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August 18, 2007
After the Jump Festival One Week From Today!!!!
Next Saturday, the 25th of August, will be the inaugural edition of the blogger run and organized After the Jump Festival in Greenpoint, Brooklyn to which I've most shadily alluded in the past. All day from 2 o' clock on at Studio B we will be throwing 9 bands at you on two stages for a whopping zero dollars. For non math majors, that comes down to nothing per band. Headlining our little extravanganza will be Spectrum, also known as Sonic Boom of the legendary 80's drone titans, the Spacemen 3. Also appearing will be energetic and courageous local favorites Ra Ra Riot, former Neon Lights stars Apache Beat, the air tight Beatlesesque songsmiths of Locksley, New York City pop workhorses the Teenage Prayers, gypsy superfreaks Golem, numerical minded thrashers Goes Cube, witty indie rockers Jukebox the Ghost, and the multi drummered madness that is Bling Kong. The day will be hosted by Sara Schaefer, host of the DL Show on AOL's Spinner.com.
It all promises to be very eclectic, and very wonderfully strange.
A less scattershot, and much more helpful, guide to next Saturday's set times:
Metro Mix Main Stage
2:00 The Teenage Prayers
3:00 Locksley
4:00 Golem
5:00 Ra Ra Riot
6:00 Spectrum
CONCERT.TV Side Stage
2:30 Jukebox the Ghost
3:30 Bling Kong
4:30 Goes Cube
5:30 Apache Beat
At this point you'll likely convince yourself that you've been rocked enough, and goddamnit you need to eat some food and fucking dance. Oh, but there'll be no need to hop on a train or carry yourself off to boroughs unknown, because we're also prepared to bring the dance party (also, there'll be food). To get you to fancy dancing, we've got Strokesy charmers the Virgins, Isreali party rockers Soulico, feted !!! offshoot Free Blood, and insane dance magnates Riot in Belgium.
Metro Mix Late night line-up:
10:00 The Virgins
11:00 Soulico
Midnight Free Blood
1:00 Riot In Belgium
This one will cost you, but modestly and with fine purpose. Your twelve dollar ticket, which can be purchased right now on Ticketweb here , will not only let you furiously get down. All proceeds will not be funding a sad addiction to import 7" singles, but will instead be going to fund elementary school music programs in the Bronx via the wonderful charity organization, Donors Choose. You'll hear much more about these fine fellows and the things they do in this space next week.
As this event is being held in the world and not some beautiful marshmallow puppy land it does cost a bit to put on, so I'd be remiss to neglect our fine sponsors.
Cellfish Media: Cellfish Media creates digital content for mobile phones and is helping to revolutionize the blogging community.
MetroMix.com: MetroMix is your one-stop local entertainment guide on where to go and what to do, from the hottest restaurants and bars, to the latest in events, music, movies, and more.
CONCERT.TV Concert.TV he first television channel dedicated to live music by offering both cutting edge shows and past favorites.
Indaba Music: Indaba Music is an international community of musicians, music professionals, and fans exploring the creative possibilities of making music with people in different places.
Imeem: Imeem is an online community where artists, fans & friends can promote their content, share their tastes, and discover new blogs, photos, music and video. Visit After the Jump on Imeem.
CMJ: CMJ Network connects music fans and music industry professionals with the best in new music through interactive media, live events and print.
Xanga: Xanga is a community of online diaries and journals.
Colt 45: For over 4 decades, Colt 45 Premium Malt Liquor has been the "class of all malt liquor brands". With its smooth and distinct flavor and historic affiliation with Billy Dee Williams, it has become an urban American icon.
Studio B: Simply put, a night club in Brooklyn but really, a Greenpoint phenomenon.
...and that's how a bill becomes law.
Anyway, this is quite a lot of overwhelming and exciting information, I know. I've not even touched on the opportunities to win more free stuff from this free show, including two all access pass to the CMJ Music Festival this Fall (details at Music Snobbery). You'll hear more about it throughout the week, but for now just plan on making a Brooklyn run next Saturday and clear your cluttered minds.
Posted by Jeff Klingman at August 18, 2007 06:00 PM
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