Prepare for a '90s flashback in this week's edition of incoming:
Helmet and Toadies will play a show on Sunday, August 12, at the Beaumont. Support from not-so-'90s band Ume, 7 p.m., all ages.
Also, get a solid dose of mainstream ska at Reel Big Fish on Saturday, July 14. Support from Big D and the Kids' Table, Suburban Legends, and the Maxies. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., all ages. Also at the Beaumont.
And Sheryl Crow is headed to Yardley Hall at JCCC on Saturday, July 14. The show benefits Back in the Swing, a local cancer-survivor education, care and medical-research program. Concert is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50, $75.
If you missed it: Earlier this week, we posted about these notable incomers, and highlighted the Lied Center's 2012-13 season.
Some other new shows:
Buzz Under the Stars, with Silversun Pickups, Fun, Alabama Shakes, Garbage, and Electric Guest. Wednesday, August 8, at Berkley Riverfront Park. On sale now.
Darryl Hall and John Oates roll into the outdoor venue Saturday, September 8. Tickets on sale this Saturday, May 19, at 10 a.m.
And Counting Crows, who are still around, are at Starlight Tuesday, July 31. Tickets on sale this Friday, May 18, at at 9 a.m.
The gritty, electro-pop band, Sleigh Bells, is headed back to Kansas City. This time, the duo will rattle the Beaumont on July 12. Expect a sweaty, sold-out show.
For those who like their pop melodic: Florence + the Machine will perform at Starlight Theatre on October 1. The Maccabees support.
Also on the melodic chick list: Norah Jones will perform at the Midland on Saturday, October 13. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 18, at 10 a.m.
Also at Liberty Hall, another band that conjures thoughts of summer fun: Beach House. The dream-pop trio performs Tuesday, July 10. Support from Wild Nothing. Reserved seats $25.50, GA $20.50, and day of show $22.50.
And Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit plays the Granada October 9. Support from Dylan LeBlanc. Doors at 7 p.m. The all-ages show is $12 in advance and $14 at the door.
Here are some other shows that were recently announced:
A darn diverse crop of announcements this week, in addition to yesterday's news that My Morning Jacket and Band of Horses are coming to Starlight in August.
Death Grips, a noise-rock outfit hailing from California, is headed to the Bottleneck Friday, June 22.
Indie darling Sharon Van Etten will perform at the Riot Room Monday, August 20. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost is $12 for the 21-and-older show. And on Wednesday, June 6, Riot brings us Valient Thorr. The 21-and-older show is at 8 p.m., and tickets are $10, $12. Support from Holy Grail, and the Kickass.
Here are some other shows that were recently announced:
Another week of squeal-worthy announcements, y'all.
Our intrepid music editor recently expressed his joy concerning the KC Psychfest lineup. Yahoo worthy, right?
Tycho will hit up the Granada on Monday, July 2. The chill, electro-acoustic musician creates pretty impressive ambient music, and is a surprisingly talented artist, too! Doors 8 p.m. The all-ages show is $12.
Star Slinger, master remixer and musician, will also play the Granada in July (the 31st). Doors 8:30 p.m. All-ages, $12.
The Replay just announced the lineup of its always amazing Summer Fest. Here are the details (so far):
Blitzen Trapper will play the Riot Room on May 31. The 21-plus show is $15, doors at 8 p.m.
Here are some other recently announced shows:
For extreme heads: Phish is doing a limited-edition release of its debut album, Junta, as a three-LP vinyl set to celebrate Record Store Day, which is April 21. Also, I enjoyed the video Phish released a few months back promoting this summer tour. Watch it after the jump if you like, or head straight to the comments section to write things about dirty hippies. Whatever works.
Other notables this week:
Alice Cooper, shock-rocker turned pseudo-shock rocker, will attempt to melt faces at the Midland Friday, June 15. Doors open at 6 p.m. All-ages. $25, $30.
Deer Tick and Turbo Fruits will bring indie-rock goodness to the Granada Tuesday, May 15. Doors 7 p.m. $13, $15.
Wayne Coyne, of the Liberty Hall-bound Flaming Lips, just wants your full attention
Dancefestopia, a hip-hop and pop-oriented festival, arrives this weekend
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The Rumblejetts' Jud Kite on drums, art and the band's latest, Motor Honey
Q&A: Eric Earley of Blitzen Trapper
Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart on art, human angst and naps
Joe Pug on touring, giving music away, and becoming an adult