Posts tagged "new york"

Second-Hand Rose Records

Johnnie Taylor: “Cheaper To Keep Her” (download) There’s this record store near Union Square that I love, called Second-Hand Rose. It’s mostly vinyl, and the place is filled with some incredible stuff. I was in there the other day, and the owner was playing a Stax compilation that I really loved and may try to...

Friday at the Movies!

Yes, I did it. Last night, I went to the 10pm screening of Snakes On A Plane. To my surprise, the theater wasn’t entirely sold out (to be fair, it was a massive AMC Theater in Times Square, and there were people in every row) — but we did have to wait in line, and...

Debut of Rock Shows at McCarren Park Pool

Brooklyn’s McCarren Park Pool has been opened for rock shows for a little while now, but Sunday marked my first opportunity to see the drained pool in its new role as an indie rock venue. I went in with very low expectations, because outdoor venues usually have such shitty sound. However, I was pleasantly surprised...