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Preview Thu Jul 21 2011
Ted Leo! Downtown! Free!
There aren't a whole lot of indie-rock superstars who have English degrees. But Ted Leo's one and he certainly uses it to his advantage. Across albums with Citizen's Arrest, Chisel and the Pharmacists, Leo's lyrics have always had the flavor of an academic and the catchiness of a pop-punk mastermind. And when he plays live, he's sure to let everyone in on his gift of gab. Whether it's answering every heckle or discussing New Jersey's finest local newspapers (Star-Ledger, baby!), he's constantly keeping a crowd entertained with anecdotes between songs that'd be fulfilling enough on their own.
Ted Leo & the Pharmacists headline Pritzker Pavilion on Monday, the 25th. It's the last edition of New Music Monday in 2011. Rachel Ries opens at 6:30PM. The show's free!