High Brow Punk Rock

Christie's auction house announced on Tuesday they will be auctioning off some of the punk rock era's most precious memorabilia. Included in the lots are 120 records, photos, promotional pieces, posters, etc...for legends such as the Ramones, Bowie, Velvet Underground and the Sex Pistols.

“We understand that tastes change, tastes mature,” said Christie’s pop-culture chief Simeon Lipman. “Ten years ago, punk memorabilia probably wouldn’t be something we’d be auctioning here. But now, people of a certain age have a certain ability to splurge on this material.”

Bids are expected to range in the low hundreds and upward thousands of dollars. View lots here.

It'll be interesting to see who bids on these historic relics of the 70's and 80's...and witness the tragic marriage of the anti-establishment and the boujis auction house.

Mission of Burma Still Got It...

Anyone fortunate enough to score entry into Rhapsody's party at the Music Hall of Williamsburg last night got fucking rocked by Matador's Mission of Burma. The Boston based band formed in the late 70's and they somehow still manage to maintain their edge and make you realize why they are the headliners...They unapologetically banged their instruments and shredded sounds that undeniably let the previous acts understand just who was in charge. MoB rocked their hard (and loud) guitar sounds but still found the ability to cradle it all in melodic genius. Brilliant.

Viva la Burma!

The evening's line up: Matador darling Jay Reatard (awesome sound and the night's one-to-watch), The Duchess and the Duke, King Khan and the BBQ Show and Mission of Burma.

The other bonus of the night: FREE fucking beers all night. Thank you for that one Jesus...

CMJ Music Festival Returns...

CMJ comes back to NYC tomorrow October 21 - 25th for another whirlwind of marathon of college radio rock. Top acts this year include Deerhoof, Jay Reatard, Gang Gang Dance, Lykke Li and many other great shows. Get the full line-up here.

See you at the shows and the Matador party on Friday...

Silent Barn Gets Loud This Weekend...

Silent Barn has an amazing weekend line-up of shows. Best part - it's only two steps from my casa...makes for an easy journey home.







Friday, October 10, 2008
Yellow Fever
Daniel Francis Doyle

Saturday, October 11, 2008
Vivian Girls (record release)
Pink Reason

Get to the barn before midnight. They are trying to keep the cops at bay and the loud drunken smokers (um, totally guilty) off the sidewalks.

Can't make this gig? Brooklyn's own VG are playing a ton of shows to promote the new record in New York City. They are playing Market Hotel (with Matador's Fucked Up) on October 16, Santos' Party House (with Matador's Jay Reatard) on October 26 and the Bowery Ballroom (with Deerhunter & Times New Viking) on November 8.

Haven't been to Silent Barn yet? You simply take the L to Halsey or the M @ Myrtle Wyckoff. BYOB.

Register to Vote New York!

New York's last day to register to vote for the 2008 presidential election is THIS Friday, October 10. If you haven't registered yet - what the fuck are you doing?











Your 2008 presidential candidates are:

Democratic Party: Barack Obama
Republican Party: John McCain
Independence Party: John McCain
Conservative Party: John McCain
Working Families Party: Barack Obama
Socialist Workers Party: Roger Calero
Party for Socialism and Liberation: Gloria La Riva
Green Party: Cynthia McKinney
Liberation Party: Bob Barr
Populist Party: Ralph Nader

You can register to vote by simply going to your local post office, library, DMV or Board of Elections and mailing the form to your Board of Elections or go to Rock the Vote.