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News Fri May 07 2010
Friday Quick Links
When we're not paving the way for our new space ant overlords (Hail Ants!), we're often reading about music in Chicago online.
- Remember all those great music classes you had in school? Many would go without if not for Rock for Kids' innovative music programs in Chicago. Vote every day for Rock for Kids to get a $50K grant from Pepsi to help them continue their awesome work.
- How do you get tweens interested in baseball? Add some Bieber (squee!). [Suggested Cubs topper: Lady GaGa singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame."]
- Speaking of Lady GaGa, don't say that NPR doesn't have a funny bone. Warning: if you prefer to not know what Rogert Siegel or Ari Shapiro look like, don't watch this video.
- These tweens are rocking on their own -- at the Metro tonight! (They also just scored an opener gig at Hideout on Memorial Day).
- If you've lost your cat (while attending a concert?) look no further than the Metro. Reunited and it feels so good.
- If you're desperate to catch Wilco this year near Chicago, the newly announced South Bend, IN show is your last chance in 2010. Tix on sale May 15th.
- Tim Stephans of Schubas and Lincoln Hall took his time crafting his thoughts on SXSW 2010. Check out this entertaining blog post (and video!) which includes, puppies, kabab food trucks and duct tape.
- Bands! Enter WGN-TV's Rock & Roll Breakthrough Band contest now through May 14, 2010.
- If you're excited about The Dead Weather coming to town, you can stream their forthcoming album Sea of Cowards till May 11 at NPR music.
- The Hood Internet has a Tumblr now.
- Related: Yacht Rock 12 coming to a harbor near you (via).
- Enjoy reading #pitchforkbumperstickers on Twitter.
- Dry thoughts going out to all the musicians in Nashville who lost instruments, possessions, and even their houses in the historic flooding last weekend. Here's a heartwarming story about how the Grand Ole Opry goes on despite tragedy. If you'd like to help, donate to flood relief or lend a hand other ways.