Ben Kweller Kicks Off Rare Solo Tour

Earlier this week Ben Kweller kicked off his first solo tour in eight years, accompanied only by acoustic guitar and piano.  Kweller, who is still working on his upcoming album Go Fly A Kite, will make his way to the New York City area on November 17 at  Maxwell's in Hoboken.

Bonnaroo Festival Launches YouTube Stream

If you're determined to catch a few Bonnaroo appearances via YouTube, the festival's official channel is open for business. The quality of the stream isn't always great, but if you're willing to withstand a few glitches to see Jay-Z and Norah Jones (not together, though that might be intriguing), we have the link and schedule after the jump.

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