Rock 'n' Roll for Freeloaders & Cheapskates

There are a lot of free concerts in New York this summer. So many, in fact, we're struggling to keep up with all the festivals and park performances.

Luckily, the folks over at Prefix have distilled a list of this summer's free-or-really-cheap shows. It's not comprehensive, but this hand-picked list could keep you busy most evenings throughout the summer. Also, it appears to have been pre-screened for that indie-credibility thing the kids these days like so much.

If we had to narrow the list down further, Gothamist would recommend The Stills (July 8), The Unicorns (July 15 - pictured), Ted Leo & the Pharmacists (July 24), They Might Be Giants (July 30) and Guided By Voices (August 19). Not to be missed, of course, the biggest bang-for-no-bucks: the 14-band Siren Music Festival (July 17), headlined by Death Cab for Cutie.

Gothamist doesn't mind being included on guest lists - and bar tabs (hint-hint) - whenever possible, so we really like that this summer everyone can feel like a VIP. The cost of living is high, so cram tons of free stuff into your summer plans.

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By janelle in Arts & Entertainment on July 8, 2004 8:27 AM

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Neptali

In its history, the city of Chicago has produced some very important musical acts: Muddy Waters, Chicago, the Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair and, most recently, Wilco. Every five years or so, another act from the Second City makes it big, and the international community recognizes the uniqueness of Chicago's sound. But because Chicago is not the major international music hub New York is, Chicago bands often fall and have to work harder to get on the radar screen. For that very reason, RWIM (a Chicago-based music management company) and Subterreanean (a popular Chicago nightspot and music venue) in association with House Call Entertainment, will present a select group of six of the hottest local acts to comprise the First Annual CMJ Chicago Showcase on October 14 at Arlene's Grocery, 95 Stanton Street.

The line up will be as follows:

Head of Femur (11:45)

The M's ( 11:00)

The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir ( 10:15)

Canasta (9:30)

Tenki ( 8:45

The Changes ( 8 p.m.)

The show will be affordable so please make it out...