This Week In Music: Jan 1 - 7

The View


Monday, January 1
Harry and the Potters
Union Hall, Brooklyn
$10
A musical duo that play music for lovers of books? You betcha. These quirky siblings will entertain just about anyone who's remotely aware of the Potter phenomenon. See them now before J. K. Rowling's legal representation find out and have a conniption.

Tuesday, January 2
Arthur Lewis with Elana Arian
Mo Pitkin's
$10
Arthur Lewis sings dreamy jazz soul songs with a keyboard and a laptop. Elana Arian was raised on equal parts Mozart, Mingus, and Mitchell – influences that guided her to study conducting and violin, jazz guitar, and songwriting while at Yale University. The New York City based artist now blends the discipline of classical, the freedom of jazz, and the candor of folk music into her own unique style as a singer/songwriter.

Wednesday, January 3
The View
Mercury Lounge
$12
Hailing from Dryburgh, Scotland, The View perform this, the final of two New York gigs in what is their first US (mini) tour. On the cusp of the release of their Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve) produced debut album, which will be released in Jan 2007, the band are also set to embark on the much coveted NME Awards Tour 2007. The buzz on this act from MTV to Radio 1 UK is reaching its climax. Check them out here and make up your own mind.

Thursday, January 4
A Jazz Tribute To Frank Sinatra
Birdland
$30
Various jazz musicians salute Ol’ Blue Eyes in a four-night event that is not to be missed. Featuring Eddie Bert (trombone), Howard Alden (guitar), Tommy Morimoto & Leo Green (tenor sax), Betsy Ann Faiella (vocals), Steve Elner (piano), Calvin Hill (bass), and Klaus Suonsaari (drums).

Friday, January 5
Fiery Furnaces
North Six
$15
Fiery Furnaces are Illinois raised, New York based brother-sister duo, Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger. Writing sharp, clever indie-rock-blues songs like the infectious Tropical Ice-Land and Don't Dance Her Down has garnered the band an international fan base. The live arena allows for the experimentation and edgy reworking of their repertoire, which packs a good deal more punch than their recorded offerings. Bring it.

Saturday, January 6
The Hatch
Piano's
$10
The Hatch write catchy pop-rock in the vein of Scissor Sisters (that'd mean early Elton John if you're over the age of 40). Accessibility is the name of the game here and it's achieved with aplomb. Watch out for this 4-piece blazing their way across your fave FM pop station soon.

Sunday, January 7
Bobby Watson & Horizon featuring Terell Stafford, Ed Simon, Essiet Essiet, and Victor Lewis
Dizzy's Club Coca Cola: Jazz At Lincoln Center
$30
Bobby Watson plays a soulful but virtuoso alto sax, instinctively guiding himself around the instrument with dexterity. Playing with great intensity, Watson's performance is harnessed by the steadfast accompaniment of his talented backing band. They provide a sturdy backbone that in turn allows Watson to improvise and weave his own accents to the compositions.

Tags:   Arthur Lewis, Birdland, Bobby Watson and Horizon, Dizzys Club Coca Cola, Elana Arian, Elton John, Fiery Furnaces, Frank Sinatra, Harry and the Potters, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Mercury Lounge, Mo Pitkins, MTV, New Music, New York bands, NME, North Six, Oasis, Owen Morris, Radio 1 UK, Scissor Sisters, The Hatch, The Verve, The View, UK Bands, Union Hall

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