Brooklyn Vegan — LPR will be hosting a benefit on May 6 for New Zealand artist Chris Knox who suffered a series of strokes last year. Many of the aritsts performing at this show have contributed to a fantastic tribute/benefit album for Knox... more info

Pitchfork — On May 6, downtown Manhattan's Le Poisson Rouge will host a benefit show for New Zealand punk originator Chris Knox, who suffered a series of strokes last year. The big news: Reclusive Neutral Milk Hotel leader Jeff Mangum will make an extremely rare... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Seattle Times profiles singer-songwriter Laura Veirs. "July Flame" is a moody masterpiece that fans of Neko Case, Yo La Tengo and Mirah will embrace as completely as fans of folk. Veirs' fingerpicking prowess and lyrical depth shine on her... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — Yo La Tengo return live to the WFMU Marathon! Fresh from their Australia/New Zealand tour, Ira, James, Georgia and pal Bruce visit the fundraiser once again for your cover song requests! It's simple, tune in and pledge, hosts Pseu Braun... more info

Live Daily — Modest Mouse, LCD Soundsystem and a reunited Pavement head the initial lineup unveiled by organizers of the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival. The three-day outdoor event, which will take place June 16-18 at Chicago's Union Park, will also feature hip... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin City Winery's series of Haiti benefit concerts kicked off last night (1/20) with an all-star lineup that included Patti Smith, The Swell Season (they headlined Radio City Music Hall one night earlier), The Antlers, John Wesley..... more info

Detroit Free Press — Yo La Tengo: The indie darlings head into a second quarter-century of smartly stylized rock. The trio is touring in support of its adventurous recent album, "Popular Songs." Opening are fellow rock literates Times New Viking. 7:30 p.m., the Crofoot ... more info

All About Jazz — EMERGENCY BENEFIT CONCERTS FOR HAITI AT NEW YORK'S CITY WINERY PATTI SMITH, THE SWELL SEASON, LEWIS BLACK, VERNON REID and COREY GLOVER from LIVING COLOUR ROSANNE CASH, CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS, YO LA TENGO AND MORE SUPPORT HAITI OVER 4 NIGHTS AT... more info

Live Daily — The music industry has been quick to respond to last week's devastating earthquake in Haiti, with reports of benefits, auctions and charity efforts pouring in from around the world. Although rapper and Haiti native Wyclef Jean took the lead in rea... more info

Live Daily — Jay-Z, Muse and the Gorillaz top the roster of acts for the 11th annual Coachella [ tickets ] Valley Music & Arts Festival, which will take over Indio, CA's Empire Polo Field April 16-18. As tipped by LiveDaily's Backline earlier this month, Pave... more info