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NINE POUND HAMMER AT CD CENTRAL
This is one of those shows we've always thought SHOULD happen! And now it will. Lexington's redneck-punk legends, Nine Pound Hammer, will treat the faithful to a free outdoor show at CD Central on Friday, May 23. This will be an event not to be missed. The show is tentatively set for 5:30 p.m., but we're still working out the details so check next week's newsletter or the web site for updates.
MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT!
A CD Central tradition continues.... This year on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26) we have FIVE bands performing for you, a used CD sale, and of course, hot dogs on the grill. More details next week, but in the meantime here's the band schedule:
Noon: Rainjunkies
1 p.m.: Varsovia
2 p.m.: Through Trials
3 p.m.: Two Foot Yard
4 p.m.: Middlefork
Know Your Own Vol. 3 Release Party / WRFL Benefit
Join us Friday, May 16th as we celebrate (a little belatedly, we admit) the release of the new Lexington music compilation Know Your Own Vol. 3 (co-released by CD Central, WRFL 88.1FM and Action Arts) at Al's Bar (corner of Limestone and 6th St). Performances by Thee American Revolution (featuring members of the Apples in Stereo, Ideal Free Distribution, and the Blueberries), Bedtime, Matt Duncan, The Joybombs, and more. Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8pm. ALL AGES WELCOME. Cover is $5 with all door money going to WRFL's "Build the Tower, Boost the Power" fund. Good music, good food (Al's has a wonderful grill), and benefiting a good cause. (If you haven't grabbed a copy of the disc yet, stop into the shop and find it FREE at the counter or plan to pick one up at the show.)
 THIS WEEK'S FEATURE AT CDCENTRALMUSIC.COM: LAST SHADOW PUPPETS
THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS are Alex Turner (from Arctic Monkeys) and Miles Kane (from The Rascals); THE AGE OF THE UNDERSTATEMENT is an album of 12 full-blooded songs, bold and brassy, full of drama, wit and melody, recorded in France by the young duo. These songs were then boldly underscored by Owen Pallett, who conducted and recorded arrangements for each track with the 22-piece London Metropolitan Orchestra -- the result is an album that sounds classic and yet is instantly timeless. Check out a few tracks in our pop-up jukebox at http://www.cdcentralmusic.com (just click on the "Artist of the Week" button.)
Sample MP3s, audio / video streams, and e-cards by clicking on the NEW MUSIC NOW banner at http://www.cdcentralmusic.com/ Cool stuff this week:
RED FEATURE: LANGHORNE SLIM -- Dig “Rebel Side of Heaven” from LANGHORE SLIM
FONTANA FEATURE: NERF HERDER – Sample track from IV, available now
CAROLINE FEATURE: NEW FOUND GLORY – Get info on the TIP OF THE ICEBERG EP
DRESDEN DOLLS: Listen to a couple of tracks from NO, VIRGINIA – coming May 20!
BARENAKED LADIES: Get the scoop on SNACKTIME!, a collection of original children’s songs
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE: look & listen to tracks from NARROW STAIRS, coming 5/13
ELVIS COSTELLO: Sample a few tracks from MOMOFUKU, available now
FILTER: Listen to “Soldiers of Misfortune” from ANTHEMS FOR THE DAMNED, out 5/13
FIREWATER: Sample “Borneo,” get tour dates for THE GOLDEN HOUR, available now
LOCAL H: Check out a few songs from TWELVE ANGRY MONTHS, coming May 13
NEIL DIAMOND: Watch “Pretty Amazing Grace,” get tour dates for HOME BEFORE DARK
THE OLD 97’s: Get tour dates and info on their latest, BLAME IT ON GRAVITY, out 5/13
THE PARLOR MOB: Sample some tracks from AND YOU WERE A CROW, out now
THE REPUBLIC TIGERS: Watch the vid for “Buildings & Mountains” from KEEP COLOR
THE SUBMARINES: Get the scoop on their new album, HONEYSUCKLE WEEKS (5/13)
TRISTAN PRETTYMAN: Listen to “Madly” from Tristan’s latest release, HELLO
WE ARE SCIENTISTS: Check a few tracks from their new CD, BRAIN THRUST MASTERY
NEW & RECENT LEXINGTON EXCLUSIVES
JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT – Live at Twist & Shout 11.16.2007
We weren't able to tape Jason Isbell's in-store show at CD Central last year, but here's the next best thing.
This show was recorded on 11/16/07 at fellow indie record store Twist & Shout in Denver. It features Jason Isbell (vocals/guitar), Jimbo Hart (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Derry deBorja (keys), and Ryan Tillery (drums). In stock now!
JOSH RITTER – Live at the 9:30 Club
Josh Ritter returns this spring with the “Small Town USA” tour in support of his highly praised 2007 release, The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter (Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Victor). Named by Entertainment Weekly as one of “The 10 Most Exciting Artists Now,” Ritter continues to receive critical acclaim for this, his fourth full-length album. Of the new release, the Washington Post describes it as his “…most freewheeling and satisfying record to date…” while Amazon declares it “…the best album of 2007, hands down, by the most under-accorded American musical genius.”
Additionally, a new EP, Live at the 9:30 Club, will be released, featuring songs from the album. Originally broadcast by NPR’s All Songs Considered, the 8-song disc features recordings from Ritter’s sold out DC concert in October 2007. The limited edition EP will be available exclusively at CD Central and other select independent record stores nationwide.
LISTENING STATION FEATURES IN MAY
 Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell
First full-length from the Ontario band. 180-gram vinyl includes an MP3 download of the album as well as bonus remixes. "Each track a potential single, these guys don't hang around, going straight for the jugular, blasting out soaring indie rock nuggets honed by endless touring." -- Clash Magazine
A.A. Bondy - American Hearts
Solo debut from Scott Bondy (aka A.A. Bondy), former Verbena main-man, gets some proper distribution. American Hearts is dark and sardonic -- but it's not as claustrophobic, tortured or troubled as you might expect. The songs are influenced by an amalgam of folk and blues, filtered through the mind of someone who knows what makes a great rock song breathe.
Hayden - In Field & Town
The Canadian's first album in four years -- eleven tracks that perfectly match his deep infectious voice and toe-tapping folk tunes.
Jamie Lidell - Jim
A diverse record mixing up gospel grooves, fiercely passionate soul, delicately moving ballads, thumping R&B, synthed-up disco, and even a touch of "hillbilly funk." An album that will switch you on in the morning, move you on the dancefloor, and take you down in the small hours.
The Kooks - Konk
Sophomore release from the UK garage rockers continues to exhibit their freewheeling ways. Bonus CDEP with two unreleased tracks free with purchase while supplies last.
MAY 13
Due to deadline constraints, we're bringing you an abbreviated version of the new release list this week. We hope to return to the regular detailed format next week!
10 Years - Division
Joseph Arthur - Vagabond Skies
Bellrays - Hard, Sweet & Sticky
Black Angels - Directions to See a Ghost
T-Bone Burnett - Tooth of Crime
Burzum - Anthology
Joe Cocker - Hymn for My Soul
Death Cab For Cutie - Narrow Stairs
Deicide - Till Death Do Us Part
Dokken - Lightening Strikes Again
Filter - Anthems for the Damned
Heaven Shall Burn - Whatever It May Take
Local H - 12 Angry Months
Jason Mraz - We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things
Old 97's - Blame It On Gravity
Saviours - Crucifire
Keith Sweat - Just Me
Teitur - The Singer
Transistor Transistor - Ruined Lives
Vetiver - Thing of the Past
We Are Scientists - Brain Thrust Mastery
MAY 20
3 Doors Down - 3 Doors Down
Bonnie Prince Billy - Lie Down in the Light
California Guitar Trio - Echoes
Johnny Dowd - Drunkard's Masterpiece
Dresden Dolls - No Virginia
Foxboro Hot Tubs (Green Day) - Stop Drop & Roll
French Kicks - Swimming
Gov't Mule - Live with a Little Help vol. 2
Islands - Arm's Way
Mason Jennings - In the Ever
Joan of Arc - Boo Human
Scarlett Johansson - Anywhere I Lay My Head
King's X - XV
Sonny Landreth - From the Reach
Marcy Playground - MP3
Mates of State - Re-Arrange Us
John McLaughlin - Floating Point
Merciless Death - Realm of Terror
Mudhoney - Lucky Ones
National - A Skin, A Night: Virginia EP
Donna Summer - Crayons
1. Black Keys - Attack & Release
2. Portishead - Third
3. Hayes Carll - Trouble in Mind
4. Roots - Rising Down
5. Flight of the Conchords - Flight of the Conchords
6. Griffin House - Flying Upside Down
7. Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely
8. Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell
9. No Age - Nouns
10. Elvis Costello - Momofuku
Most of the free stuff on this list is available only at INDEPENDENT record stores, like us!
Replacements
Ask for a free 7" vinyl single with the purchase of any of the new Replacements reissue CDs!
Robyn - Robyn
Initial copies come with a bonus import remix EP.
Anti-Flag - The Bright Lights Of America
Initial copies come with a bonus 7" 45 featuring the track "I'm So Sick Of You."
Counting Crows - Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings
Get a free bonus DVD containing six music videos, ranging from "Mr. Jones" from their 1993 debut to the 2002 hit "American Girl."
Kaki King - Dreaming Of Revenge
Free with purchase: a bonus 7" 45 sporting a previously unreleased instrumental B-side.
Mike Doughty - Golden Delicious
Initial quantities include Busking, a bonus five-song CDEP.
Bob Mould - District Line
Get a bonus CDEP featuring three songs Bob Mould performed at the 2007 CIMS convention in Los Angeles.
Shelby Lynne - Just A Little Lovin'
Buy it and get a bonus CD with two tracks recorded live on KCRW.
The following tickets are now available at CD Central. There is no service charge for cash purchases, $1.00 per ticket charge for debit/credit cards.
THE DAME
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HEADLINERS (Louisville)
North MIssissippi All Stars - Weds., May 21 - $15
Southern Culture on the Skids - Sun., May 25 - $15
Mudhoney - Sat., May 31 - $15
Tickets on sale now at CD Central!
Friday, July 25 - $15
Saturday, July 26 - $20
Sunday, July 27 - $18
Friday-Saturday - $32
Saturday-Sunday - $35
All Three Days - $50
VIP Passes - $50 per day
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