Topix — Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan and James McNew of Yo La Tengo. Yo La Tengo Tipitina's, 10 p.m. The venerable Hoboken, N.J., trio Yo La Tengo probably has played in New Orleans more recently than you think; as longtime fans of the annual Ponderosa Stomp r... more info

My Old Kentucky — Darren Jessee started Hotel Lights after many years of writing songs, playing drums and touring with Ben Folds Five. Darren co-wrote Brick and Song For The Dumped. After leaving the now-famous pop group, Jessee moved from North Carolina to New Yor... more info

Totally Fuzzy — G O D said... FROSTY THE SNOWMAN -VOLUMES ONE AND TWO-Over 70 versions of the Xmas chestnut,in every concievable style,compiled in 20 degree weather in Florida!Drive everyone nuts,while singing along.Great fun,many spoofs,and adult versions,as well a... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — If there's a Hanukkah equivalent of the Grinch, they're probably relieved that last night, Wednesday, December 8th, was the final night of Hanukkah and the final night of Yo La Tengo Hanukkah shows. Those in attendance last night were... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — 2010-09-28 Bonnie "Prince" Billy @ Ronny's (by Leigh Kelsey) today in NYC * Hanukkah * Keren Ann @ Joe's Pub * Mike Birbiglia @ Union Hall * Yo La Tengo & ?? @ Maxwell's * Taketo Shimada @ The Stone... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — As hinted, posted and speculated, Bonnie Prince Billy (who plays Town Hall tonight), Kristen Schaal, Kurt Braunohler and Nels Cline (who played LPR one night earlier) all joined Yo La Tengo at Maxwell's on the 7th night of Hanukkah.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — today in NYC * Hanukkah * Trio S @ The Stone * Cake @ Irving Plaza * Ian Axel @ Mercury Lounge * Yo La Tengo & ?? @ Maxwell's * Doug Wieselman @ The Stone * Joe Hurley... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words and photos by Chris Gersbeck Last night was night six, and Yo La Tengo played their fifth night of Hanukkah shows on Sunday (12/5), with their eight night stay at Maxwell's quickly coming to an end. I can only... more info

melophobe — This weekend was one of pleasant surprises, what with Michael Cera popping up with Mister Heavenly, Jeff Mangum emerging from hermitage to play a secret show and now there’s motion picture proof that Jeff Tweedy from Wilco performed with Yo La Teng... more info

Stereogum — Yo La Tengo kicked off their week of Hanukkah shows on December 1. M. Ward, Mission Of Burma, and the Parting Gives have already stopped by the Maxwell’s shows. And on the third night Jeff Tweedy stopped by for an acoustic set of Wilco, Uncle Tupel... more info