A few months ago Indie Night School asked us to be a panelist, we obliged and promptly discovered our near paralyzing stagefright. Because of this we feel we owe them, ergo, tonight Fringe Benefits and Indie Night School are putting together a Katrina Benefit at Mo Pitkins (you know, Jimmy Fallon's bar). We're really exited to be a mere audience member for this one! more ›

The summer concerts are here (and so is the summer). From now until around mid-August, the weeks are full of free outdoor show options. We'll try to keep you informed of what's hot (besides this weather). R&B vocalist Lizz Wright is playing four shows at Joe's Pub this week. You can see her for free on Tuesday at the World Financial Center Plaza. The summer concert series at Prospect Park kicks off Wednesday night with signer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones. Thursday it's over to Rufus King Park in Queens for an after work party with the "legendary" DJ Mix Master Ice and others. Friday it's back to Prospect Park for the best in jazz with the Bad Plus (also playing Knitting Factory this week). Saturday head to Central Park Summerstage for soon to be R&B legend "neo-soul singer and pianist" John Legend. more ›

Hey Kids, Got a guitar? We bet you do. Well, Gothamist wanted to give you a nice big heads up on the CMJ Battle of the Bands. more ›

Adam Shore, General Manager, VICE Records more ›