WHY?
Coldplay: "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" in stores Tuesday.
R.E.M.: At Madison Square Garden Thursday. And the amazing water-logged show at Jones Beach on Saturday.
Modest Mouse: At Madison Square Garden Thursday. And the unique experience of having lightning strike the theater while playing a song called "Satin in a Coffin"
Blondie: At Brookhaven Amphitheater Wednesday and Nokia Theatre Sunday.
The Cure: At Madison Square Garden Friday and Radio City Music Hall Saturday.
Johnathan Rice: At Knitting Factory Wednesday.
James Taylor: At Jones Beach Saturday and Sunday,
.38 Special: At Westbury Thursday.
Stevie Wonder: At Jones Beach Wednesday.
Alicia Keys: At Madison Square Garden Wednesday.
Sigur Ros: At Grand Ballroom Monday and Museum of Modern Art Tuesday.