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Kelli Dunham is a Wisconsin farmboi transplant who juxtaposes midwestern friendliness with New York attitude in a way that has been described as both "horrifying" and "hilarious."

In "Why Is The Fat One Always Angry" (her sixth one person show and her soon to be released third comedy CD) she continues on her quest to make comedy where slam poetry dares not tread. The show will address the important questions of our time, such as:

Why were there so many failed tubal ligations the year Kelli was born?
Is it okay to call your mom for the sole purpose of obtaining comedy material?
How is the Bible like the DSM?
What does being over 40 have to do with dead rabbits and the butch ego?
How many library books can one person take on vacation anyway?

Opening for Kelli will be Philadelphia's Superhero Storyteller R Eric Thomas.

Advancetickets or rsvp on facebook or check out Kelli's comedy.

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The CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival, New York City's largest and longest running music event, is known for its diverse artists, lively audiences, and in keeping with the Big Apple's own culture, international flavor. This year's 2011 CMJ Showcase will be no exception as three Taiwanese bands make their first appearance, bringing the sounds of Taiwan and their own individual styles to the people of NYC.
Dubbed "The Taiwan Phenomenon," the bands - Bearbabes, Echo, and 1976 - will make their first CMJ appearance from 8-10pm on Wednesday, October 19th at Dominion NY. The showcase is being organized by the Taiwan Government Information Office (GIO) and a-Peer Music Co., Ltd. So what should we expect from our friends from the East? I'm willing to put my money on an absolutely incredible and memorable experience.
Read more at http://china.musicdish.com/

Black Dawn, a heavy metal band from Long Island, are ready to unleash their brand of punishing and relentless rock to old and new fans alike when they play at the Local 269 on Friday, September 9th. The JOHN THE DOORMAN'S B-DAY BASH presented by Castle 83-11 Lifers will also feature GODAMHATE, SOMEONELSE, and SYMPTOM 7.
Castle 83-11 Lifers NYC Presents BLACK DAWN
Friday, September 9th at 7:30pm
Location: The Local 269
21 & Up. $10 Admission Fee
269 East Houston Street (& Suffolk), NYC
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BLACK DAWN has long been an established as a fixture on the New York Hard Rock scene. Since the early 90’s the band has been focused on doing mainly one thing: bringing their fans old and new the best metal in the New York area. Their live shows are an exciting display of an experienced band pushing their music to the limits, in order to deliver the best performance for the fans that they possibly can. Their exciting brand of Metal has taken them to gigs all over the country including Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Louisville.
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For the first time ever, the New York City Department of Health, NYC Knows, Hot 97 and its partners, hosted one of the most talked about concerts in New York: The Bronx Knows Concert for HIV Awareness.
The message of "Stay Safe, Get Care, & Get Tested" was conveyed through a series of PSAs that appeared in the greater NYC area.
The NYC DOH offered free tickets to the concert at the Paradise Theater in Bronx, NY, in exchange for getting an HIV test on or before June 24th -- the headliner of the concert being none other than golden child Lloyd Banks, who, in this past year, has become one of the most prominent forces in hip-hop...so much so, in fact, that none other than the NY Times named Banks (real name: Christopher Lloyd) "the most important rapper" in New York City.
And Banks, of course, kept his steady, stealthy pace at this performance: blazing through a 30 minute set in a deluge of sweat, he ran the gamut from old ("On Fire" & "I'm So Fly," both from his debut album HUNGER FOR MORE) to new ("I Don't Deserve You" & "Start it Up," both from his recent offering, HUNGER FOR MORE 2).
Banks, however, is at his best when he lets his guard down -- when he eschews the groupie-chasing "Blue Hefner" persona in favor of his true person: a wise "G" who has taken the road less traveled (which, as Robert Frost would say, makes all the difference) & has a bit of life experience to impart to the masses.
Other performances included Fred Da Godson, Oun-P, & several local area artists.
FOR EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT, VISIT www.bernadettegiacomazzo.com

"Cosmo-Country" divas, THE VANITY BELLES™, have surprised the NYC music scene by choosing The Bitter End to hold their highly anticipated EP release show on Thursday, July 14th at 10pm. The band joins a long list of rising stars, including Lady GaGa, to site Bleecker Street’s historical Bitter End as an integral part of their rise to popularity, and have been overheard dubbing the venue “home." Apple’s iTunes store listed The Vanity Belles' self titled, debut EP as “New & Noteworthy." According to a recent Twitter post by the band, the duo is also scheduled to appear on MNN’s local music television show “Above The Radar with Angel Vazquez” to help promote the event.
Visit The Vanity Belles at:
www.thevanitybelles.com or www.bitterend.com

Digital Music NY presents a very special event with visiting members from the China Audio Video Association (CAVA) to discuss the changing music and copyright environment in China. The event will be held on June 22nd from 7-10PM at RED (19 Fulton Street) in NY's South Street Seaport.
MusicDish*China founder Eric de Fontenay will be joined by
* Mr. Ju Wang, Administrative Vice President of CAVA, and
* Bill Zhang, Deputy Chairman of CAVA; Chairman of the China Music Industry Committee (CMIC); VP of Shanghai Synergy Culture & Entertainment Group (SSCEG) and President of a-Peer Synergy.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 22nd
Networking begins at 7PM - Discussion begins at 7:30PM sharp
WHERE: RED
19 Fulton Street, NYC
212-571-5900
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DOOR: FREE
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Singer-songwriter Seth Glier has just confirmed two opening slots with Ani DiFranco for Sunday, June 5th at The Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NY and Tuesday, June 7th at The Oneonta Theatre in Oneonta, NY.
Glier is thrilled to be performing with Ani DiFranco, as he recalls, "I remember my father taking me to an Ani show when I was 12 years old. It's incredible to think what 10 years can do. I'm pinching myself."
Feminist folk icon, Ani DiFranco is a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist perpetually on the move. From the raw "folk punk" of her early albums through the jazz/funk grooves she created during her years touring with a five-piece band to the twists and turns of her current work as a solo artist, Ani's restless creativity continually leads her and her listeners into ever more exciting territory.
Where:
Tarrytown Music Hall | www.tarrytownmusichall.org

When:
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Opening for Ani DiFranco
Where:
The Oneonta Theatre | www.oneontatheatre.com
When:
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Opening for Ani DiFranco
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Tex-Mex restaurant El Rio Grande is proud to present their new Comedy Nights, a showcase of some of New York City's funniest comedians. Hosted by Kenny Ortega of Urban Latino Radio, Comedy @ El Rio Grande brings together three stand-up comics for an evening of great laughs, along with delicious Mexican food and drinks. The Comedy Nights, which were previously presented at sister restaurant Gonzalez y Gonzalez, will be on the last Mondays of March and April.
There is NO COVER for the show and there will also be drink specials and free giveaways from Avion Tequila throughout the evening. Happy Hour begins at 5PM; the show starts at 7PM.
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EL RIO GRANDE
160 East 38th St On 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016
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