Evan and Evelyn

Honestly, seeing Amanda Palmer last year was the best show I’ve ever seen. There was a bit of everything: theatrics, dance, very catchy songs, and a “surprise” guest: Neil Gaiman, himself. I’ve told this story before, but I didn’t know they were together at the time I saw them, so I was a bit shocked because I knew he was married (and not to Palmer, at the time).

Well, everything is all good and well, the newlywed Amanda and Neil is touring around the countryside with their “An Evening with Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer” show, including spoken word, music, stories, and intimate talk with the audience. Tour details below:

As for Palmer’s alter ego, joined-twin-sister Evelyn, with the other Evelyn, Jason Webley, they have a Dark Horse comic book and music video (directed by Hoku Uchiyama):

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Evan Voytas: All week, we’re spotlighting bands playing at CMJ, and today is Evan Voytas, his full CMJ schedule below:

He recently covered Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” (a song that Sinead O’Connor made famous). Too bad the song will not appear on his 5-track 2012 EP for Dovecote Records.

Speaking of
Dovecote, their CMJ FREE party at Glasslands in Brooklyn takes place on Saturday, 10/22 (artists includes: Ssion, Main Attrakionz, Wise Blood, Hard Mix, Evan Voytas, Supreme Cuts, Jonquil and Ski Lodge). Plus, I am told there will be drinks courtesy of Reyka Vodka.
You can hear some of their artists at Soundcloud sampler.

Evan Dando: The Lemonheads are back, and better than ever! Having already seen Evan Dando (with Juliana Hatfield) at NXNE, I was pretty satiated that he did old Lemonheads songs. I recently found out that Dando will be doing the hit Lemonheads album, It’s a Shame About Ray, undoubtedly their finest hour.

When Alternative Nation and 120 Minutes were going strong, It’s a Shame About Ray was one of the first album that I bought. I haven’t listened to the album in years, but I know all the songs. The best part is that I already know what the encore will be: their cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs Robinson” (this is the hidden song on the CD).

Of course, this begs the question: what other songs are they going to play? I mean It’s a Shame About Ray was a pretty short album, at best thirty minutes! I guess you have to come and see:

Oct 14, 2011 – Pawtucket RI – The Met Oct 15, 2011 – Northampton MA – Downstairs at Pearl St Oct 17, 2011 – Toronto ON – Lee’s Palace Oct 18, 2011 – Detroit MI – Magic Stick Oct 19, 2011 – Akron OH – Musica Oct 21, 2011 – Chicago IL – Double Door Oct 22, 2011 – Minneapolis MN – 7th Street Entry Oct 24, 2011 – Denver CO – Marquis Theatre Oct 25, 2011 – Salt Lake City UT – Urban Lounge Oct 27, 2011 – Los Angeles CA – El Rey Theatre Oct 28, 2011 – San Juan Capistrano CA – Coach House Oct 29, 2011 – San Diego CA – Soda Bar Oct 30, 2011 – San Francisco CA – The Independent Oct 31, 2011 – Santa Clara CA – The Avalon Nov 3, 2011 – Portland OR – Mississippi Studios		Nov 4, 2011 – Vancouver BC – Biltmore Cabaret Nov 5, 2011 – Seattle WA – The Triple Door Nov 6, 2011 – Bellingham WA – Wild Buffalo House Nov 30, 2011 – Portsmouth UK – Wedgewood Rooms Dec 1, 2011 – Nottingham UK – Rescue Rooms Dec 2, 2011 – Leeds UK – Cockpit Dec 4, 2011 – Newcastle upon Tyne UK – The Cluny Dec 5, 2011 – Glasgow UK – Oran Mor Auditorium Dec 6, 2011 – Manchester UK – Ritz Dec 7, 2011 – Liverpool UK – Academy 2 Dec 8, 2011 – Sheffield UK – Plug Dec 10, 2011 – Birmingham YK – Academy 2 Dec 11, 2011 – Cambridge UK – The Junction Dec 12, 2011 – London UK – Shepherd’s Bush Empire Dec 13, 2011 – Brighton UK – Concorde 2