July 3, 2009

Tonight tonight

…I will be upholding my annual July 3rd tradition of doing something I am not particularly good at in public just because I can.  I’ll be playing bass with Hailey Wojcik!

Hailey recently finished making a record with the light of my life, Dan Romer.  It’s really fucking good.  So even if you don’t live in New York, hate live music, or have fireworks to shoot off in your backyard tonight, please be advised that her record will come out later this summer and you should pay attention.  

In the name of science please come be rocked.

9pm
Otto’s Shrunken Head
538 E. 14th St.
NYC
No cover! Like, free! 


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My friends are going on a tour!  Go be one with them if you live in these places.  Also, dragons. allisonweiss: THE QUEST FOR GLORY TOUR IS UPON US! July 31st - New York, NY August 2nd - Cleveland, OH August 4th - Louisville, KY August 5th - Nashville, TN August 6th - Birmingham, AL August 7th - Atlanta, GA August 8th - Athens, GA August 10th - Asheville, NC August 11th - Durham, NC August 14th - Baltimore, MD August 15th - Philadelphia, PA Once upon a time there were three brave musicians from New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Separately, they’d spent many long years honing their skills in songwriting and battle, until the time came for them to take the final step in their education. It was a journey of epic proportions; a common goal that brought the three together in a quest to spread awesome music. A Quest For Glory. On July 31, Lelia Broussard, Bess Rogers and Allison Weiss will embark on a two week crusade to conquer cities, slay dragons, and most importantly, find glory. With their respective independent releases and energetic live performances, the trio have sparked attention and excitement among their fans, the music industry, and oppressed peasant villages, all who anxiously await their arrival. Along the way, the ladies will fully document the adventure through QuestForGloryTour.com, Twitter, Tumblr, and YouTube, so that the world may know of their pursuits. And it doesn’t end there. Those villagers who make the pilgrimage to see each show will have a chance to achieve knighthood themselves. And so it begins. Our heroes leave soon. Armed with catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and formidable guitar/jousting skills, these ladies challenge rock and roll to a duel to the death and win. They’re ready for whatever obstacles may come their way, confident that the future brings only glory, music, and the adventure of a lifetime. (via questforglory) Follow us on Tumblr! Come to the shows! It shall be the greatest tour you’ve ever seen! Poster by yours truly.

My friends are going on a tour!  Go be one with them if you live in these places.  Also, dragons.

allisonweiss:

THE QUEST FOR GLORY TOUR IS UPON US!

July 31st - New York, NY
August 2nd - Cleveland, OH
August 4th - Louisville, KY
August 5th - Nashville, TN
August 6th - Birmingham, AL
August 7th - Atlanta, GA
August 8th - Athens, GA
August 10th - Asheville, NC
August 11th - Durham, NC
August 14th - Baltimore, MD
August 15th - Philadelphia, PA

Once upon a time there were three brave musicians from New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Separately, they’d spent many long years honing their skills in songwriting and battle, until the time came for them to take the final step in their education. It was a journey of epic proportions; a common goal that brought the three together in a quest to spread awesome music. A Quest For Glory.

On July 31, Lelia Broussard, Bess Rogers and Allison Weiss will embark on a two week crusade to conquer cities, slay dragons, and most importantly, find glory. With their respective independent releases and energetic live performances, the trio have sparked attention and excitement among their fans, the music industry, and oppressed peasant villages, all who anxiously await their arrival.

Along the way, the ladies will fully document the adventure through QuestForGloryTour.com, Twitter, Tumblr, and YouTube, so that the world may know of their pursuits. And it doesn’t end there. Those villagers who make the pilgrimage to see each show will have a chance to achieve knighthood themselves.

And so it begins. Our heroes leave soon. Armed with catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and formidable guitar/jousting skills, these ladies challenge rock and roll to a duel to the death and win. They’re ready for whatever obstacles may come their way, confident that the future brings only glory, music, and the adventure of a lifetime.

(via questforglory)

Follow us on Tumblr! Come to the shows! It shall be the greatest tour you’ve ever seen! Poster by yours truly.

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July 2, 2009
sometimes in a young girl’s life, i saw this picture and for a fleeting second thought i was looking at myself. allisonweiss: Jenny Lewis was amazing! I’m more of a Rilo Kiley fan, but she totally brought the rock last night. I didn’t know all of the songs but it didn’t matter because (a) they were all awesome anyway (b) I meant to only get a couple beers but then found out about the $10 minimum on credit cards and when you’re drinking High Life, that’s hard to reach. Look, sometimes in a young girl’s life, her best friend from highschool comes in town to go see one of her favorite musicians and all of her friends are there and things can get a little out of control but who cares because it’s summer you guys!!

sometimes in a young girl’s life, i saw this picture and for a fleeting second thought i was looking at myself.

allisonweiss:

Jenny Lewis was amazing! I’m more of a Rilo Kiley fan, but she totally brought the rock last night. I didn’t know all of the songs but it didn’t matter because (a) they were all awesome anyway (b) I meant to only get a couple beers but then found out about the $10 minimum on credit cards and when you’re drinking High Life, that’s hard to reach.

Look, sometimes in a young girl’s life, her best friend from highschool comes in town to go see one of her favorite musicians and all of her friends are there and things can get a little out of control but who cares because it’s summer you guys!!

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L.A. Amanda Palmer show re-cap!

OK so!  For those of you who were NOT at the Troubadour in LA on Thursday, June 26th 2009 (which would be about 6,706,992,650 of you) allow me to provide a brief recap.

Amanda graciously went out of her way to introduce me to the audience at the beginning of my set.  A few words about this audience - Palmer/Dolls fans are probably the most devoted/fun group before whom I’ve ever had the pleasure and privilege to perform.  They are ready to love and ready to be rocked.  I think we hit it off, is what I’m saying.  This instant comfort zone provided by their warmth and awesomeitude led me down a path of inappropriate statements/questions/declarations which I won’t bore you with here… (you can check some of it out here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F3B5941C6760877F … kids be warned!  adult content!).

Then after my blaze of glory, Amanda rocked the shit out of shit.  For those of you who have never seen her or Dresden Dolls, I don’t know what you’re waiting for, but consider this your freaking written invitation.  And your mom’s.  Mid-set, I was called up and we played a couple songs together: “Fuck Was I” (AP played the best, creepiest, most beautiful piano part of anyone who’s ever played on this song) and “Complicated,” which is of course a song about your mom.

I later met NEIL FREAKING GAIMAN, who taught me to say “shhhhedyule” and “ahhlooMINeeum” like a British person.  I also learned the following day that Weird Al Yankovic (who is the reason I started listening to Nirvana) and Emmy Rossum (my old dressing room buddy from the Perez Hilton show… possible video to be posted soon) were up the in house.

Unfortunately, embedding is disabled on these fabulous videos shot by the youtube user located at http://www.youtube.com/user/winkedinkie (the internet shrouds us ALL in mystery!) but that doesn’t give you the excuse not to go watch them.  Possibly some of the greatest moments in rock history, or at least the whitest shoes.  Mom, please forgive me.

Amanda Palmer & yours truly performing “Fuck Was I”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOHeaghH7Gs&feature=PlayList&p=D45C63C3417EA55D&index=6

Amanda Palmer & yours trulyer performing “Complicated”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlJUq9i7Tgs&feature=PlayList&p=D45C63C3417EA55D&index=7

In conclusion, thank you Amanda, Palmer fans everywhere, your mom, and the beautiful city of Los Angeles for a pretty goddamn amazing night.

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July 1, 2009

Baby's first magazine cover

It’s a big week for me I guess.  First Daytrotter, now the freaking cover of Music Connection.

You can snag a copy at finer news stands, or check it online at:
http://musicconnection.com/
http://www.myspace.com/musicconnectio


Photos by the lovely and talented Shervin Lainez (www.shervinfoto.com)

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“ Who needs Zooey Deschanel when they have Jenny Owen Youngs.
This guy who left me a Myspace comment
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You could actually borrow it from Kevin Devine.  But if you’re getting one please pick one up for me too.  I will make it waaaay worth your while. allisonweiss: I need this.

You could actually borrow it from Kevin Devine.  But if you’re getting one please pick one up for me too.  I will make it waaaay worth your while.

allisonweiss:

I need this.
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June 30, 2009
MY SESSION IS UP AT DAYTROTTER.COM!!! Please go check that business out.  If you’re unfamiliar with the glory that is Daytrotter, let me fill in your blanks (that’s what she said): Imagine a world where you can download one-of-a-kind sessions by some fabulous artists FOR FREEEEE.  Well that world is a freaking reality so go to Daytrotter NOW.
MY SESSION IS UP AT DAYTROTTER.COM!!! Please go check that business out.  If you’re unfamiliar with the glory that is Daytrotter, let me fill in your blanks (that’s what she said): Imagine a world where you can download one-of-a-kind sessions by some fabulous artists FOR FREEEEE.  Well that world is a freaking reality so go to Daytrotter NOW.
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June 25, 2009

LA LA LA

I am in the sunniest place on earth.  Gonna rip it up with Amanda Palmer tonight.  Yesterday I ate dinner at a Scientology hot spot.  I need to find a copy of Watership Down STAT.  (DVD or book?  BOTH.)

Six Feet Under was set in Los Angeles because, according to series creator Alan Ball, LA is the “world capital of the denial of death”.

Are you a Verizoner?  Would you like a bitchin’ ringtone**?  CLICK HERE

Gotta go praaactiiiiiice  …  YES!

**This only works if you think I am bitchin’.

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June 24, 2009
“ We can drink Sprite ALL NIGHT!!!!!! And play Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board!!! I rented Grease on VHS!!!!!
Molly Green, on our pending multi-night slumber party
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All the world will be your enemy, prince with a thousand enemies.  If you’ve ever wondered which films I’ve seen about a hundred times, this is the introduction to one of them.  
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June 22, 2009

LET ME TAKE YOU ON A FITZSIMMONS HOLIDAY

I am going on another US tour, this time with the biggest beard this side of Katie Holmes!

William Fitzsimmons is a man with a voice like a handbasket full of pixie sticks nestled in a bed of goose down.  That is to say, damn that boy can sing like an angel.  I am going to support him across America, even if that means piggy back rides and giving him daily self-esteem booster shots.

IT’S A DATES!!!

7.08 - Madison, WI - The Majestic Theatre
7.09 - St. Cloud, MN - Pioneer Place on Fifth
7.10 - Lincoln, NE - Knickerbockers
7.11 - Omaha, NE - Saddle Creek
7.12 - Denver, CO - Soiled Dove
7.14 - Park City, UT - The Star Bar
7.15 - Boise, ID - Neurolux
7.16 - Sandpoint, ID - Panida Theatre
7.17 - Seattle, WA - High Dive
7.19 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
7.21 - Eugene, OR - WOW Hall
7.23 - San Francisco, CA - Independent
7.24 - San Diego, CA - LeStat’s (2 Shows!!)

For more info, visit my myspace page!

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This morning...

I started writing a really involved Jukebox/Jenny tour overview with highlights and lowlights and all sorts of boring and interesting information… I wrote about a phone book’s worth of text only to have my computer freeze, crash, burn, Sleater-Kinney, and do a cartwheel.  I took this as a sign from the Worm/Spice gods that you are NEVER TO KNOW what took place between April 28th and June 8th 2009.

I will tell you one of the most incredible things that happened.  Just one thing.  I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Reagan, a fabulous man whose art direction has won many a Grammy (Madonna: Ray of Light, Madonna: Music, Dixie Chicks: Home).  He told me I had a spectacular hairstyle and said that I could be a hair model.  LADIES.  THE MAN.  IN CHARGE.  OF LOOKING AT MADONNA.  AND SAYING “YEA” OR “NAY.”  LIKED MY HAIR.  OK?  OK.

Now.  Phew.

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And I am one of your people, but the cars don’t stop.

Sometimes you just have to.

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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-6-21)

You know you’re doing something right when you beat out T&S in Allison Weiss’s Top 5 Weekly Artists.

allisonweiss:

  1. Jenny Owen Youngs (15)
  2. Jenny Lewis (11)
  3. Venice is Sinking (10)
  4. Tegan and Sara (9)
  5. The Postal Service (5)

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

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