Weekend Preview

Crazy packed weekend ahead for me with birthday parties, shows, graduation parties, softball, and a ton of other stuff that will ensure I get very little sleep but maybe have a story or two to tell. Here's what's in store...

Friday:
The weekend kicks off with the first night of The Undisputed Heavyweights residency shows at Joe's Pub. Tonight's show is an excellent double bill featuring Ingrid Michaelson (heavily featured on Grey's Anatomy last season) and of course the Heavyweights themselves. Unfortunately this show is sold out so you're going to have to settle for one of the other two equally fantastic shows.
Undisputed Heavyweights - "Money (live)"
Ingird Michaelson - "Breakable"

If you don't have tickets to this show I have a completely different avenue for you to travel down with the Todd P curated show Above the Auto Parts Store in Brooklyn. Featuring two & bands; Matt & Kim and Parts & Labor, this is going to be one rollicking good time for sure. I believe it kicks off at 8pm, but I have no idea how much this one will cost (no more than $10 though I would think). Be there, dance your asses off!
Matt & Kim - "Yea Yeah"
Parts & Labor - "Fractured Skies"

And after the Undisputed Heavyweights' show I will be heading to a bar to celebrate the birth of one of my girlfriend's dearest friends, so I'd like to give her a little shout out and say Happy Birthday Blaire!!!
Also Playing tonight:
Palomar @ Luna Lounge 8pm $12
Violent Femmes @ Warsaw 8pm $25

Saturday:
While I'd rather be seeing Panda Bear at Bowery again I will most likely spend tonight at one of two places, here are my choices...

The Deli Magazine Party @ Galapagos 9pm $10
For only $10 you get two stages of excellent bands including, but not limited to, Pop Tarts faves such as The Lisps, Cassettes Won't Listen, Phonograph, and quite a few more. Its a lot of bang for you buck.
The Lisps - "Documents"

Wakey! Wakey! + Seth Kallen @ Rockwood Music Hall
Yes I realize I just saw these guys at my own show two weeks ago, but they were so good I'd like to see them again as much as possible. The best part about this show, other than excellent music of course, is that the show is FREE!!!
Wakey! Wakey! - "Falling Apart"
Seth Kallen - "No Ace"
Also Playing:
Panda Bear @ Bowery Ballroom SOLD OUT
Violent Femmes @ Warsaw 8pm $25

And like Friday I will be celebrating the birth of another one of my friends today with a BBQ somewhere in Brooklyn for Lacey. So Happy Birthday Lacey!

Sunday:
This afternoon JellyNYC kicks off its summer pool parties at McCarren Park with Superchunk and Oakley Hall. The show gets started at 2pm and as you all know following last year these events are the single best way to spend a Sunday in New York. As always its free, but you can RSVP on Going.com to ensure your entry into the pool.
Superchunk - "Kicked In (Acoustic)"
Also Playing:
Sloan + Apostle of Hustle @ Central Park Summerstage FREE
Frightened Rabbit @ Mercury Lounge 8pm $10

And I'm supposed to be going to a graduation party today, but I'd rather go to McCarren. I suppose we'll see what happens.