2/3 @ Bowery Ballroom.

The evening is curated by Stories In High Fidelity.

Wanna attend with a guest?

If so, then e-mail us ASAP!

A winner will be randomly chosen on 1/30 @ NOON.

Tix go on sale tomorrow afternoon (1/16).

MP3: Dirty Projectors & David Byrne - Knotty Pine

Here Lies Love will see daylight on 2/23/2010. It features:

CD 1:
1. Here Lies Love (Vocal by Florence)
2. Every Drop Of Rain (Vocals by Candie Payne & St. Vincent)
3. You’ll Be Taken Care Of (Vocal by Tori Amos)
4. The Rose Of Tacloban (Vocal by Martha Wainwright)
5. How Are You? (Vocal by Nellie McKay)
6. A Perfect Hand (Vocal by Steve Earle)
7. Eleven Days (Vocal by Cyndi Lauper)
8. When She Passed By (Vocal by Allison Moorer)
9. Walk Like A Woman (Vocal by Charmaine Clamor)
10. Don’t You Agree? (Vocal by Roisin Murphy)
11. Pretty Face (Vocal by Camille)
12. Ladies In Blue (Vocal by Theresa Andersson)

CD 2:
1. Dancing Together (Vocal by Sharon Jones)
2. Men Will Do Anything (Vocal by Alice Russell)
3. The Whole Man (Vocal by Kate Pierson)
4. Never So Big (Vocal by Sia)
5. Please Don’t (Vocal by Santigold)
6. American Troglodyte (Vocal by David Byrne)
7. Solano Avenue (Vocal by Nicole Atkins)
8. Order 1081 (Vocal by Natalie Merchant)
9. Seven Years (Vocals by David Byrne & My Brightest Diamond)
10. Why Don’t You Love Me? (Vocals by Cyndi Lauper & Tori Amos)

Learn more about the release here.

MP3: Beastie Boys - Body Movin’ (Fatboy Slim Mix)

Our camera took the evening off (as did the rain!) but this brief YouTube clip captures the sentiment of the show beautifully. Official TMS Rating: 9/10.

MP3: Talking Heads - Burning Down The House

Official statement is as follows: *David Byrne & Brian Eno have paired up for their first record together as co-writers since the highly influential and critically acclaimed 1981 release My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts. Due out August 18, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today is the culmination of a year’s worth of writing, recording and travel between New York & London. The album will be self released and made available as a stream and digital download for purchase exclusively through www.everythingthathappens.com.* Classic Talking Heads MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Talking Heads - Psycho Killer

Via Billboard: *German DJ/producer Paul van Dyk is putting the finishing touches on his new studio album, “In Between,” due Aug. 14 from Mute.

Sources say the album may feature collaborations with Talking Heads’ David Byrne and a member of the Pussycat Dolls on at least one track.*

How do we all feel about this menage a trois?

Paul van Dyk will be at Central Park Summerstage August 17th and 18th.

MP3: Paul van Dyk - Another Way

I have no clever punchline for this show which I just got back from.

As amazing as it seemed in theory to catch Jon Stewart, David Bryne, John from The Long Winters, a host of fabulously talented writers, and of course, Sufjan Stevens, the result was somewhat disappointing. Only the latter bloke seemed to shine tonight.

Jon Stewart started the evening with a half hour sketch involving his book America and a stand-in fact-checker (played by The Daily Show’s exec producer), or as he deemed it, ‘de-fucker upper’. It had its moments but ultimately was rather dull. Also, what a shock to find out that the headliner of the evening was off stage by a quarter to nine. Whoa! Guess he had to take care of the kiddies.

The rest of the night seemed to flow rather well with all the above mentioned performers but never really picked up any steam.

Sufjan was great, however. Somehow I FORGOT MY CAMERA and had to take this shitty shot from my cameraphone. I was in the front row and this is all I managed (sorry, children).

His setlist went: Mistress/Jacksonville/Chicago/Casimir Pulaski Day/The Dress Looks Nice On You. He later got on stage to sing a song about Michigan (go figure) with David Byrne. That number closed the show around 10:45.

All in all, a good night. I’m glad all in attendance raised a great deal of cash for 826 NYC which is a lovely non-profit out to help youngsters write and express themselves.

What’d you think? Is it possible I was oblivious and someone on stage totally stole the show while I was Sufjan obsessing?

UPDATE: KATHRYN’S beautiful photos!… also more on the night over at Stereogum (including mp3 of said duet).