The National announce second date at Electric Factory
The National have a new record coming out in May and an extensive tour starting around the same time. They already announced a June date in Philly at Electric Factory and they just announced a second show. It will be the day before the first show . They’ll play Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th. Tickets for the second show are already on sale. They can be found them HERE. The first show will go on sale this Friday(02/12). Tickets for that show will be HERE.
Roadtrip: Pitchfork Festival 2010
Pitchfork announced the lineup for their annual music festival held in Chicago. They’ve only announced a handful of bands, but so far the lineup is awesome. Pavement, LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, plus more. Once the lineup fills out, it’ll get even better. Also, props to Pitchfork for planning a great festival at an affordable price. Tickets went on sale today. A one day pass only costs $40 while a three day pass costs $90. Not a bad deal. Tickets can be found HERE.
via Pitchfork
Dawes to play Johnny Brendas in a few weeks
Californian band Dawes, formally known as Simon Dawes, will play Johnny Brendas on Wednesday, February 24th. The band dropped “Simon” from their name because one of the founding members, whose middle name was Simon, left the band. Not only did they change their name, they also changed their style of music. Dawes are a straight up folk band, who really capture that signature Californian folk sound. They released their debut album, North Hills, back in September via ATO Records. Check it out if you get a chance. Also, if you sign up for their mailing list, they’ll give you their single “When My Time Comes” for FREE.
Tickets for the show can be found HERE. (It’s only 10 bucks!)
Jay Reatard’s cause of death revealed
According to The Commercial Appeal located in Memphis, TN, punk rocker Jay Reatard died of “cocaine toxicity, and that alcohol was a contributing factor in his death.” It’s a bummer to hear that he succumbed to drugs and alcohol. We’ve lost another great to substance abuse. RIP Jay Reatard.
Jonsi announces 2010 tour dates
Sigur Ros‘ frontman Jonsi has a new record, Go, coming in March. He will head out on the road in support of Go in early April which makes a stop in Philadelphia in May. The tour will attempt to bring the two worlds of theatre and music together with a stage designed by 59 Productions. It should be amazing. The Philly show will be on Monday, May 3rd at Electric Factory. Info about tickets to come.
In related news, Sigur Ros announced last week that they will go on indefinite hiatus while the members of the band take some time to do their own thing.
Jonsi – 2010 Tour Dates
04/06 - Vancouver, Canada - Vogue Theatre
04/07 – Vancouver, Canada – Vogue Theatre
04/09 - Seattle, WA The Showbox Sodo
04/10 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Sodo
04/13 - Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
04/15 - Berkeley, CA – Zellerbach Auditorium
04/16 – San Francisco, CA – Palace of Fine Arts
04/18 – Indio, CA – Coachella Festival
04/21 – Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
04/22 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
04/24 – Minneapolis, MN – Pantages Theatre
04/25 – Minneapolis, MN – Pantages Theatre
04/26 - Milwaukee, WI - The Pabst Theatre
04/27 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
04/28 – Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
04/30 – Toronto, Canada – Sound Academy
05/01 Toronto, Canada - Sound Academy
05/02 – Montreal, Canada – Metropolis
05/03 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
05/05 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
05/06 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
05/08 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
05/09 New York, NY – Terminal 5
