Following Phish’s New Year’s Eve concert at Madison Square Garden, HT contributor Wade “Wyllys” Wilby and his New York Hustler Ensemble (featuring Jennifer Hartswick and Natalie Cressman) will take the stage at Sullivan Hall for a late-night after party. The Hustlers will be joined by HT fave Scott Metzger on guitar for his first appearance with the band. Doors open at 1:30 AM when DJ Groundhopper kicks things off before Wyllys and the Hustlers come on around 2AM. Tickets are on sale now for $20.
Here’s a look at six other stories of note…
- The Journal reports Google is about to start a music download service
- Watch Zooey Deschanel sing the National Anthem at the World Series
- The Avett Brothers have finally confirmed a New Year’s Eve concert
- Cameron Crowe put together old footage for Pearl Jam’s Not For You
- Bruce Springsteen played a 25-song set at the Stone Pony on Saturday
- Titus Andronicus has lost another member as Amy Klein leaves band
Finally, the inaugural Electric Forest festival took place this past Fourth of July Weekend at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan. We’ve heard mostly raves from those who attended and we’re glad to see the event will return to the venue on June 28 – July 1, 2012. No word on the lineup as of yet, but here’s the trailer for the second annual Electric Forest festival…