The Filtered Excellence: October 10, 2013
Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of what to WATCH, what to DO what to TRY what to READ what to LISTEN TO and more:
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WATCH THIS:
Louder Than Love – The Grande Ballroom Story. During the late 1960s, there was a major player in the Detroit rock scene and it happened to be a concert venue. The Grand Ballroom was the place that launched careers and became a destination for rock bands from across the United States and Great Britain. It was the venue to play in Detroit. “Louder Than Love’ tells the story of the Grande Ballroom and the incredible talent that crossed its stage. Acts like MC5, Iggy and the Stooges, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin and so many others got loud with the Grande Ballroom’s amazing acoustics. “Louder Than Love” has a special screening on Sunday, October 13th at 2:30pm at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema in New York City. Keep an eye on their website for a screening near you.
MLB League Championship Series. The road to The World Series kicks off on Friday with the Dodgers – back in the LCS for the first time since 2009 – taking on the winner of the St Louis-Pittsburgh series. After a slow start, the Dodgers have been the best team in the N.L with a combination of strong pitching and a high powered offense. The ALCS starts on Saturday with the Red Sox – who went from worst to first – playing the winner of the Detroit-Oakland series. TBS will carry the NLCS, while FOX will cover the ALCS.
2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Match: USA versus Jamaica. The road to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil continues for Team USA on Friday, October 11th. The American men’s team faces Jamaica live Kansas City. The USA leads its group in points to qualify for the World Cup tournament and hopes to extend its lead. Coverage starts at 6pm Eastern on ESPN.
LISTEN TO THIS:
High Rise by Stone Temple Pilots (with Chester Bennington). The news of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington replacing Scott Weiland in Stone Temple Pilots was met with a combination of shock and shrug. This new 5 song EP will certainly keep the conversation going. The choice of Bennington as the new singer was a sound one: tracks like ‘Out Of Time’ and ‘Tomorrow’ can easily stand alongside the band’s classic material. The band – Eric Kretz and brothers Robert and Dean DeLeo also sound refreshed and rejuvenated having new blood in the group. A fresh and exciting new direction from one of the best selling bands of the 90s. High Rise is available now on Itunes, Amazon and all digital music outlets.
- Order High Rise
on Amazon.com.
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READ THIS:
David And Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants, by Malcolm Gladwell. For his latest book, acclaimed author and analyst Malcolm Gladwell takes an in-depth look at underdogs and the factors that makes their victories so remarkable – or in some cases, not so remarkable. Using the struggles in Northern Ireland and Vietnam, the civil rights movement, childhood traumas, disability, poverty, and the story of David and Goalith as backdrops, Gladwell breaks down the circumstances and recurring patterns that make this triumphs almost inevitable. It’s another winner from one of the best in the game. David And Goliath is available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and all major book retailers.
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BUY THIS:
The Leica C Compact Camera. The latest compact from the legendary camera company is a game changer in every sense of the term. For starters, it looks great, retaining the look of their classic camera right down to an option to where you can use a lens view finder instead of the 3 inch screen. It’s also very light fitting easily and comfortably into your jacket pocket, bag or purse. But its the tech specs that will blow your mind. The camera is small, but its sensor is HUGE with a resolution of 12.1 megapixels, which means your pictures will look incredible, even when you’re shooting in questionable lighting conditions. The autofocus is so fast that it captures even the smallest of details plus if you like to shoot sporting events or concerts, the continuous mode allows you capture 10 frames per second. The zoom lens has the range equivalent of a 20-300 lens, which again, considering its size, is amazing. There’s also have a wide range of built in settings that can capture almost every and any situation. The Leica C also features WiFi and Near Field Communication will allow users to use have remote access of images and videos sent to the smartphone or tablet or have them captured in real-time. You will have to download the Leica C Image Shuttle app) to use this feature, but its so worth it. Speaking of videos, you can shoot in full-HB and with the supplied Adobe Photoshop Lightroom imaging software, you can make your flick a full on production. The Leica C gives you crisp, stunning images all in a sleek, stylish, yet sturdy design. As it is done time and time again, Leica has raised the bar head and shoulders beyond everyone else. If you purchase this camera, you can set for a long, long time. The Leica C is available now through Amazon and all major camera outlets.
- You can go to us.leica-camera.com for more information.
- Order the Leica C Typ112 Compact Digital Camera, Dark Red
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DO THIS:
NEW YORK CITY: Ginger Baker at The Iridium. As the drummer for Cream and later, Blind Faith, Ginger Baker set the standard for rock and jazz drumming for the next 20 years. Artists ranging from Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Neil Peart (Rush), Peter Criss (KISS), Stewart Copland (The Police) Alex Van Halen and Billy Cobham have all cited him as an influence. This weekend, Baker brings his band to New York for a four night stand at the intimate Iridium. Expect a lot of jazz, world music and of course, a Cream classic or two.
- You can go to www.theiridium.com for more information.
- Billy Cobham, Peter Criss, Bill Ward, Ian Paice, Nick Mason, and John Bonham
CHICAGO: Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band. Hugh Laurie, best known as TV’s “House”, and his band will be playing blues in Chicago. Hugh Laurie has been playing music since he was 6 years old and brings his passion for American blues to the historic Vic Theatre in Chicago on Wednesday, October 16th at 7:30pm.
QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY: Ronnie Spector: Beyond The Beehive. The legendary Ronnie Spector brings her one woman show to the LaFrak Concert Hall at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 12th at 8pm. Ronnie Spector’s “Beyond the Beehive” is a combination of music and storytelling. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer talks about her amazing life and career and performs her timeless hits like “Walking in the Rain”, “Be My Baby” and “Baby I Love You”.
NEW YORK CITY: The 69th Annual Columbus Day Parade. Columbus Day is Monday, October 14th and the tradition of one the largest Columbus Day parades continues in New York City. Over 35,000 marchers along with floats and music performances head up 5th Avenue in Manhattan, starting at 44th Street. Philanthropist Joseph R. Perella is this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade and celebration of Italian heritage in America begins at 11:45am.
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