Stephen Malkmus, Shins man for Portland school benefit
The rockers support the arts in their hometown
Stephen Malkmus and The Shins' frontman James Mercer are set to play a benefit concert for a Portland elementary school this spring.
The event is set to take place April 11-12 at Portland's Buckman Elementary School, reports Pitchfork.
The Buckman Bash will benefit the school, with proceeds going toward its Arts Focus programmes, which emphasise an arts-integrated curriculum.
Meanwhile, Malkmus is preparing to release his new album 'Real Emotional Trash' on March 4, as previously reported.
--By our Los Angeles staff.
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The event is set to take place April 11-12 at Portland's Buckman Elementary School, reports Pitchfork.
The Buckman Bash will benefit the school, with proceeds going toward its Arts Focus programmes, which emphasise an arts-integrated curriculum.
Meanwhile, Malkmus is preparing to release his new album 'Real Emotional Trash' on March 4, as previously reported.
--By our Los Angeles staff.
Find out more about NME.
The Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 are coming soon -- and it's time to have your say. Vote now by heading to NME.COM/awardsvote and you could win VIP tickets to the ceremony, which takes place in London on February 28.
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