Who's Bummed About My Chemical Romance?

So, if any of you are going to Bamboozle this year, I'm sure you've heard the news: Blink 182 dropped off and is being replaced by My Chemical Romance.  While back in my emo days I was quite a My Chem fan, to say I'm upset is an understatement.  Looks like Bamboozle won't rock that hard this year : (

A little trip down memory lane:

Great Covers...

Thought I'd make a post all about some of my favorite covers. Enjoy!


Dustin Kensrue (from Thrice) covering Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek"

Sara Bareilles covering Otis Redding's "Sittin' On the Dock (of the Bay)"

James Blake's cover of "A Case of You" by Joni Mitchell

One of My Favorites

H2O is one of my all-time favorite bands. Awesome PMA hardcore punk. Aggressive while still really positive and melodic.  Saw them on a "Rocks Off" boat concert that went up and down the Hudson and I couldn't have had more fun.

More on Anthony Raneri

If anyone's interested in finding out what kind of beautiful music comes out of this god's mouth, here's a video of his entire acoustic set in Cambridge, MA in December of 2011.

The Love of My Life

This beautiful man right here. His name is Anthony Raneri and he is the lead singer of my all-time favorite band Bayside.  Missed him a couple of times when he came to the island, but I'm going to make sure I get my butt to this show.

Best Long Island Bands?

Just thought I'd put it out there and see if anyone has any opinions on who the best Long Island bands are.  Mine are as follows:

Brand New
Taking Back Sunday (old stuff, obvs.)
Crime in Stereo
The Sleeping

Can't think of any more crazy awesome ones, but I'll give it a good ponder. Also, check this out. Even if you don't like dubbidy dubbidy step, there's no way you can't think this is awesome.

Anybody Enjoy a Good Skank?

I mean the dance, of course. Get your mind out of the gutter!

Go check out The Pietasters. Nothing like some ska to brighten your day.

ATTENTION LONG ISLAND

go to this.

Reminiscing

thinking back on some old shows at purchase that really kicked ass. touche amore and pianos become the teeth both blew me away. here's one of the songs for the show. check out both of these bands, if you're into aggressive post-hardcore you won't be disappointed!

Surfing the Interwebs...

While exploring the internet for some new music I came across Warm Needles. So absolutely random, but they're from Long Island, figured they deserved a shout out.

Haven't heard anything new recently from one of the most underrated bands, The Sleeping. Give 'em a listen, especially the song The Climb. If your heart was broken, you would be dead.

I just assume everyone has heard this cover, but if you haven't yet, you're welcome. : )

Long Island Bands

Thought this might be a good chance to spread the love for some local bands from the island that is long.

My friend Desmond's band Bellwether has been doing big things lately.

State Lines recently got signed, and they deserve it.

My all-time favorites, This Condition, will always be a band dear to my heart.

Also A Face For Radio. One of the greatest drummers I've ever seen play.



Also if you haven't ever heard of the Arrogant Sons of Bitches, get ready to be amazed.

Acoustic show set up by East Coast Collective!

I wish this was happening at my house! Glad to know awesome bands are doing awesome things on Long Island.

Some Upcoming Shows...

Really excited to see some good shows coming up on Long Island. Definitely hope I make it to Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at Ollie's Point.

Also, The Pietasters are playing a show on 4/20. What's better than hanging with mary jane and skankin' to some good old ska?!

Governor's Ball looks AMAZING. Passion Pit, Explosions in the Sky and Major Lazer. So stoked.

Going to buy my Bamboozle 3-day passes soon. Getting Ticketmaster credit for Christmas rocks my socks off. Side note, heard an advertisement for Bamboozle on Z100 yesterday. Weird.



Some Recent Listenings:

Music On My Mind

Tigers Jaw and Balance and Composure put on a great show this past saturday (Feb. 4th) at The Stood at SUNY Purchase.

The H20 show Feb. 24th at Broadway Bar in Amityville on Long Island sold out in 34 hours, much to my sadness and dismay.

Also, tickets to La Dispute's show at Bowery Ballroom with Balance and Composure and Sainthood Rep's go on sale tomorrow I believe. Can't wait.

Also, Long Island's own State Lines just got signed. Pop punk representing and doing big things.

Been listening to Bon Iver recently. Beautifully sad songs for people who appreciate Bright Eyes and Fleet Foxes.