Um. I just took a look at my concert calendar. This coming Thursday (June 18) has an absurd amount of awesome shows. If you live in the area, please attend one of them. I know some are sold out, but you can work your magic. Most links will take you directly to buying tickets, others (the Phoenix show…) will give you event details.
– Phoenix and Lightspeed Champion at Music Hall of Williamsburg
Phoenix – “Lost and Found” [MP3] (not from Wolfgang)
Lightspeed Champion – “Tell Me What It’s Worth” [MP3]
– Andrew Bird and Calexico at Radio City Music Hall
Andrew Bird – “Tables and Chairs” [MP3]
Calexico – “Two Silver Trees” [MP3]
– Joseph Arthur and Alejandro Escovedo at City Winery
Joseph Arthur – “Can’t Exist” [MP3]
– Richard Swift and The Gay Blades at Pianos
Richard Swift – “As I Go” [MP3]
– Ari Hest and Bryan Greenberg at Highline Ballroom
Ari Hest – “Another Day” [MP3]
– The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and Crystal Stilts at The Cake Shop
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – “Everything With You” [MP3]
Crystal Stilts – “Love Is A Wave” [MP3]
– Peter Bradley Adams at Drom
Peter Bradley Adams – “Always” [MP3]
Not just those shows; also Basement Bhangra at SOB’s (featuring DJ Rekha) and The Hood Internet at The annex.
City Winery is a great space; I caught Mike Gordon there two weeks ago, surprise free show, and it was sick.
Friday the 19th is packed: Peaches at Music Hall, RJD2 on a boat, Conspirator late night at Highline, wallpaper. at Studio B, and Dub War NYC at LOVE. Why does everyone awesome come at the same time?