We have to hand it to The Hideout, those cats know how to throw a party. What began as an affair populated mostly by local bands friendly to the bar has expanded to become one of the most inventively and entertainingly booked local festivals of the year. We've just learned they've expanded an already stellar line-up -- including Neko Case, The New Pornographers, Monotonix, Dark Meat, The Uglysuit, Robbie Fulks, and The New Pornographers --......

The F Yeah tour hits The Mansion (2408 N Kedzie) tomorrow night with Matt & Kim, Monotonix, Team Robespierre, Mannequin Men, and Crystal Antlers. (Yes, Matt & Kim are also playing Hideout earlier in the evening, and this set was supposed to be a secret, but their label let the cat out of the bag, so there you go.) Tickets are only ten bucks, but we've got two free ones to give away to......