November 10th, 2009

PHOTOS: Harper Simon At Puck

Singer-songwriter Harper Simon (a.k.a. Paul Simon’s kid) played Puck in Doylestown with his band on Friday night. Here’s some photos, courtesy of Jesse Lundy. Oh, and yes, that is indeed Jon Spencer Blues Explosion drummer Russell Simins behind the kit!

November 10th, 2009

?uestlove At Cheerleader’s, Shirts Optional

As we mentioned last week, Roots drummer ?uestlove and a bunch of strippers are teaming up to help make your Thanksgiving eve one to remember. We’ve just found out that there will also be limited edition commemorative T-shirts available for purchase at this fine, fine event. They look a little something like this:

Pretty cool, huh?

November 10th, 2009

And Happy Birthday, Eve!

Also celebrating a birthday today is Philly rapper/actress Eve, who turns 31.

November 10th, 2009

Happy 40th Birthday, Sesame Street!

On this day in 1969, Sesame Street first aired on TV. To celebrate, here’s some of our favorite Sesame Street songs (which never get old, really). Oh, and is it just me or is the Count’s “Batty Bat” responsible for inspiring the whole neo-Balkan movement?:

November 9th, 2009

The Wall Is Gone, But The ‘Hoff Lives On

Twenty years ago today the Berlin Wall came down. Reagan gets all the credit, but surely it’s because all Germans East and West were desperate to unite in their love of David Hasselhoff (and his awesome fuckin’ jacket):

November 6th, 2009

Don’t Let This Ever Happen Again.

I’m not sure which is making me feel more ill right now — the flu (possibly swine flu) I’ve been battling all week — or this embarrassing U2/Jay-Z performance from last night in Berlin (at the MTV European Music Awards):

November 6th, 2009

This Is Happening Tonight, Too.

As per usual at DDG, it’s a $5-$10 sliding-scale donation to get in. Tonight’s show will be done by midnight, so get there early if you wanna catch the opening bands.