Spring and summer time is that magical few months when all our local bands go out on tour (and bands from other places grace us with their presence as well). Whether it be festivals, huge venues or tiny little crapholes, they are out there toiling away to get their music out to the masses. Admittedly, we miss them. We're used to having them around to play shows once or twice a month and now they've been callously ripped from our hands and thrust out into the world. Well, Seattlest Music is attempting to bring a little bit of them back to Seattle as they tour by being text message pals. They'll be sending photos and quotes all along the way for us to share. This is gonna be fun! more ›

• My Ballard brought the best news we read all Monday, reporting that Cuban sandwich savior Paseo, is opening another location today. We have to admit to having dreamed of Paseo's sandwiches (they are that good), so news of a second location is like Christmas in August.
• The Big Blog gives you the 411 on Obama's VP. If you want to be the first on your block to know who Barack's running mate will be, sign up to be notified by text message. We can see it now--"OMG Guys! It's totes Joe Biden!!"
• Capitol Hill Seattle shares two uber-helpful bus maps of Capitol Hill, courtesy of a contributor named Uncle Vinny. Thanks Uncle Vinny!