Even if you're going to tonight's John in the Morning at Night, Friday's best bet is DJ/blue-eyed soul man/gold lamé bathrobe-wearer/consummate performer Jamie Lidell, along with opener Janelle Monae at Showbox. Jamie also has an instore at Easy Street Queen Anne this evening at 6:30 p.m. more ›

Reverb, bless their hearts, has given the internet the gift of free mp3s from all the bands playing this weekend's ReverbFest. The zip files are organized by venue (good idea, given this is a promotion for the festival) and feature a total of 64 tracks. The weekend's schedule and ticket info can be found here, and again: here's the mother lode of free local music. Collections from Mr. Spot's Chai House, Market Street Athlete, and of course the Sunset and Tractor Tavern look particularly promising. Thank you, Reverb! (h/t to Wizdom on 206Proof) more ›