Playlist and Podcast for July 2, 2009

Wow, quite a lot has happened in a week. Celebrities are dropping like flies these days. Most importantly (to the music world, at least), shortly after posting last week's show, it was all over the news that Michael Jackson was dead. Love him or hate him, and whatever he may or may not have done, he was one heck of an entertainer, and will be missed in the music world. Let's all take a moment to remember the late King of Pop with an adorable cover of “Beat It”—

RIP, man.

In Chicago, there are quite a few things going on, even though it's 4th of July weekend. The Taste of Chicago continues, and there is a list of some suggested shows after the playlist. This week's podcast can be downloaded as an mp3 here, and you can also listen at the right-hand side of the screen.

Take care, and enjoy the show!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
The Beatles – When I'm 64
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks – Gardenia
Pixies – Debaser
Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Andrew Bird – Measuring Cups
Louis XIV – Pledge of Allegiance
Dead Milkmen – Bitchin' Camaro
Sunset Rubdown – Idiot Heart
Man Man – Black Mission Goggles
Spoon – The Way We Get By
The Zombies – Just Out Of Reach
The Injured Parties – Zingerman's Deli
Be Your Own Pet – Black Hole
The Lesser Birds of Paradise – A Mother's Arms
The Blackouts – Let You Down
The Gories – I'll Go

UPCOMING SHOWS:
7/2 – Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks @ Bottom Lounge
7/3 – A Lull @ Beat Kitchen
7/3 – The Gunshy @ The Hideout
7/4 – The Gunshy @ Taste of Chicago
7/4 – Loyal Divide @ Empty Bottle
7/5 – Man Man @ Bottom Lounge
7/5 – Jet @ Double Door
7/7 – Sunset Rubdown @ Logan Square Auditorium
7/8 – Lesser Birds of Paradise @ Empty Bottle
7/8 – The Injured Parties @ Double Door (FREE Admission, Album Release Show)