So first off, big ups to the folks at the Boston Globe and
especially Kimberly Atkins for giving us a large amount of column inches last
Thursday [
here].
We're more than happy to be acknowledged for our contribution to Boston nite
life. Thanks.
Tonight is an easy night. Yo La Tengo, probably the most
consistent American band still in action, releases the divine Summer Sun
next week. The trio: Georgia, Ira and James, have developed such a sound as
to be impenetrable. Lately, their sound has morphed into a sparse, supple sound.
Gorgeous and soothing as a day at the beach. Appropriately, their latest is
Summer Sun, and we'll have some beachballs and whatnot to giveaway. Immeasurable
thanks to their long-time label, another consistent in the music business,
Matador Records.
Our DJs: Alex McGregor, solo artist extraordinaire and
sometime member of many local acts, and Tinobeat, another purveyor of Boston's
new pop underground. It'll be chilled tonight at
eavesdrop.
A
Weekly Listening Party
Tuesday Nights from 9 pm to 1 am
Album Playback
10:30 pm
125 River St., Cambridge, MA 02139 [map here]
21+ / FREE / 617.576.1881
Just 4 blocks west of the
Central Square T stop on River St.
++ TONIGHT ++
:: April 8th, 2003 Yo La
Tengo Summer Sun [Matador]
There is an argument to be made that Yo La Tengo is,
currently, the greatest American band we have. Coming up on their 20th
year, this trio has a lovely, well-defined sound, has managed to stay
independent and true and has spawned a whole garden of followers and devotees,
not to mention given space to a host of bands themselves. Their 10th release,
Summer Sun, further colors their masterful career, easing back into the
slow pacing of the lauded And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out.
Beatific and beautiful. Our DJs, Alex and Martin, make pretty fine music
themselves, and will share their collections tonight. Bonus.
:: April 8th, 2003 Yo La Tengo
Summer Sun [
Matador]
++ NEXT WEEK
++
:: April 8th, 2003 Nobukazu Takemura
Songbook [
Bubblecore]
Japanese masta Nobukazu Takemura is intent on producing as
much music as he can, and that we honor here tonight. From his abstract
electronic compositions to his Child's View moniker and it's lambent melodic pop
sweetness, the man is one colossal talent. Tonight, Takemura's melodic pop takes
center stage. Songbook is the latest of his productions, featuring a lovely full
band and enough poptimism to make you forget the recent struggles of the world.
Alexandra from WZBC's delightful Friday mornings puts us in the mood and Brian
takes us into the night.
:: April 8th, 2003 Nobukazu Takemura
Songbook [
Bubblecore]
:: Music Site of the Week :: ZBC Online: For decades now, the world has
envied our claim to WZBC. While no radio station can please everyone, WZBC is as
close to great radio as a college station can get. It is recognized the world
over for its commitment to new sounds. The recent edition of Democracy Now! at
noon did not hurt their reputation. If you have yet to tune that preset to WZBC,
put it on 90.3fm and hold down for 5 seconds. You'll be glad you
did.
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River
Gods is located a small jaunt of the Central Square T. A completely
unique, varied environment where the staff actually likes what it does, the
friendly confines of 125 River St. is a real mellow and transporting place. And
they have fantastic food until 10. The DJ booth is always occupied after
9pm, and there are DJs and events 7 nights a week.
And it's always free. The
run-down:
SUNDAYs the
incredible LUMEN ECLIPSE mixes
video live on the projector from 8pm-10pm. Then its the soul, R&B and
hip-hop stylings of STICKABUSH with KAVALIER
9:30pm - Close.
MONDAYs
Boston's WEEKLY DIG arranges a DJ showdown every week for WEEKLY WAX
TUESDAYs eavesdrop continues to bring new music and like-minded
DJs.
Cabin Stabbin WEDNESDAYs
provide a midweek respite with a dose of DUB with DJ Boogie-da-doo
THURSDAYs the
world-renowned DALI brings the BITCHES BREW of
beats.
FRIDAYs lives
anew with a line-up sure to please:
7PM - 10PM: The perfect after-work aperitif: LITE NITE with a near-perfect
blend of classic 70s, new easy sounds and ambient techno.
Relax.
10PM - 1AM: Indulge your independence with a rotating DJ
selection:
Casey, Alex, Arto and Martin serve-up the best, new and
old of what is called Indie.
SATURDAYs River
Gods is pleased to house the newest incarnation of the
Internationally-known,
M.I.T.-affiliated super-night
THE APPLIANCE OF
SCIENCE.
:: EAVESDROP Highlights anticipated releases from the
finest artists and labels. Eavesdrop will preview an entire album a week or so
in advance, with tasteful guest DJs providing music before and after. It's
pretty fun. And it's always free at RG.
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