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HAPPY WEEKEND: Ed Helms, Joy Kills Sorrow, The Be Good Tanyas…

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We have an exciting weekend ahead for you, Situation readers!

The Sitch’s own ED HELMS brings his mashup of bluegrass and comedy to the Largo stage at THE WHISKEY SOUR RADIO HOUR this Friday evening, 8/17.  Ed and his friends (and several special guests) take to the stage at 9pm

If you want to stay on the east side tonight, might we suggest checking out THE BE GOOD TANYAS, WILLIE WATSON (Old Crow Medecine Show) and LEFTOVER CUTIES at the Bootleg at 9pm (and don’t forget to check out our interview with the Tanyas by Engine 145’s Juli Thanki here…).

This Saturday evening, head on over to HM157 in Lincoln Heights for our favorite old-time trio, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT.  This riotous night of music and dancing starts at 7pm and features a number of bands of the bill.  Suggested donation is $10.

Finally, JOY KILLS SORROW, The Sitch’s ARTIST OF THE MONTH, perform at The Bootleg Bar on Sunday night, with local favorites THE WELL PENNIES opening the show. We’ve been playing tracks all week from their most recent album, This Unknown Science, in anticipation of their arrival…. hope you can join us for this special The Bluegrass Situation Presents event.

With so many amazing options this weekend, we want to make sure some of you get to see some great music FOR FREE.  Email [email protected] before Saturday at 3pm for your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to see JOY KILLS SORROW!

Is there something we should add to the calendar?  Let us know!  Email all the details to [email protected].

THE BIG BONNAROO LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

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Two months ago, we told you the big news:  WE’RE HEADED TO BONNAROO.

But DUH you already knew that.  Now it’s time for the announcement we’re REALLY excited about:  who’s playing the Sitch stage!  For an announcement this big, we have none other than our own ED HELMS to give you the scoop on what’s coming your way June 15 and 16 (black tie optional)

 

 

There are plenty of other Bonnaroo-related surprises in store for both those attending and folks who can’t make it to Manchester this year.  But one thing is for sure….

…it’s going to be quite the Situation.

THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: BONNAROO 2013

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Well folks, it’s time for the big news: WE’RE HEADED TO BONNAROO.

This June, the Sitch will be taking over the Manchester, Tennessee-based festival’s roots stage to present a killer lineup with some of the biggest legends and brightest young artists in the bluegrass and Americana scene today (that is to say nothing of the full festival lineup…. Paul McCartney and Mumford & Sons anyone??).

We’ve been dying to tell you for a while now, but earlier today, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic announced the full list on Bonnaroo’s YouTube channel and made it official.

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We’ll be announcing more details of what’s to come soon.  But for now, get your camping gear together and start training for the greatest four days of 2013 (tickets go on sale this Saturday, February 23 at noon CST).

PRESENTING…. The Whiskey Sour Radio Hour at LARGO — August 17!

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Didn’t make it to the LA Bluegrass Situation festival this past May?  WELL WE’VE GOT GOOD NEWS.  Ed Helms’ WHISKEY SOUR RADIO HOUR is back at Largo at the Coronet (366 N La Cienega Blvd, LA) on Friday, August 17 at 9pm!

A twist on an old-time radio variety show, Ed brings together his musical and comedy pursuits in a mashup that can only be described as ‘A Prairie Home Companion on crystal meth and moonshine.’

Special guests and musical companions have not yet been announced, but you never know who’s going to show up for this fantastic evening… stay tuned to The Sitch for updates and announcements.  Tickets are available here. See you at Largo!