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Archives for December 2009

Insound Pop-Up Ends, But Still Online

December 22, 2009 By Anne Szustek Leave a Comment

Greenpoint-based ecommerce site Insound is known primarily for its encyclopedic trove of indie rock—and in physical forms both new and old. While the store has hundreds of mp3s, according to Matt Wishnow, Insound founder and president, 60 percent of the store’s sales are vinyl records.Street style and Insound 008

But being in what is arguably America’s indie rock capital in the moment—as well as “so many great record stores in Williamsburg,” as Wishnow put it—Insound sought to differentiate itself a bit. Street style and Insound 014Enter its collection of art and screen printed clothing selections. On display and on sale from Thursday through yesterday at Williamsburg event space 303 Grand, located at its namesake address, the looks embrace a major undertone of the sound that has put the Williamsburg-Greenpoint area on the map during this decade.

And certainly, 2000s Brooklyn scene darlings such as Department of Eagles and Clap Your Hands, Say Yeah get their due in the Insound 20 line of posters, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Released last year, the collection features the designs of Oakland artist Jason Munn, a.k.a. The Small Stakes and says Wishnow, was the first time posters have been commissioned to feature a group of bands independent of a concert tour.

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“Hobos” Revel with “Railroad Earth”

December 19, 2009 By Luisa Caldwell Leave a Comment

orangetoddRailroad Earth played Dec 10 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, and enthusiasm by loyal fans for the band was high; seemed like everybody was swaying, many singing along. The sound of the six virtuoso musicians was constant and full, almost symphonic at times.

A roots and Americana-based jam band from Stillwater, New Jersey, their name derives from the Jack Kerouac 1957 short story “October in the Railroad Earth.”

The band whose music combines elements of bluegrass, rock and roll, jazz, cowboy, Celtic and psychedelic is known for its extensive live improvisation, and they delivered three energy-packed hours of music, selections from their five albums, starting with The Black Bear Sessions from 2001.

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Shop Local, for sales and fairs and trunk shows

December 18, 2009 By Anne Szustek Leave a Comment

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If ceaseless online banner ads and sleigh bell-tinged television jingles haven’t made you aware already, we are indeed coming up on the last shopping weekend before Christmas. Shopping locally, you’ll find dozens of unique shops and boutiques from as far up as the North Pole (or the northernmost tip of Greenpoint). Many are offering complimentary libations, along with Christmastide cheap chic.

For the second week, The Grand Adventure highlights fabulous clothing and gift boutiques along Grand Street. Mention the phrase “Grand Adventure” for special treats and discounts.

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The Daily Photo + Links

December 18, 2009 By WG News + Arts Leave a Comment

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Photo: baldpunk

Williamsburg’s Monkey Town Closing Down  [Gothamist]

Rose Plaza Developers May Have Second Chance w/ BP Markowitz  [BklynEagle]

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The Daily Photo, December 17, 2009

December 17, 2009 By WG News + Arts Leave a Comment

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Photo by baldpunk

Two Economies in Williamsburg?  [interactive]

MTA picks on Brooklyn with proposed bus and train cuts [BrooklynPaper]

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