BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 5/2/11

mallardmad

Picked By: Monica Christoffels

What: Mallard Madness, featuring Yeasayer, A-Trak and RJD2

Where: University of Oregon main campus, Eugene OR. The event schedule has a map of each activity’s location.

When: May 4-8. Event schedule can be found here.

Cost: Free

Age Restrictions: All ages

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Jukebox_the_Ghost

Picked By: Kristina Villarini

Who: Jukebox The Ghost & Wakey! Wakey! w/ Pretty & Nice

Where: The Bowery Ballroom, NYC

When: Thursday, May 5th, doors at 7:30

Cost: $15

Age Restrictions: 16+

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JoePurdyjoepurdy

Picked By: Liz Livengood

Who: Joe Purdy

Where: Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR

When: Thursday, May 5th at 9pm

Cost: $15

Age Restrictions: 21+

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Y_La_Bamba

Picked By: Monica Christoffels

Who: Y La Bamba featuring Grand Hallway

Where: Mississippi Studios, Portland, OR

When: Thursday, May 5th at 9pm

Cost: $12.90 in advance. Purchase tickets here.

Age Restrictions: 21+

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nyu_strawberry_festival

Picked By: Jesse Diener-Bennett

Who: The NYU Strawberry Festival featuring Lightning Bolt, Ducktails, Pterodactyl, and The So So Glos

Where: LaGuardia Place, NYU, New York City

When: Friday, May 6th from 1pm-5pm

Cost: Free!

Age Restrictions: All Ages

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Portugal_the_Man

Picked By: Claire Gallagher

Who: Portugal. the Man with Telekinesis and New Politics

Where: The House of Blues, Anaheim, CA

When: Saturday, May 7th, doors open at 7 pm

Cost: $17.50 Advance, $20 at door

Age Restrictions: All Ages

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Will_Fitzsimmons

Picked By: Daniel Kohn

Who: William Fitzsimmons

Where: The Hotel Café, LA

When: Saturday May 7th at 7pm

Cost: Sold Out

Age Restrictions: 21+