Hump Day Happenings

It's been a pretty crazy day for me, but I am looking forward to having a beer and watching the Hawks game tonight. Not much else is going on so with that, I present some news and a video to get you over your Wednesday afternoon hump.

• Chicago gets a new music festival for Labor Day Weekend
• Seattle's Capitol Hill Block Party announces lineup
• Conan sat in with Vampire Weekend at his NYC tour stop
• Keith Richards autobiography is due to hit stores this fall
• iClips reveals their Mountain Jam webcast schedule
• Maybe Live Nation has a heart after all

Gov't Mule - Soulshine

Monday Morning Coffee Break

I had a really good weekend and am looking forward to the Memorial Day holiday. I had the floors refinished in my new place on Saturday. It's only the first round of work, but I hope to be moved in by the second week of June. Yesterday, I attended my first ever Goose Island MBA reunion. Great beer & great food! In case you missed it, the Blackhawks are headed to the Stanley Cup Finals! Here is some news and a video to get your Monday moving!

• Is Charlie Watts leaving The Rolling Stones?
• Listen to The Roots new track "Dear God 2.0" feat. Jim James
• Hidden Track Interviews Marco Benevento
• Jimi Hendrix's London flat will be open to the public
• NPR blogger Carrie Brownstein wants to hear your best bass solo
• U2's Bono undergoes emergency back surgery, cancels first show of US tour

The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio

Thank Boosh It's Friday!

I have a pretty chill weekend planned, which is nice for a change. On Sunday, I am going to an MBA reunion at Goose Island, which should be a fun time. I might check out Midlake on Sunday at Lincoln Hall, but I haven't made up my mind. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

• Bono hurts back, U2 tour dates now in question
• Mick Jagger hints at new Stones material
• Listen to the new Stone Temple Pilots album
• Mr. Miner presents 10 Phish songs for your Friday
• Pictures: Them Crooked Vultures & Alberta Cross at the Aragon
• Jemaine Clement to appear in Men in Black III

Flight of the Conchords - Bowie

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

Monday Morning Coffee Break

Now that I have closed on my place, I hope to get back to more regular posts on my blog. All in all it was a pretty chill weekend for me. Yesterday, I grabbed some afternoon drinks with friends at Map Room. Last nights Trey webcast was really really awesome and was the perfect way to cap my weekend off. I thought their cover of The Band's "It Makes No Difference" was spot on! I also thought Trey's guitar playing was great. Summer tour is right around the corner! Here is some news and a video to get your Monday moving! Don't forget that S&SS is on Facebook & Twitter.

• R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio
• Check out this great drum solo by Galactic's Stanton Moore
• Dave Matthews Band will take it easy during 2011
• South Bend will host the last Midwest Wilco show of the year
• I can't wait to get my copy of the remastered Exile on Main Street
• Check out the new Black Keys video

Phish - Loving Cup

Hump Day Happenings

I feel like I have been neglecting my blog recently, but I have been insanely busy. After this weekend, I hope to resume more frequent posts. I have been listening to High Violet nonstop since I picked it up yesterday. Here is some news and video of MGMT rocking "Brian Eno" on Letterman last night.

• The Rolling Stones may play whole studio albums live
• Hidden Track offers Phish 101 for your kids
• Lollapalooza to expand daily attendance to 95,000?
• 9th annual Forecastle Festival expands lineup
• Damon Albarn says Blur will record more new material
• Chemical Brothers add more US tour dates

MGMT - Brian Eno