My Social List (Pete Rittweger)
Nowadays, we tend to take advantage of the fact that most information is so readily available. But behind all of this fancy media technology, there are actual humans slaving away making sure that nothing ever really goes "under the radar" anymore. A grass roots operation with an encyclopedic knowledge of all happenings in NYC, the people at My Social List have just about dedicated their lives to serving the musical community, making extremely educated guesses on the shows you would probably care about attending. It's no surprise that someone in charge of such a daunting task would be capable of putting together such an epic list. 35 tracks deep and clocking in well over 120 minutes, the first GUEST LIST of 2013 is now also the longest of all-time. -AR
Julian Fader
Second to perhaps Greg Fox, no drummer has a larger presence in the Shea archives than Julian. A true veteran of the Brooklyn DIY circuit, he has sat behind the kit for Quilty, Red Dwarf, and once (many moons ago) was one half of the classic dynamic duo of drummers in Le Rug. Currently, he can be found pounding the skins (hard) in Census or laying down some serious grooves as the backbone of BK's favorite electro/funk futurists Ava Luna. When Julian isn't too busy playing shows and recording/producing music, he often spends his time at shows and getting stoked on other people's music. An avid supporter of our musical community, he handpicked these gems for your listening pleasure. -AR
Unstoppable Death Machines
As we transition from one band of bros to the next, this next list comes courtesy of another pair of super rad O.G. NY lifers. Billy & Michael Tucci, known to the world as Unstoppable Death Machines, have been bringing the ruckus to our neighborhood for years, serving as a constant reminder to us Brooklynites that our neighbors to the East shall not be ignored-- Queens also knows how to rock the party. Their guest list, like their own music, is nearly impossible to peg down within the confines of any musical genre, but amidst the chaos, a balance is struck. Thrashers like Pygmy Shrews and Violent Bullshit sit comfortably next to the headier deep space jams of Guardian Alien and Woodsman. And while props are given to scene stalwarts like Japanther and The Death Set, plenty of attention is also given to deeper cuts from some of their more personal faves like Catacombz and Ken South Rock. The truth is, the Tucci Bros can't help but remind you of all of the good things about being involved in such an eclectic community, a shining example of artists who do what they do for all of the right reasons. We could all learn a lot from these guys-- let's start with this list. -AR
The So So Glos
This band of bros needs no introduction-- chances are if you are reading this, you already know about The So So Glos. Born hustlers, these self-proclaimed "Shea Stadium Underlordz" are well-known as one of the hardest grinding bands in Brooklyn. You would be hard pressed to find anyone in the borough who does not, either directly or indirectly, know a So So Glo. And while few bands have made larger contributions to their hometown's music community in general, we can say for sure no band has logged more hours within these four walls. Since year zero, Shea has been their official headquarters, like the NYC sewers were to the Ninja Turtles. As a band, their contributions to the space are unmatched as its members make up a significant portion of the tight-knit Shea Stadium family. In addition to having worked countless shows, and putting on some of the more memorable performances and legendary parties in the venue's history, they have spent countless off nights practicing on the very same stage, honing their rock and roll craft. This is their personally handpicked highlight reel-- a true shortlist considering that the band and its members have arguably seen more bands play at Shea than anybody else. -AR