Pearl Jam Vote for Change Screening at Pianos in NYC

Come celebrate the election Pearl Jam style!

The Text Relationship!

Its funny cuz its true!

Absolutely Ridiculous!

CMJ Music Marathon

Hello! I thought I should mention that this week is CMJ week in NYC, which means that in addition to working ridic hours, I will also be trying to run around town and catch some of today's best in college and indie rock bands. There are lots of showcases, lots of parties, and LOTS OF BANDS to see, but I've chosen a few flyers to pass on to you, as they were passed on to me by friends.

Also, this Friday is the NYSBA Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Association's fall meeting and CMJ CLE program, which just happens to be my favorite lawyerly event of the year! This year I am not only attending the program, but I've also volunteered, so its even cooler for me (my name is in the program)! Anyway, I don't have time to tell you which are the best buzz bands this year, so you'll just have to check out the full schedule at CMJ.com.

See also ATJF, MOB, Bowery, Brooklyn Vegan's CMJ 2008 Guide

Eddie Vedder Published!

Eddie Vedder has written the foreword for a new biography entitled "Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend", by Mark Wilkerson. Townshend is one of Eddie's musical idols, so I am not surprised that he chose to express his gratification and pay tribute to The Who guitarist in this way. I can't wait to read it, because I am sure, Eddie's piece is passionate, honest, and beautiful....just like him!





Repost from PearlJam.com

10.13.08
Eddie Vedder has written the foreword to "Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend", an exhaustive, critically acclaimed study of the life and career of the legendary guitarist and composer. Author Mark Wilkerson spent ten years researching and writing the 642-page book, and conducted exclusive interviews with Pete Townshend and several others, including Townshend's friends, family, and other associates. Wilkerson's book explores Townshend's West London roots, reminds us of the excitement he generated with The Who in those early days and brings his story right up to date with many fascinating stops along the way. The book, published by Omnibus Press, includes dozens of photographs and was edited by noted Who scholar and author Andy Neill.

Author Mark Wilkerson is commemorating the U.S. launch of the book this month with a book tour which also coincides with The Who's upcoming U.S. mini-tour. The book tour will begin in Mark's adopted hometown of Louisville, KY before heading to cities which also appear on The Who's upcoming concert itinerary. Mark will talk about Pete Townshend and the book and will sign copies at the following Barnes & Noble Booksellers locations:


Sunday, October 19 - Louisville, KY, noon
Saturday, October 25 - Philadelphia, PA, 7pm
Sunday, October 26 - Boston, MA, 2pm
Sunday, November 2 - Washington, DC, 7pm
Saturday, November 8 - Los Angeles - time and exact location TBD

"Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend", published in paperback, lists for $29.95 in the U.S. It is in stock and ready to order at The Who's official online store and is already available in Europe and Asia, and released in the U.S. this month, the book is also available at all major web outlets and bookstores.For more information about Mark's book, and for updates regarding the book tour, visit his website: http://www.townshendbio.com/

ADELE ON THIS WEEK'S SNL!!

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Hey everyone! Exciting news: My favorite song bird, Adele, will be the musical guest on this week's SNL! I am so proud of her! She posted on her blog about rehearsing with this week's host, Josh Brolin, who plays George Bush in the upcoming film "W" and being very excited for Saturday. I had hoped maybe Adele would be doing a show in NYC this week since she's in town and all but I guess the SNL stuff has kept her pretty busy. Fortunately, however, she has confirmed there will be more US tour dates in the future! Good luck, Adele! XOXOXO

AND he's funny!? *Swoon*

I just watched the full speech that Barack Obama gave at last night's Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in Manhattan. I know he had help writing it, but his delivery is perfect, and seriously...that smile?! *sigh* MY Presidential Candidate, is witty, cool, stoic, AND smart.

Watch!!

Because...

sometimes you just feel like going home.

Stories in High Fidelity at Highline Ballroom

If you are or were familiar with the blog Product Shop NYC, then you may know that they have recently remodeled themselves and come out as StoriesInHighFidelity.com. Well, they're throwing a launch party at Highline Ballroom on October 20th, which will feature story telling by some of my favorite rock and roll writers, Chuck Klosterman and Rob Sheffield, as well as a performance by Jaymay, and more! Buy tickets for only $12 HERE. Sounds like a good time to me!

My Visit to Sirius Satellite Radio

This week I had the opportunity to stop by the Sirius Studio for Left of Center's Left of Sessions with The Kills. Although I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, excited to actually be INSIDE the radio, the international duo of American Alison Mosshart and British Jamie Hince (ex fiance to Kate Moss), were feelin a bit rough. Despite a terrible cold and hangover respectively, The Kills managed to squeeze out a few songs for a studio audience of 8 listeners. Can't wait to hear how they edit it for the general public. I'm guessing they'll cut out all the hacking and spitting that took place. Tune in to Sirius.com/leftofcenter for more on Left of Sessions

Anyway, how cool do I look at Sirius?! Yay me! :)

Stone Gossard: Busy Dude.

Geez, Stone Gossard has been quite the busy bee lately. Tonght he'll play a show at Warsaw in Brooklyn with Vince Mira and the Hank Khoir to kick-off Timberland's DIG IT with a series of eco-themed concerts. He's also releasing new solo songs. available HERE. Sadly, I will not be seeing my friend Stone tonight, as I will be at The Apollo Theater listening to the sweet sounds of Jenny Lewis tonight!

In honor of Stone, I'm posting this new video of him covering Prince's "1999". Welcome back to NYC, Stoney Pony!

Great Idea to win Florida for Obama!

Comedian Sarah Silverman (who may or may not be patching things up with Jimmy Kimmel) joined forces with TheGreatSchlep.com to encourage young Jewish Democrats to fly down to Florida and convince their old fashioned grandparents to vote for Obama! Hilarious? Yeah. But it could work!

Brilliance vs. Boredom

I have stated before that it is my firm yet biased opinion that my friends and I have some of the funniest conversations via instant messenger all day long at work. I also hash out some of my best ideas and schemes while conversing with friends online. Last week I had the following conversation with a friend, and I thought I'd share it with you all now. I obviously havn't had much else to blog about lately (or rather, I'm a bit too tired to actually do it) so in an effort to salvage some of your attention, here ya go!

me: I just had the best idea! I was inspired because I just used the bathroom twice in the past two hours and I'm pretty sure the same pair of feet has been in the last stall the entire time! Poor thing!
me: I want to invent a bathroom device that you install in the very last stall of an office bathroom.
me: its a pair of fake legs & feet, very non-descript in appearance
Yael: Hahah
me: hollow
Yael: Why?
me: and you go in there and you put your real legs and feet INSIDE the hollow dummy pair, so they're disguised and everyone looks the same when they're in there for BM!
me: you can stay till everyone else is gone then leave secretly. You're totally hidden
Yael: But they'll see u use it?
me: no, you dont go in unless you're alone (duh), but once you're in, you're golden! people can come and go and you can be loud and stinky without embarassment
Yael: I need a bezaddled wipes kit
me: and noone will know its you
Yael: Black tie
me: I think my idea is genius! a denim wipes kit for casual Friday! An entire line of chic bathroom accessories.
Yael: For every outfit
me: perhaps with a racing stripe for athletes. Red white and blue...for the olympics.
Yael: Hahah
me: hilarious! I like my idea! Now what to call it?
me: poop shoes? Dootie Decoy?
Yael: No! Nooo
me: Secret Shit?
Yael: B. M.annequin
me: hahhaha I'VE GOT IT:
me: Ssssshhhhhhhhhit!
Yael: No!
me: lol
Yael: No Pearl Jam related titles!
me: hahahaha I didnt even realize that!!
me: but do you get the double meaning? "ssssshhhh" as in quiet
me: sssshhhhhit!

BRILLIANT! Coming to a bathroom stall near you!