This Week's Tour News

Who: Neil Young (w/Wilco)
When: December 15th
Where: Madison Square Garden
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Thoughts: Neil Young is going out on tour and he's bringing some freakin' huge names along with him. For part of the tour the opening act will be Death Cab for Cutie, but for us here in New York we'll get to see Wilco. Haven seen both opening acts I can say I'm thrilled with who we're getting, but I still don't know if I will be able to justify the lofty prices of the seats for this show. Those with deep pockets should make it a priority to see this show though.
Listen: Neil Young - "Harvest Moon"
Wilco - "Poor Places"

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Who: TV On the Radio
When: October 14th, 15th, + 16th
Where: Brooklyn Masonic Temple
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Thoughts: I must have missed the news that TV On the Radio were gonna be touring during my little hiatus and as such two of these three Brooklyn shows are sold out. That sucks but tickets are available for the third show, just act quickly or they'll be gone too.
Listen: TV On the Radio - "Staring At the Sun"

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Who: The Hold Steady + Drive By Truckers
When: November 6th + 7th
Where: Terminal 5
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Thoughts: This tour is being hailed as the "Rock and Roll Means Well Tour". I'm not exactly sure of what that is supposed to mean but they got the rock n' roll part correct as both of these bands rock hard. It's also a better pairing then having The Hold Steady open for Counting Crows.
Listen: The Hold Steady - "Most People Are DJ's"
Drive By Truckers - "Daddy Needs A Drink"

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Who: Earth
When: October 19th
Where: Knitting Factory
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Thoughts: Earth is a heavy band. Make sure you understand that and plan accordingly before walking into the tiny Knitting Factory for their huge sound.
Listen: Earth - "Rise to Glory"

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Who: Cloud Cult
When: November 11th
Where: Bowery Ballroom
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Thoughts: Cloud Cult seems to be more like a cult then I initially thought they were. It seems that you either love this band and follow along like a member of a cult or you just pay them no mind. For a minute I was following along, but after the last album I think I'm gonna go a different way.
Listen: Cloud Cult - "Your 8th Birthday"

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Who: Mad Decent Tour (feat. Diplo, Abe Vigoda, & Telepathe)
When: October 16th
Where: Webster Hall
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Thoughts: This sounds like a hell of a lot of fun!
Listen: Abe Vigoda - "The Garden"

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Who: Pattern Is Movement
When: October 4th
Where: Webster Hall
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Thoughts: Pattern won't be headlining this show, that honor goes to Shudder to Think, but that's okay. The bill also includes The Jealous Girlfriends which is pretty sweet too!
Listen: Pattern Is Movement - "Right Away"