Back again after a Thanksgiving hiatus.  Glad to see after a slow week, the NY music scene picks up where it left off.  Now that you've slept off the turkey, it's time to go out and have a good time.

I've got to mention that the record from a featured band in Show 1, Earl Greyhound, was reviewed by Spin mag.  They gave it 4 stars in a great review.  Can't say I disagree.  You heard it first on Alphabet City Radio!

Here's who's featured on this week's podcast:

Wednesday, Nov. 29:  Indianburn takes the stage at Sin-e.  Some nice guitars and a great voice (mix of Bowie and Costello) in this band.

Thursday, Nov. 30:  The Hunt transcends their cheesey web page to create some cool, dark, party rock.  They play Cake Shop.

Friday, Dec. 1:  We've got something a little more mellow and smooth with Page France out of Maryland and playing at Mercury Lounge.
Saturday, Dec. 2:  Montreal's pop rockers, The Stills, start their 2 night stand at Bowery Ballroom. 

Back again!!  Had to skip a week since I ran the NYC Marathon last weekend.  It was some of the most fun I've had and the most grueling thing I've ever been through in my life.  But I'm happy to brag about it a little and say I ran a 3:08, and after telling myself at mile 23 that I would never do it again, I'm looking forward to running Boston in April.


So, look who's on the podcast this week...

Wednesday, Nov. 15:  Catfish Haven bring their bluesy rock (perfect to drink a glass of Jack to) from Chicago to Mercury Lounge.  They're a perfect compliment to one of my favorites, Heartless Bastards, who I've talked about before and featured way back on Alphabet City Radio Show 6.

Thursday, Nov. 16:  I Am The Heat play Sin-e.  Some straight up rock & roll.  Perfect for this venue.

Friday, Nov. 17:  The Hate My Day Jobs (can you believe this perfect name?!) sing songs about having a great time and forgetting about the stresses of real life.  Tons of energy.  They play Lit Lounge.  It's Friday... take advantage of no day job on Saturday.

Saturday, Nov. 18:  Overlord will be at Cake Shop.  Quality pop tunes.  Forget Modest Mouse at Bowery and go see Overlord.


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It's time for the CMJ Music Marathon!  If you aren't familiar with CMJ week, just take a listen to this week's show.  There are showcases galore all over lower Manhattan, especially here around the Alphabet City area, as well as in Brooklyn.  Bands play all day from October 31 - November 4.

It's a really exciting event for indie music lovers.

Here's who's featured on this week's Alphabet City Radio show:
Opening with the Bon Savants here from Boston, playing on Friday, Nov. 4 for an early show at Mercury Lounge before heading out on tour.  Check out this song, Why This Could Never Work Between Us, off of their new album.

Wednesday, Nov. 1:  The Rinse hit the CMJ stage at Club Midway.

Thursday, Nov. 2:  Get a little country fix with Angela Desveaux at Tonic.  Looks like Montreal keeps giving us more musical gems.  Get there early for this show, first for Angela (she's on at 8:00) and then for the open bar.

Friday, Nov. 3:  Thunderbirds Are Now play Pianos, coming in to hit it big at CMJ from the Detroit area. 

Saturday, Nov. 4:  Before hitting Mercury Lounge to see the Bon Savants, head to the matinee show at Pianos and check out the cool electronic/rock/dance tunes of Zambri.  Really cool stuff.
Close the podcast show out this week with Land of Talk, playing all week at different venues, ending with Mercury Lounge on Friday.
Now, go out and take advantage of this exciting week. 

E-mail Chad at alphabetcityradio@gmail.com