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All Points West Music & Arts Festival
All Points West Music & Arts Festival
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All Points West Music & Arts Festival

Saturday, Aug 1 12:00p
at Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
Price: Single Day Tickets: $89.00, 3-Day passes: $239.00
Age Suitability: None Specified

Our festival's name is inspired by the historical events that occurred at Liberty State Park, Ellis Island and the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ) located on the festival site. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the now abandoned Central Railroad Station at Liberty State Park served as the gateway for immigrants on their journey into the United States as they embarked across the country to ALL POINTS WEST. The immigrants of Northern, Southern, and Eastern Europe purchased tickets and boarded these trains on the CRRNJ, which then took them to their new homes throughout the United States. The Terminal essentially served these immigrants as an opportunity to the realization of their hopes and dreams of a new life in America.

Line up features:

Friday:
Jay-Z
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Vampire Weekend

The National / Fleet Foxes / MSTRKRFT / Q-Tip / The Pharcyde / Organized Konfusion The Knux / Ra Ra Riot / Seasick Steve / Telepathe / Shearwater / Heartless Bastards / Xavier Rudd / Flying Lotus / Carolina Liar / Peanut Butter Wolf / CollegeHumor Live / Arj Barker / Eugene Mirman / Bo Burnham

Saturday:

Tool
My Bloody Valentine
Gogol Bordello

Arctic Monkeys / Neko Case / The Ting Tings / Crystal Castles / St. Vincent / Tokyo Police Club CollegeHumor Live / …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead / The Cool Kids / Kool Keith / Cage the Elephant / Chairlift / White Rabbits / Electric Touch / The Postelles / Black Gold / The Honey Brothers / Tim & Eric / Judah Friedlander / Jim Jefferies

Sunday:

Coldplay
Echo & The Bunnymen
MGMT

The Black Keys / Elbow / Silversun Pickups / Mogwai / We Are Scientists / Ghostland Observatory / The Gaslight Anthem / Etienne De Crecy / Lykke Li CollegeHumor Live / Akron/Family / Steel Train / Kitty, Daisy and Lewis / La Roux / Hey Champ / PT Walkley / Janeane Garofolo / Todd Barry

Categories: Fairs & Festivals, Music
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Performers at this Event
Echo & the Bunnymen
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Echo & the Bunnymen's dark, swirling fusion of gloomy post-punk and Doors-inspired psychedelia brought the group a handful of British hits in the early '80s, while attracting a cult following in the United States.
My Bloody Valentine
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Like the Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, and the Jesus & Mary Chain before them, My Bloody Valentine redefined what noise meant within the context of pop songwriting. Led by guitarist Kevin Shields, the group released several EPs in the mid-'80s before recording the era-defining...
The National
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The National are a band of New Yorkers transplanted from Cincinnati, Ohio: Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, and Scott Devendorf. What each member of the band does is not that important, but what they do together seems increasingly more so… When la...
Organized Konfusion
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Organized Konfusion are a Queens-based duo who specialize in intelligent rhymes, to the detriment of their usually lackluster production. Formed by neighborhood friends Prince Poetry and Pharoahe Monch, who began rhyming as Simply 2 Positive, Organized Konfusion began working with...
The Pharcyde
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They perform alternative hip hop music and hail from South Central Los Angeles. The The group is known for the hit singles "Drop", "Passin' Me By" and "Runnin'", as well as their first album, "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde".
Tool
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The groundbreaking and hardworking band Tool emerged from Los Angeles in 1990. They continue to blaze new trails in the realm of progressive hard rock with their most recent release 10,000 Days, which was met with worldwide critical acclaim upon its release in 2006.
Q-Tip
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Kamaal Ibn John Fareed better known by his stage name Q-Tip, is an American hip hop artist, producer, singer, and actor from Queens, New York City, part of the critically acclaimed group A Tribe Called Quest.
Peanut Butter Wolf
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As a young kid growing up in San Jose, Chris Manak sought out an escape from suburbian life in the Silicon Valley. The age of nine was his coming of age. This was the year he discovered sports (Pittsburgh Pirates), video games (Pac man), girls (Anita Balderama), and hip hop ("Rappers...
Jay-Z
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Born Shawn Carter on December 4th 1969 in the Brooklyn, NY, found his voice in rap after his father abandoned his family. One of his best friends Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.
La Roux
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Meaning "red-haired one" in French, La Roux is the synth pop project of flame-haired singer/songwriter Elly Jackson and keyboardist/producer Ben Langmaid. Before they collaborated, Jackson, the daughter of actress Trudie Goodwin, grew up listening to folk artists and singer/songwriters...
Kool Keith
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After single-handedly redefining "warped" as the mind and mouth behind the Bronx-based Ultramagnetic MC's, "Kool" Keith Thornton -- aka Rhythm X, aka Dr. Octagon, aka Dr.
Neko Case
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Neko Case has performed and recorded solo, as Neko Case and her Boyfriends, with The New Pornographers, Cub, The Corn Sisters, The Sadies, Kelly Hogan, Mao and others. She was born on September 8, 1970 in Alexandria, VA.
Mogwai
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The cosmic post-rock band Mogwai was formed in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1996 by guitarist/vocalist Stuart Braithwaite, guitarist Dominic Aitchison, and drummer Martin Bulloch, longtime friends with the goal of creating "serious guitar music.
Etienne de Crecy
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Deep house DJ and producer Etienne de Crecy was a key figure behind the French capital's rise as one of the world's dance music hubs during the 1990s. De Crecy has peddled his talent under several different guises, including Motorbass, La Chatte Rouge, and Super Discount.
...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
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...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead was formed in late 1994 by singers/guitarists/drummers Jason Reece and Conrad Keely, longtime friends who originally met in Hawaii before settling in the perennial indie hotbed of Olympia, WA (where Reece fronted the notorious Mukilteo Fairies).
Janeane Garofalo
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Actress and Comedian Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst on the scene in 1992. In addition to acting in film and television, Janeane is an outspoken activist, spoken word performer and stand-up comedy entertainer known and respected around the country, and the world.
Coldplay
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Coldplay is a alternative rock band formed in London, England in 1998. The band is comprised of Chris Martin (lead vocals, keyboard, and guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), Jonny Buckland (lead guitar) and Will Chmapion (drums and backing vocals).
Shearwater
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Originally conceived as a one-off collaboration between Okkervil River's Will Sheff and Kingfisher's Jonathan Meiburg, Shearwater continues the tradition of detailed, reflective songwriting set by classic artists like Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen and contemporary indie rock songwriters...
Elbow
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Elbow are an English alternative rock band. Members of the band first played together in 1990 at The Corner Pin pub in Ramsbottom, Bury, a borough of Greater Manchester. The band currently retain their original line-up of lead vocalist and lyricist Guy Garvey, guitarist Mark Potter...
Gogol Bordello
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Gogol Bordello is a multi-ethnic Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of New York City that formed in 1999 and is known for its theatrical stage shows. Much of the band's sound is inspired by Gypsy music, as its core members are immigrants from Eastern Europe.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs are a New York City-based indie rock band. The band consists of lead singer Karen O, drummer Brian Chase, and guitarist Nick Zinner. In 2000 they formed a trio, and were later joined by second guitarist Imaad Wasif in 2006 for touring purposes.
The Black Keys
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The Black Keys are an American blues-rock music duo consisting of vocalist/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer/producer Patrick Carney. They were formed in Akron, Ohio in 2001. The Black Keys will be among the headliners at the 2009 Voodoo experience held at City Park in New Orleans...
Steel Train
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Much like Southern rock revivalists My Morning Jacket and Kings of Leon, Steel Train take a post-punk approach to the hoary sounds of '70s album-oriented rock. Taking their name from a Bob Marley song, singer Scott Irby-Ranniar and guitarist Jack Antonoff formed Steel Train as a...
Xavier Rudd
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Maybe more than any of his previous albums, Xavier Rudd’s Dark Shades of Blue is a balance of darkness and light. That’s what the Australian singer-songwriter/one-man band/didgeridoo virtuoso hears in the disc.
Eugene Mirman
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Absurdist standup Eugene Mirman was a leading light of the New York City alternative comedy scene, earning a cult following in indie rock circles for his performances in support of bands including Yo La Tengo, the Shins, and Modest Mouse.
Todd Barry
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Finding it hard to apply his B.A. in English to his previous jobs -- VD clinic clerk and drummer -- the deadpan, sometimes doe-eyed Todd Barry accepted his fate and turned to standup comedy in 1987.
Heartless Bastards
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The Heartless Bastards' story starts in Dayton, Ohio, where Wennerstrom found the name on a multiple choice video trivia game at a bar. As a songwriting teenager during a time when GBV and Brainiac were packing local bars and three of the Breeders were still in town, Wennerstrom...
The Honey Brothers
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The Honey Brothers like to tell people they formed one dog year ago at ukulele fantasy camp, then took to the streets of New York City, serenading street people and pretzel vendors with their whimsical new-wave folk tunes.
Silversun Pickups
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Silversun Pickups from Los Angeles, California is an American indie rock band consisting of Brian Aubert (lead vocals, guitar), Nikki Monninger (bass, vocals), Christopher Guanlao (drums) and Joe Lester (keyboards).
We Are Scientists
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We Are Scientists shocked themselves and impressed many others with their 2005 debut With Love & Squalor, which sold over 100,000 copies in the UK on the strength of dancefloor standbys Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt; It’s A Hit; and The Great Escape, as well as nine other songs...
Arctic Monkeys
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Are an alternative rock band. They were brought together in 2002. Consisting of 4 band members, Alex Turner playing the guitar and providing vocals, Jamie Cook plays guitar, Nick O'Malley playing the bass guitar and backup vocals, and Matt with the drums and backup vocals.
MSTRKRFT
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MSTRKRFT (pronounced "master kraft") are the Daft Punk-loving alter ego of Death from Above 1979's Jesse F. Keeler along with producer Al-P. Hailing from Toronto, the duo makes a move from DFA 1979's abrasive rock to robotic electronic complete with vocoders and handclaps.
Telepathe
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Moving from improvisational drones to experimental, danceable pop in just a few releases, Telepathe are the project of Busy Gangnes and Melissa Livaudais and a rotating cast of supporting musicians.
Ghostland Observatory
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Ghostland Observatory is not a band, but an agreement between two friends to create something that not only heals their beat-driven hearts, but pleases their rock ‘n roll souls. Taking the working man’s approach, Ghostland Observatory spend countless hours in their south Austin studio.
Flying Lotus
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Great nephew of Alice Coltrane, Flying Lotus (who was born Steven Ellison) made beats for Adult Swim before releasing his debut full-length, 1983, which resembled the work of fellow avant-garde producers Madlib, J Dilla, and Ammoncontact, on Plug Research in 2006.
PT Walkley
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Having recently opened for Coldplay at Madison Square Garden, composed music for several acclaimed feature films and scored national ad campaigns, PT Walkley is poised for the release of his solo debut.
Fleet Foxes
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Fleet Foxes is a five-piece Seattle-based band signed to Sub Pop and Bella Union. The band came to prominence in 2008 with the release of their second EP, Sun Giant, and their debut full length album Fleet Foxes.
Tokyo Police Club
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Following on one of the most well received 16 minutes of music in recent history (2006's A Lesson In Crime EP), Newmarket Ontario's Tokyo Police Club will release a debut album entitled Elephant Shell, due out late April on Saddle Creek in North America and Memphis Industries in the UK.
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
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Three siblings from North London, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis have set the British roots rock scene on its ear with their infectious energy and authentic approach to rockabilly, vintage country, and first-generation rhythm & blues -- not to mention the fact that the youngest member...
Christian Finnegan
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Standup comedian Christian Finnegan came up through the very happening New York City "indie" comic scene, but his style is more traditional and influenced by the comedy albums of his youth.
Ra Ra Riot
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Combining indie rock songwriting with chamber pop flourishes (courtesy of a small string section), Ra Ra Riot formed while the band's six members were attending college in Syracuse, NY.
Seasick Steve
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Like T-Model Ford, Seasick Steve (aka Steve Wold) began recording his own music much later in his life than other musicians. A storytelling singer reviving traditional country-blues, Wold spent his childhood in California but left home at 14.
The Gaslight Anthem
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The Gaslight Anthem is an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. They released their first album, Sink or Swim, on XOXO Records in May 2007, and their second album, The '59 Sound, on SideOneDummy Records in August 2008.
St. Vincent
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Before she began composing and performing her own quirky, intricate pop songs, Annie Clark proved her musical prowess as part of Glenn Branca's 100 Guitar Orchestra, as guitarist and background vocalist for the Polyphonic Spree (on their third album, Fragile Army), and as a member...
Crystal Castles
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Crystal Castles began as producer/multi-instrumentalist Ethan Kath's solo project in 2003. Singer Alice Glass jumpen on board in 2005, sealing the lineup.
Vampire Weekend
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Describing their sound as "Upper West Side Soweto," New York City's Vampire Weekend mixes preppy, well-read indie rock with joyful, Afro-pop-inspired melodies and rhythms. Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Rostam Batmanglij, and Chris Tomson formed the band early in 2006, when they...
Tim & Eric
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The comedy duo Tim and Eric represents the creative partnership between Eric Wareheim and Tim Heidecker who have been writing and making films together for the past 5 years. The culmination of their efforts has led to the creation of a television pilot called “Tim and Eric – The...
MGMT
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MGMT formerly named "The Management" is an American musical duo based in Brooklyn, New York, consisting of Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden. Originally with Cantora records, they signed with Columbia Records/Red Ink/Sony in 2006.
Cage the Elephant
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Cage the Elephant is an American rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky where they were originally known as "Perfect Confusion." Their single "Ain't No Rest For the Wicked" reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
The Knux
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Comprised of brothers Krispy Kream and Rah Al Millio, the Knux are a clever alternative rap duo who are musicians as well as singer/rappers. Born in New Orleans yet displaced by Hurricane Katrina, the musically schooled brothers began creating a stir nationally in late 2007 when...
The Cool Kids
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The Cool Kids is an alternative hip hop group from Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan. The duo consists of Antoine "Mikey Rocks" Reed (originally from Matteson, Illinois) and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll (originally from Mount Clemens, Michigan).
The Ting Tings
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These glitzy popsters' upbeat sonic thrusts club-punching guitars and adolescent coos, at times sounding as if Kylie Minogue attended indie-rock training camp and graduated with honors in handclaps and hipster sass.
The Postelles
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Playing propulsive pop tunes with a streetwise energy and attitude that's pure rock & roll, the Postelles are a four-piece band born and bred in New York City. Singer and guitarist Daniel Balk, lead guitarist David Dargahi, bassist John Speyer, and drummer Billy Cadden all met...
Arj Barker
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Upon trying stand-up comedy on a dare at the tender age of 19, Arj Barker immediately fell in love with it, dropped out of community college, and hit the road. Within a few years, he was regularly headlining clubs, both in his own country and in the UK.
Jim Jeffries
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Australian born Jim Jeffries is a headline performer in countries such as America, Canada, Asia, South Africa, Europe and the UK. Regarded as one of the fastest rising stars in the comedy world, his shockingly charming style has made him one of the most sought after comics on the world stage.
Lykke Li
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Lykke Li is a Swedish indie pop artist.
Carolina Liar
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Carolina Liar is an American rock band based out of Los Angeles. Lead vocalist Chad Wolf is originally from Charleston, South Carolina, but the band and most of its members originate from Sweden.
Electric Touch
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The odd combination of an Englishman in the midst of southeastern Texans, Electric Touch emerged following the demise of British band IV Thieves and Houston, TX-based Bojones. Shane Lawlor, Christopher Leigh, Ross Dubois, and Louis Messina, Jr.
Chairlift
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Hailing from Brooklyn, NY (by way of Boulder, CO, where the trio originally came together in 2006), the avant-pop outfit Chairlift formed for the unusual purpose of crafting music for haunted houses.
Judah Friedlander
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Judah Friedlander is a stand-up comedian known as the WORLD CHAMPION. With 18 years of stand-up experience, Judah is a comic's comic and a crowd-pleaser. In his stand-up act, Judah is the WORLD CHAMPION.
Bo Burnham
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Bo Burnham is a teenager and comedian. in 2006, he wrote songs, posted them online, and lots of people saw them. Then, he started playing live shows. he played at colleges, clubs and theaters.
Hey Champ
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Rockford, Illinois... not exactly a hotbed of talent, although it has produced rock legends Cheap Trick, and (allegedly) the older brother from the TV hit "Blossom." Two boys, Saam, age 16 and Jonathan, 13, become heavily influenced by both Blossom and Cheap Trick.
Location & Nearby Info
Liberty State Park
80 Audrey Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-3400
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USER REVIEWS
Jan 26, 2009 - guitarsenic on Arj Barker
WOW!

This was the first comedy show I went to, and it was the funniest stuff I've ever been subjected to. can't wait to see it again on Comedy Central!!! Great job Arj!
P.S. You're a legend Dave!

Sep 02, 2008 - kopite on Mogwai
The best modern rock band

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Apr 30, 2008 - Tharrah on Tim & Eric
Horrible, just Horrible

I've been told I don't get it, but I really think I do. I see what they are trying to do, and I know the humor they attempt, but just fail miserably at. I honestly think the only reason they ever got a show on adult swim is because of friends who already work there. Adult swim has been getting increasingly more expensive shows, so it wouldn't surprise me if they used this crap to fill in the time slots they can't afford.

Mar 12, 2008 - Bingo Book on Jay-Z
Better Business Man than Street Thug

That pretty much sums it up! I think Jay-Z would do well to quit the game at this point and stick to running his company. It certainly garners him more respect, and thats where it is really deserved. He was a decent performer at best.

Feb 28, 2008 - PolyShirt on Coldplay
Wow, great band

How come all the Brits' bands are so great. I really like this band. Chris has great talent, gwyneth paltrow and him made a cute couple. But name your daughter Apple? For his talent, I would expect better than that. Expecting their next album.

Nov 21, 2007 - dpodrid on We Are Scientists
Pretty good stuff

I've not seen these guys live, but I hear they're pretty good. I've been listening to them a bit on internet radio and I'm gonna catch them next time they come around.

Good, solid rockness.