We know you’re looking forward to Lalapalooza, Rock the Bells (if you haven’t been already), and the rest of the festivals left for the season. What we want you to take note at (and make sure you check for even more next season) is the smaller festivals with great line ups and LESS PEOPLE!
I don’t have a problem with people but I would like to be up close towards the stage sometimes. Well here’s your chance if you’re in Portland or NY!
ATP New York Sept 19-21 (Upstate New York – 90 mins from NYC)
http://www.atpfestival.com
There is still some ticket availability for this awesome 3-day weekend in the mountains with MY Bloody Valentine and other amazing bands
Music Fest Northwest Sept 3-6 (Portland)
http://www.musicfestnw.com
4 days, 50- bucks. Best deal in America with bands like TV on the Radio. Vampire Weekend, Battles, Deerhunter, Mogwai, The Cool Kids, Polvo and just tons more.
I’m really likin the new Panther vid! Portland has been THE city for good indie rock vids, and this one’s no different! From their 1st album for label Kill Rock Stars, 14 Kt. God, this one was directed by Wyld File (checkout the other video they directed for Beck’s Gameboy Homeboy). The black eye on lead singer Charlie Salas-Humara is a nice touch!
Jamie Lidell is going on tour once he drops his new one off Warp Records “Jim”. We’ve been listening to this guy for a long time and are glad to see he’ll be making a stop around some of our favorite locals. Keep that good music coming “Jim”. For everyone wondering the album drops April 29th. Check the new video and tour dates:
Jamie Lidell Tour Dates 2008
May 25 — Vancouver @ Richards on Richards
May 26 — Seattle @ Sasquatch! Festival
May 27 — Portland @ Berbatis Pan
May 28 — San Francisco @ Bimbos 365 Club
May 29 — Los Angeles @ El Rey Theater
May 30 — Los Angeles @ El Rey Theater
May 31 — Tucson @ Rialto Theater
June 02 — Denver @ Bluebird Theater
June 04 — Chicago @ Abbey Pub
June 05 — Toronto @ Opera House
June 06 — Ottawa @ Babylon Club
June 07 — Boston @ Paradise
June 08 — New York City @ Bowery Ballroom
June 09 — New York City @ Bowery Ballroom
June 11 — Philadelphia @ World Café
June 12 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
If you’ve been missing one of our favorites E&A never fear, they will return this winter to keep you warm and cozy. Check the Left Coast dates.12.05- Phoenix, AZ @ Chasers12.06- Los Angeles, CA @ Knitting Factory12.07- San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s12.08- Sacramento, CA @ Blue Lamp12.09- Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall12.10- Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre12.11- Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
If you haven’t heard the Lifesavors (big up Portland) are hitting again this year and we’re eager anticipating the interview (Gutteryfly Hitting in April). Until that time we got a remix of Dead Ones that got leaked, we heard the whole album and it’s fire but have been instructed not to share until further notice or our listening privileges will be revoked. We know you want us to keep hearing music before the masses so we’re going to comply. This is just a taste of what’s to come.
