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The Black Keys @ Webster Hall 12/5/11

Earlier today, I was lucky enough to be one of the four hundred people that got a ticket for the Black Keys record release party tonight at Webster Hall. Southern Comfort (show sponsor) released the location of the tickets, Bowery Ballroom, just before 10am and luckily for me it was right by my job. I flew over there as quickly as possible and there had to already be about 150-200 people in line in about 10 minutes. Still, I felt I was definitely within the 400 (they were only giving out single tickets) and had a good shot at getting one. It was a pretty crazy scene with people running in from all directions on bikes, taxis, skateboards, etc.

It was truly a great feeling as I made it into Bowery as I then knew that I was going to get a ticket. Since the show was filmed tonight, they had us sign a waiver and then gave us a ticket, bracelet and show laminate which was pretty cool. I was completely pumped walking out those doors, really excited to see these guys in such a small venue.

Just got in from the show and it was even better than I expected. I knew The Black Keys would be mostly playing new material but they threw in some great old tunes, including opening up with "Howlin' For You" which got the crowd fired up right off the bat. Other oldies included "Everlasting Light", "Next Girl", and "Ten Cent Pistol". I was really impressed by the new songs, sounded absolutely awesome. Highlights for me were "Lonely Boy" and "Gold on the Ceiling", both songs were awesome in concert. Dan and Patrick came out for a one-song encore which was, "I Got Mine".... absolutely blew the roof off, everyone was dancing and singing along to close out the show.

Just really a special experience, feel very lucky to have been able to attend this event. Here's a few pics (didn't bring my camera so you'll have to settle for my crappy blackberry)....

BLACK KEYS TICKET LINE




DAN & PATRICK ON STAGE




EVENT TSHIRT

The Black Keys: NYC Show & NPR Interview

The Black Keys will play a new album release show tonight at Webster Hall sponsored by Southern Comfort. They'll be giving away 400 tickets today, announcement on the Southern Comfort Facebook page (HERE) at 9:45AM. Good luck to all of those trying to get tickets.

Also, take a listen to a recent interview with the Black Keys from NPR Music right HERE.

The Black Keys: El Camino Preview

The Black Keys are featuring a five song preview of their upcoming album, "El Camino". Check out their site HERE, (or below), enter your email address and you'll have access to stream the five songs:

"Lonely Boy"
"Gold on the Ceiling"
"Little Black Submarines"
"Sister"
"Run Right Back"

SOTD: "Lonely Boy" - The Black Keys

Awesome new song and video from the Black Keys....

Saturday Shuffle: 4/30/11

Here's a 10 song Saturday shuffle that came across my ipod running around earlier today.....


SATURDAY SHUFFLE 4/30/11

Track #1: Sleigh Bells: "Kids"
Track #2: Kanye West: "Good Morning"
Track #3: The Black Keys: "The Only One"
Track #4: The Samples: "Carry On"
Track #5: Blind Melon- "Tones of Home"
Track #6: Arcade Fire- "The Suburbs (Continued)"
Track #7: Handsome Boy Modeling School- "Breakdown"
Track #8: Pearl Jam- "Animal"
Track #9: Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson- "Trap Door"
Track #10: The National- "Apartment Story"

The Black Keys on SNL Videos

A couple great videos from The Black Keys on SNL last night......


"HOWLIN' FOR YOU"





"TIGHTEN UP"

The Black Keys - Itunes Session

Itunes has posted a great new session with The Black Keys. The tracklisting is below and you can purchase the album HERE.

iTunes Session Full Track List

1. “Chop and Change”
2. “Everlasting Light”
3. “Howlin’ For You”
4. “I’ll Be Your Man”
5. “Next Girl”
6. “She’s Long Gone”
7. “Sinister Kid”
8. “Tighten Up”
9. “Too Afraid To Love You”
10. “Your Touch”

Subway Shuffle: 9/14/10

SUBWAY SHUFFLE 9/14/10

Track #1: Pearl Jam: "Unthought Known"
Track #2: Kings of Leon: "Use Somebody"
Track #3: Empire of the Sun: "Walking on a Dream"
Track #4: Arcade Fire: "Half Light I"
Track #5: The Black Keys: "Never Gonna Give You Up"

After a long workday I hit a great group of songs on the way home.......

"Unthought Known" - My favorite song off Pearl Jam's latest album "Backspacer", judging by the live shows I caught this one has quickly become a fan favorite.

"Dream the dreams of other men, you'll be no one's rival".......


"Use Somebody" - Everybody knows this song (at least I think), heard it pretty much everywhere over the last year. Still love it though, one of those songs I never change once it comes on.


"Walking on a Dream" - Dig this band, Empire of the Sun. This song always reminds me of my last job where we'd play these guys almost daily. Cool music, bet they'd put on a fun show.


"Half Light I" - Chill song from Arcade Fire, off their most current album "The Suburbs". Not my favorite tune on the album but it's such a good record that there's not much I can't enjoy. Like the part at 2:11 where it really kicks in.


"Never Gonna Give You Up" - I wrote a bit about this song a little while back HERE. Definitely one of my favorite tunes off the most recent Black Keys album, "Brothers".

Subway Shuffle: 8/1/10

I've been on the road quite a bit over the last week, in fact this is more of a "Subway/Plane/Taxi/Airtrain/Rental Car" Shuffle. Been in four different airports: Charlotte, Laguardia (NYC), JFK (NYC) and Buffalo.......... and listened to a lot of music. The good news is that I heard some great stuff over the last week so here's a 10 song "Subway Shuffle" for your listening pleasure:

SUBWAY SHUFFLE 8/1/10

Track #1: Dawes: "When My Time Comes"
Track #2: Band Of Horses: "Great Salt Lake"
Track #3: Frightened Rabbit: "Footshooter"
Track #4: Deer Tick: "Smith Hill"
Track #5: Smashing Pumpkins: "Disarm"
Track #6: Mumford & Sons: "Little Lion Man"
Track #7: Empire of the Sun: "Standing on the Shore"
Track #8: The Black Keys: "Ten Cent Pistol"
Track #9: Pete Yorn: "For Nancy"
Track #10: Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson: "Boat"

NYC Area Concerts week of 7/26

7/26 The Flaming Lips @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
7/27-28 The Black Keys, The Morning Benders @ Central Park Summerstage
7/27 The National, Beach House @ Prospect Park Bandshell
7/28 The Postelles @ Bowery Ballroom
7/28 Willie Nelson, Levon Helm @ Radio City Music Hall
7/28 Built to Spill @ The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
7/30 The Swell Season @ Prospect Park Bandshell
7/30 Avi Buffalo, Chad Van Gaalen @ South Street Seaport
7/30 Seu Jorge @ Terminal 5
7/30 Primus, Gogol Bordello @ Williamsburg Waterfront
7/31 Zee Avi @ Knitting Factory (Brooklyn)
7/31 Sonic Youth @ Prospect Park Bandshell
AUGUST
8/1 St. Vincent, tUnE-YaRds, Basia Bulat @ Central Park Summerstage

Subway Shuffle: 6/28/10

Back in NYC, time for a good subway shuffle from today.....

SUBWAY SHUFFLE 6/28/10

Track #1: Local Natives: "Sticky Thread"
Track #2: Bon Iver: "Blood Bank"
Track #3: Dawes: "Love Is All I Am"
Track #4: The Black Keys: "The Go Getter "
Track #5: Phoenix: "Girlfriend"

SOTD: "Them Shoes" - Patrick Sweany

My buddy Rob sent me this track last week. Real cool sound and it turns out that this album was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.

Bonus SOTD: "Too Afraid To Love You" - The Black Keys (Live in Studio)

Here's a bonus SOTD for today from The Black Keys, a live in studio version of "Too Afraid To Love You"!

Never Gonna Give You Up

The Black Keys have a fantastic version of this song on their new album "Brothers". The original was written by Jerry Butler back in 1968. Both can be found below.....

SOTD: "These Days" - The Black Keys

Here's a new one from The Black Keys. This might be my favorite track off their new album "Brothers" but it's a tough call, a really good album.

The Black Keys: Central Park Summerstage July 27th

The Black Keys will return to NYC to play the Central Park Summerstage on July 27th. Tickets will be available via presale starting this Wednesday, Feb. 3rd at 11am HERE. Good luck, should be a great show!