Pool Parties

M.I.A. @ McCarren Pool (more by Bao Nguyen) According to the NY Times,Aug 03 – Black Lips, Deerhunter, King Kahn and His Shrines, Tall Firs Aug 10 – the Felice Brothers, Eli (Paperboy) Reed, Langhorne Slim, Deertick Aug 17 – Aesop Rock, Chin Chin, Panther Aug 24 – Yo La Tengo, Titus Andronicus, Ebony BonesThese are all free, Sunday shows (2pm-dusk) @ McCarren Pool in Brooklyn (thx Tom)…

More photos from Sunday’s (packed) show (July 27, 2008) below…

DOWNLOAD: MGMT vs Notorious B.I.G. vs Justice (ddpesh REwORk) (MP3) Photos of the crowd at McCarren Pool on Sunday (July 27, 2008) by heartonastick…

McCarren Pool this past Sunday (more by Kyle Dean Reinford)2008 POOL PARTIES Line Up (free shows) JULY 27: MGMT, Black Moth Super Rainbow & Ting Tings AUGUST 3: Black Lips, Deerhunter, King Khan + His Shrines & Tall Firs AUGUST 10 (the new one): The Felice Brothers, Langhorne Slim, Eli “Paperboy” Reed The True Loves , Deer Tick & DJ Kool Kear AUGUST 17: Aesop Rock, Chin Chin & Panther AUGUST 24: TBAIt was also just announced that Sonic Youth will play a show there…

Yesterday’s free Pool Party @ McCarren Park featured a headlining set (July 20, 2008). More pictures below…

Gothamist: Are you guys excited about the upcoming show at the McCarren Pool? Kelley Deal: The Breeders seem like a natural fit for the Pool Parties…

Sunday (July 13, 2008). Matt & Kim. Before The Breeders. Free…

More pictures from Sunday’s free show at McCarren Pool (July 6, 2008) below…

McCarren Pool – June 29, 2008 (more by Kyle Dean Reinford)Gothamist: Do you have spaces in mind for similar shows next year? Sarah Hooper (JellyNYC): Yes we do, The Open Space Alliance, Parks Department and even Marty Markowitz’s office has been very clear that there will be a space for concerts no matter what in Williamsburg…