Free Yr Radio in the Big Apple
Toyota Free Yr Radio is heading to New York City and partnering with KEXP for a second year to produce and broadcast interviews and performances at CMJ 2011 Music Marathon & Film Festival. Join us live from the lobby of the Ace Hotel New York at 20 West 29th Street on October 19, 20 and 21 for a FREE series of live and intimate performances some of the best bands in independent music. Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. You can also tune in to listen to the live broadcast on KEXP 90.3FM in Seattle and streaming online at www.kexp.org.
New to the Free Yr Radio stage this year, fans are invited to stay for afterhours DJ sets from some of the most celebrated independent record labels in the industry spinning live from 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. in the Ace Hotel lobby. During the shows head over to the Ace Hotel gallery space to view, Thanks for the Memories, an archival exhibit of Art Chantry’s iconic Seattle rock posters. Limited-run, custom screen print posters designed by Art Chantry will also be available as a free gift to fans while supplies last.
Wednesday, October 19
10:30 a.m.: Zola Jesus
12:30 p.m.: We Are Augustines
2:30 p.m.: Portugal, the Man
4:30 p.m.: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Thursday, October 20
10:30 a.m.: Widowspeak
12:30 p.m.: Givers
2:30 p.m.: Dum Dum Girls
4:30 p.m.: The Lonely Forest
Friday, October 21
10:30 a.m.: WATERS
12:30 p.m.: EMA
2:30 p.m.: Caveman
4:30 p.m.: Atlas Sound
After Hours DJ Sets (5pm - 12am)
October 19: Beggars Group: Matador, 4AD and Rough Trade
October 20: Acephale vs RVNG Intl.
October 21: Group Tightener and Domino Records
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Posted Tuesday 11, 2011 / Permalink