The Modern Age

Tonight I went to go see a new dance piece at PS 122 called “Christina Olson: American Model.” The show as conceived and choreographed by Tamar Rogoff for a student of hers that’s been studying with her for 15 months. Her name is Claire Danes. You may know her from such things as kissing Jordan […]

…because they are always complaining about the 7 inches they don’t have.
I’ve forgotten who first told me that joke, but it’s one of my favorites.
Well lord knows why it’s taken Jack White until the end of the US tour to finally mention the 3-inch record player they’ve been selling at the shows. Yes that’s right, […]

As you may already know by now, the White Stripes had last night’s concert at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD broadcast on NPR courtesy of All Songs Considered. Their hour and 38 minute set was pretty spectacular, featuring a variety of interesting song choices (old and new-ish) such as “Now Mary,” “Walking with […]

THE SETLIST. Please fill in the blanks: When I Hear My Name / Blue Orchid / Party of Special Things to Do (Cover Captain Beefheart) / Lovesick (Cover of Bob Dylan) / My Doorbell / Cannon / Little Room / Passive Manipulation (with Jack singing!) / Dead Leaves / The […]

As you may see from the White Stripes photos below, my camera has decided to stop zooming. I’ve had my little Nikon Coolpix 885 camera since 2001 and it has seen me through numerous shows and made a lot of the reporting you’ve seen here possible. But I think it’s time to move on to […]

ANOTHER UPDATE: Spencer sent me something that is quite frightening. Read and be…alarmed.
Austin City Limits Day 2 Tracy Bonham stepped in for Tegan and Sara. She even did a little bit of “Walking With A Ghost” which she said she had learned from itunes this morning. On another song she inserted “Holla Back Girl” […]

Hooray! Sarah is a super-star author! Her book The Pocket DJ came out on Tuesday. Watch her tell a reporter dude that his playlist is “escapist.” Draw your own psycho-analytical conclusions about the guy.
BTW- Sarah was kind enough to include one of my playlists in the book. I don’t really remember what was on it, […]

Your Ryan Adams update: Next Tuesday marks the release of Ryan’s newest album, Jacksonville City Nights. As I already reported, some select stores will include a bonus DVD with your purchase of the album. Here in NYC only a few retailers are selling it: Manhattan: Other Music/ J&R/ Future Legend Brooklyn: Soundtracks. Don’t live in […]

Include Thumbsucker and Proof. I recommend both. Thumbsucker a bit more…watch out for the lil’ brother in it. He’s hilarious. Gwyneth didn’t make me barf…which I guess is a complement.
Here are some shots of the premiere of Proof.
Upcoming movies that look good to me: Dear Wendy, Capote

…besides all being openly gay men. What? David Cross isn’t gay? Oh well. Anyway, the real answer is that they will all be speakers at Tokion’s 3rd Annual Creativity Now Conference, which will be held the weekend of October 15-16 at Cooper Union. Other esteemed panelists joining Antony and Todd Haynes include Richard Prince, William […]