Hump Day Happenings

I am back from my blogging slumber! I had a fantastic time on my Phish trip. I saw some great shows and will have a post about my trip this week. In the meantime, I am getting back in the swing of things and have begun moving into my new place! I hope that everyone's week is going well. With that, here is some news and a video to get you over the hump day known as Wednesday.

• Arcade Fire are road testing their new songs in Europe
• Hear the Jeff Tweedy/Mavis Staples collaboration "You Are Not Alone"
• Listen to a new track from Radiohead drummer Phil Selway
• Gov't Mule will return to Negril, Jamaica for Island Exodus II
• Shakira will help close out this years World Cup
• Puscifer & Flaming Lips Steven Drozd cover Elton John's "Rocket Man"

Phish - Killing in the Name

Hump Day Happenings

Tonight, I am going to see Jonsi at the Vic Theatre. I am very excited as I have heard nothing but great things about his current tour. I heading out of town tomorrow, so I probably won't get around to my normal Friday posting. In the meantime, you can follow me on Facebook & on Twitter.

• Trent Reznor and his wife will teach you How to Destroy Angels
• Another one bites the dust: All Points West music festival
• MGMT continue to add dates to their busy touring schedule
• Adam Ant wants to fight Liam Gallagher
• Rush documentary to appear at Tribeca Film Festival
• Haymarket Pub & Brewery to open in Chicago this summer
  

Mavis Staples - We Shall Not Be Moved