Capitol Hill Block Party 2010 Lineup Announced

Jesus Lizard at Capitol Hill Block Party (07/25/09) Photo: Drake LeLane (more) My main man Drake just alerted me that the lineup for Seattle’s annual 2010 Capitol Hill Block party is now public. Despite Mr. LeLane’s misgivings, I actually think this year’s roster looks pretty strong. Advance tickets are on sale now at thestranger.com/blockpartytickets. 2010…

2010 Governors Island Concerts

New shows have just been added (Corinne Bailey Rae and Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros – Presale Password: SHARPE), here’s what the summer of 2010 at Governors Island looks like so far: 2010 Governors Island Concerts 06/03 Michael Franti & Spearhead The Beach at Governors Island (Buy Tickets) 06/05 Yeasayer, Keepaway, Delicate Steve at…

Drake’s Take: New Releases 02.09.10

This week Drake sees if Yeasayer can avoid the dreaded sophomore slump and if Hot Chip can “crack it wide open” on their fourth full length. – ed. Drake’s Take: New Releases 02.09.10 February can be the cruelest of months, even with its brevity. One week you’d swear it was Spring, the next week, you’re…

River Rocks Announces 2009 Summer Schedule

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned Matt and Kim’s upcoming show at River Rocks, well it turns out that they’ve set the whole summer schedule now and here’s what it looks like: Thursday, July 9 Matt & Kim, Flosstradamus 7 p.m. (gates at 6 p.m.) Hudson River Park’s Pier 54 Thursday, July 23 Ted…

Dark Was The Night Is Coming, Listening Party at Stanton Public

Dark Was The Night is the upcoming stunning new double CD set from the Red Hot Organization and 4AD. Honestly, and I never say this about compilations, let alone double records, but this thing could well be my favorite album of the year. Dark Was The Night was masterfully produced (and that’s not idle flattery,…

The National and Yeasayer Playing Summerstage

The National (10/11/2007) The National with Yeasayer A Benefit to Support the Full Season of Free Programs at Central Park SummerStage August 4, 2008 All Ages Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:30pm $30 advance / $35 DOS Tickets on sale 5/30 @ 12:00 pm In other related news, I’m giving away a copy of the “A…