A pile of local news has come across the news desk (read: my laptop) over the past few days so I'd like to recap what's been read, emailed and heard...

** Rumblings around the way have indicated that support has been added to all three Iron & Wine / Calexico shows at Webster Hall. Here is the current schedule:

12.04.05 :: Death Vessel
12.05.05 :: Ebony Hillbillies^
12.06.05 :: Tim Fite

^ There are rumors of a possible 2-song solo set by Mr. Sufjan Stevens on Monday. It has yet to be officially confirmed, but it is more than likely.

** If you waited too long to pick up tickets to the SOLD OUT Explosions In the Sky shows at Bowery Ballroom, don't sweat it - they've given you another chance. A third show was added the following Tuesday, December 14th and tickets are currently on sale. There is still no word on who will open the show.

** Keeping with the Bowery - tickets for the We Are Scientists show on January 12th are selling fast. Purchase some today or you'll be left out in the cold wishing for the warmth of Michael's beard. Watch the video for Great Escape, (not the 1963 Steve McQueen film). Tickets for the Onion Holiday party featuring the Wrens go on sale today at noon.

** While tooling around this morning I came across the Joe Jurewicz collection at Gig Posters (dot-com). I'm still trying to find a painting for Joe to deface, but so far no Bob Ross-esque pieces have fallen in my lap. Thanks to Joe for making the flyer for our Friday night party. Funny how it always seems to smell like bacon when he gets mentioned.

** Congratulations to Lio and the rest of the Kanine Records crew on their recent signing of the indie-pop band Ios. Check them out at the Cake Shop on January 7th and keep an eye out for their debut single in the coming months.

** Congratulations to Adam and the rest of the Vice Records crew on their rumored signing of local up-and-comers Favorite Sons, (via Ms. Mess). I've yet to invest much in this band, but Vice is very spot on when it comes to finding emerging talent. I just wish they could get the Stills to put out another record... shiiit.

There are a few different options for those of you seeking a good time in NYC this evening, (and don't have the money to goto Scores). Here in no particular order are the boogie down productions for this, your Wednesday night:

++ Mobius Band w/ Other Passengers :: Mercury Lounge :: 9:30pm
++ Shindig featuring Saints + Lovers w/ Enon & DJ Anton Newcombe :: 60 Gansehoot :: 9pm
++ Lady Sovereign :: Knitting Factory :: 9pm (Tickets still available)
++ Graham Smith (Kleenex Girl Wonder) w/ End of the World :: Pianos :: 7:30pm
++ Chicken & Rice w/ Steamed Veggies :: 186 Cafe :: 6:30pm