First Brakes news (thanks B!), now Doves--2009 is going to be great for so many reasons.

It's almost impossible to express how much GLB's first two albums changed my listening habits, but I'm glad they did. For that, they'll always have a place in my music collection.

Can't. Stop. Watching.

Set 1 --Boogie Woogie Waltz [w/ Satomi and Greg from Deerhoof] --Suspended Head [w/ Satomi and Greg from Deerhoof] --Blues Too --He Still Carries a Torch for Her --Thurston County --Exiled Set 2 --A Cause for Concern --Reconciliation --Thurstonius --Attempted --Stela for Jefferson

You really need to make it to these shows someday, Judy. We thought of you all day.

You're going to make a mistake tonight!

Remember when lead singer Cy Curnin showed up in Tina Turner's "Better Be Good to Me" video? Oh yeah.

Just saw this in a KFOG email: I hope this doesn't foil anyone's plans!

"I only act out because I want your love. Dy-no-mite!"

Andy Taylor - Duran Duran Andrew Ridgeley - Wham Bwahahaha.

Oddly, it was the second time I heard "What's So Funny" performed over the weekend. If I had made it to the Ry Cooder/Jim Keltner/Nick Lowe benefit shows, that number would've doubled, I think. Very phangirl comment, but what the hell? Elvis's young twins were dancing and air drumming at the side of the stage for most of his set. Cutest. Things. Ever.

Well, the map and the schedule are printed, but I reserve the right to stay at home all weekend and play Rock Band.

British Sea Power, Do You Like Rock Music?

What are the odds Josh Groban will reprise his TV-theme-song medley from the Emmys?

The lineup: Saturday Neil Young Pegi Young ZZ Top Nora Jones Jack Johnson Death Cab for Cutie Wilco Cat Power Sunday Neil Young Pegi Young Smashing Pumpkins Nora Jones Jack Johnson Death Cab for Cutie Wilco Cat Power Josh Groban

You can listen to some of the new songs on their MySpace page. (I'm looking forward to it too.)

It's hard to say anything bad about a festival taking place five blocks from your flat, especially if it includes your favorite band, even more good music, lots of yummy food, and -- finally -- some sun. Throw in a houseful of good friends, and you pretty much have an amazing weekend. In addition to the appreciative audience (even if our "Spiders" claps went down in flames in record time), the badge holders really came out for Wilco, settling down in front of the barrier and along the sides of the stage, where they sang along and danced about -- while remaining very respectful for us regula

Hummingbird Muzzle of Bees You Are My Face War on War IATTBYH She's A Jar Handshake Drugs Pot Kettle Black Impossible Germany Via Chicago California Stars Forget The Flowers Jesus, etc. A Shot in the Arm Walken I'm The Man Who Loves You ---------------------------- Poor Places> Spiders (Kidsmoke) ----------------------------- [a/k/a "The Long-core" or "The Lawn-core?"] The Late Greats Hate It Here Heavy Metal Drummer Red-Eyed and Blue> I Got You (At The End of the Century) Hoodoo Voodoo I Shall Be Released (w/Fleet Foxes)

The schedule is up: Outside Lands. Looks like a pretty good run on Sunday.

New additions: Elvis Costello Nick Lowe Ben Kweller Tift Merritt and... MC Hammer

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Geary between 18th and 19th represent! Hog Island Oysters is pretty damn good too.

I'm trying to remember why I opted not to see one of Jarvis Cocker's rare U.S. shows...? Oh right, no good reason. But glad to hear he dazzled Chicago.

DVR is set!

Strawberries, watermelon, fresh fruit Going barefoot Long daylight hours High temps approaching the mid-70s Banks of warm(ish), gray fog