This Week's Tour News

Who: El Perro Del Mar + Lykke Li
When: May 7th + May 8th
Where: Joe's Pub + Bowery Ballroom
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Listen: El Perro Del Mar - "God Knows (You Gotta Give to Get)"
Lykke Li - "I'm Good. I'm Gone"
Thoughts: I have become truly obsessed with Lykke Li's song "I'm Good. I'm Gone", plus last year at about this time I was obsessed with El Perro Del Mar. So now you're telling me that you're putting two obsessions of mine on the same stage and you expect me not to be there! Yeah right. So you in the front.

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Who: Frog Eyes
When: March 12th
Where: Mercury Lounge
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Listen: Frog Eyes - "Stockades"
Thoughts: I don't know whether or not Spencer is gonna be along for this tour, but regardless of that Frog Eyes is always a joy to see and I'm sure it will be no different this time around. If Spencer is with the band make sure he stays away from Katz' before the show, or you might wind up with a sickly Spencer Krug which no one wants to see.

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Who: The Dodos
When: April 6th
Where: Mercury Lounge
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Listen: The Dodos - "Nerds"
Thoughts: Yeah okay I'm going to break down this weekend and listen to The Dodos, please get off my back. If I like them then in all likely hood I will be at this show. If I don't like them, well then I'm coming after all you folks the recommended them with a venegance. Yeah you heard me, vengeance bitches. Oh, and if I do happen to enjoy the music then I might send out a big thanks to all the people that referred me to them.

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Who: Devotchka
When: May 20th
Where: Terminal 5
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Listen: Devotchka - "Undone"
Thoughts: I have heard from friends and foes alike that Devotchka puts on one heckuva live show, and though I have not witnessed it I highly doubt that they are wrong. I mean seriously, listen to this music and tell me how it wouldn't translate live and I'll call you a liar. To your face. Anyway, the whole Terminal 5 thing is slightly off-putting, but I'm sure they have to be working out the kinks by now, right?

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Who: Ray Davies
When: April 8th
Where: Beacon Theater
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Listen: Ray Davies - "Vietnam Cowboys"
Thoughts: I don't know whether or not we should be angry with Ray Davies. I mean sure the man is partially responsible for some truly amazing songs, but he's also the sole reason why we won't be able to see The Kinks this summer. Instead of reuniting with his brother and former bandmates, Ray has decided to keep on touring solo and I think that's a little bit selfish. Of course, there's always the possibility that the rest of The Kinks can't play anymore and the reunion tour would have been a horrible idea, but I prefer to think the best when bands I like get back together. Oh well, maybe next year.

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Who: Foals
When: April 24th
Where: Bowery Ballroom
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Listen: Foals - "Balloons"
Thoughts: I really can't believe I haven't seen this band since CMJ. They were fantastic then and each time they return they play bigger and better venues! This time around they're hitting Bowery and I think you and I would be crazy to miss this show. Plus, the album is freakin' awesome and perhaps you can buy a copy at the show. You know kill two birds with one stone. Sounds like a plan, see you there!