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ROOFTOP MUSIC: INTERVIEW WITH KAZ NOMURA, AKA PWRFL POWER
By Rooftop Films on 02/06/2009
Filed under: Rooftop Music"If I was Google, I would feel lonely. People come to me, ask questions, and leave me when they are done." Kaz Nomura, aka PWRFL Power, is a vagabond musician who was born and raised in Japan. He studied music in Seattle and is known for his quirky lyrics and skilled Fahey-esque guitar playing. We spoke with Kaz via email about his upcoming travels, his blog, and the Google song. Rooftop Films: How's Seattle treating you? Kaz Nomura: Good! It's very mellow here and I am focused on writing lots of music. Usually in this time of the year it's... MORE »
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ROOFTOP VET JASON TRACHTENBURG RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO "(I DON'T WANT TO TEMPT) TIME"
By Rooftop Films on 02/02/2009
Filed under: Rooftop MusicSOUND FIX LOUNGE IS CLOSING IN FEBRUARY
By Rooftop Films on 01/27/2009
Filed under: Rooftop NewsWe have sad news. Rooftop's music partners at Sound Fix Records will be closing their bar and venue at the end of February. The Sound Fix Record Store will stay open. Sound Fix has been consistently fighting with neighbors and the city over noise and other violations for a while now and was closed briefly last Spring. This time, they are forced to shut their doors permanently. This is a real shame. Sound Fix was a fantastic (FREE) venue for music and comedy, and there's really nothing else like it in the city. We hope you'll visit Sound Fix... MORE »
J.A.C.K. ROCKS JEZEBEL MUSIC'S THIRD ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR COMMON GROUND!
By Rooftop Films on 12/17/2008
Filed under: Rooftop MusicJezebel Music is hosting its Third Annual Benefit Show for Common Ground , an organization that uses innovative housing development and outreach to end homelessness. Ticket sales will go towards Common Ground's Green Design Initiative, which uses energy-saving building technologies and non-toxic, sustainable materials like bamboo and innocuous paints in housing development projects. The event takes place at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday, December 19th. The benefit is sure to stir things up, showcasing some of the freshest musical talent in the city. We're especially excited that Rooftop favs J.A.C.K. are headlining the show. J.A.C.K made a... MORE »
ROOFTOP SEEKS BANDS AND MUSICIANS
FOR THE 2009 SUMMER SERIES!
By Rooftop Films on 12/12/2008
Filed under: Call For Entries, Rooftop Music, Rooftop NewsROOFTOP SEEKS BANDS AND MUSICIANS FOR THE 2009 SUMMER SERIES The Rooftop Films 2009 Summer Series will run from May through September and will feature more than 200 daring new films and 40 of NY's best and brightest musical acts. Held in outdoor settings throughout New York City, the series features live music and screenings of independent films that couldn't otherwise be seen in NY. More than 15,000 people attended Rooftop events in 2008, making it one of the most popular festivals in New York City.The 2009 Summer Series will feature bigger crowds, even more beautiful venues and more incredible... MORE »
ROOFTOP MUSIC:
THE QUAVERS, FUGAZI & VIC CHESNUTT
ON A ROOF IN VIENNA, INSPIRED BY JEM COHEN
By Rooftop Films on 11/12/2008
Filed under: Home Movies, Rooftop Music, Watch Short FilmsAt Rooftop, we love the quiet, lovely experimentations of The Quavers (who played our festival in 2007), and are glad to post about their latest music-film collaborations. So it's sure to get us excited when you set up this scenario: T. Griffin from the Quavers, Guy Picciotto from Fugazi (other members of which played at Rooftop in 2006) and Athens, GA, indie-folk hero Vic Chesnutt, brought together by a screening for Brooklyn indie-film legend Jem Cohen . . . on a rooftop! Observe, listen, reflect and enjoy. * * * "Holed up in a basement once used as a bolthole... MORE »
Rooftop Music: O'Death Record Release show at Music Hall of Williamsburg!
By Rooftop Films on 10/30/2008
Filed under: Rooftop MusicSound Fix presents O'Death at Rooftop Films on June 12th, 2008 (Sarah Palmer) On October 28th, Rooftop vets O'Death released their third album, Broken Hymns, Limbs and Skins via Kemado Records. The album, which was written over a span of three years, was co-produced with Alex Newport (Two Gallants, the Locust). Before heading out on a national tour, they're celebrating their album release at Music Hall of Williamsburg TONIGHT! Thursday, October 30th, 2008 O'Death, Hoots and Hellmouth, La Strada Music Hall of Williamsburg Doors 8pm / Show 9pm $12 advance / $14 day of show, 18+... MORE »
Rooftop Music: CHAIRLIFT to Play Closing Night!
By Rooftop Films on 09/23/2008
Filed under: Rooftop Music, Rooftop NewsFriday, September 26th is the final Rooftop Films event of the year. Please come and enjoy highlights from the 2008 Summer Series! Prior to the films, Sound Fix presents live music by Brooklyn based trio Chairlift. Show up early to catch their super danceable live show! Having already played with Ariel Pink and MGMT, Chairlift is revving up for an upcoming tour with Yeasayer and will release their first full-length album Does You Inspire You on October 28th. You may have heard their single "Bruises" in the new "nano-chromatic" iPod ad!... MORE »
Music at Rooftop Films
By Rooftop Films on 07/16/2008
Filed under: Rooftop MusicMusic has always been an important part of the Rooftop Films experience, and we take great pride in all the amazing musicians that perform both before and after our films. Highlights have included TV on the Radio, The Mountain Goats, members of Fugazi and Califone, Air Waves, Frances, Parts and Labor, Apollo Heights, O'Death, Deer Tick, Dirty Purpose and more! This summer, Rooftop is expanding our connection to the New York music scene and staying true to our mission to support independent artists by partnering with Sound Fix Records to present the music for The Rooftop Films 2008 Summer... MORE »
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