TUESDAY, Jun 1st
The Avett Brothers from North Carolina are gracing Toronto with fun folk-rock infusion. Set to play a handful of major music festivals, such as Bonnarroo and Glastonbury, the band is keeping busy this year, supporting their latest album I and Love and You, released last year. @ Phoenix, 19+, $25.50
WEDNESDAY, Jun 2nd
Broken Bells is the result of the merging of Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) and The Shins‘ very own James Mercer. California sweethearts The Morning Benders, who recently released their sophomore album The Big Echo early this year, are also set to open @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre, All-ages, $37.50.
THURSDAY, Jun 3rd
The Darcys are celebrating their 7″ release with an amazing predominantly Toronto line-up, including Germans, All Day Driver (members of Holy Fuck, Hidden Cameras, Oh No Forest Fires), and Buffalo (members of Black Hat Brigade). Plus, The Darcys will be giving away copies of their record upon entry, for free! @ Horseshoe, 19+, $10. Facebook.
FRIDAY, Jun 4th
Your Friday plans are set! Youtube sensation Julia Nunes and her ukelele will be having an in-store performance @ Criminal Records, All-ages, FREE. Facebook. Grab a quick dinner, then head over to the east. Don’t miss out on the heavenly Basia Bulat, Julie Doiron, and The Wilderness of Manitoba later that night. @ Phoenix, 19+, $17.50
SATURDAY, Jun 5th
It’s a money-saving week! Will Currie & the Country French are once again hitting up Toronto @ Yonge-Dundas Square, FREE!
Then, the Summerworks ’10 Launch Party will be happening at the Lower Ossington Theatre. This party is going to be catered by the Lakeview, so you know you’re going to be enjoying good food and good entertainment! There will be performances by previous Summerworks artists, such as Boys Who Say No and Matthew Barber! @100A Ossington, PWYC. Facebook.
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Enjoy your week!
