> The Macfest is just around the corner. The New York City wide concert series, which is linked up across the net to broadcast live shows of many of today's up and coming bands, will be taking place in New York City from Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20. Interested concert-goers (or web surfers who can't make it to New York to witness the several hundred bands descending on the city) can find out more information on this summer spectacular by checking out their site at http://www.thegig.com
> The Primitive Radio Gods have an unofficial Web page, created at http://www.theaegis.org/prg/
> LIFEbeat, the music industry fights AIDS organization, will host the premiere screening and party for the film Trainspotting on July 15th. The screening will be held at the Sony 34th St. Theaters at 7pm, followed by the party at Bowery Bar (358 Bowery & E. 4th St.) at 9pm. The premiere will be hosted by producers Harvey and Bob Weinstein and supermodel/LIFEbeat boardmember Veronica Webb. Confirmed guests include members of The Who, David Byrne, members of Metallica and other celebrities. $150 tickets include admission to the premiere and party, while $50 tickets for the party only are also available. With a portion of the proceeds from this event, LIFEbeat will provide grants to organizations that support the provision of financial, technical and other practical assistance and support to needle exchange programs nationwide. Tickets can be purchased by calling LIFEbeat at (212) 245-3240.
> The Wrens will be appearing on a Sonicnet chat on Monday, July 15. Check http://www.sonicnet.com for more information.
> On July 26 and 27, the Lida recreation center in Sweden is the place to be as many top rock and dance artists from the U.K. and U.S., including Manic Street Preachers, Black Grape, High Llamas, Fluffy, Beck, Wu-Tang Clan perform along with top Swedish artists during this two day concert. The cost is about 600 Skr. For further information on the festival, contact claes@funbase.se
