Pitchfork

Well, MusicFest NW, you win again. The Portland, Oregon powerhouse-- still going strong September 6-9 all over the city, still complete with an accompanying mix, still sporting a really friggin' good lineup-- has added even more fun to its plans.

Thanks to a Nike sponsorship, MFNW will offer three free daytime shows taking place at Audio Cinema, featuring a few acts that aren't even playing the festival proper. September 6 finds Cat Power and Bobby Bare Jr. joining forces, while the next day, it's total bros Grizzly Bear and Deerhunter. On September 8, same time, same place, Ghostface Kilcher and the Bronx close out the series.