Apparently, tomorrow is International Talk Like Bob Dylan Day. But you probably knew that, didn’t you?

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Sonic Youth are excited to announce a NYC performance of the Daydream Nation album: July 28 at the McCarren Park Pool in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Presale Tickets available May 2 at 10AM Eastern. Public Tickets onsale Friday May 4 at noon Eastern.

[ Thanks Andy! ]

Yep, you read that right: Fetchin Bones are doing a reunion show on July 1st at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta! Whoo hoo!!! Also on the bill are perennial Rockhead faves Magnapop and Vic Chesnutt. Tickets are available at the Smith’s Olde Bar website.

Lookin’ to get in on some fine Sunday afternoon beer drinkin’? Well then head on over to The Earl this Sunday for dunch, and enjoy the soulful country sounds of The Bourbon Dynasty — former Vidalias frontman Chuck Walston’s new twangalicious skiffle group. Returning to Atlanta from his undisclosed hideaway high in the mountains of Washington DC for one show only, Walston will be joined by some of the dudes from his old band, including the omni-talented star of stage and screen, Jimmy “J” Johnson. Music starts sometime around 1pm or so. Good times!

Read the CD review at Stomp & Stammer

Buy the CD at JoeRockhead.com — only 10 bucks!

On Friday, February 2nd, two of the most awesomest jangle-rific pop bands of all time are playing together at Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill, North Carolina — The dB’s and Mayflies USA. And best of all, TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!! What the heck are you waiting for? Nerd rock road trip!

If yer in the Atlanta area, head on over to Lenny’s Bar tonight for The Indicators’ last show before they throw in the towel and move on to other things. Ironically, the show is also a CD release party for the new Indicators disc Not Long Till Dark. Go figure. The always awesome Young Antiques are on the bill too. Doors open at 9. The music will be loud, the beer will be cold, and life will be good.

January 24th thru 28th, New York City will reverberate with the sounds of epic minimalism, as the always-interesting Table of the Elements label presents five nights of music as part of a larger month-long music festival called The Independents. Here’s the line-up:

Wednesday, January 24
Leif Inge “9 Beet Stretch”
(24-hour performance)

Thursday, January 25
Zeena Parkins
Tony Conrad
David Daniell

Friday, January 26
Jonathan Kane’s February
Badgerlore
Ateleia

Saturday, January 27
Rhys Chatham “Guitar Trio All-Stars”
Lichens/Licht
Neptune

Sunday, January 28
Poetry Reading by Ira Cohen and films:
The Invasion of Thunderbolt Pagoda + Brain Damage
Live scores by Sunburned Hand Of The Man + Mahasiddhi
followed by Hubcap City
Festival close

Visit Front Porch Productions for more info.

Our good pals at Stomp And Stammer have been celebrating 10 years of existence with a great series of 10 rip-snortin’ rock shows over the past month or so. The whole shebang culminates this Saturday, December 2nd, at The Earl in East Atlanta. Steve Wynn & The Miracle Three, Tim Lee, and Magnapop are the stars of the show, and for my money, no finer line-up could possibly be imagined. Congrats to you, S&S… we’ll see ya at the big show!

Jonathan Cohen reports for Billboard.com:

U.K. rock mainstay Paul Weller will celebrate the late January release of a career-spanning boxed set with a three-night stand at New York’s Irving Plaza. The four-disc “Hit Parade” is due Jan. 23 via Yep Roc; Weller will then play Jan. 29-31 at New York’s Irving Plaza, with the shows divided thematically.

Although each show will include music from his entire career, the first night will focus on the music of the Jam, while the second will feature the music of the Style Council. The third gig will cherry-pick from throughout Weller’s discography. Tickets go on sale Friday (Nov. 17); the thematic concept will not be repeated at any additional concerts.

[ Getcha Some Paul Weller @ JoeRockhead.com! ]

[ Thanks Chandler ]

Two great tastes that taste great together…

10/26 – Norman, OK – The Opolis
10/27 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Back Room
10/28 – Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves
10/29 – Austin, TX – The Parish
10/31 – Baton Rouge, LA – Spanish Moon
11/1 – Birmingham, AL – The Bottle Tree
11/3 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
11/4 – St. Augustine, FL – Cafe Eleven
11/6 – Tallahassee, FL – Club Downunder

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