Archives: September 2009

CATEGORY: SHOWS

The Return of Courtney

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On September 12th, 2009…

Courtney Love emerged from the shadows to support Parson’s drop-out and “it”-designer du jour, Alexander Wang, with a performance at the after-party for his Spring ‘10 collection during New York City’s Fashion Week. The party was held at an open-air gas station attached to Milk Studios. Wang is known (more…)




CATEGORY: SHOWS

Secret Show: The Black Keys

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On September 11th, 2009…

Rose Bar, located in the Julian Schnabel-designed Gramercy Park Hotel, presented its first installment of their monthly music series, “Rose Sessions,” with a performance by The Black Keys. The Akron, Ohio based band performed much of their fourth studio record, Attack and Release, (more…)




CATEGORY: SHOWS

Secret Show: The Very Best

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On September 18th, 2009…

During the week when New York City was focused on fashion, The Very Best provided a much needed burst of live music. The elusive group, led by Malawi-based singer Esau Mwamwaya and backed up by British/Franco DJ duo Radioclit, appeared (more…)




CATEGORY: SHOWS

Prada Rocks

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On September 10th, 2009

To celebrate Fashion’s Night Out, Prada hosted NYC’s The Rapture at their SoHo flagship store designed by Dutch architect, Rem Koolaas. The three-member band set-up at the trough of the wooden wave (dubbed “big wave” by Koolhaas) that resembles a skate half-pipe and runs through the store. (more…)




CATEGORY: SHOWS

Glasser at Deitch Projects

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On September 3rd, 2009…

The LA-based indie songstress, Glasser, teamed up with Bay Area-based artist, Tauba Auerbach, to help launch her exhibition, “HERE AND NOW/AND NOWHERE” at Deitch Gallery. As one part of her body of work, Auerbach created a beautiful and intricate musical instrument that (more…)