OK so, last week my good buddy Phil (our Jandek correspondent) offered me a last-minute ticket to see R.E.M., Modest Mouse, and The National at the Mann in Philadelphia. Even though I already had thrilling plans for the evening (patching stucco), I sucked it up and relented. A very quick review:
The National: they went on at 7:00, [...]

Mann Oh Mann! Hooray for West Philly, two great shows are coming to the Mann Music Center in June:

June 12th - Death Cab for Cutie

June 18th - R.E.M. with Special Guests Modest Mouse and The National.

The Mann, located in scenic Fairmount Park, is a great place to see a show in the summer. Get [...]