2009
November
Nov 7th Saturday TV: Elvis Costello and The Band of Heathens on ACL on PBS
Elvis Costello performs "Sulphur to Sugarcane," and The Band of Heathens performs "Jackson Station," on Austin City Limits on PBS.
TV: John Fogerty on Live By Request
John Fogerty performs live on the Emmy Award-winning Live By Request, on PBS at 9 p.m.
TV: Taylor Swift on SNL
Taylor Swift is musical guest and hosts Saturday Night Live.
Music: Fun Fun Fun Fest
This Austin festival will live up to it's name with a skate ramp and mechanical bull. Oh, and there's music too! Ratatat, Danzig, The Cool Kids and Crystal Castles will all perform with so many more.
Music: Peter Bjorn and John
Swedish indie-pop stars Peter Bjorn and John will headline a U.S. tour beginning in Washington, D.C. on November 7. They'll be showing off tracks from their latest record, Living Thing, including "Nothing To Worry About" and "It Don't Move Me." They will be accompanied by El Perro Del Mar during their tour, and Fool's Gold for their wrap-up show in Los Angeles, Calif. on Nov. 21.
Music: The Gift of Gab tour
Blackalicious frontman the Gift of Gab is touring the western U.S. in support of his upcoming solo release, Escape 2 Mars. The first show kicks off in San Francisco, Calif. on Nov. 7 at The Independent 21+. He will be accompanied by Chali 2na, Mr. Lif and nightly show host Lyrics Born. The tour continues through the month, wrapping up on Nov. 23 with a show in Sacramento, Calif.
Nov 8th Sunday TV: Mad Men Season Finale
Mad Men season 3 finale airs tonight at 10 p.m. on AMC.
Music: Big Star show
Big Star will be play a rare show in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Nov. 8. They will play at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple. This week their Big Star 4-CD boxed set, Keep An Eye On The Sky
Nov 9th Monday TV: David Gray on Conan
David Gray performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Kelsey Grammer, Major Brian Dennis.
Nov 10th Tuesday TV: Amerie on Jimmy Kimmel
Amerie performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Also: Chris O'Donnell, Bill Simmons.
TV: John Fogerty on Conan
John Fogerty performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Jessica Biel, Super Dave Osborne.
TV: Shakira on Letterman
Shakira performs from album She Wolf on Late Show with David Letterman. Also: "Jungle" Jack Hanna.
TV: Wale on Jimmy Fallon
Wale performs on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: January Jones, Troy Polamalu.
Film: Dolly Parton's "Dolly: Live From London" DVD Release
This concert DVD features Dolly Parton's two sold out performances at London's O2 Arena.
Film: The Killers' Live From the Royal Albert Hall DVD Release
The DVD features The Killers' Royal Albert Hall London show, recorded in summer 2009. Includes bonus behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
Music: Asobi Seksu - Rewolf
One of the last albums recorded at London's legendary Olympic Studios before its close.
Music: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's Live DVD
BRMC's concert DVD, Live, drops today and comes with a live album and a bonus features disc.
Music: Jerry Garcia Band - Let It Rock
A double-disc set that includes live performances from a 1975 concert recorded in Berkeley, Calif. Featuring the original band line-up, including pianist Nicky Hopkins (Jerry Garcia Family/Rhino).
Music: Switchfoot - Hello Hurricane
The band's seventh full-length album (Atlantic Records).
Music: Tori Amos - Midwinter Graces
First "seasonal" album from folk-rocker Tori Amos, featuring seasonal songs and carols. (Universal Republic)
Music: Ólafur Arnalds - Found Songs
Second LP from Icelandic neo-classicist viral sensation.
Books: Through the Wire
Through the Wire, a team effort between Kanye West and animator Bill Plympton, is an 80-page illustrated interpretation of what the rapper narrated in 12 of his songs. An Atria/Simon & Schuster release.
Nov 11th Wednesday TV: Carly Simon on Jimmy Fallon
Carly Simon performs on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Jason Schwartzman, Joan Cusack.
TV: Los Lonely Boys on Jimmy Kimmel
Los Lonely Boys perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Also: Dominic Monaghan.
TV: Norah Jones on Letterman
Norah Jones performs from her upcoming album The Fall, out on Nov. 17, on Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Kate Walsh, Andre Agassi.
Film: Cucalorus Film Festival
This film festival in Wilmington, N.C. will screen more than 145 documentaries, features and short films.
Music: Switchfoot - Hello Hurricane
Seventh studio LP from California alt-rockers.
Nov 12th Thursday TV: Goodie Mob on Jimmy Fallon
Goodie Mob performs on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Kate Walsh, Penn & Teller.
TV: Jason Mraz on Conan
Jason Mraz performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Al Gore, Jim Parsons.
TV: Switchfoot on Jimmy Kimmel
Switchfoot performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Also: Amir Blumenfeld, Streeter Seldell.
TV: The Cribs on Letterman
The Cribs perform from album Ignore the Ignorant on Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Kid Scientists, Amanda Peet.
Music: Hope for Agoldensummer - Hours in the Attic
The first live album from the Athens, Ga. quartet. Available for purchase at HopeForAgoldensummer.com.
Music: Medski, Martin & Wood tour
Medski, Martin & Wood are touring to raise support for the release of their Radiolarians Set due out Nov. 24. They'll start off in North Adams, Mass on Nov. 12 and continue along the east coast, eventually winding down in Port City Music Hall on Dec. 5.
Music: Riot Fest West
A three-day alt-rock festival in L.A.
Music: Swell Season tour w/ Rachel
Rachael Yamagata will be touring with the Irish duo Swell Season. The tour kicks off in New Orleans, La. on Nov. 12. They'll continue across the states and will wind down in Minneapolis, Minn. at State Theatre.
Nov 13th Friday TV: Huey Lewis & the News on Jimmy Kimmel
Huey Lewis & the News performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Also: Super Dave Osborne.
TV: Kid Sister on Jimmy Fallon
Kid Sister performs on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Amanda Peet, Steven Ward.
TV: Kris Allen on Conan
Kris Allen performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Reese Witherspoon, Danny DeVito.
Film: 2012
Director: Roland Emmerich; Writers: Emmerich, Harald Kloser; Starring: John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Amanda Peet, Thomas McCarthy, Woody Harrelson, Chin Han, Morgan Lily.
Film: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Director: Wes Anderson; Writers: Anderson, Noah Baumbach; Starring: Cate Blanchett, George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman. (NY, LA)
Film: Oh My God Documentary
Director/Writer: Peter Rodger. (NY)
Film: Pirate Radio
Director/Writer: Richard Curtis; Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Sturridge, Talulah Riley, January Jones, Emma Thompson, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Darby, Jack Davenport, Tom Wisdom.
Film: The End of Poverty? Documentary (NY)
Director/Writer: Philippe Diaz; Starring: Martin Sheen. (NY)
Film: The Messenger
Director: Oren Moverman; Writers: Alessandro Camon, Moverman; Starring: Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker. (Limited)
Film: Uncertainty
Directors/Writers: David Siegel, Scott McGehee; Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lynn Collins, Assumpta Serna, Nelson Landrieu, Manoel Felciano, Jenn Colella, Giana Luca, Sofia Luca. (NY)
Film: Women in Trouble
Director/Writer: Sebastian Gutierrez; Starring: Carla Gugino, Adrianne Palicki, Connie Britton, Marley Shelton, Cameron Richardson, Garcelle Beauvais, Caitlin Keats, Paul Cassell.
Music: Brendan Benson tour
Brendan Benson will hit the road again for a fall U.S. tour to support his fourth solo record, My Old, Familiar Friend, due out on ATO Records on Nov. 13. The first show kick off on the same day in St. Louis. Mo. at The Bluebird. He'll continue around the states, hitting Minnesota, Massachusetts, North Carolina and others. He'll wrap up on Dec. 12 in Nashville, TN with a show at Exit/In.
Music: Brendan Benson tour
Brendan Benson will will bolster support for his new record, My Old, Familiar Friend with a U.S. fall tour. He'll kick off in St. Louis with a show at The Bluebird and then continue through the following month. The tour wraps up in Nashville, Tenn. on Dec. 12 with a performance at Exit/In. Benson will be in good company, playing with Brad Pemberton on drums (Ryan Adams), Jared Reynolds on bass (Ben Folds) and Mark Watrous on guitar and keys (The Raconteurs).
Music: Brendan Benson tour
Brendan Benson will will bolster support for his new record, My Old, Familiar Friend with a U.S. fall tour. He'll kick off in St. Louis with a show at The Bluebird and then continue through the following month. The tour wraps up in Nashville, Tenn. on Dec. 12 with a performance at Exit/In. Benson will be in good company, playing with Brad Pemberton on drums (Ryan Adams), Jared Reynolds on bass (Ben Folds) and Mark Watrous on guitar and keys (The Raconteurs).