Monday Morning Coffee Break

I had a pretty chill weekend, but managed to catch MGMT at The Riv this weekend. I enjoyed the show, but the owners of the Riv need to find a way to cool that place down. It was hot as shit! I must say that the crowd was really annoying. They stood for the older stuff and sat for the new material for the most part. I love it that they played "Siberian Breaks", the 12 minute opus from Congratulations. You can check out the reviews from the Chicago Tribune & Sun Times. Anyways.... less than one week until I hit the road for my Phish road trip! First stop, Merriweather Post Pavilion on Sunday! Here's some news and a video to get your Monday moving.

• Green Day played a massive show at London's Wembley Stadium
• Canadian legend Leonard Cohen will release a new album
• Local Natives announce North American fall tour
• My Morning Jacket to headline Voodoo Experience
• We might get a new Radiohead album "sometime this year"
• Jambase recalls Bonnaroo with Words & Photos

Primus - Wynona's Big Brown Beaver

Didn't Get To Bonnaroo..... NPR Has You Covered

You have to love internet and NPR for that matter. For those of us who didn't make it to Manchester, TN this past weekend and sweat it out for Bonnaroo, fear not. NPR has posted a boat load of sets from the festival that includes, Dan Deacon, John Prine, Regina Spektor, Jimmy Cliff, The National, Isis & The Avett Brothers to name a few.

Check out NPR's Bonnaroo menu here.

Thank Boosh It's Friday!

Today is a really big day! Not only are the Blackhawks having their Stanley Cup celebration (sorry Trey), the World Cup has started, and Phish starts their summer tour! I won't be at the show tonight, but I will see ten shows, so I am not that upset. Bonnaroo kicked off last night and don't forget to check out their webcast schedule. I am working on a new template for the site, so look for some changes.

• Mumford & Sons shelf bluegrass EP, prep Indian release
• Venison aka The Strokes hit the stage for the first time in four years
• Conan O'Brien and Jack White jammed in Nashville last night
• Guitar God Jimmy Page was inducted into the Mojo hall of fame
• Pavement reunites with original drummer Gary Young for hometown gig
• Band of Horses, The National lead Austin City Limits episodes

Medeski Martin & Wood - Bubblehouse

Tuesday Morning Coffee Break

Since I didn't get to my regular Monday post, I figured I would get it in this morning. I had a good weekend and played my first round of golf in almost 13 years! Last night, I tried BYFUGLIEN & Rotweizen at Goose Island and they both were excellent. It's a crappy morning here in Chicago, but have a cup of coffee, catch your breath. Phish summer tour begins this Friday!!!!

• Gorillaz, Pixies and others cancel Israeli shows
• Hidden Track unveils their 5 must see Bonnaroo sets
• Arcade Fire played their first "official" gig in three years
• Looks like a new RATM record is a possibility
• Someone stole Kanye West's Porsche and totaled it
• R.I.P. Marvin Isley

The Avett Brothers - I and Love and You

Bonnaroo Releases Schedule

It's hard to believe, but Bonnaroo is less than one month away. Today, the organizers released the daily schedule. Bonnaroo will take place from June 10 - 13 in Manchester, TN. Let the schedule conflicts begin!

You can check out the schedule here.

Hump Day Happenings

Last night, I checked out Them Crooked Vultures at the Aragon Ballroom. Aside from Josh Homme getting drunk throughout the show, I really enjoyed the performance. There were times during the two hour set that the energy lacked, but the band brought it most of the night. It's very clear that Dave Grohl is enjoying being out of the limelight and playing drums. It was also a pleasure to watch him own his kit! Here is some news and a video to get you over the hump day known as Wednesday.

• Bobby Womack has some very high praise for Damon Albarn
• Trey Anastasio has a new songwriting partner
• Holy Shit! Pitchfork gave the remastered Exile a perfect 10
• Elvis Costello has canceled to upcoming gigs in Israel
• Bonnaroo's Lunar Stage will host DJ's, show World Cup games
• Pearl Jam paid tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio
  
  
  
  Dawes - When My Time Comes

Bonnaroo Announces Late Night Sets

With Bonnaroo fast approaching, the organizers have announced the coveted late night sets. This year once again boasts an eclectic group of bands. I can't imagine how awesome the GWAR set will be. If you plan on seeing GWAR, make sure you wear all white. Without further adieu, here is the Bonnaroo late night lineup.

• Jay-Z
• The Flaming Lips performing Dark Side of the Moon featuring Stardeath and White Dwarfs
• LCD Soundsystem
• Thievery Corporation
• Galactic
• The Black Keys
• Deadmau5
• Daryl Hall & Chromeo
• Clutch
• Bassnectar
• Kid Cudi
• GWAR
• The Disco Biscuits
• Dan Deacon Ensemble
• B.O.B.
  

Hump Day Happenings

It's been a pretty standard week for me and I am really excited because I have the next two days off!!!! Last night, My Morning Jacket returned to the stage at Alabama Theater in Birmingham, AL. It would have awesome to hear the "One Big Holiday" opener. Check out the setlist compliments of Hidden Track. Here is some news and a video to get your over the hump day known as Wednesday.

• Phoenix tops Billboards 10 best Coachella sets
• R.I.P. Gang Starr's Guru
• Bonnaroo gets buzzed with their very own Ben & Jerry's flavor
  
• MOG lists their 10 can-miss albums of the summer
• Chicago Tribune previews Anthony Bourdain at the Chicago Theatre
• Live Music Blog reviews Yeasayer & Sleigh Bells at the Fillmore

The Flaming Lips - She Don't Use Jelly

Monday Morning Coffee Break

It's going to be a long week, but by the end of the week, I will know what Phish shows I will be going to this summer. I was able to get two tickets to the now sold-out MGMT show at The Riviera Theatre on June 18. I tried a Burton Bridge Old Expensive Ale, which is currently on the beer engine at Map Room. I hope everyone had a great weekend. Here is some news and a video of the Foo Fighters national television debut back in 1995 to get your Monday moving.

• Axl Rose gets mad after being hit by object in Peru
• R.I.P. rock photographer Jim Marshall
• Bonnaroo adds Latino Alternativo tent
• Robert Plant to test new material on the road
• NOLA Jazzfest releases schedule
  
• Stone Temple Pilots perform new material in Chicago

Foo Fighters - This Is a Call

Bonnaroo "Unveiling" Set For February 9

Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Z, Neil Young & GWAR are just a few of the names "rumored" to be appearing at the 2010 incarnation of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The lineup was originally going to be announced today, but looks like we will have to wait another week.

On February 9, there will be a "very special unveiling" for this years Bonnaroo lineup. Tickets will go on sale on the same day as well. You can head over to Consequence of Sound and check out their festival outlook section for the latest rumors.

Bonnaroo Confirms 2010 Dates

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The ninth annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will take place from June 10 - 13, 2010 in Manchester, TN. Expect an initial lineup to be announced in late January or early February. A special holiday pre-sale will start on Friday, November 27. The festival organizers will also offer a payment plan for festival goers.

Pavement, Blakroc, Furthur and Them Crooked Vultures are all solid bets for me, but we will just have to be patient and see what the folks AC Entertainment and Superfly Productions have up their sleeve.