This Week's Tour News

Who: Brian Wilson
When: May 8th + July 11th
Where: Carnegie Hall + Hammerstein Ballroom
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Listen: Brian Wilson - "Love and Mercy"
Thoughts: At this point it seems that there are fewer and fewer chances to see a true legend live and in the flesh. Sure there are reunion tours everywhere, but lets face it most of those guys have been passed their primes for decades. But with Brian Wilson you know you're gonna get the legend no matter what. These shows are gonna be super expensive but it may just be worth it to see him now.

Who: Wilco
When: August 7th
Where: McCarren Park Pool
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Listen: Wilco - "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart"
Thoughts: Its been quite some time since Wilco last stopped by New York so it'll be great to see them again, especially in the awesome outdoor space of McCarren Park. Sure it's not one of the free shows, but that only dampens my excitement a little bit.

Who: A Sunny Day in Glasgow
When: July 13th
Where: Whitney Museum
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Listen: A Sunny Day in Glasgow - "Summerlong Silences"
Thoughts: Awesome band, awesome venue and I believe it's all for free. Do you need more of an incentive then that?

Who: Half-Handed Cloud
When: May 6th
Where: Cake Shop
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Listen: Half-Handed Cloud - "Feed Your Sheep A Burning Lamp"
Thoughts: This is a cool up-and-coming band that you should get to know right now before they are the next big thing. No really, go listen to them now, get familiar and go see them at this show!

Who: Matmos
When: July 18th + July 19th
Where: LPR (?, anyone know what that is?)
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Listen: Matmos - "Rainbow Flag"
Thoughts: I don't know if I'd really pay to go see Matmos, I just don't have that much of a desire to see them. The new album is pretty solid though so maybe I'll change my mind as it gets closer.

Who: The Jealous Girlfriends + Sea Wolf
When: May 27th + May 28th
Where: Mercury Lounge
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Listen: The Jealous Girlfriends - "Roboxulla"
Sea Wolf - "Sea Monuments"
Thoughts: Two bands that are on the rise playing two dates together. Sounds sweet to me and there's probably a good chance I'll be at one of them.

Who: Les Savy Fav
When: May 21st
Where: Highline Ballroom
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Listen: Les Savy Fav - "In These Woods"
Thoughts: I'll be seeing them rock in Chicago when I head to the Pitchfork Music Fest, but those not going should check 'em here.