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Monsters of Folk Played United Palace and Beacon Theatre
Monsters of Folk, the supergroup made up of M. Ward, Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes), and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), played two New York-area shows this weekend: Friday at United Palace and Sunday at the Beacon Theatre. I was lucky enough to go to the Friday show.
The men looked super snazzy in their dark suits and skinny ties, and played for about 3 hours with no opener–quite a skill in itself. They had with them drummer Will… More »
Monsters of Folk
Image: Sam Barnes, Filter
Monsters of Folk is a folk supergroup comprised of Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and singer/songwriter M.Ward. The group has a self-titled debut album coming out on September 22. A track from the album is available for free on their website and it’s called “Say Please.” To get it go to the site and type “please” into the request form.
The four have toured together before, back… More »
Tickets On Sale
The following shows are on sale now:
David Lynch Foundation Benefit with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Ben Harper, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Bettye LaVette, Sheryl Crow, Eddie Vedder, Donovan, and Moby at Radio City Music Hall on April 4
Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden on August 3
No Doubt with Paramore at Jones Beach on June 27
The Toadies at Irving Plaza on May 27
Soulive at Blender Theater on April 16
Def Leppard, Poison, and Cheap Trick at Jones Beach on July8
Seal at… More »