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Them Crooked Vultures make their debut with a post-Lollapalooza set.
By James Montgomery
Photo: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
<P>Officially, <a href="/news/articles/1617945/janes-addiction-killers-turn-up-heat-on-lollapaloozas-last-day.jhtml">Lollapalooza ended Sunday night</a> in Chicago's Grant Park, with dueling sets from <a href="/music/artist/killers_the/artist.jhtml">the Killers</a> and <a href="/music/artist/janes_addiction/artist.jhtml">Jane's Addiction</a>. Unofficially, it ended <i>very</i> early Monday morning, across town at venerable rock club the Metro, with a surprise show by Them Crooked Vultures. To the unfamiliar, the Vultures might seem like an odd choice to close out Lolla weekend … until you realize that they're made up of <a href="/music/artist/foo_fighters/artist.jhtml">Foo Fighters</a> frontman/ former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, <a href="/music/artist/queens_stone_age/artist.jhtml">Queens of the Stone Age</a> mastermind Josh Homme and <a href="/music/artist/led_zeppelin/artist.jhtml">Led Zeppelin</a> legend John Paul Jones. And their gig at the Metro was their world premiere. According to <a href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/derogatis/2009/08/them_crooked_vultures_at_metro.html" target="_blank">some reports</a>, the Vultures actually turned <i>down</i> Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell's request to replace the Beastie Boys as headliners at the festival, opting to debut in front of some 1,100 super-psyched fans at the Metro, rather than 75,000 in Grant Park (tickets for the gig were announced via Foo Fighter/ QOTSA fan clubs). Meaning that, in a lot of ways, this was the most sought-after ticket in town. Taking the stage just after midnight, the Vultures — Grohl on drums (of course), Homme on guitar and vocals, Jones on bass and keys and frequent QOTSA contributor Alain Johannes on guitar — ripped through 12 songs in 80 minutes, all taken from their upcoming debut, which may or may not be called <i>Never Deserved the Future,</i> and may or may not be hitting stores on October 23 (early "promo" videos touting both those facts were revealed over the weekend to be hoaxes perpetrated by QOTSA fans). The songs, with appropriately Homme-ian titles like "Scumbag Blues," "Mind Eraser (No Chaser)," "Caligulove" and "Interlude w/Ludes," sounded pretty much how you'd expect, given the band's pedigree. They rocked, hard — <a href="http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/08/concert-review-them-crooked-vultures-at-metro.html" target="_blank"><i>Chicago Tribune</i></a> critic Greg Kot described them as "fresh, invigorating and just plain nasty" — delving off into psychedelic, reverb-filled excursions and exploring proggy territory, "both of the old-school Yes variety, and the more modern Tool flavor," according to the <i>Chicago Sun-Times'</i> Jim DeRogatis. It's not known if Monday's Metro performance was a one-off event for the Vultures — there have been whispers of a full-blown tour, but a spokesperson for Homme had not responded to MTV News' request for comment at press time. Nor was it clear whether or not they'll have an album out in October. Early Monday, a <a href="http://twitter.com/crookedvultures" target="_blank">Crooked Vultures Twitter account</a>, which had previously posted links to the band's <a href="http://www.themcrookedvultures.com/" target="_blank">official-looking Web site</a> and the Metro's online ticketing site — posted a link to what appears to be the group's first bit of official merchandise: a <i>Deserve the Future</i> T-shirt. Cost: $30.</p>
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Miller took MTV News back to the ‘Burgh and introduced us to some of his city’s hottest up-and-coming talent.
By Rob Markman
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Yes, the world knows Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, but Pittsburgh has a wealth of hip-hop talent. With the Steel City’s two breakout stars already accounted for, MTV News took a trip to the ‘Burgh to see who’s got next.
“A lot of people are talented. There are just a million talented people out there,” Miller told MTV News when he took us on a tour through his hometown in December.
Acts like Boaz, Chevy Woods, B White and Mayo of the 58’s, Jabari X and Varsity Squad have been repping Pittsburgh locally for some time now, and while Mac supports all the city’s homegrown talent, if he had to pick one act to break out nationwide, it would be the Come Up, a.k.a. the duo of Vinny Radio and Franchise.
“I brought them on tour and I plan on bringing them out on tour, so if it’s up to me, they’re gonna be the next people that come out the ‘Burgh,” Miller said. “But there’s definitely a lot more people who could; it’s not just Vinny and Fran.”
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The Come Up exist as a part of a larger hip-hop collective called the 58’s, along with rappers B White and Mayo. That union exemplifies the type of unity that exists in Pittsburgh’s rap scene.
“It’s a small city … so pretty much we’ve all been familiar with each other for a long time,” Franchise said. “Everybody in this city who’s pretty much doing it legit, we’ve all been trying to get it and put the city on.”
Taylor Gang’s Chevy Woods echoed a similar sentiment. “Everybody’s hardworking, and it’s not like a big music scene out there, so when you got somethin’, you just go with it,” he said. “Everybody sees the light that shines on [Wiz Khalifa] and Mac [Miller] and now it’s trickling down to everybody else.”
Wiz Khalifa motivates Pittsburgh’s up-and-coming artists.
There is a pretty diverse group of rap characters that come out of Pittsburgh. Wiz is a hitmaker who dedicates a lot of his catalog to partying and getting high, while Mac embodies a youthful spirit. Boaz is street, and female MC Kellee Maize spits sociopolitical bars. “To be honest, I do think Boaz is right there on the cusp. I think I’m maybe close to the cusp too,” Maize said, laughing.
“I just bring that underground feel,” Boaz said, describing his deeply rooted street sound. “I embrace the culture of that poverty line that I’m speaking about.”
For years, Time Bomb has been an epicenter for Pittsburgh hip-hop. More than just a clothing store, Time Bomb has become a place for local ‘Burgh MCs to congregate and sling their mixtapes to hungry fans. The shop’s owner, Brick, has seen many young artists walk through his doors, including Miller and Khalifa. When it comes to the future of Pittsburgh hip-hop, Brick is a wide-eyed optimist.
“I think Mac and Wiz opened the door, but there’s gonna be an army of producers, an army of rappers, and they’re gonna be all different. People know: Pittsburgh, it is what it is, it’s a hardworking town,” he said. “I can name 100 people, because I want everyone to make it from here, you understand? This is Pittsburgh.”
Who do you believe will be the next rap act to emerge from Pittsburgh? Tell us in the comments!
Take a look back at MTV News’ Back to the ‘Burgh with Mac Miller and see how we spotlighted the city’s vibrant hip-hop scene.
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The release of such a high-quality 4G phone at such a low price indicates Microsoft and Nokia are serious about Windows Phone becoming a third contender in the U.S. smartphone race.
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Your new PC most likely came with a whole bunch of preinstalled apps and utilities you’ll never use. Here’s how to get rid of them.
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The right way to shop for a smartphone is to pick a carrier with coverage and a price plan that fits your needs first. But if you’re going to choose a smartphone first, you should start by picking its operating system.
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While the anticipation of Madonna’s half-time show at Super Bowl XLVI builds, take a mystical trip back in time and see who has also scored on this famous stage on the 50-yard line.Touchdown!
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Unusual Night Life Entertainments
So you plan to celebrate but would like to try something different. There are unusual activities to try which can make your special event truly memorable. This article suggests ways to make a traditional celebration that little bit different and whole new ideas for things you may never have tried before.
Vary the Traditional
Night life entertainment can include dining out, partying, dancing or watching performers. But there are other ways to add a spark to things we all do, a way to make that otherwise traditional entertainment become unique.
Take a restaurant for instance. You can celebrate in your well-known restaurant or you can go somewhere you’ve never been. Or you could try food you’ve never tried before. The world today offers cuisines from exotic places. By dining on food which is new to you, you open up your taste buds and your cultural experiences to something unusual and hopefully inspiring.
Try the Unusual
Entertainment can be something you go out to or something which comes to you. Let’s say you have an event to celebrate – a wedding party for bachelors or bachelorettes or perhaps a birthday or other anniversary. Getting your friends together is fine but how will you entertain them? Here are a few ideas to make your occasion different.
A tarot reader makes for an interesting change. Now while some people believe in such things and others don’t, a reader in costume with all the bits and pieces can offer your guests an unusual entertainment. Guests will be keen to know what fortune awaits their friends and family.
Or there are alternatives in the field of exotic entertainment. You could have a gymnast and contortionist, a trick cyclist, a fire-eater or animal act. Then there are magicians and comics, singers, jugglers, impressionists and illusionists. The list is almost endless and your guests may not experience that type of entertainment again if ever.
A mind reader and hypnotist can be brilliant and, if handled the right way, make the entertainment at your function funny, safe and unique. You will have your guests talking about the party for months.
So next time you have to arrange a social event for any number of guests, remember that it doesn’t have to be the same old same old. You can dine out on new taste sensations or book an entertainer the likes of which you may never have seen in your life before.
Johnny Wax is a creative director at Avalon Limousine – premier Chicago hummer limo company. Johnny is marketing professional and nightlife enthusiast. He enjoys interacting with people and advising on things to do in the city. Being part of Avalon Limousine, Johnny is committed to giving great advice about limousines, but also provides an insight on ways to maximize good times for your occasion.
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