More CMJ Recommendations

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CMJ-NYC-2014Having trouble get in to see, say, Foster the People‘s CMJ set? Why bother when there’s so many great, lesser-known artists showcasing? Here are some friends of OurStage who you should see instead. See also yesterday’s recommendations.

Chris Ayer –> Folky, catchy delightfulness.

ROCKWOOD STAGE 1
FRI, OCTOBER 24, 2:15 PM > 2:45 P

Darlingside –> And another excellent Americana-steeped act.

ROCKWOOD STAGE 2
WED, OCTOBER 22, 8:00 PM > 8:45 PM

Mieka Pauley –> A truly great songwriter and performer with a strong and spectacular voice. One of our all-time faves.

ROCKWOOD STAGE 1
FRI, OCTOBER 24, 1:30 PM > 2:00 PM

Mirk –> 7-piece hip-hop band with a hell of a live show.

SPIKE HILL
WED, OCTOBER 22, 9:00 PM

Shonen Knife –> Not an OurStage artist, but a stalwart Japanese punk band who influenced so many others, and who performed an exclusive session for us a couple of years ago.

KNITTING FACTORY
WED, OCTOBER 22, 10:00 PM > 10:50 PM

The Field Effect –> Popping and rocking, tight as hell, and catchy as catchy can catch.

ROCKWOOD STAGE 1
FRI, OCTOBER 24, 6:00 PM > 6:45 PM

PARKSIDE LOUNGE
SAT, OCTOBER 25, 7:30 PM

Have fun.