March in New York

I'll miss SXSW again this year, but thankfully New York benefits from all the foreign bands coming to the states. On their way in or way out, a fair amount of bands will stop here and play our venues. The Mercury Lounge already has a fair amount of good foreign bands lined up in March, including 120 Days on March 10, Fujiya + Miyagi on March 18, and The Fratellis on March 22 (ok, they're not that good, but the UK press seems to think so). I expect the Mercury to fill up the rest of March with good music.

Also, Kaiser Chiefs U.S. dates have been announced. The NME-sponsored tour will hit Roseland Ballroom on April 12. Yours Truly, Angry Mob comes out on March 27.