2009
November
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).
Nov 14th Saturday TV: Black Eyed Peas on SNL
The Black Eyed Peas are the musical guests on Saturday Night Live. Host: January Jones.
TV: M. Ward and Okkervil River on ACL
M. Ward performs from his LP Hold Time, and Okkervil River performs, on Austin City Limits on PBS.
TV: Willie Nelson on ACL on PBS
Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel perform "Hesitation Blues" on Austin City Limits on PBS.
Nov 15th Sunday Books: QUEEN: The Crown Kings of Rock
London-based music journalist Phil Sutcliffe's new book offers an illustrated history of Queen, published by Voyageur Press.
Nov 16th Monday TV: Ben Harper & Relentless7 on Craig Ferguson
Ben Harper & Relentless7 performs on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Also: LL Cool J, Mindy Kaling.
TV: Carrie Underwood on Conan
Carrie Underwood performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Kristen Stewart, Judd Apatow.
TV: Norah Jones on Good Morning America
Norah Jones performs from her upcoming album, The Fall, released on Nov. 17, on ABC's Good Morning America.
TV: Wyclef Jean with Cyndi Lauper on Letterman
Wyclef Jean performs with Cyndi Lauper from CD, From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion, on Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Sharon Stone, Seth Meyers.
Film: Crazy Heart (NY, LA)
Director/Writer: Scott Cooper; Starring: Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall. (NY, LA)
Music: 50 Cent - Before I Self-Destruct
The latest from the New York rapper. Produced by Dr. Dre, Eminem and Scott Storch (Aftermath/Interscope).
Music: Annie - Don't Stop
The latest from the Norwegian pop singer (Smalltown Supersound).
Music: Them Crooked Vultures show
Them Crooked Vultures are sneaking in a surprise eve of release show in support of their self-titled debut, out Nov. 17. The show is tonight at The Roxy in Atlanta, Ga.
Nov 17th Tuesday TV: 50 Cent on Conan
50 Cent performs and is a regular guest on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Jane Lynch.
TV: Kovacs & Zsigmond Documentary Premieres on PBS
The Documentary "No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos" Premieres on PBS's Independent Lens on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
TV: Neko Case on Jimmy Fallon
Neko Case performs on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Shakira, Cheech and Chong.
TV: The Script on Letterman
The Script performs from self-titled album on Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Penélope Cruz, Joe Cada.
Film: Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...
DVD release today of Elvis Costello's first season of his performance/discussion show, which included appearances by James Taylor, Herbie Hancock, John Mellencamp, Tony Bennett and The Police.
Music: Felt - Felt 3: A Tribute to Rosie Perez
Atmosphere's Slug and Living Legends' Murs team up for their third collaboration and tribute to B-list actresses. Produced by Aesop Rock (Rhymesayers Entertainment).
Music: John Mayer - Battle Studies
The fourth studio EP from the singer-songwriter (Columbia).
Music: Kid Sister - Ultraviolet
The debut album from the rapper behind "Pro Nails," produced by A-Trak and others (Fool's Gold/Downtown).
Music: Leona Lewis - Echo
The second full-length album from the British talent show winner, featuring collaborations with Timbaland and Ryan Tedder (J/Syco Music).
Music: Norah Jones - The Fall
Produced by Jacquire King (Modest Mouse, Kings of Leon, Tom Waits), featuring collaborations with Ryan Adams and Will Sheff (EMI/Blue Note).
Music: Old 97's - Wreck Your Life ... And Then Some: The Complete Bloodshot Recordings
Two-record set with the original 1985 album, 7-inch singles, bonus tracks from various compilations and an mp3 download card. (Bloodshot)
Music: Paul McCartney - Good Evening New York City
A CD/DVD set documenting his first-ever concert at New York's Citi Field (Hear Music/Concord).
Music: Rakim - The Seventh Seal
The rap legend's first solo album in a decade. (Ra/Fontana/UMG)
Music: Robbie Williams - Reality Killed the Video Star
The latest from the U.K. pop star (Astralwerks).
Music: Robin Guthrie - Songs to Help My Children Sleep
New EP from ex-Cocteau Twins guitarist. (Darla)
Music: Rod Stewart - Storyteller: The Complete Anthology (1964-1990)
Four-disc set originally released in 1989. (Rhino)
Music: SCORE! 20 Years of Merge Records: The Remixes
11-song cover of Merge Records songs by non-Merge artists. Includes tracks from Xiu Xiu, Caribou, Four Tet and Junior Boys. (Merge)
Music: Sara Groves - Fireflies and Songs
Produce by Charlie Peacock. (INO/Columbia)
Music: Sheryl Crow - Tuesday Night Music Club (Deluxe Edition)
This re-release of her 1993 album includes a second CD of B-sides, outtakes, and previously unreleased tracks, plus a DVD featuring music videos and footage from the album tour.
Music: The Doors - Live in New York
Box set documenting The Doors' Jan. 17 & 18, 1970, performances at New York's Felt Forum. (Rhino)
Music: Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures
The debut release from the supergroup, featuring Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Joshua Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) (DGC/Interscope).
Music: Various Artists - Atlantic Records: The Time Capsule
Ten disc retrospective of the legendary label, plus a seven-inch and a 128-page hardcover book, featuring artists from Ray Charles and John Coltrane to Led Zeppelin, INXS and Gnarls Barkley. (Atlantic)
Music: YellowHammers - YellowHammers
Produced by the Mekons' Jon Langford. (UP)
Nov 18th Wednesday TV: Brian Setzer Orchestra on Conan
Brian Setzer Orchestra performs on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Also: Seth Green, Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt.
TV: Norah Jones on The Colbert Report
Norah Jones performs from her new album, The Fall, on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report.
TV: Ray Davies on Letterman
Ray Davies performs from his album Ray Davies - Collected on Late Show with David Letterman. Also: Robert Pattinson.
TV: The Avett Brothers on Jimmy Fallon
The Avett Brothers performs on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Also: Kristen Stewart, Jamie Kennedy.
Film: Red Cliff
Director: John Woo; Writers: Khan Chan, Cheng Kuo, Heyu Sheng, John Woo; Starring: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang, Chen Chang, Wei Zhao, Jun Hu, Chiling Lin, Shido Nakamura, Yong You, Ba Sen Zha Bu, Yong Hou. (Limited)
Music: Justin Townes Earle tour
Country twanger Justin Townes Earle will be touring to support his nearly flawless record, Midnight at the Movies. He'll set off on Nov. 16 at The Orange Peel in Asheville, N.C. and continue across the states through the following winter. He'll wind down at the 21st Annual Byron Bay Bluefest on April 1. Along the way Earle will be accompanied by Dawn Landes and Joe Pug.
Music: Röyksopp tour
Electro-pop duo Röyksopp will embark on their first U.S. tour in over four years, still riding the hype of their third album, Junior, which came out earlier this year. The tour kicks off Nov. 18 in Los Angeles at Club Nokia.