Save that date, caress that date, love that date. UsedWigs Live at Upstairs at World Cafe Live with Special Guest Audible and Dave Hill!

Conan O’Brien comes to Philly — Tower Theater, Upper Darby — on June 7th. This comedy juggernaut is called “The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television” Tour. Sweet!

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists Free at Noon WXPN Concert on January 29! Concert Starts at 12:00 p.m. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philly. This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org

If you live in Philly then you know Ben Franklin invented everything — electricity, bifocals, stoves, the printing press, cars, space travel, donuts, skullets, pogo sticks, Epilady razors — I’m talking everything. Artist Scott C reminds us Ben was also a visionary who was quite handy with robotics. Details: archival giclee art print, printed on 100% acid free- cotton rag archival paper, hand signed edition of 50, dimensions: 11 inches x 14 inches (includes 3/4 inch border).

Body Movin’ Body Body Movin! Dave Hill and his Valley Lodge have fleshed out a nice video for their classic cut “All of My Loving.”

Conan and Andy Visit: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis. Outstanding as always.

Sales Guy vs Web Dude: I’m a bit late to the game on this viral vid, funny stuff [...]

Topics: Fall Fashion, Stupid J Crew Barn Jackets Revisited, Dungarees, Long Trail Beer, Overly-Coddled College Kids, Classic Childhood Meals, Beatles Reissues and Favorite TV Comedies of All Time! Playlist: Mystery of Two, Blind Pilot, Anavan, Owen and The Traditionist.

Interview: Colin Hay. Topics: Back from Summer Vacay, Innis & Gunn Beer, Netflix: Mac to TV, Future of Album Cover Art?, Cracker Jack and Miracle Whip Stink, Classic Sports and Game Shows, Russ Introduces Food-based Shout Outs… Orange Marmalade! Playlist: No Age, A Lull, Colin Hay, Daniel Johnston & The Very Best.

We’ve Made Plans For You! Our pal Michele Melcher is having a solo art exhibition at Philly’s fantastic new Proximity Gallery. The show is titled, “Stomping Grounds” and opening night is Friday, September 4th from 5 to 9 pm. Stomp on over and enjoy some lovely illustrations!

Still on Vacay, Some Quick Distractions: Patton Oswalt’s New Film, Paste Rescued, Prison Breaks, Philly Beer Finder and More!

CD: In Simple Intervals

Now THIS is the type of recording that usually grabs me around this time of year — full of great pop sensibility, layered guy/girl harmonies, and chiming guitars with just the right amount of grit on them. I’m talking about the first self-released recording by Philly’s own Audible [...]