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Called “StarTomorrow,” NBC.com will debut a nationwide search in July for the top 100 bands. They’ll be invited to audition in person, then NBC.com users will narrow down their favorites in an online vote. (continued)

Details on Gorlla vs Bear.

Here’s to you, Mrs Robinson…

Press Release:

LEMONHEADS RE-UNITE, SIGN TO VAGRANT

New Album Due Out Fall 2006

(April 26, 2006) – Vagrant Records is proud to announce that THE
LEMONHEADS have signed to the label. The recently re-formed band is
currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on what will be
their eighth studio album in a career that spans over two decades.
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First off, the fine folks at Misra Records have two MP3s available from Shearwater’s new album out May 9.

Download and love: Seventy Four/Seventy Five | White Waves

Another Misra band, Evangelicals, have a new album coming out on the greatest release date ever, 6/6/6. Here’s an MP3 from them, too: Another Day

St. Louis always does it up ever year. For complete information, visit Twangfest’s website.

Wednesday, June 7
The Tap Room at Schlafly Brewery

10 PM: The Yayhoos (Brooklyn, NY, and points South)
9 PM: The Avett Brothers (Greenville, NC, or thereabouts)
8 PM: Walter Clevenger & the Dairy Kings (Southern California)

All shows Thursday-Saturday at The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill

Thursday, June 8
11 PM: The Dirtbombs (Detroit, MI)
10 PM: The Deadstring Brothers (Detroit, MI)
9 PM: Glossary (Murfreesboro, TN)
8 PM: The Transmitters (St. Louis, MO)

Friday, June 9
10 PM: Bottle Rockets CD Release Party (St. Louis, MO)
9 PM: Kevin Gordon (Nashville, TN)
8 PM: A Very Special Reunion Show by the Sovines (Columbus, OH)

Saturday, June 10
8 PM: Mic Harrison (Knoxville, TN)
9 PM: Lucero (Memphis, TN)
10 PM: Scott Miller and the Commonwealth (Knoxville, TN)
11 PM: BR549 (Nashville, TN)

The Desdemona Festival in Cincinnati will be taking place over three days in August 2006. Line-up so far:

THE WALKMEN
THE FIERY FURNACES
THE STILLS
RADIO 4
THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS
SMALL SINS
RICHARD SWIFT

Here’s some more information from festival curator Nick Spencer’s blog:

Since you’re so curious [about the price], I would just tell you to look at pricing for Pitchork Festival, and adjust slightly for 3 nights instead of two days. Now, raise just a little for being a much smaller market with considerably lower attendance projects. (continued)

Here’s a highlight from Kim’s photo gallery:

AOL Music has Wolfmother’s new video for “Woman”. They rock so hard, your screen will crumple up.

Echo & The Bunnymen are touring the U.S. this summer.

6.9.06 Chula Vista, CA / Coors Amph
6.10.06 Mountain View, CA / Shoreline Amph.
6.11.06 Santa Ana, CA / Galaxy Concert Theatre
6.12.06 Los Angeles, CA / Henry Fonda Theatre
6.13.06 Cabazon Key Club @ Morongo
6.16.06 Dallas, TX / Gyspy Ballroom
6.17.06 Austin, TX / La Zona Rosa
6.18.06 Houston, TX / Warehouse Live
6.20.06 Atlanta, GA / The Roxy
6.21.06 Lake Buena Vista, FL / House Of Blues
6.23.06 Charlotte, NC / Amos Southend
6.24.06 Norfolk, VA / The Norva
6.26.06 Washington, DC / Black Cat
6.27.06 Hartford, CT / Toads Place
6.29.06 Philadelphia, PA / TLA
6.30.06 Boston, MA / Paradise Rock Club
7.1.06 New York, NY / Irving Plaza

Tickets at the normal outlets.

Top 5 Reasons to Buy REBEL MEETS REBEL When It’s Released on May 2

1. It’s the last known recordings by Dimebag
2. DAVID ALLEN MUTHAFUCKIN’ COE
3. It’s the best ZZTop album in over 20 years
4. “Cowboys Do More Dope”
5. Phil Anselmo has nothing to do with it
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