May 2013
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Trophy Wives FINAL SHOW on Monday
We didn’t cover Senior Fun Day or any of that junk because a) we trust you can figure it out for yourselves and b) Wiecking students can’t be sponsored to stay for Senior Week so FUCK ALL OF YOU, but this is something we should really make note of. Trophy Wives will be playing their last ever show on Monday. Yes, that’s right, not last until next year but last ever. Graduation...
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New Music From the Bedfellows
A little pre-graduation treat: two new songs from the Bedfellows! Free, as always.
<a href=”http://dabedfellows.bandcamp.com/album/bedfellows” data-mce-href=”http://dabedfellows.bandcamp.com/album/bedfellows”>Bedfellows by Bedfellows</a>
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New Single From Will Sacks
Bo Peep bass-thumper and vocalist Will Sacks has released a new single mastered by fellow Bo Peep-er and Skidmore’s Rick Rubin David Slitzky. Will’s unique style emerges from the simple fact that bass is the center of his musical framework, not the classic acoustic guitar. Check it out below and download it for FREE.
<a href=”http://willsacks.bandcamp.com/track/ms-you”...
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BAILIWICK REUNION SHOW and MUGSY BOGES/SLIM...
That’s right – before graduation, the seniors in Bailiwick are having one more performance, also featuring The Bedfellows. Tomorrow (Thursday) night. If you want to know where it is badly enough, you’ll figure it out. Hint: it’s not Bloomfield.
IN ADDITION TO THAT WONDERFUL NEWS, Mugsy fuckin’ Boges (pictured above being cute as fuck) are playing with...
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Things Overheard In Media Services.
While passing through Media Services, I happened to overhear something familiar playing in one of the back rooms. It took me a moment to realize it was “Triangles.” Looks like Dave Slitzky is hard at work – could Los Elk Pt. 2 be coming soon?
April 2013
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Yo Soy Milk and Ghost Dinner Band @ Falstaff's
Yo Soy Milk’s first extended set with replacement drummer Ethan Formichella and really, their first (and by the looks only) full set this semester. Also, Ghost Dinner Band is going to rock it.
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Midnight Snack with Turkish Coffee
Skidmore’s own Turkish Coffee will be playing tomorrow at Falstaff’s opening for Berklee band Midnight Snack. Turkish Coffee has played Beatlemore and I believe some house parties. I have never heard an entire set of their material. It should be cool. Midnight Snack played during the fall semester last year and I missed it cuz I was a stupid freshman. But now i’m smart, so ima go...
Bo Peep and the Funk Sheep Single Out Now
<a href=”http://bopeep.bandcamp.com/album/little-league-single” data-mce-href=”http://bopeep.bandcamp.com/album/little-league-single”>Little League - Single by Bo Peep and the Funk Sheep</a>
check it out.
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Bo Peep Single Drops Tomorrow
After months of anticipation, Bo Peep and the Funk Sheep are releasing their first ever single tomorrow. I heard it would be coming in a few weeks several times throughout the semester, but as frontman and bassist Will Sacks put it, they want to make sure everything sounds as fucking amazing as possible. I expect great things from both the band and drummer/producer David Slitzky, and I’m...
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DO YOU HAVE INFO ABOUT FUN DAY?
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If you know anything about the Fun Day band lineup, contact us or comment on this post. As possibly the biggest musical event of the year, we want to report on who is playing ASAP.
UPDATE: here’s what I got so far: grrrrrrrr. so apparently there are only three bands playing instead of six like last year. Los Elk (they’re also playing the Tang Party the day before) will be playing...
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Colin Manjoney '13 to Release Cassette, Is Soviet...
Slinking our way down to the Big Gym for the Big Show, my colleague and myself, after sorely shelling out $10 for tickets that could have been half as much if we had not been the lazy underachievers we are, I overheard a rasp from my right. “Hey dudes,” the voice grated, stopping us in our tracks like a whistle does a pretty girl. We turned to face another degenerate, much like...
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Camper and Trophy Wives at Putnam Den TONIGHT
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Busy-Ass Weekend
Well, well. So much stuff going on this weekend and the days leading up to it. Allow me to get my SkidmoreUnofficial on.
THURSDAY: Lively Lucy’s Open Mic night at Falstaff’s. The last one of the year so get out there and play/listen to people play.
FRIDAY: Behemoth Music Festival at Putnam Den. There are a bunch of cool bands playing but the one this blog really cares about is Los...
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HAP Album Corners Out NOW!
It’s here and it sounds just as sick as you would expect. Listen and hey, maybe even throw these guys a few bucks. They deserve it.
<a href=”http://hapmusic.bandcamp.com/album/corners” data-mce-href=”http://hapmusic.bandcamp.com/album/corners”>Corners by HAP</a>
March 2013
9 posts
NEW Trackz by Arugula Oglethorpe
The eastern sea cave that I record music in has gotten a bit full lately so I thought I’d release two tracks that have been gathering dust in my itunes for a month. I will sporadically add more tracks to the album over the next few months when I finish them. Check back often for new music doodz.
http://arugulaoglethorpe.bandcamp.com/
submitted by arugula himself
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS!!!11!! at Falstaff's
Thursday at 8. 10 minute sets. Winner plays Earth Day Festival on April 20th. The stakes are high.
The bands:
Bedfellows: Beautiful folk rock by Beatlemore vets. Oh and they have a single!
Bob Villain: Some sort of synth-y, hop-hoppy stuff. Unforuntately I couldn’t make it to their debut show at Oak D last weekened, but apparently it was pretty cool.
Bo Peep and the Funk Sheep: Get...
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HAP Single AND Album Announcement
Yup, you heard it here first. On April 3rd (two weeks from today), HAP will be releasing their debut album, and right here we have the first single. Catchy yet quirky, with plenty of bleep-bloops for you bleep-bloop lovers. Can’t wait for the album.
the single was taken down and replaced with the new album. check it.FYM
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Beats For Beets @ Falstaff's
It’s only the first week after Spring Break 2013 and there’s already a bunch of stuff you should definitely go to. The first of these is Beats For Beats, a yearly event put on by the Skidmore Student Garden and (of course) Lively Lucy’s. Each year student groups perform and Skidmore Student Garden swag is sold. This year’s performers are Brian Dowe, the Bedfellows, In...
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HAP Single Coming Out Wednesday
Need I say more? After a stunning performance at Falstaff’s a few weeks ago and after hearing their last two singles, I’m pretty pumped to hear what they have in store. Get HAPpening.
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Los Elk Pt. One: A Track-By-Track Review
Here it is: a track-by-track review of Los Elk Pt. One. Enjoy.[[MORE]]
Arriba: Los Elk Pt 1 starts off not with a bang but with delicacy and intricacy. A hallmark of Los Elk’s style is their use of twin lead guitar, and this tasty clean lick sounds like Santana playing with Iron Maiden. When the drums and bass come in, if the shout of “ARRIBA!” was not enough to tip you in, we realize this song...
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Ian Bakerman: The Mental Renaissance LP
This just in from reliable sources on Facebook: Ian Bakerman ‘15, longtime guitarist for Brooklyn soul-ers Phony Ppl, has released an album entitled “The Mental Renaissance.” It’s pretty interesting, combining spoken word poetry with some multi-genre spanning experimental music. Check it out.
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Los Elk Album Drops at Midnight TONIGHT
http://loselk.bandcamp.com/
get it
In-depth track-by-track review to come as soon as I hand in my final paper this week (or earlier if I use Los Elk to procrastinate).
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February 2013
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Her Campus article on Slitzky →
“Right now I’m working with Los Elk on their record, Camper on a single as well as producing a pair of singles for my own band. I’m also just about to get started working with Harrison Lipton on his record”
Some cool info in a nice interview by Kim Ohnemus ‘14.
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Raw Ham EP w/ Dave Jonze
Skidmore recording guru and drum-pounding powerhouse David Slitzky ‘14 recently released an EP with his high school country-rock band, Raw Ham. Apparently, the group consists of Dave, two of his friends, and a teacher. The songs are all beautiful and the production, which Dave was naturally involved in sounds great as well. In the words of the Beastie Boys, ch-ch-ch-check it out!
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Lively Lucy's Unplugged + Chili and Root Bear,...
Come for an evening of acoustic musical performances by Pulse, Jesse Hardman, Maryleigh Roohan, and In Between Greens! There will be homemade chili, a bake off, root beer keg, and s’mores - bring your own mug/bowl!! Co-hosted by Lively Lucy’s, SuCo, and Sustainable Skidmore A completely UNPLUGGED event!
Sooooo….. This event should be really sweeet. You can look at the fbook...
New Arugula Oglethorpe album in April
For you couple of people out there who listened and maybe even enjoyed the first batch of music, there will be more in April. Early May at the latest. Fucks ho. Arugula.
http://arugulaoglethorpe.bandcamp.com/
…Submitted by Mr. Oglethorpe whomever he may be…
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“Trophy Wives’ FIRST show of the semester on the FIRST of March in support...”
– Trophy Wives released a really solid EP that I should review in more detail, maybe I can get mi colleague to do it that establishes them as a unique act with a unique sound. Originally, there was a worry that the group, fronted by Mugsy Boges guitarist Cody DeFalco, would simply be another Mugsy...
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WSPN Los Elk Interview and Single Premiere
Really awesome Los Elk interview and Single premiere with Dave Jonze and DJ Dude Ranch from 2/25/13 @ 5-6PM. The first few minutes are missing and there are some annoyish computer sounds. Towards the end something strange happens to the audio, but it’s still very listenable. It took me awhile to figure out how to capture audio from my laptop. I took out all the music except for the new single....
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Los Elk Single Premiere, Interview on WSPN Monday...
As you (hopefully) all know, Los Elk’s single “Peter Pan” will be dropping this Tuesday. Before it presumably is available for your downloading pleasure, Los Elk will be in the WSPN studio from 5-6 PM this Monday (tomorrow!) for a single premiere/interview. For those of you with actual radios, tune in to 91.1 FM; to listen online because you’re so cool, go here....
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Mugsy Boges @ RPI: A Review
My heart pumped like a little black hamster running on a spinning wheel. Will anyone open the door? Fuck it. ssssssssss. The oh so familiar yellow liquid substance streamed from my gorgeous urethra into an oh so unfamiliar container. Don’t you just love peeing where you’re not supposed to? After pissing into a silver bucket filled with big hunks of turquoise salt that was placed inside...
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Los Elk Single Coming on 2/26, Part One of Album...
My nose never misleads me – news of Los Elk’s first show this semester was soon followed by an announcement on Facebook of a couple release dates. In their own words:
ATTENTION WORLDD!! The time has finally come. After a long road paved with our blood, sweat, and tears of joy we have an announcement to make. On February 26th, our new single, “Peter Pan” will be set free and...
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Los Elk and HAP at Falstaff's This Friday
According to a Facebook event which evidently ceased to exist last night, Skidmore-Berklee-Vassar lovechild HAP will be playing at Falstaff’s this Friday, in addition to their show at the Parting Glass on Saturday. Now that you have two chances to see them, you really can’t say no. At the very least download their FREE single(s).
More info to come as I search for the now defunct...
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Camper, HAP, and the Lucky Jukebox Brigade at the...
I would say a good 30% or more of a show’s goodness is dependent on the setting. A Camper show at the Spa is a completely different beast than Camper at Fun Day. Downtown shows can be some of the best, and well worth any price of admission. That’s why I’m excited to announce that Camper and HAP will be playing with Albany’s Lucky Jukebox Brigade at the Parting Glass in...
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Mugsy Boges at Ground Zero in Troy, 2/16
It’s no secret that Mugsy Boges is one of my favorite Skidmore acts. Out of all of the talent here, only a few artists, notably Mugsy Boges have the trifecta: great songs, great recordings, and great live shows. My last several workouts have all occurred at Mugsy Boges shows, where everyone goes nuts. Yet their extreme musicality and talent still shines even in a live setting. I thought...
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Trophy Wives in the Studio
Trophy Wives, the mathy-metal-punk self-proclaimed “brainfart” of Cody DeFalco (guitar/vocals), Joe Siou (guitar), Dave Schlessinger (bass), and Connor High (drums) recently posted the above and other pics on their Facebook page. Earlier we reported that Trophy Wives, a band that formed only last semester, was hoping to record a 3-song EP, and it looks like that hope has been...
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First Open Mic of 2013 TONIGHT (2/7)
I’m sure at every other school, open mics must be the kind of things only losers go to while everyone else is getting MAD CRUNK on a Thursday night, but here at S’mores open mic night is something special. I’m posting this on a music scene blog, so obviously you should go to see all of Skidmore’s talent. It’s like a sampler pack: you get a little taste of everyone....
Good Neighbor Releases First EP
As of last Thursday, Skidmore funk band Good Neighbor released their first EP titled “Banana Jam.” The album was recorded as a live radio set which aired on 90.3 FM WWPT, a local CT station. The album features three original tunes as well as covers ranging from MJ to Bill Withers to Goyte. Best of all it’s FREE to download and stream!
Go check it out:
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WSPN SKIDBOX® Seeks Submissions!!!
Last semester, WSPN (91.1FM Skidmore College Radio) music directors Gretchen Schwab 14’ and Colin Manjoney 13’ created this wonderful resource called the SKIDBOX, which would feature music from Skidmore student musicians and bands for DJs to play. Unfortunately, it didn’t really take off…..
Today Mr. Manjoney sent me this really really long e-mail asking us for help....
January 2013
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SPA Show
This Friday Lyle Divinsky, Nat Osborn, and Camper will play a show at 9PM in the SPA.
By now we all know Camper as the poppy garage band that played fall funday as well as Putnam den and various other shows last semester. We know and love their originals and their covers. However, you may not know anything about Lyle and Nat.
Interestingly enough, both are Skidmore alumni living in brooklyn who...
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Good Neighbor and Skinny White Folk in Albany This...
Good news everyone! This Thursday, Good Neighbor and Skinny White Folk will be playing at Valentine’s in Albany. I assume Skinny White Folk will be playing in their expanded form, featuring Good Neighbor frontman Paul Gladstone on mandolin and drums (though, disappointingly, not at the same time). The festivities start with Skinny White Folk at 8:30 and Good Neighbor following at 10. Here,...
Bo Peep and the Funk Sheep to Perform This...
In a lapse of our normal journalistic integrity (lol), earlier we reported that Skidmore’s ten-piece funk group Bo Peep and the Funk Sheep will not be playing this semester because of some members going abroad. Drummer David Slitzy, however, says that Bo Peep is alive and well, with a few temporary Funk Sheep replacements. Last semester I saw them get shut down twice in one night, but the...
The Hilarys 2.0?
Skidmoremusicscene has received word via sources in Dhall that a new band is in the works, combining three mighty musical forces into one amazing group. Earlier we reported that the Hilarys, the wonderful blues-rock act that entered the arena last semester and became Skidcelebs overnight is going on hiatus this semester due to two abroad members. Rumor has it, however, that...
