Murphy's Wine Tastings: Every Tuesday in September starting September 1, 2009

Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Wine Shop hosts themed wine tastings where guests may acquaint themselves with new wines and develop their wine knowledge. The fee is $20, and we pour approximately 8 wines. Enjoy dinner with your tasting and receive a $5 credit towards any entree of your choice over $11. Seating is limited, so please try to arrive early. We start pouring promptly at 6:30 p.m.
- September 1-Burgundy
- September 8-Napa Part 2
- September 15-Celebrity Wines
- September 22-Pinot Planet Oregon
- September 29-TBD- We don't know what we want to taste this night. Maybe you have an idea? Email us your ideas. Maybe, just maybe, we will pick your idea. bmaddux@murphysvh.com.

First Look: Two Weeks (part deux)

A fan-made video for Grizzly Bear's Two Weeks (off Vekatemist). Better than the original? You bet!

Two Weeks - Grizzly Bear from Gabe Askew on Vimeo.

First Listen: Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston - "Freedom"

download Daniel Johnston's newest track:

"Freedom" (mp3) off Is And Always Was (Oct. 6) on Eternal Yip Eye Music/High Wire Music.

via paste magazine. thanks xoxo

"With the October 6, 2009 release of his latest - and possibly greatest - work, Is And Always Was, Daniel Johnston adds another chapter to his artistic legend.

Is And Always Was is a decided step away from the lo-fi homemade recordings for which Johnston is famous. "Everyone needs to take their demos and go back to the studio," says Daniel.

On this album, Daniel allied with the musician and producer Jason Falkner, who is known for his own stellar solo career as well as his work with Beck, Air, and Paul McCartney. With Jason manning the boards, "Is And Always Was" was a project that aimed to take the rock and roll symphonies in Daniel's prolific musical brain and deliver fully-realized and professionally-produced recorded songs. "He possesses that rare individuality that makes the listener wonder where this music comes from," Falkner says of Daniel Johnston. "It was challenging to make our minds work together but I really found myself immersed in his musical world. It's a unique place to live, that's for sure!"

press release via brooklyn vegan !

Currently In Love With: Neon Indian

Neon Indian is producer Alan Palomo's project, a synth-laden collaboration with video artist Alicia Scardetta. Neon Indian's debut full-length album, Psychic Chasms, will be released October 13 via Lefse Records. Love it.

MP3:> Neon Indian: "Deadbeat Summer"

MP3:> MP3:> Neon Indian: "Terminally Chill"

First Look: She & Him - Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?

The first track off M. Ward and Zoey Deschanel's new album, Vol. 2, 'Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?' (She & Him). The video, created as a 500 Days of Summer tie-in, features the beautiful Zooey as a bank teller and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a would-be bank robber. A delightful interpretive dance ensues...

Amazing: NY Times, Time Use Survey !

The American Time Use Survey asked thousands of American residents to recall every minute of a day. Here is how people over age 15 spent their time in 2008.

Stop Motion in Action: Wes Anderson and the Fantastic Mr. Fox

Get the Hottest Ticket in Town!

Atlanta Rollergirls Roller Derby League invites you to come out Saturday, July 25, for “Declaration of Independence.” This is our final event before our long-anticipated Championship Bout and we’ll be celebrating the end of another successful sold out season. Don’t miss your chance to watch some of the most exciting women in roller derby duke it out and see who’s left standing in the end!

First clash of the evening is between the Dirty South Derby Girls (Atlanta All-Stars) and the visiting Denver Roller Dolls from Denver, Colorado. Watch chaos ensue as these two teams battle for roller derby domination. Then stick around as home teams, the Apocalypstix and Denim Demons, go head-to-head in an all-out duel to the death! The winner of this game determines who goes to the championship to face the Toxic Shocks.

Tickets are on sale NOW! Get your seats ASAP as bouts sell out FAST!

TICKETS:
In advance: $12 per bout / $20 for both bouts (SAVE $10)
At the door: $15 per bout / $30 for both bouts
Fun for the whole family, children under 4 get in free!
Buy Tickets Now!

DON’T FORGET TO BYOB!
Food and non-alcoholic beverages are provided by Shriners!
Alcohol is bring your own - we recommend cans, but if you have glass bottles, you will need to bring plastic cups as well and be prepared to make trips to your car. Glass is not allowed inside the auditorium.

LOCATION:
All 2009 Atlanta Rollergirls bouts will be held at Yaarab Shrine Center auditorium in Midtown (400 Ponce De Leon Avenue with plenty of free, gated parking)

Back Again: Broken Social Scene - 7/4 Shoreline feat. Leslie Feist

7/4 Shoreline featuring the incomparably beautiful Leslie Feist last Saturday at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto Canada (07/11/09) !!!

Currently Listening To...

Just got a first listen of this amazing Irish female duo - Heathers. Love the video.

Will listen to the album this weekend...in the mean time, enjoy !

Heathers - "Margie"
Heathers - "Slices of Palama"
Heathers on MySpace

Heathers - Waiter from If You Make It on Vimeo.

Dutchmaster by Core77

Apologies for the gratuitous copy/paste job, but I had to share. Core77's elegantly designed road bike...classic beauty.

Today, Core77 proudly introduces a limited edition bicycle—named the "Dutch Master"—celebrating New York bike culture and a heritage of local manufacturing.

The Dutch Master is based on the beloved Worksman cruiser frame—a workhorse foundation used throughout the New York delivery community, and manufactured in Queens, New York for over 110 years. Core77 customized the frame, fitting it out with a carefully curated set of components, each with its own story.

The bike was hand-built by KT Higgins, a Brooklyn-based ex-bike messenger (infamous for her crash in the movie Pedal), and proprietor of Bushwick Bike Shop, her one-year-old bikeshop in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The Dutch Master features stem and pedals from Brooklyn Machine Works, maker of high-end, indestructible parts. The Brooks saddle and the Dapper Dan grips, both leather, provide unparalleled feel and an authentic patina. The BMX Crankset is complemented by front and rear drum breaks from Sturmey Archer, and the shock-absorbing Schwalbe "Fat Frank" cruiser tires provide smooth-rolling, urban-friendly traction and durability.

The wheels are hand-built in Brooklyn with Swiss DT spokes, and the rear wheel is equipped with bike pegs, so that you can carry (at least) one of your posse home at the end of the night.

Core77 was founded in Brooklyn in 1995, and one of the reasons why the bike project is so exciting for us is that it both recognizes the history of the company and celebrates small manufacturing in the area.

As part of the product launch, the Apple Store SoHo New York will be presenting a Live "Meet the Designers" Event on Saturday, July 11th at 3pm, featuring the story of the Core77 Dutch Master Bicycle. Designers and builders of the bike will take the audience through the design and development of the Dutch Master, showing video and process shots of production and construction of the bike. The Apple Store SoHo New York is located at 103 Prince Street. Following the event, the Dutch Master will be on display in the lobby of the trend-setting Ace Hotel New York, located at 20 West 29th Street, for one week, from July 11 through July 18th.

The bike will be produced in a limited edition of 25. For more information, ordering, videos, and press photos of Core77's Dutch Master Bicycle, visit www.core77.com/dutchmaster.

Review: Quality Wine Tasting, Thursday July 9, 2009 at Tiny Bistro

Last night's wine tasting and food pairing (wine courtesy of Hop City and food courtesy of Tiny Bistro/Figs & Honey) was out-fucking-standing.

The wines - a sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot gris, merlot, grenache, and a cabernet - were all exceptional (thank you, no blends). The sauvignon blanc was my favorite...only a subtle taste from the barrell. The chardonnay was unusually aromatic and the pinot gris excellently paired. The reds were nothing to shake a stick at either...particularly the surprisingly good merlot.

The sommelier - extremely knowledgable, entertaining, and instructive.

The food - out of this world - a light tuna roll with cilantro and vegetables; mixed greens with walnuts, bleu cheese and a lemon and olive oil vinagerrette; [pear?] on puff pastry with a rose water and semisoft cheese topping; fresh goat cheese stuffed figs with bacon; and pork tenderloin skewers with spiced pumpkin.

The actual pairing of the food by chef Robert Haan was quite remarkable - neither the wine nor the food were overpowering of one another. Nothing too heavy, too spiced, or anything that lingers on the palete.

I would highly recommend Tiny Bistro/Figs & Honey for any/all catering events. Will try their regular menu next week. Check out upcoming wine/beer events on the calander.

Bravo.

Don't miss..

Wilco with special guest Feist on Late Night with David Letterman Tuesday 7/14. Be sure to tune in!

Eames Chair: Work in Progress

B Jay Womack (1974 - 2009)

[sad face] Chunklet is continuing to take donations (which have already exceeded $1500) to cover his burial costs ($4-5K) via paypal at henry@chunklet.com.

We Fun directors Matthew Robison and Zack Wilson have made a short video in memory of B Jay. R.I.P.

What to do on: Saturday July 4, 2009

First Look: Dirty Projectors 'Stillness Is The Move'

The official video for Dirty Projectors 'Stillness Is The Move' (Dir. Matthew Lessner) off the album 'Bitte Orca'. Out Now on Domino Records.
The video was shot on location on Mount Equinox, Vermont and features siberian huskies and rare llamas.
Directed by Matthew Lessner
Produced by Justin Lundstrom
Cinematography by Adam Newport Berra
Greencard Pictures

Dirty Projectors - 2009 Tour Dates
THU 7/2 - Richards on Richards - Vancouver, BC
FRI 7/3 - Chop Suey - Seattle, WA
SAT 7/4 - Holocene - Portland, OR
TUE 7/7 - The Independent - San Francisco, CA
WED 7/8 - Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA
THU 7/9 - Casbah - San Diego, CA
WED 7/15 - Red 7 - Austin, TX
THU 7/16 - Chelseas - Baton Rouge, LA
FRI 7/17 - The Earl - Atlanta, GA (w Atlas Sound!!!)
(tickets)
SUN 7/19 - Williamsburg Waterfront - Brooklyn, NY

[...post by way of Brooklyn Vegan - love as always]

Wilco & Feist - “You And I” (Live, 6.25.09, Wiltern Theatre)

did i ever mention how much in love with lesle feist i am...
[sigh]

Paste: David Foster Wallace and Bon Iver

via Paste Magazine. How much do I lover thee ? (subscribe)

David Foster Wallace Biography Gets Publishing Deal

Julia Askenase

on June 25, 2009 11:10 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Since the suicide of author David Foster Wallace last September left the literary community reeling, two writers have tried to grapple with his oft-emotionally turbulent life and celebrated career in the form of biographies: D.T. Max, who penned a lengthy New Yorker article on the author after his death, and David Lipsky, who wrote one for Rolling Stone. As of last week, though, only Max's proposal earned a publishing deal, while Lipsky's remains unsold.

Max's proposal sold to Viking Press at auction and is slated to hit bookstores sometime in 2011. Max told the U.K.'s Guardian he plans to write the book "in the form of an argument" and he doesn't want it to run too long. "I didn't think it was the right way to tackle David Foster Wallace--it's a little paradoxical because he wrote such big books himself," he told the paper.

Lipsky's proposal for a biography, on the other hand, would be based on a series of audio tapes from when he joined Wallace on a book tour in 1996. An anonymous editor showed concern that turning that idea into a formal book might prove difficult, though it would allow readers "to kind of hear that incredible music again: the sound of David Foster Wallace at full tilt."

In other DFW news, patient readers began testing their literary stamina this past Sunday with the kickoff of the Infinite Summer project, in which folks will read, ruminate and weigh in on Wallace's brick of a 1,079-page novel, 1996's career-defining Infinite Jest. Readers will brave the novel with a goal of reading 75 pages a week for 93 days. Godspeed, y'all.Bon

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon Announces Side Project Details
By Angela Pham

on June 25, 2009 10:25 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Likely to spill onto the Wisconsin music scene as explosively and harmonically as the band name implies, Volcano Choir is making its debut Sept. 22. The side project of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and the guys of Collections of Colonies of Bees is described "experimental," "textural" and "landscapey," according to Vernon. Meanwhile, the album title sounds aptly suitable: Unmap.

The collaboration of members, all of whom reside in America's Dairyland, has been taking place for three years, but ultimately came together in one November 2008 weekend. Don't count on taking in lines of verbosity, though: Vernon said it's less about the lyrics and more about instrumentation. Unmap is set to be released through Jagjaguwar.

Tracklisting:

1. Husks and Shells

2. Seeplymouth

3. Island, IS

4. Dote

5. And Gather

6. Mbira in the Morass

7. Cool Knowledge

8. Still

9. Youlogy

First Look: St. Vincent on Letterman

The hopelessly adorable Annie Clark (St. Vincent) playing "Marrow" on David Letterman last night. Phenomenal show last week at the earl with Pattern is Movement...

Get Corndogorama for Only $9.96 on Wednesday at Ticket Alternative, Thanks to Project 96.1!

For the whole day this Wednesday, June 24, you can get your one-day Corndogorama tickets for only $9.96 each. Usually one-day tickets are $15, so this is a great deal. It's a whole 24-hour window, starting at 12.01 a.m. on Wednesday and ending at midnight.

To get the deal, simply enter the code PROJECT (as in Project 96.1, the radio station bringing you this awesome deal) when you go buy your ticket on Wednesday at Ticket Alternative (online, on the phone or at Ticket Alternative outlets), and the discount will be made automatically

Dirty Projectors in Auto Accident

Dirty Projectors' van flipped outside of Detroit, MI on their way up to Toronto. Although the crash was serious, we're happy to report that all members of the band have been safely discharged from the hospital. The band will be flying home to New York in the morning to regroup and rest. Unfortunately, the band will have to cancel Toronto and Montreal. Thank you for understanding and sending your well wishes.

note:

The Earl
Fri. July 17, 2009 | 9:00PM
OK Productions presents:
Dirty Projectors
Atlas Sound
$12 ADVANCE · $14 DAY OF SHOW
[Tickets]

Dirty Projectors and David Byrne - Knotty Pine (mp3)
Dirty Projectors - Stillness is the move (mp3)

Drop Everything !!! Midget Stunt Bikes, Wiffle Beer Ball, the Howlies...

That's right kids !!! Atlanta's beloved indie-rock/meyhem-filled festival extravaganza known as Corndogorama returns to East Atlanta a week from next Saturday/Sunday (June 27 &28). Check out the lineup below:

DATE: Saturday & Sunday, June 27-28, 2009
TIMES: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
LOCATION: 470 Flat Shoals Avenue in the heart of the East Atlanta Village
TICKETS: $15: per day (advance or day of show) -or- $20: 2 day weekend pass via advance sales only; weekend pass must be purchased by Sunday, June 21 12pm midnight

GAMES: Sign up at info@corndogorama.com

“Tricycle Race” is done in pairs in 3 heats, 6/27 with a final match for champion on 6/28.
Winner gets a secret prize! Also sign up for Watermelon Toss, One Legged Relay Race, Flip-Flop Dash, Cricket crunch, Wiffle Beer Ball, bobbing for sea creatures and 48 hour frisbee.

EATING CONTEST: Sign up at www.wloce.com

STUNT SHOW: See our Stunt Show at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3y1293wccE

BAKE OFF: Bake Off – Who can bake the best pie? We’ll be the judge! Please submit through info@corndogorama.com

CARNIVAL GAMES: World’s Strongest Man Contest, Pie Throwing Contest, Pickle Eaters

THE 1ST EVER CORNDOGORAMA MUSTACHE CONTEST !!!

Sat June 20: ATL Roller Girls

TICKETS:
In advance: $12 per bout / $20 for both bouts (SAVE $10)
At the door: $15 per bout / $30 for both bouts
Fun for the whole family, children under 4 get in free!
Buy Tickets Now!

DON’T FORGET TO BYOB!
Food and non-alcoholic beverages are provided by Shriners!
Alcohol is bring your own - we recommend cans, but if you have glass bottles, you will need to bring plastic cups as well and be prepared to make trips to your car. Glass is not allowed inside the auditorium.

LOCATION:
All 2009 Atlanta Rollergirls bouts will be held at Yaarab Shrine Center auditorium in Midtown (400 Ponce De Leon Avenue with plenty of free, gated parking)

Don't Miss: Sunset Rubdown Tues June 16 at the unicorn

You Go on Ahead (Trumpet Song) off their recent (and YES...totally stellar) release Dragonslayer on Jagjaguwar (June 9).

Sunset Rubdown with Witchies and Elfin Saddle Thurs June 16,2009. 9pm at the drunken unicorn ! (tickets)

Sunset Rubdown - You Go on Ahead (Trumpet Trumpet II) (mp3)
Sunset Rubdown - Apollo and the Buffalo and Anna Anna Anna Oh! (mp3)

Opening Tomorrow !

Written by post-modern literary genius David Eggars (McSweeney's, Wolphin, and c.) and starring John Krasinski (Jim Halpert - The Office) and Mya Rudolph (SNL), Away We Go premiers at the US Tara Cinema tomorrow !

(map)
(tickets)

What to do on Thursday: 5+5 @ Tiny Bistro, TNT @ Octane

Tiny Bistro (by Figs and Honey) is hosting a wine and dinner pairing with neighbors Hop City on Thursday June 11, 2009 !!! 5 courses, 5 wines, plus an after dinner digestif.

7pm, $55. call 404 350 9998 for reservations.
Check Facebook for the full menu
1039 Marietta St. Atlanta Georgia 30318 (map)

Pickup some quality food and wine then walk over to Octane for June's thursday night throwdown !!!

1009 Marietta St NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (map)