I Hope Your Ears Bleed » hold steady http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com Music so good, you bleed. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:31:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Weekly Reaping (2.May.2010) http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/2010/05/09/the-weekly-reaping-2-may-2010/ http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/2010/05/09/the-weekly-reaping-2-may-2010/#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 05:25:59 +0000 Nathan http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/?p=3685 Thus far, May is taking the cake for 2010 when it comes to music releases.  Plenty of great releases this week from both new and veteran acts, including the fantastic Josh Ritter album, that is available for purchase on Amie Street for only $5.  Yet even with all these excellent releases, my top two most anticipated releases of the year are yet to come.

We finally got official notice that the great Christopher Nolan will be giving us another edition to his brilliantly revamped Batman franchise. No word yet on who the villian will be. It’s gonna be hard to top the the previous two performances by Cillian Murphy and Heath Ledger.

Apparently Letterman has decided to get into the music business.  His new record label is launching this summer with the release of their first signed band, Runner Runner.  I’m curious to see what kind of impact this might have on Late Night and the music featured on the show.

On a more unfortunate note, it was announced just the other day that the recent acquisition of Lala by Apple, will result in the shutting down of the music streaming site.  I’m pretty bummed, but hopefully it will lead to iTunes giving us more than a 30 second preview.  Here is a site worth checking out as a possible replacement, My Friends and Music.

4.May.2010

Broken Social Scene

Forgiveness Rock Record

Full Album Stream (courtesy of Spinner.com)

Greg Laswell

Take a Bow

The Hold Steady

Heaven is Whenever

Full Album Stream (courtesy of Spinner.com)

Josh Ritter

So Runs the World Away ♥

Josh Ritter – Change of Time

The New Pornographers

Together

Full Album Stream (courtesy of Spinner.com)

Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt

I Love You! I Love You! I Love You and I’m in Love with You! Have an Awesome Day! Have the Best Day of Your Life!!

]]> http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/2010/05/09/the-weekly-reaping-2-may-2010/feed/ 1 The Weekly Reaping (25.April.2010) http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/2010/05/01/the-weekly-reaping-25-april-2010/ http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/2010/05/01/the-weekly-reaping-25-april-2010/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 14:52:07 +0000 Nathan http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/?p=3647 It’s been a slower week for music comparatively, but I’ve still got a couple great releases worth checking out. If you’ve never listened to Gogol Bordello before, go ahead and skip down to their late night performance. They are one of those bands that is best experienced live.  I rarely take the time to listen to their studio albums, but their live performance is awesome.  Also a little note about The Mynabirds, this is a new project from Laura Berhenn, the female half of Georgie James. Enjoy this great spring weather, and get ready cause the month of May is packed with highly anticipated releases.  As always, I hope your ears bleed (but not literally).

27.April.2010

Alcoholic Faith Mission

Let This Be the Last Night We Care ♥

Full Album Stream (courtesy of Spinner.com)

The Mynabirds

What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood

Gogol Bordello

Trans-Continental Hustle

Full Album Stream (courtesy of Spinner.com)

Peter Frampton

Thank You Mr. Churchill

B.o.B.

The Adventures of Bobby Ray

Late Night Performances of the Week

The Hold Steady on Letterman

Gogol Bordello on Jimmy Fallon

]]> http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/2010/05/01/the-weekly-reaping-25-april-2010/feed/ 2 New DMB Tour Filled with Awesome Openers http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/2009/04/05/new-dmb-tour-filled-with-awesome-openers/ http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/2009/04/05/new-dmb-tour-filled-with-awesome-openers/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:09:31 +0000 Nathan http://www.ihopeyourearsbleed.com/?p=2042 Dave Matthews is giving us yet another reason to get excited about his music this year.  Next week he kicks off his 2009 tour in Madison Square Garden with The Roots.  And from there he starts his journey across the country hitting over 25 different states and playing with 15 different artists, none of which couldn’t be headlining their own nationwide tour.  His openers are not only good, they are bands that I would pay the DMB ticket price to see by themselves.  And let me tell you, those tickets aren’t cheap these days.   I mean these are bands that in my opinion shouldn’t be opening for anybody, like the Avett Brothers, or The Hold Steady, or Robert Randolph & the Family Band.  The list could go on, as you can see below.  Let’s just hope their new album can meet my expectations.  Because this year more than ever it will be a challenge every night for them to make sure the night ends on a high note.  This seemingly never-ending journey ends in October, right here in Oklahoma with Willie Nelson & Family.

Dave Matthews Band – Dancing Nancies (Live in Central Park)

The Avett Brothers – Matrimony

The Hold Steady – Constructive Summer

April

14 – New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden with The Roots

15 – East Rutherford, N.J. @ IZOD Center with Eli “Paperboy” Reed & the True Loves
17 – Charlottesville, Va. @ John Paul Jones Arena with with Old Crow Medicine Show
18 – Charlottesville, Va. @ John Paul Jones Arena with Old Crow Medicine Show
20 - Pelham, Ala. @ Verizon Wireless Center Birmingham with Old Crow Medicine Show
22 – Raleigh, N.C. @ TWC Music Pavilion with The Avett Brothers
24 - Charlotte, N.C. @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre with The Avett Brothers
25 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Vanderbilt Stadium with Jason Mraz/Robert Earl Keen
26 – New Orleans, La. @ New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
28 – Alpharetta, Ga. @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre At Encore Park with The Avett Brothers
29 – Alpharetta, Ga. @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre At Encore Park with The Avett Brothers

May
1 – The Woodlands, Texas @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion with The Avett Brothers
2 – Dallas, Texas @ Superpages.com Center with The Avett Brothers
5 – Albuquerque, N.M. @ Journal Pavilion with The Avett Brothers
6 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ Cricket Wireless Pavilion with The Avett Brothers
8 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ MGM Grand Garden Arena with Jason Mraz
9 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ MGM Grand Garden Arena with Jason Mraz
27 – Darien Center, N.Y. @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center with Robert Randolph & The Family Band
29 - Boston, Mass. @ TBA
30 – Boston, Mass. @ TBA

June
5 – Hartford, Conn. @ New England Dodge Music Center with Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
6 – Hartford, Conn. @ New England Dodge Music Center with Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
9 - Toronto, Ontario @ Molson Amphitheatre with Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
10 – Montreal, Quebec @ Parc Jean Drapeau with Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
12 – Saratoga Springs, N.Y. @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center with The Hold Steady
13 – Saratoga Springs, N.Y. @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center with The Hold Steady
16 – Cincinnati, Ohio @ Riverbend Music Center with The Hold Steady
17 – Maryland Heights, Mo. @ Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre with The Hold Steady
19 – Burgettstown, Pa. @ Post-Gazette Pavilion with The Hold Steady
20 – Burgettstown, Pa. @ Post-Gazette Pavilion with The Hold Steady

July
18 – East Troy, Wis. @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre with Umphrey’s McGee
19 – East Troy, Wis. @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre with Umphrey’s McGee
21 – Wantagh, N.Y. @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater with Old Crow Medicine Show
22 – Wantagh, N.Y. @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater with Old Crow Medicine Show
24 – Hershey, Pa. @ Hersheypark Stadium with Jason Mraz
25 – Detroit Lakes, Minn. @ 10,000 Lakes Festival
28 – Clarkston, Mich. @ DTE Energy Center with Old Crow Medicine Show
29 – Cleveland, Ohio @ Blossom Music Center with Old Crow Medicine Show
31 – Noblesville, Ind. @ Verizon Wireless Music Center with Hill Country Revue

August
1 – Noblesville, Ind. @ Verizon Wireless Music Center with Hill Country Revue
4 – Syracuse, N.Y. @ Alliance Bank Stadium with Donavon Frankenreiter
5 - Bethel, N.Y. @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts with Donavon Frankenreiter
7 - Virginia Beach, Va. @ Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater with Donavon Frankenreiter
8 – Bristow, Va. @ Nissan Pavilion with Donavon Frankenreiter
12 – Tampa, Fla. @ Ford Amphitheatre with Robert Earl Keen
14 - West Palm Beach, Fla. @ Cruzan Amphitheatre with Robert Earl Keen
15 – West Palm Beach, Fla. @ Cruzan Amphitheatre with Robert Earl Keen
29 - San Francisco, Calif. TBA
30 - Fresno, Calif. @ Save Mart Center

September
1 - West Valley City, Utah @ USANA Amphitheatre with Yonder Mountain String Band
4 - George, Wash. @ The Gorge Amphitheatre with G. Love & Special Sauce and Yonder Mountain String Band
5 - George, Wash. @ The Gorge Amphitheatre with G. Love & Special Sauce and Yonder Mountain String Band
6 – George, Wash. @ The Gorge Amphitheatre with G. Love & Special Sauce and Yonder Mountain String Band
12 – Chula Vista, Calif. @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre with Switchfoot
13 - Irvine, Calif. @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater with Switchfoot
19 – Scranton, Pa. @ Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
22 – Camden, N.J. @ Susquehanna Bank Center with Robert Randolph & The Family Band
23 – Camden, N.J. @ Susquehanna Bank Center with Robert Randolph & The Family Band
25 – Des Moines, Iowa @ Principal Park with Robert Randolph & The Family Band
26 – Tinley Park, Ill. @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre with Willie Nelson & Family
29 – Little Rock, Ark. @ Dickey-Stephens Park with Greg Allman
30 – Kansas City, Mo. @ Sprint Center with Willie Nelson & Family

October
2 - Tulsa, Okla. @ BOK  Center with Willie Nelson & Family
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