8 Things You Should Know . . .

1. Tickets are still available for both nights of Built to Spill at the Troubadour.  Just so readers understand, a shitty band like Rise Against sold out 5 nights at the Troubadour and Built to Spill tickets are just sitting around.  I got my tickets for the Thursday show in the mail yesterday.

2. Talkdemonic is now opening up for Quasi at Spaceland on Wednesday, April 26th. If you missed these guys open up for the National, dont miss this opportunity.  They won't dissapoint.

3. Due to work and my laziness, I have still not seen the Cold War Kids but I was super excited to see that their label, Monarchy Music Corp redid their website and you are now able to get their EPs delivered to your door. Shipping is a bit much, but I ordered mine anyways.

4. The Eels are doing two small warm up shows at the Roxy.  Pre-teen rockstars Smoosh open.

5. Speaking of the Roxy, has anyone seen Hedwig and the Angry Inch there? I liked the movie, but have never seen a stage version.  I am not that keen on spending $35 to find out if the stage version is good.   It is playing a couple more nights in April. 

6. Local rock stars Division Day are going on a short west coast tour with Birdmonster.  They start their tour at a place called The Kazem in Brentwood.  Birdmonster is playing Monday night at Silverlake Lounge and then return to play the Knitting Factory on May 12th. 

7. losanjealous is giving away tickets to see Brian Jonestown Massacre.  If you have no idea who this band is, put Dig! on your netflix queue right away. One of my favorite music documentaries.  Also, I think chone is looking for some more netflix friends. Email us if you are interested.

8. On Sunday, May 7th, the Echo is hosting a book sale and a wine tasting benefit for the Edendale Public Library. Tickets are $25 and they claim to have "Special Guests". Any ideas on who is coming?