BRRRRR!!!  It's getting cold out now.  Don't be a wimp.  Get out and see these bands!  You MUST do it.  It is your duty.

Wednesday, Jan. 17:  Check out Dirty Lenin at Sin-e.  They put on a crazy cabaret-inspired show.  Lots of energy!

Thursday, Jan. 18:  The Upwelling plays an early set at Mercury Lounge.  I first heard them on a compilation disc, Virgin Recommends 15, which I received free with another disc at least a year ago.  They could headline any night here.

Friday, Jan. 19:  Head to Club Midway to check out The Gaskets out of Richmond, VA.  My parents live in Richmond, so I have an affinity for the town and wouldn't expect this cool synth pop from there.

Saturday, Jan. 20:  Telenovelastar at The Delancey.  These ladies will rawk you out!

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Celebrate global warming!  Go out and experience the local music scene we have here in downtown New York!  More great bands are playing this week.

Here's what you get in this week's podcast...

Wednesday, Jan. 10:  Battle for Wyoming takes to Lit Lounge.  Tons of bass and drums... some great metal.

Thursday, Jan. 11:  Mercury Lounge hosts Demander, another metal band but with a female voice.  I've seen some comparisons to Yeah Yeah Yeahs.  See what you think.

Friday, Jan. 12:  Good pop rock with Haunted Horses at Cake Shop.  I've got a real catchy song for you from them.

Saturday, Jan. 13:  Mahogany plays as part of another Crackers United show at Sin-e with O'Death (Show 37) and Daylight's for the Birds (Show 39).  They have a very creative, ambient sound.  Fans of shoegazer bands and Stereolab should like them.

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Well, it's a new year and a new show full of more New York bands plus an out of towner from L.A.  Yes, L.A. still has some sort of a music scene even though Poison and Motley Crue have had their 15 minutes.  Hope you all greeted the new year in style.  I saw a great set of bands at Club Midway as reported on last week's show.

Here's a sample of who's playing the scene this week and featured on this week's podcast...

Wednesday, Jan. 3:  The Sweet Ones hit The Delancey.  They've got lots of energy.  Great way to take a break from the week.

Thursday, Jan. 4:  Join Seer as they start their East Coast tour.  They've got a harder, darker sound, pretty heavy on the bass.  They play Arlene's Grocery, and are playing a few more shows in New York this weekend.

Friday, Jan. 5:  I listen to this band and feel like I should be at the beach.   Vampire Weekend play Club Midway.

Saturday, Jan. 6:  The Hatch come in from L.A. to bring their pop rock tunes to Pianos.  They start their residency this weekend, so check them out every Saturday this month.

Got another song from the Bon Savants.  I featured them on Show 34, CMJ week, and I saw thier album mentioned this week in one of our local free dailies, AM New York, which has a pretty good music section.  I've also been hearing them a lot on Sirius lately, so I play a song in honor of their burgeoning fame.

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