hence the common usage of the terms North and South Jersey among the states population), these two cities have also introduced a wide breadth of eclectic influences to the bustling music scene. In Philadelphia much of the Philly motown, soul, R&B, and Blues went on to influence many New Jersey musicians, and New York City's abundance of Rap, Pop, Jazz and (perhaps most siginificantly) Punk scenes couldn't help but bleed over into the stylings of New Jersey music.
Some of the first big names to come out of the New Jersey music scene include:
James P Johnson, a pianist hailing from New Brunswick NJ who became famous as one of the first jazzmen to make famous the "Harlem Stride" style. A "Strider" was a performer who continuously played with their left hand to keep the beat while performing. At his peak, Johnson was widely considered the "King of New York Jazz", and was an inspiration for such famous performers as Art Tatum, Duke Ellington, Newark NJ native Fats Waller, and Red Bank NJ's Count Basie. One of his most well known pieces, "The Charleston" is still considered one of the most iconic Jazz piano songs in musical history.
As mentioned above, Red Bank's Count Basie is also an accomplished jazz pianist, though this is most definitely a massive understatement. Basie was not only one of the most profound Jazzmen of his time, but also a leading influence and means of introduction for many New Jersey natives to his particular brand of Big Band sound. His many accomplishments and contributions to New Jersey music (as well as music in general) have earned him great esteem, even leading his hometown of Red Bank New Jersey to erect and name a prominent theatre after him, as well as a nearby local field. One of his most iconic songs is "One O'Clock Jump" which has become a staple of countless jazz and big band esemble performances that play to this day.
To round off our Jazz personas, we have the undeniable king of jazz trumpet, Mr. Dizzy Gillespie. Instantly recognizable for his signature bent trumpet and influence on the development of bebop and modern jazz. Gillespie, while born in Cheraw, North Carolina hailed from Englewood NJ for the majority of his life, and was widely considered a trumpet virtuoso seemingly without match. He is known to be both a major influence and sometimes teacher to some of Jazz's greatest names, including Miles Davis, Fats Navarro, Clifford Brown, Arturo Sandoval, Jon Faddis, Chuck Mangione, and even Philadelphia's own Lee Morgan. One of Gillespie's own songs, "A Night In Tunisia" is conisdered to be one of the most classic pieces of Jazz music ever performed.
It is no surprise that with such a large number of jazz, bebop, and big band artists hailing from the Garden State that one of the most innovative new genres of the past 25 years shares part of it's origins within New Jersey's own music scene; Ska (which fear not, we will explore in depth in a future installment). Well, I'll leave you with this little history lesson and some amazing hometown musicians to explore and take in. Remember always give it a chance, because this music is what helped create the thriving music scene we enjoy today. Respect it's history, support your scene. Till next Time!
Cheers,
Matt
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
"So In The Work Fields And Alleys, I Take Them Who'll Come"
Well everyone, we have our list of finalists for the The Break Contest! Below are all the bands that just fought their way to the finals this past weekend, both from The Stone Pony and the School Of Rock shows. Do you hear the Grand Prize winner anywhere?
1. Dead End 13. Time Will Tell
2. Political Party Crashers 14. 100toONE
3. Julian Fulton and Friends 15. Nottingham
4. The New Royalty 16. That Of A Lion
5. Short Lived Affair 17. Gravity Against Us
6. Going Dark 18. Doomsday Diaries
7. Audio Insight 19. Matt Clark
8. Alter The Ending 20. Darkness Descends
9. The Night Life 21. Ascending From Ashes
10. Devil's Holiday
11. The Zodiac Complex
12. Small Town Scoundrels
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All of these bands and artists have been fighting long and hard to get this far, so you can bet the Finals will be quite something to behold! The final rounds will be held April 9th and 10th at the Stone Pony, so head on down to listen and vote for your pick!
Cheers,
Matt
1. Dead End 13. Time Will Tell
2. Political Party Crashers 14. 100toONE
3. Julian Fulton and Friends 15. Nottingham
4. The New Royalty 16. That Of A Lion
5. Short Lived Affair 17. Gravity Against Us
6. Going Dark 18. Doomsday Diaries
7. Audio Insight 19. Matt Clark
8. Alter The Ending 20. Darkness Descends
9. The Night Life 21. Ascending From Ashes
10. Devil's Holiday
11. The Zodiac Complex
12. Small Town Scoundrels
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All of these bands and artists have been fighting long and hard to get this far, so you can bet the Finals will be quite something to behold! The final rounds will be held April 9th and 10th at the Stone Pony, so head on down to listen and vote for your pick!
Cheers,
Matt
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
O.T.C. 7: Some Big Things A'Comin
Well, I'm piecing together some cool updates and info for your reading and listening pleasure (think The Break contest, Some OLD SCHOOL tunes, and a few fun tid bits seasoned about). To keep you sated till then, here's an awesome video of The Boss himself playing with my heroes the Gaslight Anthem at Hard Rock Calling 2009 in Hyde Park, London.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
O.T.C. 6: A Taste Of Whats To Come
If you haven't already pieced together from my previous posts, let me make it clear; I loves me some Gaslight Anthem. These guys are Jersey rock/punk through and through, and recently they have once again been hitting the pavement to make sure the world gets an earful of that sweet New Jersey sound. In a true turn of good fortune and luck on the part of fans worldwide, it appears that The Gaslight Anthem has teased Australian fans with a brand new song entitled "Biloxi Parish" while playing the annual The Soundwave Festival. Thankfully, one outstanding Aussie fan had the opportunity to video this tantilizing performance, and has posted it onto youtube for the rest of us Gaslight faithful. So check out the footage, and don't forget to check out and thank KillYourStereo.com and youtube user thewhiteshore for breaking this story and supplying this sneak peek.
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