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JellyNYC Pool Party Line-Ups Slowly Trickling Out for 2008

by Camille Dodero

April 15, 2008

photo by Rebecca Smeyne

Via our bros:

June 29:: Hold Steady with White Denim

July 20:: Liars and special guests who may have played an after party with Angus and the crew a few months ago. [i.e. Battles or Fuck Buttons]

July 27:: MGMT and Black Moth Super Rainbow

August 3:: Black Lips, Deerhunter, and King Khan

There are other rumors as well. Apparently the Breeders may make an appearance in July, though no date’s set. Team Robespierre’s in that same boat. [Impose]

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