Day three of CMJ 2008, what are you doing?

By Alex Young on October 23rd, 2008

Two days down, three days to go, and if Thursday at CMJ reflects anything, the New York based music marathon is showing no signs of slowing down. And of course, Consequence of Sound has you covered for the whole ting. Be sure to check back all week for news, reviews, and recommendations for all things CMJ Music Marathon 2008. Our own Matt Friedman and Elizabeth Grobel are on the scene as we speak, ready to help decipher the scenes that will take place over the next three days and put some thoughts and words behind them.

Lissy Trullie - “Ready for a Fall” (Hot Chip)

CMJ Day Three: Thursday, October 23, 2008

Where you could see Matt:

12:30pm - 01:45pm - Web 2.0, Music 2.0, and the Blog Factor (Panel)
03:30pm - 04:45pm - Blog Hop and the Digital Factor (Panel)
08:00pm - 10:00pm - Coheed & Cambria (Terminal 5)
10:00pm - 10:45pm - King Reign (Global Hip-Hop Throwdown - Drom)
10:45pm - 11:15pm - Mr. Reo (Global Hip-Hop Throwdown - Drom)
11:15pm - 11:45pm - DJ Soulscape (Global Hip-Hop Throwdown - Drom)
11:45pm - 12:30pm - U-G-D (Global Hip-Hop Throwdown - Drom)

Where you could see Liz:

02:00pm - 03:00pm - The Basics of an Effective Online Ad Campaign (Panel)
07:30pm - 08:15pm - Florence & the Machine (Club NME - The Annex)
08:30pm - 09:00pm - Crocodiles (The Delancey)
09:00pm - 10:00pm - Hooray for Humans (Music From Ireland - Bowery Poetry Club)
10:00pm - 11:00pm - Jukebox the Ghost (Rebel Group - Fontanas)
11:45pm - 12:45am - The Black Hollies (Ernest Jenning - Cake Shop)

May we recommend?

Brooklyn Vegan will be kicking things off early with a day party featuring Friendly Fires, PWRFL Power, Sebastien Grainger, Japanese Motors, and countless others. So many in fact that it will require two of the Pianos’ floors.

Gothamist will once again turn the Bell House into the Gotham House for its second of four CMJ parties. Thursday’s bill offers Twi the Humble Feathers, Bad Veins, Marnie Stern, and Cotton Jones.

Rhapsody Rocks NYC brings Mission of Burma, The King Khan & BBQ Show, The Dutchess & The Duke, and Jay Reatard to the Bowery Ballroom for one stellar of a CMJ showcase. Unfortunately, it’s sold out so unless you got a badge, you’ll have to hope for a friendly scalper.

The Mercury Lounge will also host an official CMJ Showcase. This all day event is highlighted by Jukebox The Ghost, The Vettes, and The Muslims.

Mushpot Records promises a free night of “dancing n’ romancing” at The Spike during its second annual showcase, which features Magic Magic, a faulty chromosome, and thankyouforthedrummachine.

Once Brooklyn Vegan is done, Force Field PR will take over Pianos for two floors of indie-friendly music, highlighted by Crystal Stilts, Cause Co-Motion, Au, and Stars Like Fleas.