The Real Big Sur

Forget apologizing for not keeping up. Bienvenidos a Bacon cubierto de chocolate!!

That's right y'all CCB is going Big South on this blog. South America south!
I won't have a computer but will have an iPhone, more to follow soon.

James, CCB

CMJ 2012

Welcome to the second annual CCB review of the CMJ Music Marathon.
I saw about 45 acts ranging in all types and from all locations. Here's a couple. As always I'd be more than happy


Royal Canoe
Canadians are considered tame but produce some of the most talented weirdos. Hailing from Winnistickpeg, Royal Canoe is a really fun live act almost every band member has a synthesizer or keyboard and the occasional autotune.


Kishi Bashi
The definition of Hybrid. This one man Japanese/American sang/played violin dubbed/beat boxed. And repeat/mashed up his own vocals, strings and clapping. Really unique treat.


Gold Fields
As a sucker for nostalgia rock this band hits it on the head. But don't be fooled by there tropical riffs and neo-synth's they come to bring down the house. After seeing them I had to ask the drummer how he managed to keep his head on his shoulders.

Sinkane
Classic good feeling Funk indie. Thanks to Jen and Kerry this guy was a priority and well worth it.


Icona Pop
The Nordic woman are by no means suppressed as compared to there male compatriates. First LCMDF from Helsinki and now these 'get the hell up and dance' chicks from Sweden know how hard beats and beauty can inspire.

Back

CCB has risen from the dead just in time for the holiday spirit! After a year of denial we are back! Or perhaps this might be the only convenient way to send a lot of information to a number of people.

The above video might seem odd but it connects with the previous post and is also a bit of a prequil to the next.
Anyone notice the connection?

CMJ Detox

Christy and Oliver rocked the boat hard in the desert to kick off the most amazing week of the year! It was a bi-coastal binging, liver dancing all week.

For those of you who don't know... I'm too tired for explaining. Google "CMJ Week" for a more provocative description. Here is my take away.

REPTAR! ARRGH! Heard this DJ-ed a couple places, including from one of The Smiths.
Stuck in my Id by reptarmusic

Royal Teeth! After chattin with da Smiths' bloke, this kid Joshua told me the streets in New York are terrifying with a van load of band shit, and said he was playing the next night to which I responded: "Word." So Shirley and I went. Very awesome live. Holla NOLa!!

 Wild by RoyalTeeth

Blue Kid. Fiona Apple meets Adelle. Really got the chills from her voice. The rest of her band seemed to be placeholders, but this Blue Kid has incredible talent and an amazing future.
The Dismemberment Song by Blue Kid

Big shout out to cousin Stabone... Only the strong can run with us. He came out for the Fader Fort and the College Buyers Lounge where we saw 42 Below rock it... I mean the Kickdrums.
The Kickdrums - Had Too Much To Dream Last Night by The KickDrums


Final Word: If there is an event sponsored by Odoul's next year, I. AM. THERE.

Recession Musical

Double or Single dip, it's time for us to hunker down and work with what we've got!

Diego Stocco - Music From A Dry Cleaner from Diego Stocco on Vimeo.

Mode of Transportation

This is how I get around yo!



I take the Sicilian train to the Buffalo Chicken uptown, then I get off at White Slice and walk to Grandma's!

Stay Cool

Been on holiday for two months or so. Settled back in the boroughs and burb. Keeping busy and making progress. Trying to conserve energy and not type much; here is some new digs to stay cool with:

CCB loves BBC! Tried linking just the original but couldnt work it out. The original and Led Zero are great.
Bombay Bicycle Club - Shuffle by Bombay Bicycle Club


Kodama (rough) by Unsui

New Navy - Zimbabwe by future classic

POMPEYA - Cheenese (Lipelis Remix) by POMPEYA