Yo La Tengo will once again host a series of Hanukkah shows at Hoboken, NJ’s Maxwell’s. Last week the group confirmed that it would celebrate New Year’s Eve at Montclair NJ’s Wellmont Theater and, today, the trio has announced that it will return to Maxwell’s December 21-28. As in years past, each show will feature a comedian, a surprise opener and an eclectic mix of covers. The performances will benefit a variety of charities and other non-profit organizations.

“Inflation may be rampant, but not here: tickets will be $30, just like last year,” a message on the group’s webpage says. “Shows will begin at 9:00 on Friday and Saturday, and 8:30 every other night. There'll be a musical act in addition to Yo La Tengo, some comedy, and maybe something else. We'll see. But just like last year, we will be enforcing a strict ‘don't ask, don't tell’ policy about the lineups. Mostly because we won't know until the last minute, but--we cannot tell a lie--also because we're ornery that way. Tickets will go on sale October 15 at 12 noon eastern time. Ordering links provided below.”

Yo La Tengo reminds fans that it does not “take a penny from these shows, and no performer receives anything beyond their expenses.” Fans are encouraged to contact the group about potential charities for the shows to benefit.

In other news, noise-rockers Vivian Girls will join Yo La Tengo and previously confirmed opener The Feelies at the Wellmont Theater “Tickets will be $35, or a mere $115 less than it costs to see Steely Dan,” the group jokes.  “To be fair, if you're paying per chord, Steely Dan is priced competitively.”

Only registered users can write comments.
Please login or register.

Powered by AkoComment 2.0!