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Vampire Weekend, Bright Eyes Headline MTK Festival in East Hamptons

Posted 5-10-11 by
Tags: Bright Eyes, Chromeo, Cold War Kids, M. Ward, Matt & Kim, Ra Ra Riot, Tame Impala, The Naked and Famous, Vampire Weekend

Okay, a fine reason to endure the Hampton jitney this summer: Vampire Weekend and Bright Eyes will headline the MTK: Music To Know Festival on August 13-14 in East Hampton, Long Island with Cold War Kids, Chromeo, Tame Impala, Matt & Kim, Ra Ra Riot, The Naked and Famous, M. Ward and more joining the lineup. Tickets go on sale today, May 10.

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Lollapalooza Taps Foo Fighters, Eminem, Muse and Coldplay

Posted 4-26-11 by
Tags: Arctic Monkeys, Bright Eyes, Cold War Kids, Coldplay, Eminem, Foo Fighters, Muse, My Morning Jacket

This year's lineup for Chicago's Lollapalooza Festival was announced last night, April 25, and while Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay and Muse might not be the most creative of headlining choices, the presence of bands like My Morning Jacket, Bright Eyes, Arctic Monkeys, Cults, Friendly Fires, Cold War Kids, Beirut, The Kills and Crystal Castles should make for an interesting weekend. Lollapalooza takes place from August 5-7 and three-day passes are still available.

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More Local Aid: Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, St. Vincent, Cold War Kids, The Roots, Spoon's Britt Daniel Join Haitian Benefits

Posted 1-22-10 by
Tags: Alex Berger, Amber Rubarth, Ari Hest, Art Halperin, BETTY, Bon Iver, Cold War Kids, Dov Rosenblatt, Eugene Mirman, Greg Holden, Ian Axel, Jimmy Fallon, Joey Ryan, John Wesley Harding, Lady Gaga, Madeleine Peyroux, Martin Rivas, Nada Surf, Nate Campany, New Pornographers, Rosanne Cash, Rosi Golan, Sondre Lerche, Spoon, Tambou Combo, Ted Leo, The Bongos, The Wrens, Todd Barry, Vienna Teng, Wes Hutchinson, wife Nadeje Halperin, Will Knox

An update on concerts in the New York area that will benefit Haiti's earthquake survivors. Our updated list features more charitable events featuring Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, St. Vincent, Cold War Kids, The Roots, Spoon's Britt Daniel, Matisyahu, Kaki King, and many more.

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