Online virtual recording studio Indaba Music has a great event coming up in correlation with CMJ this week. Flyer is below. See you there!

Well, yesterday was Brooklyn’s famous Atlantic Antic street festival, the absolute best of all the New York street festivals because it’s massive, it’s the last gasp of organized outdoor fun before the cold weather kicks in, there’s live music, the food is amazing, there are plenty of adult beverages to enjoy, and it’s in Brooklyn! And, for me, it’s right outside my apartment door.

I didn’t get out there till about 3:30 because I was nursing a pretty hefty hangover from a late Saturday night, but quickly grabbed myself a bloody mary and a yummy Vietnamese sandwich and was on the up and up. I met up with a couple friends and ran into some others, but mainly spent the next couple of hours first with Red David and then just with my hazy hangover-headed self.

It was really nice to see all the Obama frenzy at the Antic this year. Everywhere I looked were people of different races, colors, religions, sexes, sexual preferences, musical tastes, and ice cream flavor preferences banding together in support of positivity, hope, and America’s future. You could get your picture taken with a life-size cutout of Barack, you could order an organic Obama burger, and even order Biden gelato. It reminded me of New Yorkers inate ability to see through bullshit, and it’s easy for us to see that there is only one presidential campaign right now which is running on truth and honesty…and it ain’t McCain/Palin. Continue Reading

Like many fellow New Yorkers, Brooklynites and bridge and tunnelers, I have been watching this show called NYC Sound Tracks. The premise of the show is quite simple, yet creative, innovative and New York-ish enough to have engaged me in their search for New York’s best subway musician. An underground talent search… Literally.

Unfortunately, Theo Eastwind, my local fave on the L train Bedford stop didn’t make it into the final round despite my voting efforts. It’s not too late to tune-in though. You can watch past episodes on www.msg.com/soundtracks and catch the final episode this Sunday September 14th at 8PM on MSG. Continue Reading

When: Friday, May 9 @ Stoli Hotel

Where: 330 West Street, NYC

Why: Stoli Open bar ALL NIGHT LONG!

How much? Free w/ RSVP @ http://going.com/stylewarsGF

You’re probably asking yourself, “What’s style battling?” Style Battling is a hot new art form and the next new nightlife sensation invented by House of Diehl and inspired by MC battling and haute couture. If you’re into fashion or the hit TV show Project Runway, you won’t want to miss this!

With a 5-city sold out tour that garnered rave reviews, STYLE WARS culminates at the The Style Battle Championship Grand Finale in NYC. The winners of the New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago regional battles will face off in the final battle for the crown.

Video from NY event in Fall 2007.
http://www.houseofdiehl.com/reel/Reel.html

Thanks to Debbie for the tip! Should be good times. See you there!