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Photos by Stephen Lindley

Seattle rockers Band of Horses, comedian Zach Galifianakis, New York magazine, and a cadre of tasteless art pieces up for auction. So, who cares? New York Cares, that's who. The charity organization-- which supports civic organizations, schools, and nonprofits around the five boroughs-- gathered up all of the above for a singularly lighthearted fundraising experience last night at NYC's Hiro Ballroom.

Funnyman Galifianakis auctioned off a number of intentionally-terrible items, such as an "original" painting by Richard Petty (presumably the NASCAR guy), which fetched $500. Galifianakis then produced an identical print of the same painting and began the bidding all over again.

Moby also showed up, helping to auction off a piece of bad art from his own collection.

After exhausting their collection of bargain-bin masterpieces, Band of Horses (whom Galifianakis referred to as "Brand of Horses" all night) took the stage for a mini-concert. More photos, and the Horses' remaining summer tour dates, below the fold. They've added quite a few shows since we last reported, so be sure to take a look.

ZACH GALIFIANAKIS (AND MOBY)




BAND OF HORSES


ZACH GALIFIANAKIS (AND MOBY)




BAND OF HORSES




Tour dates:

07-22 Brooklyn, NY - McCarren Park Pool
08-01 Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre @#
08-03 Kansas City, MO - City Market @#
08-04 Iowa City, IA - Picador @
08-06 Pittsburgh, PA - Diesel Club Lounge @
08-07 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club @
08-10 Montreal, Quebec - La Sala Rossa @
08-11 Toronto, Ontario - Lee's Palace @
08-12 Buffalo, NY - Tralf Music Hall @
08-13 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick @
08-15 Columbus, OH - LC Amphitheater @#
08-16 Cleveland, OH - Warner Cable Amphitheatre @#
08-18 Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center (Download Festival) @#
08-19 Philadelphia, PA - Festival Pier @#
08-21 Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens @#
08-22 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium @#
09-02 East Troy, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theater (Download Festival)

# with Modest Mouse
@ with Love as Laughter