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 2005 Hanukkah Shows at Maxwell's

Yo La Tengo's annual Hanukkah shows at Maxwell's in Hoboken took place December 25, 2005, through January 1, 2006.  See below for each night's guests and charities.  Thanks to Eric Keskeys of Eugene, OR for sending us his poster.  Click here to read daily reports of each night's show, here to purchase t-shirts from the event (while supplies last), and here to see cover art and tracklistings for each night's (sold out) mix CD.

Date Details

December 25

musical guest The Mad Scene; comedy guest Eugene Mirman; benefitting Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq and Women for Afghan Women.

December 26

musical guest PG Six; comedy guest Todd Barry; benefitting The Great Swamp Watershed Association.

December 27

musical guest Tortoise; comedy guest Demetri Martin; benefitting Hudson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

December 28

musical guest The Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen; comedy guests Jon Benjamin & Jon Glaser; benefitting The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic.

December 29

musical guest Half Japanese; comedy guest Louis C.K.; benefitting LESHRC (Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center).

December 30

musical guest Volcano Suns; comedy guest Raisin; benefitting The Brattle Theatre, Anthology Film Archives, Moviate, and Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

December 31

musical guest The Scene Is Now; comedy guest Fred Armisen; benefitting FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting).

January 1

musical guest Lois; comedy guests The Fruit Boots, New York City's premier rollerblading duo, Matt Hall and Patrick Borelli; benefitting National Advocates for Pregnant Women and Jackson Women's Health Organization.