Got my tix! NY Dolls & the Stooges, 8/14
I've never been to the stadium on Randall's Island (this is an island in the East River that's kinda between Manhattan, Queens, & the Bronx, and Downing Stadium is where competitive trials for the Olympics were once held, among other sporting events), but it looks like I'm headed there. On Saturday, August 14th, for Little Steven's Underground Garage Festival. Headlining are Iggy & The Stooges, co-headlining are the New York Dolls. I keep hearing rumors that the DTK/MC5 will play also, but no official mention yet. Other acts playing that day include the Pretty Things, Moonie Suzuki, the Electric Prunes, Bo Diddley, the Raveonettes, the Cynics, the Troggs, the Fuzztones, the Star Spangles, the Chesterfield Kings, and 15 other bands including...the Romantics? Also reputed to be playing are the Strokes; they're not listed on the Ticketmaster bill, but I saw a press release claiming they're on the main stage also.
I've never been to Lollapalooza & I'm not big on outdoor festivals, but this is a worthy exception. Shows like this don't come along every day. If you're lucky I'll post a review, for both of you that care...just kidding! So who's going to come to NYC for this?