A Happy Valium-Times Day With Heloise & The Savoir Faire

I was first exposed to Heloise & the Savoir Faire's live set when they supported The Teenagers at the Music Hall of Williamsburg along with TLC staple Lissy Trullie in December. At the time I was truly captivated by Heloise's incredible voice and the over-the-top theatrical stage presence of the show as a whole.

After their short UK trek earlier this year, Heloise & the Savoir Faire returned to NYC in time for the Valentine's Valium-times Day celebration at Le Poisson Rouge last Friday. Before taking the stage we chatted, or rather laughed our asses off along, with HASF (stay tuned!)

Lights of Old Navy fame opened up the show with her toothache-inducing brand of pop which I quite frankly could have done without. Fast forward a bit to Heloise and the Savoir Faire...

Heloise made a dramatic entrance in her signature high-collared red chiffon cape and red sequined body suit after 1AM, for a stellar set that made everyone forget that they were supposed to be depressed on this Hallmark occasion.

From beginning to end the show was an amazingly fast paced blur of sequins, glitter, laughter, surging endorphins, pumping fists, and undeniable talents. Set list highlights included the down tempo anthem Trash, Rats and Microphones and spirited Odyle.

In a world of packaged goods, it's so inspiring and refreshing to see such a fearless talent take the stage with the sole purpose of having fun. Make sure you check out Heloise & the Savoir Faire this Friday at the South Street Seaport in NYC, you will thank me later!

MP3: Heloise & the Savoir Faire - Odyle (James Pants Remix) or zShare

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Santigold Takes Over The Apple Store

My girl Santogold Santigold will take over The Apple Store in SoHo this Friday February 20th. Besides seeing her at the Charlotte Ronson show this past Friday and the short performance at the MTVU Woodie Awards, it's been awhile since I've had my fix! How about a new song or two during your set, Santi??

Click HERE for more info.

MP3: Santigold - Creator (Scottie B. Remix) or zShare
MP3: Santigold - Unstoppable (Featuring Lil' Wayne and Drake) or zShare

Be There: High Places at the New Museum

I'm super excited for the High Places gig tomorrow with Grouper at the New Museum, especially since I've never been there (tsk, I know.) Start off your weekend on a good note with this guaranteed great show. Check out our fab interview with High Places last year HERE.

Tickets are only $15, buy yours HERE or at the door. See you at the show!

MP3: High Places - New Grace or zShare

Little Boots Gets Magical at Studio B

Last night Greenpoint was bestowed the honor of having one of the most buzzed about artists, Little Boots, take the stage at Studio B. TLC interviewed Little Boots before sound check (stay tuned!) at which point she was distraught about the technical difficulties encountered with her Tenori-On. Unfortunately she was unable to get a hold of a new cable in time, but the show must go on!

The highly anticipated show got a late start at about 1 AM as Little Boots aka Victoria Hasketh stepped on stage in a gorgeous sheer hooded black dress. During the amazing 7-song set, Victoria debuted 2 new songs and bowed out after a stellar rendition of Stuck on Repeat. Beautiful, transient and brief, Little Boots left us all pleading for more even without the Tenori-on.

MP3: Little Boots - Time to Pretend (MGMT Tenori-On Cover) or zShare

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Free Lily Allen Gig w/ Matt & Kim in NYC, London and Tokyo to Follow

This Tuesday Lily Allen will headline a free MySpace Secret Show with supporting acts Matt & Kim and Trouble Andrew at Bowery Ballroom! Lily will go on to headline 2 additional MySpace Secret Shows in London and Tokyo (dates TBA.) Also beginning February 10th and for a limited time, you may purchase It's Not Me, It's You for $3.99 via Lily's MySpace Music player and Amazon MP3! Details for the Bowery gig below:

Venue: The Bowery Ballroom
Date: Tuesday 2/10
Notes: all ages
Doors 7:00 PM
Free

MP3: Lily Allen - Oh My God (Cover) or zShare

Short Yet Passionate: Passion Pit at Bowery

Passion Pit played a very short and sweet set last night at Bowery Ballroom with supporting acts Paper Route and Cale Parks. The band unveiled three new songs from their upcoming full-length debut (which lead singer Michael Angelakos said would be released in May.) My only question is, where was Cuddle Fuddle on the set list??

Passion Pit will play two more shows in Massachusetts before heading across the pond for a brief UK tour. The tour will include an NME Awards Show on February 18th with the Black Kids at Koko and a show at London Cargo on February 23rd with Bear Hands and Hockey. Read this interesting article on the band who is being called 'America's Hottest New Act' in the UK.

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MP3: Passion Pit - Smile Upon Me or zShare

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