Boy, oh, boy! Kevin Shields is throwing a heckuva party, and he wants YOU to go! Okay, well, he’s not “throwing” the party, but he has picked out an awesome lineup of bands, and he still really, really wants to go.
Shields, who will curate this year’s ATP Nightmare Before Christmas, has already asked newly-christened critical darlings The Horrors to play, while the rest of the bill also promises shows by Sonic Youth, De La Soul, Sun Ra Arkestra, and, of course, My Bloody Valentine. Expect more announcements regarding Shields selections to follow.
Interested in going? So am I. So, make sure you clear your calendar for December 4–6, 2009, because that’s when this whole groovy shindig is going down.
Tickets too pricey? I know, right? Well, have no fear because ATP is willing to help you out. Certain allocations of discounted tickets will be sold starting 9 AM today until 9 AM on April 24. Another set of discount tickets will also be made available, starting at 9 AM on April 24 until May 1, although this second batch will be slightly less discounted. Head over here to get the whole spiel on the ticket discounts.
Oh, and by the way, Mr. Shields: Loveless is amazing. To this day, it still sounds like whales having sex. And that’s awesome!
