When the lead vocalist (or guitarist) of a band decides to make an album ‘alone’ one question is raised — is he going solo? It’s okay to get this kind of paranoia, after all John Lennon left the Beatles, Morrissey left The Smiths, and Robert Plant left Led Zeppelin, all to go at it ‘alone.’ But there are also those like Thom Yorke, Chris Martin, and Jenny Lewis who’ve done both. In the case of Gym Class Heroes‘ lead Travis McCoy, he’s sticking to the latter.

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• Pigeon John | Friday, December 19 | 8:00 pm | $12-14 | The Knitting Factory – Los Angeles, CA – Map | A Christmas show of sorts will be held by the undoubtedly savvy oft-collaborator – having worked with Delicious Vinyl artists Pharcyde and sticking to the underground scene before releasing his latest solo work, “Pigeon John and the Summertime Pool Party”.  Artists Illa J and Daedelus will perform throughout the evening. Click here for tickets. For more info, call (323) 463-0204.
• Digging Suits | Friday, December 19 | 8:00 pm | $10 | Five Points/Silk Road Cafe – New York, NY – Map | The local band will be headlining during the venue’s smörgåsbord variety hour (is there any other kind?). Just so you know: your entrance fee includes a drink. That’s advertising! For more info, call (212) 566-3738.
• The Makeout Party | Saturday, December 20 | 9:00 pm | $5 | The Smell – Los Angeles, CA – Map | The mellow-listening head-bopping band from Anaheim, CA (who apparently has a thing for Barry Manilow) will be joining bands AM, Wet Cassette, Christmas Island and Thee  throughout the evening. For more info, call (213) 625-4325.

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Wow. Watch out Coachella, there’s a new festival in town. Who knew that one of the most unique lineups you’d ever seen would be held at Bicentennial Park in Miama. The Langerado Music Festival is where the above photo was taken, so I guess it’s fair to say, they’ve does this kind of thing before. But they mix up everything from Flogging Molly, to Snoop Dogg, and Death Cab for Cutie, to Girl Talk. How cool is that?

Check out the lineup below:

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