There was a time I was a big big fan of Pavement, say somewhere between Crooked Rain Crooked and Wowee Zowee, I caught em at some tiny club in the village, it’s closed now, and was systematically blown away. Twenty years or so later I saw Pavement at Summerstage and wasn’t blown away. Talk about your heart not being in it, Stephen Malkmus seemed dead set on making us absolutely certain all he was doing was selling out for the bread.
The Jicks, on the other hand? I know in theory that they good, but Wig Out At Jagbags was just too weird for my tastes, call me, or Malkmus, or both of us, reactionaries, but that big non hit but people acted as though it was a hit, “Lariat” –well, it sure wasn’t “Rattled By the Rush”.
So why am I so excited to hear that Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks are joining Super Furry Animals, oh and also the greatest guitar rock band in the world today, Screaming Females, at the Village Voice’s 4 Knots gig on Saturday, July 11, at Pier 48, Hudson River park? To put it simply, that is three great acts in a row, plus? Mikal Cronin, and for just the $25 admission ($50 for VIP).
Here is everything you need to know…
New York, NY – June 10, 2015 – The Village Voice is proud to announce Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks to co-headline the fifth annual 4Knots Music Festival, alongside previously announced headliner Super Furry Animals (first NYC performance in 6 years). Screaming Females have also been added to this year’s lineup. 4Knots is being held on July 11, 2015 at Pier 84 in Hudson River Park from 1PM – 10PM, featuring previously announced lineup of Mikal Cronin, Twin Peaks, Happyness, Meatbodies, and Heaters.
Working together with Friends of Hudson River Park, the festival will be located at Pier 84,their largest public pier, which features sweeping views of New York City and the Hudson River. For the first time, 4Knots Music Festival will be a ticketed show, offering low ticket prices with proceeds benefiting the Park.
This year’s 4Knots will feature two tiers of ticket options – General Admission tickets (all ages) ($25) and VIP tickets (21+) ($50). Kids under 10 are free with an adult. Tickets are officially on sale, here: http://bit.ly/4KnotsTix. VIP attendees are granted exclusive access to the 4Knots official VIP area on the Hornblower Infinity Cruise Ship, which will be docked along the north side of Pier 84, featuring a private VIP Bar, VIP Lounge, and an exterior deck. Since 2012, Hornblower New York has offered private event charters and public dining cruises from Pier 40 in the West Village. In March 2014, the company expanded to Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport, where it operates frequent happy hour cruises and daily sightseeing tours. www.hornblowernewyork.com.
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