Random Bits: Music In A Basement In The NYC
Update 8/24/2008: Juan’s program has moved from Plum TV to Pitchfork Media’s Pitchfork.tv (exciting and good)
I recently made a discovery. A discovery that sung directly to my heart and as a result that muscle in my chest began beaming forth the light of a choir of angels…just like in Care Bears.
There is an Argentine-American. His name is Juan. He lives in Brooklyn. He has a basement. Through some sort of sweet talking or mind tricks or plain passion, he has convinced several great indie bands to perform in his basement. The performances are filmed and broadcast on Plum TV Pitchfork.tv. I imagine his days go something like this:
“Hello Juan, what are you doing today,” friend asks.
“Oh,” says Juan. “I’m going to run and get some coffee and then Josh Ritter is coming over at 11:15 to play some music in my basement. How about you?”
Friend looks a bit confused and dazed and replies:
“I see. I was gonna’ ask if you wanted to come over and see my new IKEA furniture I just finished assembling, but you sound too busy for the Swedish innovations in home decor. I’ll talk to you later.”
House concerts are making a small ressurgance in this day and age, and are something I have dreamed of doing for a long time. Everyday Joe’s can often feel like a home. Everyone who comes in here is part of the family.
Methinks Juan’s Basement and Everyday Joe’s are distant relatives of some sort. How distant? Not sure. Regardless, get through your friday by following the links to videos from Juan’s Basement below. I’ve posted my favorite for you to view.
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