The New York City Thread

[ShyGuy75]

if anyone has extra tix to LCD on 5/22 in brooklyn feel free to shoot me a pm. gracias.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

So this thread deserves a bump with some amazing show announcements

Spiritualized performing Ladies and Gentlemen... in its' entirety - Radio City Music Hall - July 30th

My Morning Jacket - Five straight nights at Terminal 5 - 10/18-10/23

Something tells me we'll have more than usual out of town boardies flying in for these shows.

[stuporfly]

I saw Spiritualized twice when they toured that album back in the day, and it was stunning. Really stoked for this show, supposedly the last time they're gonna play it.

[buddy]

i think it's being streamed live on spin.com

[TomAz]

Hello New York thread. I have been in your fair city all week, very busy with work. However, I may have time to go to Liars and Fucked Up on Saturday night. is anyone else going? also, what the hell is the "Newtown Barge Terminal Playground" and how do I get there?

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Hello New York thread. I have been in your fair city all week, very busy with work. However, I may have time to go to Liars and Fucked Up on Saturday night. is anyone else going? also, what the hell is the "Newtown Barge Terminal Playground" and how do I get there?

I will be at Interpol on Saturday night. And I have no idea about the Newton Barge

[Trashcan_alligator]

anybody got any advice about terminal 5 and whether there's anywhere on either balcony that will have good sound?

[sonofhal]

Hello New York type people. Anyone have any bed/sofa/floor space that me and the wife could use for 10 days in Sept (17-27 or know anyone who could help)? Happy to reimburse you with some $$$.

If not, any legit decent websites worth trying.

Been looking at craigslist, but everything reasonably priced shouts scam. The English in most of the replies to my enquiries has been sub-Nigerian phishing scam.

[amyzzz]

I didn't realize you were married.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Hello New York type people. Anyone have any bed/sofa/floor space that me and the wife could use for 10 days in Sept (17-27 or know anyone who could help)? Happy to reimburse you with some $$$.

If not, any legit decent websites worth trying.

Been looking at craigslist, but everything reasonably priced shouts scam. The English in most of the replies to my enquiries has been sub-Nigerian phishing scam.

You could try couchsurfer or whatever that site is.

I'd offer my space but have too many roommates/not enough space for tww for ten days.


On a side note, I broke down today and bought a ticket to the Spiritualized show this Friday. 6th row, dead center at Radio City

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space


TONIGHT!




TONIGHT!

[stuporfly]

I saw Spiritualized twice when they toured that album back in the '90s. Simply stunning - Hope the show was worth the outrageous ticket price!

Sonic Youth playing for free in Prospect Park tonight. Any of my fellow New Yorkers making the scene?

[NicoDread]

Hi New York thread. I'll be in your city from tomorrow-Jan 17. And I'm going to be at Julian Lynch and Big Troubles on Friday.

[Alchemy]

I hope my mailbox isn't overflowing.

[Gribbz]

I'll be in New York City March 30th - April 3rd.

Can someone recommend some good beer bars? Places that serve good microbrews, IPAs, Stouts, etc.

Crispin mentioned Motor City Bar. What other places should I check out?

[daxton]

What boroughs are you interested in? I'm assuming Manhattan and Brooklyn?

[Gribbz]

I'm staying in the East Village, but I have friends in Brooklyn and Queens as well... so I'll be all over really.

[apostle2]

What constitutes "nighttime hours" for the subway? I'm trying to figure out the best way to get to/from Brooklyn Masonic Temple...

[daxton]

I'll think more, Matt, but you should go to the Brooklyn Brewery for a tour. They have them Saturdays and Sundays for free at certain times throughout the day. I haven't been yet, so I can't attest to its quality, but I do like their beers.

[Alchemy]

I think after 12 is nighttime hours. Sometimes, before that, I'll get on the 2 and 3 and they'll already be running local though. It should be easy to go to Brooklyn. You won't be on nighttime hours yet. Afterwards, when you are leaving Brooklyn, the trains might just be making all the local stops (and it might take a while for a train to show up). The Masonic Temple is not a long walk from the A, C, 2, 3, 4, 5 - those trains can take you anywhere in Manhattan, pretty much.

[daxton]

I think after 12 is nighttime hours. Sometimes, before that, I'll get on the 2 and 3 and they'll already be running local though. It should be easy to go to Brooklyn. You won't be on nighttime hours yet. Afterwards, when you are leaving Brooklyn, the trains might just be making all the local stops (and it might take a while for a train to show up). The Masonic Temple is not a long walk from the A, C, 2, 3, 4, 5 - those trains can take you anywhere in Manhattan, pretty much.

The subway terms "local" and "express" always confuse me.

I feel like it's important to mention that going north and south in BK is nearly impossible via train.

[Alchemy]

Also, if you somehow end up in a part of Brooklyn where there are L-Stations like I did last Saturday, you will be disappointed to find that some of them have no trains to Manhattan at night, and you'll have to journey toward Williamsburg until you find one.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

While this thread is active again, I have a Godspeed You! Black Emperor ticket to sell for the show on March 17th at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Let me know if you are interested. Face value.

[Gribbz]

I'll think more, Matt, but you should go to the Brooklyn Brewery for a tour. They have them Saturdays and Sundays for free at certain times throughout the day. I haven't been yet, so I can't attest to its quality, but I do like their beers.

Awesome. Thanks!

Also, Crispin and I might be hitting up opening day at Yankee Stadium if any of you guys are interested.

[mountmccabe]

I'm staying in the East Village, but I have friends in Brooklyn and Queens as well... so I'll be all over really.

For the East Village I recommend TenEleven at 11th Street and Avenue C. Good jukebox, good alcohol selections. And when we got sick of the jukebox the people at the bar let me run a playlist from my Droid. They have nights where they play cult/weird movies on the projector in the back room.

[bmack86]

I'll think more, Matt, but you should go to the Brooklyn Brewery for a tour. They have them Saturdays and Sundays for free at certain times throughout the day. I haven't been yet, so I can't attest to its quality, but I do like their beers.

This. The brewery is very small and the tour doesn't take much time, but they have a really big drinking hall connected to it where they serve all their beers. The bartenders were fantastic when I was there last and they gave me four free pints.

[mountmccabe]

For Brooklyn I recommend Fette Sau for grilled meats, beer and bourbon. The nearby GoodCo is fun, too, and if you go there Sunday nights Nando (who posts sometimes on these boards) DJs a karaoke night which is very fun.

Barcade can get crowded by is also fun. They have a ton of great beers on tap and more arcade video games than you could possibly play.

[Gribbz]

For the East Village I recommend TenEleven at 11th Street and Avenue C. Good jukebox, good alcohol selections. And when we got sick of the jukebox the people at the bar let me run a playlist from my Droid. They have nights where they play cult/weird movies on the projector in the back room.

This. The brewery is very small and the tour doesn't take much time, but they have a really big drinking hall connected to it where they serve all their beers. The bartenders were fantastic when I was there last and they gave me four free pints.

For Brooklyn I recommend Fette Sau for grilled meats, beer and bourbon. The nearby GoodCo is fun, too, and if you go there Sunday nights Nando (who posts sometimes on these boards) DJs a karaoke night which is very fun.

Barcade can get crowded by is also fun. They have a ton of great beers on tap and more arcade video games than you could possibly play.

Great! Thanks fellow non-New Yorkers.

[Courtney]

I will be in New York and thereabouts from March 18 through March 27. Heyyy New York.

Pretty especially psyched for the Glenn Ligon exhibit at the Whitney, Lynda Benglis at MoMA, Godspeed, J Macis/Kurt Vile, Sebadoh, and eating good pizza.

[apostle2]

Am I the only one just now hearing about this, or is it fresh news?

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...ncert-20110308

I kind of have to go.