The Hold Steady

I was lucky enough to join Kate the Date at Bathhouse Studios last night for a Fuel TV party that The Hold Steady played. I'd never seen them live before and they were awesome. I was already a fan, I may now be a superfan!

Northside Festival

"This year, The L Magazine will host the first annual Northside Music and Arts Festival, a four-day celebration of New York City’s independent music and art scene, taking place from June 11-14 at over fifty music venues and galleries throughout the Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods of Brooklyn."

Brooklyn Vegan, Gothamist, Frenchkiss Records, WFUV and Kanine Records will all be hosting showcases - sounds like a good deal to me!

No bands have been announced, but check out NorthsideFestival.com for any updates.