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DOWNTOWN DOES HUNCKE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY
January 7, 2009

This January 9, 2009 will be the 94th anniversary of Herbert Huncke's birth. The extended family of his friends and fellow travelers are coming together to remind us of Herbert's importance as a writer for the development of beat literature. Among those scheduled to read are Tatum O'Neal, Thurston Moore, Abel Ferrara and many others. More info here.

Moshe

Sonic Youth, initially comprising of guitarist / vocalists Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo, guitarist / bassist / vocalist Kim Gordon and drummer Richard Edson, were formed in New York City in 1981. A product of the No-Wave music scene of the late 1970s, the group had their roots in abrasive, experimental music, with Moore and Ranaldo having previously worked with the experimental composer Glenn Branca. The band were joined in 1985 by drummer Steve Shelley, and have now recorded 14 albums together, as well as many side and solo projects. Their work has been consistently challenging and innovative, and they are widely regarded as one of the most intriguing and influential bands of their time.